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The Woodgrove Outlander

The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander

The School News Site of Woodgrove High School

The Woodgrove Outlander

Isaiah Washington, Cole Latham, and Cole Mohler smile with their arms crossed. Picture provided by Physical Education teacher Mr. Jason Toton.

Fun and Inclusion in Unified PE Day

Written by Shaelyn Wheeler March 25, 2025

  On December 6, Woodgrove High School had their annual Unified PE Day from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. This event brought different clubs around Woodgrove together. It was for any students with disabilities...

Melinda Rohdes’ work reflecting her Florida roots. Photo provided by Melinda Rohdes.

Blossoming Art in Loudoun County

Written by Charlotte Roth, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

The Lazy Daisy Gift Store is a timeless gift shop with not only unique but affordable goods for everyone. Located in the Villages of Leesburg, Lazy Daisy is said to be a special place for a special person,...

A worker from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria holding four puppies who are waiting to be adopted by a family. Photo provided by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

The Importance of Animal Shelters: Choose to Adopt

Written by Delaney Akers March 14, 2025

Dogs are being put into animal shelters every day all around the world. These shelters are so important for these animals that are in need of a temporary home while they wait for their forever family to...

Freshman Taylor Nishiyama takes part in a team cheer during cross country season. Photo provided by Emilie Wall.

Freshmen on Varsity: Blessing or Curse?

Written by Emilie Wall February 24, 2025

The Loudoun County school system allows freshmen and sophomores to participate in varsity sports. Making the varsity team as a freshman is a great accomplishment; however, there can be downsides to being...

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...

Katie Tully and her partner's research symposium project at ACL last school year. Photo provided by Katie Tully.

Balancing Dual Schools: Students Excelling at Woodgrove and the Academies of Loudoun

Written by Cadence Carter February 16, 2025

Situated on 119 acres, in Leesburg, Virginia, resides The Academies of Loudoun (ACL). The Academies of Loudoun is a magnet school that accommodates three schools that are centralized around STEM education:...

Senior Allie Flanagan kicks a soccer ball for FC Virginia. Photo provided by Amy Schneider.

A Setback to Success: Overcoming Injury to Playing Professional and College Soccer

Written by Brooke Nelson February 16, 2025

When senior Allie Flanagan was little, her mom would see other little kids running and falling down on the grassy field.  Then she would see Allie driving to the soccer goal and shooting. Little did they...

Diamond Glow facial at Shanti Aesthetics Medicine. Photo provided by Cassaundra Ferrigno.

Skin Care Tips for Dry Skin in the Winter

Written by Noelle Roy, Staff Writer & Broadcast Team December 9, 2024

As the cold winter months approach, you may notice your skin becoming very dry, red and sensitive. It can be hard to resolve this issue, as some people lack knowledge on the effects of cold weather...

Woodgrove students read a newspaper in their spare time. Photo provided by Brooks Frandsen.

High School Students and the News: Should Students Read This?

Written by Brooks Frandsen, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

The list of complicated global events, elections, and wars that fill the news today can be very stressful and complicated. Should a busy Woodgrove student even care? Especially for seniors, who have to...

Senior girls set up on the line of scrimmage ready to hike the ball to their quarterback. Photo provided by Mackenzie Sonak.

A Family Foundation and An Empowering Event

Written by Mackenzie Sonak, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

In 2023, the Our Perfect Warrior club raised $1,300 from the annual Power Puff game, which went directly to families in Loudoun County impacted by cancer. The Our Perfect Warrior foundation was founded...

Barbie director Greta Gerwig and CNN reporter Abby Phillip speak at a movie reception held at the British Embassy on July 17, 2023. Photo provided by Creative Commons.

Opinion: The “Barbie” Oscar Nomination Snubs Only Prove the Movie’s Necessity

Written by Iza Piatkowski, Editor-In-Chief February 21, 2024

Oscar nominations were announced on January 23,2024, causing both celebration and outrage throughout the entertainment industry and social media. People were particularly shocked to learn that both the...

Fried mozzarella and side sauces from the Italy pavilion in Epcot. Photo provided by Jillian Lewis.

Happiest and Hungriest Place on Earth

Written by Jillian Lewis February 14, 2024

When Disney has its slow season at the beginning of the year, travelers can go and enjoy food and art for the weekends from late January to mid-February. In the beginning, the Festival of the Arts was...

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