The student news site of Western Albemarle High School - Crozet, VA

The Western Hemisphere
The student news site of Western Albemarle High School - Crozet, VA

The Western Hemisphere
The student news site of Western Albemarle High School - Crozet, VA

The Western Hemisphere
Audrey Miracle

Audrey Miracle, Editor-in-Chief

Audrey is a senior at Western in her fourth year of journalism and is a co-Editor-In-Chief. She is a member of the swim team and likes to spend her spare time reading, baking, or hanging out with friends. One thing Audrey loves at Western is decorating and dressing up for Spirit Week.

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Virginia's Garden Week this year featured three houses in Albemarle County.

Albemarle County Garden Week 2025

Audrey Miracle, Editor-In-Chief
April 28, 2025
Virginia's Garden Week this year featured three houses in Albemarle County.

[Photo] Albemarle County Garden Week 2025

Audrey Miracle, Editor-In-Chief
June 3, 2024
Indulge in the Hemisphere's favorite seasonal classics and unconventional picks over the break.

Top Winter Movies For This Holiday Season

Audrey Miracle, Editor-In-Chief
December 20, 2024
Western Marching Band performs in the Crozet Christmas Parade.

The survey for interested students is still open on the August 25th athletic newsletter, and can be found on the WAHS Athletic website.

Western Athletics to Establish Intramural Sports Program

Audrey Miracle, Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2024
Coaches (left to right) Dan Diamond, Cooper Shelton, and Kyler Snow prep the senior team during halftime.

Powderpuff Photo Gallery

Audrey Miracle, Editor-In-Chief
October 16, 2024
Seniors Ava Nauman and McClean Stokes celebrate on the sidelines.

The freshmen coordinates a plan for their next game against the sophomores.

The junior team forms a huddle after a win in their first game against the freshmen.

Sophomore quarterback Maggie Camblos gets ready to throw a pass.

Sophomores (left to right): Holly Cummings, Tessa Showalter, and Maddie Burnette.

Sophomore Kennedy MacCleery jogs back to the line of scrimmage.

Senior Ella Pinto waits on the field as the refs make a call.

The senior team gets in position for the game to start. (left to right): Molly Streit, Chloe Gates, Emily See, Sophia Garono, and McLean Stokes.

Robert Crickenberger hypes up the senior team before their first game against the sophomore team.

Powderpuff referees (left to right): Lars Melton, Eric Gauss, Kurt Johnson, and Steph Currence.

Left to Right: William Mogen, Walker Richmond, Judge Barbara Keenan, Judge Michael Urbanski, and Molly Miracle. Not pictured: Chris Kavanaugh.

Seniors Hear From Courtroom Experts at Guest Speaker Event

Audrey Miracle, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2024
There will be another guest speaker in November during Warrior Period for Indigenous Peoples' Month.

WAHS Hosts Entrepreneur John Ornelas for Hispanic Heritage Month

Audrey Miracle, Editor-In-Chief
October 12, 2024
Heilman at 2023 VHSL State Championship

Thomas Heilman: Olympic Watch Party

Audrey Miracle and Sophie Mathew
July 30, 2024
According to the American Apparel and Footwear Association, Americans purchase an average of 64 new items of clothing each year.

Fast Fashion: How Micro-Trends are Fueling Climate Change

Audrey Miracle, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2024
From a sample size of 110 people, 86% of WAHS students said they have been impacted by the bathroom closures.

How Bathroom Destruction Became Part of the Western Experience

Audrey Miracle, Editor-In-Chief
May 6, 2024
Senate Majority Leader Opal Kendall announces the next proposed bill at the Senate Judiciary meeting.

Finally Legal: Model Congress Celebrates Its 18th Year at Western

Audrey Miracle and Staff Reports
March 15, 2024
Piper, the small poodle mix, will be joining WAHS and the counseling team this week. She was a hit during her first Warrior period and is coming back every Thursday for the rest of the year. Piper is a therapy dog that will help improve and uplift the Western spirit

Therapy Dog to Visit WAHS Weekly

Audrey Miracle, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2024
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes features a fabulous cast including Viola Davis, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, and more.

“Hunger Games: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Sings its Way to the Top

Audrey Miracle, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2024
ChatGPT is banned on school issued computers through a network system called LightSpeed.

AI in Schools: A New Learning Tool or Another Shortcut?

Audrey Miracle, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2023

Spirit Week Photo Gallery

Audrey Miracle, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2023
Season two lacked a clear storyline, instead using a jumbled, over complicated plot.

“Shadow and Bone” is a Profound Disappointment

Audrey Miracle, Assistant Editor
May 3, 2023
Speaker of the House Lucy Evans and House Minority Leader Ross Bassett address the House of Representatives.

Model Congress 2023 Photo Gallery

Audrey Miracle, Emerson Ritter, and Olivia Moore
March 16, 2023
Eddie Slater, Kaki Harris, Wasif Mohi and other leadership students give a memorable opening act to this years' WAHS Got Talent.

WAHS Got Talent Photo Gallery

Audrey Miracle, Assistant Editor
March 20, 2023
MacCleery says her biggest supporter is her sister, who plays with her.

Elsie MacCleery Has Found the Key to Success

Audrey Miracle, Assistant Editor
February 17, 2023
Laura Ford is one of Westerns permanent substitute teachers.

Western Struggles to Supply Substitutes

Audrey Miracle, Assistant Editor
January 4, 2023
Natasha Jacques, Elke Beaumont, and Lily Clark rock out an Abba number in the musical "Mamma Mia."

WAHS Drama Presents “Mamma Mia”

Audrey Miracle and Margaret Lee
April 22, 2022

Gallery: WAHS Got Talent

Audrey Miracle, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
Death on the Nile: Movie Review

Death on the Nile: Movie Review

Audrey Miracle, Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
Ms. Apicella

Ms. Apicella

Audrey Miracle, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
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Library Announces Arrival of New Books

Audrey Miracle, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
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