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Woodgrove student scrolling through the Sephora website during school hours. Photo provided by Honor Watson.

Deck the Hauls

Written by Vivien Wohlfeil, Staff Writer December 24, 2024

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: twelve Dyson Airwraps. Whether it is a Dyson Airwrap or an Apple Pencil, it seems there is a new viral item catching the attention of teenagers...

Gaylord National Ice show. Photo provided by Xander Bush.

It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas at the Gaylord National

Written by Delila Norris, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

At the Gaylord National Hotel, Charlie Brown and his friends have carved their way into ice to create an interactive experience for all ages. Slides, tubes, and photo opportunities are just a few of...

Replica of the Weasley family’s flying Ford Anglia featured in the "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" section of the trail. Photo provided by Honor Watson.

Bringing Magic to Muggles: The Harry Potter Experience

Written by Honor Watson, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Deep in the forbidden forest stand dozens of magical creatures that you have the chance to see. Featuring state of the art props that are nearly identical to the movies, Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest...

A figure drawing of a live model created with charcoal by Madeline Rogers. Photo provided by Madeline Rogers.

Woodgrove Artists: Madeline Rogers and Her Passion for Paint

Written by Iza Piatkowski, Editor In Chief December 19, 2024

Madeline Rogers coats her paintbrush with a mixture of yellow acrylic paint and water and brushes it across a stark white canvas. She builds up a layer of diluted yellow to create a wash, a semi-transparent...

It’s a Wonderful Life cast practices delivering lines into a microphone. Photos provided by Beverly Pruzina.

Timeless Classic Comes to Black Box

Written by William Den Herder and Lucca Marraccini December 19, 2024

For the first time in school history, Beverly Pruzina and her Theater Arts I and Film students produced a radio play, specifically, the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.” A radio play depends...

Graphic highlighting the percentage of electricity across states that is used by data centers. Graphic provided by Zac Hartley.

Dairy Farms to Data Centers

Written by Zac Hartley and John Hays December 19, 2024

For almost two centuries, agriculture was the most prominent way of life with a steady population of 20,000 in Loudoun. However, after the construction of Dulles Airport in 1958, the geographical dynamic...

Jadyn Thomas on the uneven bars. Photo provided by Plaid Sheep Creative.

The Dangerous Feat of Competitive Gymnastics

Written by Charlotte Roth and Ava Welsh December 19, 2024

Opinions raged forward like water exploding out of a dam the moment the world-renowned professional gymnast Simone Biles announced her decision to leave the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Expectantly, fans and...

Owners Seán Cogolludo and his wife Claudia Rivera inside their new Purcellville Sportsplex. Photo provided by Karen Graham of Loudoun Times.

Purcellville Just Got More Active: Cogolludo’s Sportsplex

Written by Braden Hart, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Looking for a brand new Sportsplex to play sports at? Woodgrove Spanish teacher Seán Cogolludo and his wife Claudia Rivera have come to the rescue. The Purcellville Sportsplex was opened on November 11...

Junior Connor Salmin stretches to catch the football during the cross town rival game against Loudoun Valley on November 8. Photo provided by Steve Prakope of PlaidSheep Creative.

A New Era of Recruitment

Written by Thomas Lyons and Mackenzie Sonak December 19, 2024

The new rules affecting college sports have caused a complete shift in the power of D1 recruitment, now allowing the highest paid college athletes to earn upwards of $1 million. Only recently have athletes...

Rho Kappa student placing a wreath on a headstone. Photo provided by WHS Rho Kappa.

Wreaths Across America: Honoring the Fallen During the Holiday Season

Written by Augusta Beekman and Delila Norris December 19, 2024

Remember. Honor. Teach. These three words embody what it means to respect our fallen soldiers. Started in 2007, the non-profit organization Wreaths Across America strives to fulfill those words. Morrill...

Mrs. Stone's classroom is decorated for the holidays. Photo provided by Trinsy Stone.

Holiday Lights in Northern Virginia

Written by Hudsyn Davies and Noelle Roy December 19, 2024

Holiday spirit is in the air, and the holidays are the time of year where people enjoy the holiday spirit, celebrate with friends and family and take part in festive activities. Festive lights are one...

Transition student working on different crafts to sell at the Holiday Market. Photo provided by Kelsey Seymour.

Holiday Cheer Meets Life Skills: Transition Students Gain Vital Job Experience at Holiday Market

Written by Xander Bush, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

The winter season is viewed by most as a time to spend with family and spread holiday cheer. An amazing way to do this is to visit the Holiday Market. Hosted every year, the Holiday Market is run by...

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