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The Belletones presenting a Valentine. Photo provided by Delila Norris.

Redesign Your Valentines

Written by Delila Norris, Staff Writer April 5, 2025

Striking a chord in your Valentine's heart with the sound of song, Woodgrove’s Belletones travel the halls, sharing the harmonies of the Backstreet Boys and Elvis Presley. For just three dollars, you...

Freshman Jackie Shaw performs “Ballad of Jane Doe” from Ride the Cyclone the night of Desserts on Broadway. Photo provided by Vivien Wohlfeil.

Let Them Eat Cake: Desserts on Broadway

Written by Justin Naugle and Vivien Wohlfeil April 5, 2025

There’s something sweet in the school of Woodgrove. Desserts on Broadway, a fundraiser for the choral program, presents choir students with the opportunity to showcase their individual talents with either...

Gianna Russo sings “Cleopatra” by the Lumineers at an open mic with musician Brad Horan. Photo provided by Gianna Russo.

Just a Girl and Her Guitar: Gianna Russo Strums Her Way Through Life

Written by Honor Watson, Online Editor April 5, 2025

At the age of eight, Gianna Russo picked up a guitar for the first time. Not long after, she started writing lyrics to accompany the chords. Now, ten years later, Gianna Russo is a senior with the goal...

Jordan Smith and Kristian Holland rehearse for the musical “Into The Woods,” performed by the brand new musical theater class. Photo provided by Xander Bush.

Musical Theater, You’re Gonna Be Popular!: Musical Theater Involvement Reaches New Heights

Written by Lilian Dougherty and Ava Welsh April 3, 2025

Between the viral “Defying Gravity” riff, A-List celebrities hitting the Broadway stage for the first time, and even vocal coaches telling their students to “raise your ya ya ya” being used in...

Performers Steve Heaton, Katie Dunn, Bob Garman, and CeCi Stephens all play the game Text-A-Play. Photo provided by Justin Naugle.

How They Ham it Up with the Audience: Last Ham Standing

Written by Justin Naugle, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

On March 1, 2025, people came to the Franklin Park Arts Center for a chance at catching the comedy show Last Ham Standing. Last Ham Standing is a skit-based improv comedy show that was started in 2003....

Melinda Rohdes’ work reflecting her Florida roots. Photo provided by Melinda Rohdes.

Blossoming Art in Loudoun County

Written by Charlotte Roth, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

The Lazy Daisy Gift Store is a timeless gift shop with not only unique but affordable goods for everyone. Located in the Villages of Leesburg, Lazy Daisy is said to be a special place for a special person,...

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...

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