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The Woodgrove Outlander

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The Woodgrove Outlander

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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,...

Woodgrove Swim Team practicing in the limited four-lane facility Round Hill Aquatic Center. Photo provided by Hudsyn Davies.

The Future of Purcellville Aquatics

Written by Ava Welsh and Hudsyn Davies March 24, 2025

For several years, swimmers from the Purcellville area have been forced into the same two facilities: Round Hill Aquatic Center and Ida Lee Recreation Center. At Round Hill, swimmers have to deal with...

The new cell tower next to the baseball field. Photo provided by Sophie Mason.

Connection or Charm: The Controversy

Written by Sophie Mason, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

Nestled in the rolling hills of Loudoun County is Woodgrove High School, built on a retired dairy farm. In years prior, the school’s baseball team enjoyed a full view of the Blue Ridge Mountains during...

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...

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...

Joey Harar and Thatcher Thomas brief the STEM Mentors on the next lesson plan for Mountain View. Photo provided by Brooks Frandsen.

Planting Roots for the Next Generation of STEM

Written by Brooks Frandsen, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

Woodgrove High School has dozens of unique, student-made and -run clubs. As of this year, Woodgrove and Mountain View Elementary now share one of those many. STEM Mentors is a new club that emerged this...

The newly-stocked school store during the Halloween season. Photo Provided by Mrs. Keeler.

Beyond the Storefront: The Den’s Role in Student Development

Written by Braden Hart, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

At the heart of Woodgrove High School, the Den is more than just a place to grab a snack or a new hoodie; it’s a place for student innovation, business skills, and school spirit. Managed by both students...

Students participating in the king of the hill game during the winter pep rally. Photo provided by Kenzie Sonak.

New Games, Winter Athletics, and School Spirit

Written by Augusta Beekman, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

Student Council brought energy and enthusiasm to this year's winter pep rally, helping inspire school spirit and excitement for the colder months ahead. Packed with entertaining games, team introductions,...

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...

Ms. In Sim and her 6th block students celebrate Horatio and Hamlet’s wedding at their tea party in 2023. Photo provided by In Sim.

From Tea Parties to SNL Skits: The AP Lit Experience

Written by Mackenzie Sonak, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

No other classroom in the school greets you with a life-sized cockroach when you walk through the door except room, or “castle,” 409, home to Ms. In Sim, teacher of AP Literature. The experience of...

SCA calendar photo. Provided by Delila Norris.

Facilitating Leadership and Enabling Opportunity in SCA

Written by Delila Norris, Staff Writer February 27, 2025

The Student Council Association (SCA) is a time-honored group that is present in many schools and plays a prominent role in the Woodgrove community. One teacher advisor and student leaders run the association...

Ms. Martinez models a sign in front of her class. Photo taken by Kenzie Akers.

Importance of ASL in Schools

Written by Andrew Ciolkosz February 25, 2025

The Foreign Language department offers a number of language courses to students. At Woodgrove High School, we have Spanish, French, Latin, and German, but they also offer a course that is less commonly...

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