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The Woodgrove Outlander

Gaylord National Ice show. Photo provided by Xander Bush.

It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas at the Gaylord National

Written by Delila Norris, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

At the Gaylord National Hotel, Charlie Brown and his friends have carved their way into ice to create an interactive experience for all ages. Slides, tubes, and photo opportunities are just a few of...

Replica of the Weasley family’s flying Ford Anglia featured in the "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" section of the trail. Photo provided by Honor Watson.

Bringing Magic to Muggles: The Harry Potter Experience

Written by Honor Watson, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Deep in the forbidden forest stand dozens of magical creatures that you have the chance to see. Featuring state of the art props that are nearly identical to the movies, Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest...

A figure drawing of a live model created with charcoal by Madeline Rogers. Photo provided by Madeline Rogers.

Woodgrove Artists: Madeline Rogers and Her Passion for Paint

Written by Iza Piatkowski, Editor In Chief December 19, 2024

Madeline Rogers coats her paintbrush with a mixture of yellow acrylic paint and water and brushes it across a stark white canvas. She builds up a layer of diluted yellow to create a wash, a semi-transparent...

It’s a Wonderful Life cast practices delivering lines into a microphone. Photos provided by Beverly Pruzina.

Timeless Classic Comes to Black Box

Written by William Den Herder and Lucca Marraccini December 19, 2024

For the first time in school history, Beverly Pruzina and her Theater Arts I and Film students produced a radio play, specifically, the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.” A radio play depends...

Jadyn Thomas on the uneven bars. Photo provided by Plaid Sheep Creative.

The Dangerous Feat of Competitive Gymnastics

Written by Charlotte Roth and Ava Welsh December 19, 2024

Opinions raged forward like water exploding out of a dam the moment the world-renowned professional gymnast Simone Biles announced her decision to leave the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Expectantly, fans and...

Rho Kappa student placing a wreath on a headstone. Photo provided by WHS Rho Kappa.

Wreaths Across America: Honoring the Fallen During the Holiday Season

Written by Augusta Beekman and Delila Norris December 19, 2024

Remember. Honor. Teach. These three words embody what it means to respect our fallen soldiers. Started in 2007, the non-profit organization Wreaths Across America strives to fulfill those words. Morrill...

Transition student working on different crafts to sell at the Holiday Market. Photo provided by Kelsey Seymour.

Holiday Cheer Meets Life Skills: Transition Students Gain Vital Job Experience at Holiday Market

Written by Xander Bush, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

The winter season is viewed by most as a time to spend with family and spread holiday cheer. An amazing way to do this is to visit the Holiday Market. Hosted every year, the Holiday Market is run by...

Students interact at a French Club meeting. Photo Provided by Anjy Ary.

Language Clubs Create Community and Comprehension

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis, Online Editor December 19, 2024

The Virginia Department of Education requires that all students seeking an advanced diploma must take at least two years of a world language, whether that be French, Spanish, Latin, German, or American...

Mathews rigging up a helicopter for a rappel mission in ‘95. Photo provided by Vernon Mathews.

Before the Classroom: Mr. Vernon Mathews

Written by Thomas Lyons, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

From the battlefield to the classroom, Mr. Vernon Mathews transformed his 22 years of military service into a new mission: inspiring and educating special needs students. Throughout his service, one thing...

Senior Rebecca Stetter leaps over an obstacle with her horse, Emmy, during a competition. Photo provided by Rebecca Stetter.

Hand in Hoof: The Bond Between Rider and Horse

Written by Vivien Wohlfeil, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

To ride, or not to ride—that is the question. For Rebecca Stetter, Evelyn Jaworski, and Savannah Brunkow, the answer is obvious: to ride.  At a young age, senior Rebecca Stetter was not a big...

Lyla Seneca leading morning time in her third grade classroom at Kenneth Culbert. Photo provided by Traci Dougherty.

Cadets Today, Teachers Tomorrow

Written by Lilian Dougherty and Sophie Mason December 18, 2024

High school students have many in-school and extracurricular activities available to them. Athletes labor for hours weekly on the field or in the gym. Musicians work meticulously to harmonize their voices...

Dr. Joseph Pelkofski and his daughter Elizabeth during volunteer dental operations in the jungles of Peru. Photo provided by Joseph Pelkofski.

Back to the Beginning: Retiree Returning to His Roots

Written by Ava Welsh, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

Substitute teachers are given the unique opportunity to interact with a broad variety of students at Woodgrove High School, constantly switching around from subject to subject, room to room. With their...

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