Unity. Justice. Peace. Equality. These are the ideals that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for, and these values continue to resonate deeply within society today. At WCHS students and educators are keenly...

In recent years, parody accounts of Barstool Sports have become a social media phenomenon within colleges and high schools, serving as platforms for student-athlete recognition and memes. While these accounts...

Snow days are eagerly anticipated by both students and staff alike. At the beginning of January 2025, MCPS had three snow days which is typically the total number of snow days during a full school year....

Everyone deserves to feel love during the holiday season. WCHS’ Dawgs Against Substance Abuse club (DASA) is helping this become a reality through their holiday card making project for patients in drug...

With over a dozen different honor societies operating at WCHS, it can feel overwhelming to understand what and where each honor society is. Below is a guide to all the societies, their sponsors and their...

Every Sunday, as the clock strikes 6:00 p.m., phones ring and email inboxes buzz around the WCHS community as the new week is ushered in by Principal John Taylor. A school newsletter and recorded phone...

From telling jokes to deriving complex equations, Mr. Christopher Tappis always finds new ways to make math class more exciting and engaging every day. By fostering a relaxed yet focused classroom environment,...

WCHS students are making a splash in the lives of aspiring young swimmers. In today’s world, many sports are organized in a pay-to play structure, where the purchase of expensive equipment and training...

Their hearts race and their voices shake, as their anxiety slowly creeps up. Public speaking is a skill that is imperative in today’s world, yet the average high school student despises these situations....

On Jan. 10 and 11, 2024, WCHS underwent a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Expert Review Team (ERT) site visit. MSDE is conducting these school reviews to assess how well schools around the...

The undisputed fastest grader in WCHS history. A highly caring teacher his students come to know well and love. A stickler for attendance because he knows that being present in the classroom is what allows...

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), almost 5.2 million kids are hospitalized a year, with each staying an average of four days. For anyone, being cooped up in a hospital room is lonely,...