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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

McGuire spoke from the stage in the auditorium to a reported audience of 700 WAHS students.
Congressman John McGuire Speaks at WAHS
Ika Gottlieb, Editor-in-Chief • March 18, 2026

On Wednesday, February 18, Republican Congressman John McGuire came to speak at Western. The event, hosted and planned by...

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...

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...

Local homebuilder Frank Ballif giving back to the community. Photo by Josh Goldschmidt.
Local Homebuilding Spreading Good To The Local Community
March 23, 2026

Frank Ballif is a small business owner here in Charlottesville who has given his time and finances to support the Charlottesville community. Ballif is the president and founder...

WAHS to Perform “High School Musical”
Maddox Viele, Assistant Editor • March 18, 2026
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Dan Bledsoe poses for WAHS Swim and Dive 25-26 media day. Photo courtesy of Luke Winters.
Western’s Swim and Dive Coach Dan Bledsoe Receives Award for National Coach of the Year
Gigi Lane, Staff Writer • March 18, 2026

Western Albemarle’s Athletic Director and Varsity Swim & Dive coach has been announced as the 2024-2025 National Boys...

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Joan is in a consistent state of uncertainty, as is represented through general out of place colors. Image by Apple Original Films.
“Eternity” Blends the Many Colors of Love
Francesca Reedy, Staff Writer • March 18, 2026

David Freyne’s “Eternity,” despite its name, felt nothing like an eternity, from laughter to tears, it evoked a range...

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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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