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Principal Douglas Nelson holds a sign at the Wootton v.s. Churchill football game on Sept. 14.

Principal Douglas Nelson carries school spirit

Maria Sofronas, editor in chief
November 1, 2023
AP Statistics teacher Michelle George prepares students for their exam.

AP exam costs covered by new county policy

Maria Sofronas, editor in chief
October 10, 2023
Juniors Zo Singh and Lizzie Misovec explore Scotts Run.

Discover local summer hot spots

Maria Sofronas, editor in chief
May 30, 2023
Senior Commons editor, junior Elizabeth Mehler, works on her spread during class.

Read between the lines of Common Sense: What’s behind the pages?

Maria Sofronas, editor in chief
May 5, 2023
Senior Hope Safai visits college campuses around the country such as the University of Mary Washington with her family to help guide her decision.

Should I stay or should I go; Choosing between in-state or out-of-state colleges

Maria Sofronas, features editor
April 1, 2023
California citizens pay respects to victims of the Monterey Park shooting.

Gun violence in California leads to increasing concern for students on opposite side of country

Maria Sofronas, features editor
February 23, 2023
Juniors Sanjana Mudiya and Sofia Gabrielle enjoy an evening skating at the Rockville Town Center ice skating rink on Dec. 2.

Take a walk through Wootton’s winter wonderland

Maria Sofronas, features editor
December 16, 2022
Junior Leah Kaplunovich prepares to play in a football game.

Leah Kaplunovich tackles heavy course load, ambitious plans

Maria Sofronas, features editor
October 31, 2022
Sophomore Kelly Ren and friends explore D.C. with an electric scooter.

Ways to have fun under the D.C. sun

Maria Sofronas, features editor
June 1, 2022
Actor Will Smith hits comedian and Oscars host Chris Rock after he made a joke comparing Jada Pinkett Smith to GI Jane. Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family, Smith said later in apparent justification of his actions.

Students react to so-called “slap heard around the world”

Maria Sofronas, staff writer
April 29, 2022
Sophomores Maria Sofronas, Lizzie Misovec, Kelly Ren and Samantha Lau attend the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societys Students of the Year Grand Finale Event on Mar. 12. It was a great experience for a great cause, Lau said.

Fundraisers aim to cure blood cancer one team at a time

Maria Sofronas, staff writer
March 21, 2022
Sophomore Alexa Vinner compares new classes with sophomore Lindsey McNey during lunch to spot any similarities. The second semester schedule change caused students to wonder which new classes they shared with friends. “I was disappointed to find out I still don’t have any classes with Lindsey,” Vinner said.

Is the second semester schedule change appreciated?

Maria Sofronas, staff writer
March 3, 2022
Coach JD Marchand

Math teacher JD Marchand focuses on aiding success

Maria Sofronas, staff writer
January 5, 2022
Students work in the schools greenhouse and tend to the crops they planted, in 2019.

We should garden because it benefits the world

Maria Sofronas, staff writer
November 20, 2021
Sophomores adorn the courtyard with 50s decorations in preparation for homecoming.

Sophomore planning focused on raising spirit, funds for class of 2024

Maria Sofronas, staff writer
October 27, 2021
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