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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...

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...

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...

Juniors Megan Hamrick, Amelia Crush, Kaylie Halverson, Amanda Nguyen stand in front of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

Excursions to the Empire State: DECA Takes on New York City

Written by Honor Watson, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

Home to some of the world's biggest media and investment companies, New York City has earned the title as the business capital of the world. For aspiring business leaders part of Woodgrove’s DECA club,...

A poster on potential opportunities available to those with a second language. Photo provided by Jennie-Kate Hannis.

The Seal of Success: Virginia’s Seal of Biliteracy

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis, Online Editor January 31, 2025

A state inhabited by speakers of a diverse range of foreign languages, Virginia is an excellent place to find careers and education in second languages. Through the Virginia Seal of Biliteracy, high school...

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