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The Woodgrove Outlander

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The Woodgrove Outlander

Seniors Dylan Adu-Osei and Leland Ennis along with junior Owen Ngonga after their team banquet.

Weathering The Storm: How Weather Impacted This Indoor Track Season

Written by Braden Hart, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

Winter weather comes every year, and it can bring a mix of an unpredictable amount of snow, rain, and extremely low temperatures. This year, the Woodgrove Indoor Track team not only had to prepare for...

University of Toronto. Image provided by Iman Etienne.

Bon Voyage to American Universities

Written by Patrick Lyons and Brodie Carley March 20, 2025

Each year, seniors at Woodgrove High School begin the tedious task of applying to colleges and universities, among other postgraduate options. This process usually has students applying to six to eight...

A high school astronomy book. Photo provided by Brooks Frandsen.

Not Getting Lost in Space

Written by Brooks Frandsen, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

650 million people were watching as Neil Armstrong became the first man on the moon. The world was captivated by the inspiring story of a man travelling to another world, not to mention the national pride...

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...

Photo of Tami Carlow after practice at a summer swim camp training for the Junior Nationals in 1984. Photo provided by Tami Carlow.

Swimming Through Life

Written by Hudsyn Davies, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

Waking up at six a.m. on an early Wednesday summer morning, Estella Frakes, a Woodgrove junior, gets up and prepares to go to morning practice, mentally preparing to swim from 6:30 to 7:30 for the Franklin...

The Woodgrove Girls Varsity Basketball Team huddles together at halftime. Photo provided by Steve Prakope.

State Champs Return to Defend Their Title

Written by Clara Hays February 19, 2025

The Woodgrove Girls Varsity Basketball team are the 2023-24 class 4a State Champions. The team went 29-1 last year but still claimed their first ever state championship. This year, the team has 10 players...

Senior James Torrible races for the finish line at the 2024 district meet. Photo provided by Victoria Summers.

Sprinters vs. Distance Runners: Training Programs and Paths to Success

Written by Ashton Gordon February 16, 2025

Imagine two athletes standing at the starting line: one ready for a short-fast sprint and the other ready for a long, unpredictable 5K. Both runners have trained to their peak of their abilities, but...

Coach K after Woodgrove forced a turnover at a district game against Loudoun County High School. Photo provided by Ben Wilson.

Same Goal, Different Team: Boys Basketball Hunts for Multiple Banners

Written by Ben Wilson February 16, 2025

Seconds left in the game, tied up, with the Wild’s cheers echoing through the gym.  The Woodgrove Varsity Boys Basketball team has possession and needs a clutch shot to continue their late season run.  Last...

Woodgrove Varsity Volleyball plays their rival school Loudoun Valley at the Dig Pink volleyball game. Photo provided by Ashley Hohm.

Serving for a Cause: Volleyball Team Raises Money for Side-Out Foundation

Written by Ashley Hohm February 15, 2025

This is no normal volleyball game. In addition to Woodgrove playing against their rival Loudoun Valley on October 21,  Woodgrove Volleyball held their annual Dig Pink event at home. Woodgrove came out...

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...

Heidi McPhillips and Ashley Valasek pose before first period. Photo provided by Norah van Hemert-Hartsock.

Exploring the Past in Intro to AP World History

Written by Norah van Hemert-Hartsock February 14, 2025

Walking into Ms. Heidi McPhillips’ classroom, there is a painted map on the wall and an arrow that says,  “Where we are!”. A timeline lines the wall with dates, and there are two white boards...

Girls Varsity Cross Country Team celebrating their second district win. Photo provided by Taylor Nishiyama.

From Passion to Profession: The Impact of Coaching on Student-Athletes

Written by Taylor Nishiyama February 14, 2025

Coaching at Woodgrove High School has positively impacted many athletes by supporting their high school and professional career in sports. A good coach has a good point of view on not only athletics, but...

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