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The Western Hemisphere

The student news site of Western Albemarle High School - Crozet, VA

The Western Hemisphere

The student news site of Western Albemarle High School - Crozet, VA

The Western Hemisphere

Albemarle County Democrats’ Chair Bruce Kirtley and Vice Chair Helene Powell spoke at the meeting about their organization’s values and community contributions. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Wood.
Progressive Group Dream for America Launches WAHS Chapter
Zeb Kendall, Photo Editor • March 11, 2026

A new student-led organization is making waves here at Western, as the Dream for America (DFA) club launches with a mission...

Over 1300 students at WAHS this year make for crowded hallways.
Packed: School Board Seeks Overcrowding Solution
Reid Keller, News Editor • November 4, 2025

Students returning to ACPS schools this year have noticed something is off. Hallways are more crowded, bathroom lines are...

All students are required to pass through the screening system when they arrive at Western.
Weapons Screening System Debuts at WAHS
Ava Stubbs, Staff Writer • September 8, 2025

Metal detector screenings are now required for all WAHS staff, students, and visitors. New security policies implemented...

Cassidy Girvin taught English at WAHS for many years and decided to make the switch to photography after studying the subject on his own.
Teachers Who Went to WAHS: Cassidy Girvin
Maddie Burnette, Sports Editor • October 7, 2025

They say that no one loves a school more than its alumni, and that is especially true at Western Albemarle. In fact, some...

2023's African American History students' Black History Month project, a poster display that highlighted different aspects of Black culture. Photo courtesy of Dottie Akers.
AP African American Studies Shows a New Side of History
Sam Rosenbaum, A&E Editor • March 11, 2026

Coming next year to Western Albemarle is a new, highly anticipated course. Right now, Western gives students, once they reach sophomore year, a great deal of choice in regards...

Paukert cites Toby Fox's "Undertale" and LocalThunk's "Balatro" as inspirations.
A True Coder Emerges at Western
Dilan Hoagland, Staff Writer • December 3, 2025
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According to Blythe Sturman (right), the twins' longstanding sibling rivalry contributes to their immense tennis skill.
Sturman Twins Excel Together in WAHS Tennis
Bo O'Connor, Staff Writer • March 11, 2026

At Western Albemarle, tennis isn’t just about talent; it’s about discipline, success, and competition. No one embodies...

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This year, the two main awards contenders, “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another,” will face off on Sunday, March 15. Photo by Wikimedia Commons.
Gotta Grab the Gold
Sam Rosenbaum, A&E Editor • March 6, 2026

The lights dim throughout the carefully arranged tables of Hollywood loyalty, and all that is illuminated is the shiny smile...

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UVA is losing most of its independence to federal oversight and micromanaging. Photo by Aaron Josephson.
UVA’s Agreement with Trump Is a Huge Step in the Wrong Direction
Ika Gottlieb, Editor-In-Chief • December 3, 2025

Western students love UVA. In the past three years, Western has sent around 100 students to UVA, according to Schoolinks....

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