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The Woodgrove Outlander

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The Woodgrove Outlander

The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander

Elliott at Raymond James Stadium with his fellow All-Americans after practice. Photo provided by Denver Elliott.

All-American Denver Elliott Dominates in Tampa

Written by William Den Herder and Zac Hartley March 24, 2025

  From a fifth grader joining his local football league to an All-American playing in the famous Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, senior Denver Elliott has led a decorated career through grit,...

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...

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...

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...

Seniors Patrick Lyons, Sarah Putorti, and Kennedy Dehler with a host family at Omaha Beach. Photo provided by Patrick Lyons.

Worldwide Woodgrove: Students Adventuring to France

Written by Thomas Lyons, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

On November 23, 2024, Mr. Matthew Talboo traveled with three students to see the city of lights: Paris. Patrick Lyons, Kennedy Dehler and Sarah Putorti, three of the presidents of Woodgrove’s Global...

Senior Allie Flanagan kicks a soccer ball for FC Virginia. Photo provided by Amy Schneider.

A Setback to Success: Overcoming Injury to Playing Professional and College Soccer

Written by Brooke Nelson February 16, 2025

When senior Allie Flanagan was little, her mom would see other little kids running and falling down on the grassy field.  Then she would see Allie driving to the soccer goal and shooting. Little did they...

Senior Stairwell banner representing the 200 and 300 hallway staircase. Photo provided by Bree Mohler.

Senior Stairwell: The Steps to Take to Become a Successful Student

Written by Bree Mohler February 14, 2025

It is June, and the end of the school year is finally here. Looking around Woodgrove, it is your last last day of high school ever. Walking in, the realization hits you that there have been so many ups...

Junior Natalie Harrison sweeps the ball while trying to score. Photo provided by Steve Prakope.

From Dreams to Reality: Field Hockey Standout Commits to Liberty

Written by Lexi Krimsky February 14, 2025

After her failed attempt to join an ice hockey team in 4th grade, junior Natalie Harrison was advised to start playing field hockey. Harrison never expected that by her junior year she would be an all-region...

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, Online Editor 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...

Nickola standing next to an airplane from flight training. Photo provided by Brinnay Nickola.

Opportunities Taking Flight: Brinnay Nickola’s Aviation Scholarship

Written by Brooks Frandsen and Justin Naugle December 18, 2024

Senior Brinnay Nickola, full of anxiety, sat in an immense crowd waiting for the results of Aviation Influence $2,500 scholarship winners. In her head, she repeated her name over and over, hoping that...

Brayden Santoli’s Ford Thunderbird. Photo provided by Brayden Santoli.

Woodgrove Whips

Written by Brooks Frandsen, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

The Woodgrove community is composed of many different people with many different interests and personalities. For some, that interest is cars. As cars are often seen as a cornerstone of the American teenager’s...

The view looking out at the benches in Woodgrove’s courtyard that were a Capstone a previous year. Photo provided by Ashley Rayburn.

The Capstone of All Capstones

Written by Shaelyn Wheeler December 4, 2024

Most Woodgrove students are familiar with Capstone projects, which are meaningful projects that seniors take on to contribute to the school or community. Many Capstones take place during the two-week period...

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