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Demonstrators during the Black Lives Matter protest at the Charles Houston Recreation Center in Alexandria on June 5th. Hundreds of protests have been organized around the country calling for racial equality in the past few weeks as a part of the Black Lives Matter movement.

WS students participate in peaceful protests in the Black Lives Matter movement

June 9, 2020

Protestors gather around Governor Tim Walz’s (D-MN) residency.

Liberate! protesters gather around the nation against stay-at-home orders

May 19, 2020

College admissions adapt through a pandemic

May 18, 2020

WTI Futures on April 20, 2020.

COVID’s Impact on the Oil Market

May 15, 2020

Heartwarming cards of support members of SWV made to send to victims of war in Yemen. They were written in both English and Arabic for understanding purposes. Arabic phrases with English translations were displayed on the board for club members to choose and write down.

Senior Salwa Zahid awarded Student Peace Award of Fairfax County

May 6, 2020

Classes will meet online on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with office hours and independent work on Wednesdays and Fridays. This schedule is available on the WSHS website and in the Distance Learning newsletters being emailed to the community.

New FCPS Distance Learning Plan to go into effect starting April 14th

April 13, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden smiles at supporters during a campaign event before the Nevada Caucuses on February 22nd. Biden did poorly compared to Senator Sanders in Nevada, but he rebounded nicely and took the lead on Super Tuesday.

Democrats narrow down nominees

March 10, 2020

A doctor treating a coronavirus patient in the new Thunder God Mountain Hospital that was constructed in late January for the treatment of the coronavirus. Doctors have to fully cover all skin, as the virus is highly contagious.

Novel Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread worldwide

March 10, 2020

Bryant posts up on Lebron James during the last season of his career. Just the night before Bryant's death, James passed him to secure 3rd place on the NBA's alltime scoring leaderboard

Remembering Kobe Bryant

February 11, 2020

Supporters of the 2nd Amedment gather at the state capitol in Richmond on Virginia's Lobby Day on January 20th. Thousands of gun owners and advocates from Virginia and states across the US came out to protest Governor Ralph Northam's newly proposed gun legislation. Weapons were banned on capitol grounds, but an even larger number assembled outside the fence carrying an arsenal of the

Previewing Virginia’s Legislative Session

February 11, 2020

The children who received the clothing from the winter clothing drive stand in their new and warm coats they can wear this winter. The club’s twitter (@swv_wshs) provides updates and announcements related to the club’s purposes. More photos and a video of the actual clothing distribution can be found there.

Spartans for War Victims makes an impact around the world

February 4, 2020

The Old Keene Mill Shopping Center with a crosswalk and multiple stores. This afterschool hangout spot had been undergoing construction and being renovated. The construction is finally coming to an end and the new plaza holds potential to become an even more popular spot than it was before.

Construction in the West Springfield area finally comes to an end

December 18, 2019

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