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The Woodgrove Outlander

The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander

The “Mamma Mia!” cast and crew leadership on the first day of rehearsal. Photo provided by Iza Piatkowski.

“Mamma Mia!” Prepares for National Capital Area Cappies

Written by Iza Piatkowski, Editor-In-Chief March 23, 2025

The theatre department of Woodgrove High School in Purcellville, VA, has started rehearsals for their spring musical, “Mamma Mia!” The school will be competing with the show against 44 other schools...

Totini presenting her country’s foods at International Food Night. Photo provided by Mahitha Ahsan Totini.

An Exchange of Experiences

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis, Online Editor March 20, 2025

Not many teenagers from Bangladesh are given the opportunity to live and go to school in the United States for a whole year. Exchange student Mahitha Ahsan Totini, who also goes by River, stands out from...

Pictured from left to right, freshman Delledonne, freshman Madison Oller, and sophomore Taylor Wilson pose for the camera in their red, pink, and white attire. Photo provided by Taylor Wilson.

Galentine’s Day: An Empowering Twist on the Consumerist Celebration of Love

Written by Ashley Rayburn, Online Editor March 20, 2025

In the month of February, companies play Cupid and aim their arrows at consumers in love. Stores everywhere are shelved with bunches of roses, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, and the words “be mine”...

Ms. In Sim and her 6th block students celebrate Horatio and Hamlet’s wedding at their tea party in 2023. Photo provided by In Sim.

From Tea Parties to SNL Skits: The AP Lit Experience

Written by Mackenzie Sonak, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

No other classroom in the school greets you with a life-sized cockroach when you walk through the door except room, or “castle,” 409, home to Ms. In Sim, teacher of AP Literature. The experience of...

Jackpot Pinball Arcade quiet on a Wednesday afternoon. Photo provided by Thomas Lyons.

Jackpot Pinball Arcade: The Pinball Palace

Written by Thomas Lyons, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

From “Jaws” and “Dr. No” to “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Stranger Things,” Jackpot Pinball has every pinball machine imaginable, as well as weekly events, pinball leagues, and tournaments....

Salma Jawad (left) and Breanna Young enjoy International Food Night. Photo provided by Woodgrove Journalism.

International Food Night: Evolution

Written by Justin Naugle, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

On January 17, many students and their families came together in the Woodgrove cafeteria to participate in International Food Night, where they sampled foods from around the globe. International Food Night...

A group photo of the Cappies Critics. From left to right: Cora Mattraw, Maggie Bugaj, Caty Jewell, Rory Fricano, Iza Piatkowski, Sarafina Porter, and Lauren Pyles. Photo provided by Rory Fricano.

Collaborative and Contributive Cappies Critics

Written by Lilian Dougherty, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

Similar to prestigious award shows like the Tony Awards or the Emmys, the Cappies are awarded to high school students involved with theatre. At the end of a school year, everyone nominated for an award...

Jacket thrifted by Cameron Zobrist. Photo provided by Cameron Zobrist.

Reduce, Reuse, Style

Written by Charlotte Roth, Staff Writer March 7, 2025

Thrifting has many benefits, not only towards sustainability in the environment, but also towards consumers. Many go thrifting for the experience of finding unique and vintage pieces for affordable prices....

SCA calendar photo. Provided by Delila Norris.

Facilitating Leadership and Enabling Opportunity in SCA

Written by Delila Norris, Staff Writer February 27, 2025

The Student Council Association (SCA) is a time-honored group that is present in many schools and plays a prominent role in the Woodgrove community. One teacher advisor and student leaders run the association...

The Technical Leadership prepares to take a photo while wearing their shirts for Grease the musical. Photo provided by Kennedy Dehler.

Shining the Spotlight on Technical Crew

Written by Vivien Wohlfeil, Online Editor February 27, 2025

‘Twas the dress rehearsal before opening night, when all through the theater department, not a techie was standing still, not even for a moment. The microphones were laid on the tables with care, in...

Woodgrove Key Club founder Iza Piatkowski sits with members of the Claude Moore Community Builders during leadership and communication training. Photo provided by Iza Piatkowski.

Key Club: Unlocking New Volunteer Opportunities

Written by Honor Watson, Online Editor February 27, 2025

On May 7, 1925, in Sacramento, California, the first ever Key Club meeting was held. It quickly became a popular student-led organization that connects high schoolers to volunteer programs and non-profits...

The Athletes to Athletes club in its first year. Photo taken from the 2012-2013 yearbook.

Now and Then: Woodgrove 15 Years Ago

Written by Lilian Dougherty, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

This year, Woodgrove is celebrating its 15-year anniversary of being open. The school has gone through many changes in just these 15 years, from changes in principals to changes in schedules.  In the...

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