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The Woodgrove Outlander

The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

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...

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”...

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...

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's latest addition of literary magazine "The Hodge Podge". Photo provided by Emery Downey.

The Many Masks of Creative Writing: From Fantasy to Mental Health

Written by Emery Downey February 14, 2025

Creative writing is everywhere, believe it or not. Dystopian, fantasy, mystery, and romance books are all popular examples of creative writing. However, poetry and the scripts for movies and shows are...

Students working on the final touches of a photo in class. Photo provided by Savannah Mesecara.

Stress to Success: Everyday Life of a Yearbook Student

Written by Emma D. Jasinski February 14, 2025

Walking into a classroom, there is an atmosphere like no other. With students chatting, editing, and cameras ready, they are ready to make a yearbook.  This is how Yearbook students work to create...

Co-hosts Izzy Jewell and Zoe Carter pose together during Open Mic. Photo provided by Kenzie Akers.

The Open Arms of Open Mic

Written by Lilian Dougherty, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

Every so often, the Black Box transforms from a theater classroom into a stage. Open Mic Nights are events where students and even teachers can come together to celebrate each other's talents. While...

New Year, New Me

New Year, New Me

Written by Charlotte Roth, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

  New Year's resolutions are a typical tradition of many. Whether that is to take up a new hobby or earn a new achievement, there is truly a goal for everyone to obtain in the new year. Most New Year's...

Photo of Isabella's drawing. Photo provided by Isabella Roma.

No Technology, Only Hobbies

Written by Hudsyn Davies, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Instead of “doom-scrolling” and obsessive social media use, students are turning to non-tech related activities. Learning or growing in hobbies provides students with a consistent opportunity to...

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...

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...

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