Month: June 2020

Potomac Life

How COVID-19 Will Impact the Class of 2021

For the Class of 2021, COVID-19 brings many challenges like online classes and the cancelation of spring seasons, but one of the pandemic’s biggest effects is on their college search.  A majority of Potomac Juniors planned on using spring break, Memorial Day weekend, and the summer to tour colleges all over the country. These months gave juniors opportunities to explore colleges and see ones fit … Continue reading How COVID-19 Will Impact the Class of 2021

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On the Field, Potomac Life

Reliving the Top Moments of the 2019-2020 School Year

This school year hasn’t been at all what anyone could have predicted back in September; there have been some difficult moments which were compounded with the cancelation of spring sports, and ultimately the school year. However, it’s still worthwhile for us to reflect on the good moments. The Class of 2023’s first year of high school and the Class of 2020’s last year at Potomac … Continue reading Reliving the Top Moments of the 2019-2020 School Year

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On the Field

Boys Tennis Seniors: Thank You

This year the boys’ tennis program will be graduating 7 people out of a 10 person lineup, one of its best and deepest classes in a long time. In their three seasons, the class of 2020 earned one State Championship, two State finalists, one MAC championship, and two MAC finalists. Thank you to the seven seniors on the tennis team, Akshay Gupta, Ethan Lee, Enrico … Continue reading Boys Tennis Seniors: Thank You

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On the Field

Potomac Boys Lacrosse Seniors: Thank You

It’s hard to condense what could have been a whole season into a short article, especially with the leaders this year’s boys lacrosse team had leading the charge. It’s hard to understand if you weren’t a part of the team, but the Class of 2020 brought something special to the table. They weren’t the most talented class we have ever had, but they were, hands … Continue reading Potomac Boys Lacrosse Seniors: Thank You

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On the Field

Coach Via Bids Farewell To Potomac

Mr., or Coach Via, has been a part of the Potomac community for five years. During his tenure at Potomac, he worked in the Admissions Office, was a freshmen year history teacher, and a great lacrosse coach. A very noticeable member of the faculty, Coach Via was always a positive presence at the school, whether it be interactions with faculty or students.  As a lacrosse … Continue reading Coach Via Bids Farewell To Potomac

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Potomac Life

Remembering Kidus Mengesha

On Friday, March 6th, the Potomac community lost yet another member: Junior Kidus Mengesha. Kidus joined Potomac in ninth grade, but immediately made his presence felt.  He was a dedicated athlete, committed to a repertoire of sports including basketball, track and field, and football.  He was a regular at the chess club — never afraid to challenge his friends to a battle of the wits … Continue reading Remembering Kidus Mengesha

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On the Field

Potomac Softball Seniors: Thank You

As the school year comes to a rather sudden end, many athletes’ final seasons were cut short. The varsity softball seniors are a terrific group that will be greatly missed, both for their on-field success, and academic prowess. Each one of these seniors brought a special aspect to the team, and they will leave the team with large holes to fill. Thank you seniors! Kat … Continue reading Potomac Softball Seniors: Thank You

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Commentary

This Can’t Be Normal: Reflections on May 29th

My birthday was Friday, May 29th.  On Sunday, May 31st, in broad daylight on a beautiful day, I had a panic attack. I was halfway home from my daily walk to Kung Fu Tea; smoke was rising in the DC distance as Clarendon’s Beer Garden was packed and afternoon joggers were out in force. I caught maddeningly breezy scraps of conversation, exclamations of “Did you … Continue reading This Can’t Be Normal: Reflections on May 29th

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This Week in Photos

This Week in Photos (5/24-5/31)

As everyone across the United States processes the death of George Floyd, the recents days have gave way to protests demanding change to a system many view as broken. These photos depict the power of individuals fighting for equality throughout the nation. Image Credits: Owen Diesenhaus, Helena Hunter, Samira Abbasi, Megan Tierney, & Espeana Green Continue reading This Week in Photos (5/24-5/31)

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