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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

A large group of spotted lantern flies at Landon Hershey’s house in Round Hill, Virginia. Photo provided by Landon Hershey.

Spotted Lantern Fly Takeover in Northern Virginia

Written by Sarah Putorti, Commitee Lead November 17, 2024

Spotted lantern flies have been a notorious pest in the United States since 2014, when their eggs attached to a Chinese cargo shipment sent to Pennsylvania. To this day, Pennsylvania continues to see the...

Science teachers Sara Miller, Scott Fortney, Steve Pyle, and other staff members learning how to use laptops at the staff retreat. Photo taken from the 2010-2011 yearbook.

One and a Half Decades of Distinction: Woodgrove’s Big 15

Written by Sophie Mason, Online Editor November 14, 2024

Twenty years ago, a 230 acre dairy farm sat just north of the town of Purcellville. Three overcrowded schools and several lawsuits later, that farm was transformed into the campus of Woodgrove High School. Loudoun...

The Daydreaming Wall of Fame in Mr. Welsh’s classroom. Photo provided by Jennie-Kate Hannis.

Snap Back to Reality With Welsh’s Daydream Board

Written by Jennie-Kate Hannis and Thomas Lyons November 13, 2024

Deep into the L400 hallway, in the corner of an unassuming classroom, stands a pink sheet of paper filled with a history that spans over 20 years. The classroom belongs to math teacher Mr. Sean Welsh,...

A young Ms. Sim in her early 20s in Korea.
Photo provided by Ms. Sim.

Before the Classroom: Ms. Sim

Written by Ryker Cawthorne and William Den Herder November 13, 2024

   Ms. In Sim, her literature, and her legendary tea parties are a cornerstone of the Woodgrove High School experience. And while most know her as the inhabitant of classroom 409, many do not know the...

The Woodgrove High School Varsity Baseball team poses for a picture after capturing the regular season district championship at Loudoun County. Photo provided by Patrick Lyons.

Ri-Valley or Ri-County?

Written by Patrick Lyons and Zac Hartley November 13, 2024

Rivalries and Purcellville have always been synonymous with Woodgrove and Loudoun Valley, the two resident high schools in Western Loudoun. Woodgrove, built to relieve the excess crowding at Loudoun Valley...

Tri- M members perform Christmas music at the Hillsboro Tree Lighting. Photo provided by Nathan Nocon.

Our School, Our Local Impact

Written by Noelle Roy, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

The clubs that have supported others in the past years, both within our school and around our town, continue to evolve each year. Many different challenges play a role in making any club thrive. Nathan...

Mr. Scott teaches his 1st block English 10 Honors class. Photo provided by Thomas Scott.

A Day in the Life of Mr. Scott

Written by Iza Piatkowski and Lilian Dougherty November 13, 2024

When you walk past Mr. Thomas Scott’s classroom in the mornings, you will often find the door closed and the lights off. Listen carefully, though, and you might hear the strumming of his banjo or the...

Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Navigating Policy and Educational Shifts

Written by Brooks Frandsen and John Hays November 13, 2024

“Write a news article on artificial intelligence’s impact on the modern classroom.” This article very easily could have been completed in under a second with the generative power of ChatGPT because...

The County’s Biggest Cul-de-sac

Written by Brodie Carley, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

The bell rings, and you sprint to your car to try to get ahead of the school traffic, but somehow still end up being in the back of the line waiting forever to get out of the parking lot. But you're in...

The varsity cheerleaders and team managers at a team practice. Photo provided by Melanie Badillo.

Pom-Poms and Pain: The Reality of Competitive Varsity Cheerleading

Written by Thomas Lyons and Iza Piatkowski November 13, 2024

High school cheerleading is often perceived as carefree and effortless, but the reality is far more demanding. Behind the chants and pom-poms lies rigorous training and intense dedication, which often...

The representatives for Loudoun County at the FACS Forum. From left to
right: Brooks Frandsen, Dr. Spence, DJ Bundick, and Ms. Amber Bartling.
Photo provided by Amber Bartling.

Woodgrove Seniors Represent Loudoun in Climate Crisis Talks

Written by John Hays and Iza Piatkowski November 13, 2024

Woodgrove is making waves in the world of environmental science. Just months after the school was named a Virginia Naturally School for the 2024-25 school year, seniors DJ Bundick and Brooks Frandsen were...

Suggestions from the Seniors

Written by Honor Watson, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Woodgrove’s Class of 2025 is full of accomplished students. However, being able to excel in anything takes nothing short of the finest time management skills. Some seniors seem to have found their perfect...

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