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The Potomac School Class of 2021 Matriculation List
June 15, 2021
The March 2021 cover story
March 5, 2021
March 2021 Letter From the Editors
March 5, 2021
Pictured above, Tony Coles, was the first Black student to graduate from Potomac in 1971. (Photo: 1971 Potomac Yearbook).
A look into Potomac’s past: The integration of the student body
June 30, 2021
Photo: Mrs. Swope
Potomac bids farewell to cherished faculty who are retiring after over two decades of service
June 30, 2021
Mrs. Parker and Ms. Hampton serve together as mentors at the 2019 Empowering Women of Color Symposium event.
With the departure of Mrs. Parker, Potomac says goodbye to a beloved campaigner for equity and justice
June 30, 2021
Photo: The Potomac School Website
Widely respected faculty member Dr. Sandra Heard steps into the role of Interim Director of Equity and Community Initiatives
June 15, 2021
The Potomac School Class of 2021 Matriculation List
June 15, 2021
Lifers offer their thoughts as they wrap up 13 years at Potomac
June 18, 2021
SDLC leaders reflect on conference and future goals for Potomac 
May 3, 2021
Many attended protests in Chinatown, Washington, D.C. following the series of shootings in Atlanta.
Potomac’s ASIA club reflects on the Atlanta shooting
March 31, 2021
Potomac teachers like Virginia Weidenfeld (pictured above) have had to adapt to the challenges of the pandemic by reinventing their classes.
A thank you to our teachers
March 4, 2021
Remote students’ school experience is far from ideal
March 4, 2021
Freshman Abby Park on Potomac Girls' Varsity Lacrosse. (Photo: Potomac Smugmug).
For Freshmen who live for team sports, the year of Zoom workouts was a bust
June 15, 2021
Is the return to semi-normal final exams too sudden? This student thinks so
Is the return to semi-normal final exams too sudden? This student thinks so
June 1, 2021
Senior Evelina Swigart hard at work in the library, preparing to take a test.
Students, our holiday from serious test taking is (and should be) coming to an end
March 4, 2021
Potomac juniors pictured taking standardized testing Wednesday, March 3.
The College Board’s offering choices for AP Exams, but they’re not appealing to this junior
March 4, 2021
Lower School students in early fall.
Covid-19 protocols defeat the virus—and the joy of my daily bus commute
February 9, 2021
In competition, Hadley lunges at her opponent. (Photo: By courtesy of Hadley).
Hadley Husisian fences her way onto the national team
June 29, 2021
Davis negotiates a whitewater course in competition. (Photo: By courtesy of Davis).
Junior Davis Jung selected to represent the U.S. at the Junior World Championships of the International Canoe Federation
June 29, 2021
Varsity softball after a hard game. (Photo: Potomac Smugmug).
After a dominant run, Potomac’s Softball team makes it to the championship game before falling just short
June 28, 2021
People Magazine | Alex Smith Photo by Bryan Derballa
Alex Smith – Comeback kid and Potomac parent who inspires us all
April 9, 2021
Senior volleyball player Alex Vuono at the fall sports Media Day.
An interview with Coach Smith: Newly-created Media Day brings attention to the central role of sports at Potomac
March 4, 2021
Photo: Pixabay
Top Ten Summer Songs
June 28, 2021
Sovan Patnaik ‘23 (left) and Malik Shelton ‘23 (right)are photographed together in the Tiered Classroom. College merchandise has proven to be a staple at Potomac. Sovan is repping the University of California, Berkeley. He has chosen to wear darker shorts to bring out the vibrant yellow “Cal” on his sweatshirt. His once white vans and quirky inside-out nike socks add brightness to his outfit. Malik is repping the University of Maryland. His outfit follows a grey-white color scale that allows the flag printed “Maryland” to stand out. His black Eddie Bauer jacket and black Nike shoes contrast well with his entire ensemble.
Out: Vineyard Vines. In: Something just a little bit “out there”
June 28, 2021
Phoebus and InLight provide Potomac students a creative outlet and an amplified voice after a challenging year
June 20, 2021
Ethan Norton '22 and Shelby Thompson '21 in the live performance of Almost Maine this past weekend.
The show goes on! Almost Maine’s actors delight the audience
May 16, 2021
Notables singing at the drive-through action this past spring.
Singing through a pandemic: The successes and challenges of Potomac’s a cappella groups
May 8, 2021
Ms. Proctor and Sam Sparks
Potomac lookalikes
June 28, 2021
Sophomores learn from junior PDA. (Photo: Mina Bahadori).
Satire: The dreaded PDA returns with a vengeance
June 18, 2021
Senior Memories
June 15, 2021
Seniors Then and Now
June 15, 2021
Happy Mother's Day
The Current’s very helpful last-minute Mother’s Day gift guide
May 8, 2021
Mr. Tkach smiles at the Hard Rock Hotel this past spring break.
If you like Piña Coladas, you’ll love Mr. Tkach’s spring break stories
April 1, 2021
Kate and Ryan actively engaging in PDA (photo taken in 2019).
Silver Linings? Covid-19 averts PDA crisis?
April 1, 2021
Breaking scandal: Potomac teachers decide to standardize their letters of recommendation for the Class of 2022
Breaking scandal: Potomac teachers decide to standardize their letters of recommendation for the Class of 2022
April 1, 2021
In a shocking turn of events, Mr. Westermann starts Upper School meeting at 10:00 AM
In a shocking turn of events, Mr. Westermann starts Upper School meeting at 10:00 AM
April 1, 2021
Ever Given dislodged from the Suez Canal, Relodged in Pimmit Run
Ever Given dislodged from the Suez Canal, Relodged in Pimmit Run
April 1, 2021
Credit: Pixabay
PANTHERS WILL YOU ACCEPT THIS ROSE: A classy exit–read on to find out whose!
December 3, 2020
Credit: Pixabay
PANTHERS WILL YOU ACCEPT THIS ROSE: Ep. 6
December 1, 2020
Credit: Pixabay
PANTHERS WILL YOU ACCEPT THIS ROSE: New cast member Tayshia’s first episode proves promising
December 1, 2020
Credit: Pixabay
My love/hate relationship with “The Bachelorette”: Last week, Disney’s Chip and Dale was more like ABC’s Clare and Dale
November 10, 2020
Naveen Paddock 'pictured with co-star Jocko Sims while filming
Episode #5: Freshman, Naveen Paddock, speaks on what its like to be a professional actor
January 26, 2021
photo credit: The Potomac School
Episode #4: Exclusive Interview with Upper School Head Mr. McLane on returning to school during a pandemic
September 8, 2020
The newest episode of the Potomac Pod features Mr. McLane and Mr. Westermann in a. discussion about what is to come next fall.
Episode #3: Mr. McLane and Mr. Westermann speak to The Current: Return to campus in the fall is under review
June 4, 2020
Potomac Pod uncovers some of our students' craziest quarantine stories.
Episode #2: Crazy Quarantine Stories – POLICE INVADE SENIORS SOCIAL DISTANCING
May 22, 2020
Coronavirus Pandemic makes for opportunity to try new things --Welcome to the Potomac Pod!
The Potomac Pod: Crazy Quarantine Stories
April 30, 2020
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Pictured above, Tony Coles, was the first Black student to graduate from Potomac in 1971. (Photo: 1971 Potomac Yearbook).

A look into Potomac’s past: The integration of the student body

Isabel Engel and Mina Bahadori
June 30, 2021
Photo: Mrs. Swope

Potomac bids farewell to cherished faculty who are retiring after over two decades of service

Emily Raman, Staff Writer
June 30, 2021
Mrs. Parker and Ms. Hampton serve together as mentors at the 2019 Empowering Women of Color Symposium event.

With the departure of Mrs. Parker, Potomac says goodbye to a beloved campaigner for equity and justice

Mina Bahadori and Audrey Lee
June 30, 2021
Photo: The Potomac School Website

Widely respected faculty member Dr. Sandra Heard steps into the role of Interim Director of Equity and Community Initiatives

Ethan Norton, News Editor
June 15, 2021

The Potomac School Class of 2021 Matriculation List

Mina Bahadori, Audrey Lee, and Ethan Norton
June 15, 2021
Potomac student's backpack features many political patches after removal of Three Percenters emblem.

Student’s Three Percenters backpack emblem reignites controversy surrounding Potomac’s role in protecting POC and their allies

Mina Bahadori and Ali O'Brien
May 17, 2021

Breaking: Potomac relaxes the Pledge as the school wraps up a very difficult year

Mina Bahadori, Audrey Lee, and Ethan Norton
May 11, 2021
Following Spring Break, students will return to campus with three grades in

Breaking: Mr. Kowalik announces transition to “Bright Yellow” plan, with three grades on campus every week

Isabel Engel, Executive Editor
March 5, 2021
A graphic from Mrs. Williams’ presentation given October 2, 2020: “Potomac commitments for an inclusive culture and climate.”

Too much work for one person; Mrs. Williams’ departure proves new DEI role fails to address root problems

Isabel Engel, Tess Weinreich, Patrick Morris, and Billy Marin
March 4, 2021
Quizlet is one of several unauthorized resources students are turning to during online assessments.

Cheating in a hybrid world puts academic integrity to the test

Charlotte Castle, Staff Writer
March 4, 2021

By ending cohorting, Bright Yellow mode gives seniors the chance to end their Potomac careers as the on-campus leaders

Isabel Engel and Billy Marin
March 4, 2021

Students and faculty freed from an Inflexible Curriculum as Potomac says goodbye to AP Classes

Ethan Norton, News Editor
March 4, 2021
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