Ryan Brewer, Managing Editor
November 29, 2018
The annual students versus staff game was held this past Friday in the brand-new\ gym. The staff once again walked away with a victory beating the students. “Although...
Michael Perlak, News Editor
November 29, 2018
Most students know about our school’s peer tutoring program, but what they may not know is that hundreds of other high schools across the country also have similar programs. And...
Girls’ Cross Country runs into history
Mike Damiano, Owais Khan, Zach Thompson, Sports Assistant Editor, Staff Writer, Viewpoint Assistant Editor
November 29, 2018
It was regular season, then Districts, then Regionals, and then it was States. All three meets, a victory. A victory that marked the varsity girls Cross-Country (XC) first...
Tuvshinbayar Otgonbayar, Etc. Editor
November 29, 2018
The dance team wins once again, but it was the people on the team that made the win possible. The West Springfield Dance Team (WSDT) has been one of the best dance teams...
November 29, 2018
From the start of the fall season, athletes on the cheer team were already predicting that they would make it all the way...
November 29, 2018
They won Districts and Regionals, and placed second at States. The varsity boys’ cross-country (XC) team finished their...
November 16, 2018
While most students were preparing for Homecoming, the WS Cross Country team took a trip up to Rochester, New York to compete...
Maryann Xue, Managing Editor
November 29, 2018
On the first Tuesday of November, millions of people enter a polling place to cast their vote for who they believe is best fit to lead them. This is already only a mere percentage...
The value of ethical journalism
November 29, 2018
Across the country, journalism is under attack, especially...
November 14, 2018
Your twitter feed is covered with it, pop culture is...
Maryann Xue, Managing Editor
November 29, 2018
Junior Maeve Hennessy was recently elected Secretary of the FCPS Student Advisory Council (SAC). Hennessy is the first student from WS to be elected to the SAC Board in eleven...
Spartan Sprouts are blooming at WS
November 29, 2018
No, the freshmen aren’t that short. If you have seen...
Students receive SAT preparation after strong PSAT performances
November 14, 2018
Every year, students take the PSAT for the opportunity...
Recent Scoop Stories
The Rolling Road to delicious food
January 31, 2017
Victor’s Pizza: the “little Italy” in Springfield, Virginia. With its tasty pizza and its varied menu, Victor’s is a great place to take the family...
The Ten Commandments of Sparta
December 15, 2016
I. Thou shalt not shove. We’re all going to the same place and the extra aggression is unneeded. II. Thou shall bring layers. The unpredictable outdoor...
November 16, 2015
Maeve Hennessy, Scoop Editor
December 3, 2018
*Disclaimer: I am allowed to make fun of vegans because I myself am a vegan If I say Thanksgiving you think of mouth watering turkey, creamy mashed potatoes,...
Pumpkin spice? Pray for its demise
November 16, 2018
It’s here, ladies and gents, October is a time for sweaters, boots, the cooler fall nights, and last and definitely least, pumpkin spice. Pumpkin spice has taken over and nothing is safe from it. Our...
November 16, 2018
It is a popular tradition at WS to boo freshmen at pep rallies. However, this year, Student Government Association (SGA) has decided to switch things up, spreading news around the school that the other...
January 31, 2017
Victor’s Pizza: the “little Italy” in Springfield, Virginia. With its tasty pizza and its varied menu, Victor’s is a great place to take the family for a night out...
December 15, 2016
I. Thou shalt not shove. We’re all going to the same place and the extra aggression is unneeded. II. Thou shall bring layers. The unpredictable outdoor climate paired...