Earlier this year, the “tween Sephora girls” phenomenon wreaked havoc across the social media landscape. People began noticing how many tween and teenage girls were obsessed with makeup and skincare;...

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…a high school student? Superman is not the one flying around in the sky; it is Victor Levonenko, a WCHS senior and pilot-in-training. Being able to fly is every...

Fall is the perfect time to explore outdoor activities and support local businesses, and one of the best ways to do this is by visiting local farmers markets. Not only can students get some grocery shopping...

The days are growing shorter as the cold wind blows. As fall settles in, it is time to cozy up with a good book and an autumnal dessert. Here are five new books WCHS students can check out this November. “Lost...

In the past several years, the leading charge of school spirit has come through social media. Whether it has been posts, stories or boomerangs, social media is where news of spirit days, homecoming dances...

With homecoming just behind them, the halls of WCHS are buzzing with gossip.  Who went with who to the dance, what other students' plans were and most importantly, who wore what. As a new school year...

11 vocalists. One voice. WCHS’ new vocal group Camerata embodies this concept. The term “Camerata” comes from the Italian root word “camera,” meaning “chamber.” As its root word suggests,...

College. That is all WCHS seniors have been talking about since school started. With the early action application deadline a month away, the stress has been bad. WCHS has had college representatives visiting...

Buying a car, filing a lawsuit, getting a tattoo and entering the lottery. All of the above include the exciting new experiences one is able to take on upon turning 18. In November of 2024, WCHS seniors...

Towards the end of the third quarter, MCPS students, teachers and parents alike were caught off guard by a sudden overhaul in Synergy, the system that serves as the center for students’ most important...

“Bank Fraud Alert: Did you attempt a transaction at ‘Target’ for $10,898?” Scam messages like these are becoming more common and increasingly dangerous in this new digital era. The rise of scams...

At school, WCHS sophomore Aidan Rapp is known to his friends and teachers by his name. However, dressed in his full army fatigues, he is addressed and saluted as “Sergeant” by his squadron and other...