2021 Winter Sports Preview

Sports Section Editor: Miles Monroe Staff Writers: Stefan Harvey, Jag Gioia, Nathan Alexander, Colin Cordell Potomac’s Winter athletic season is in full swing for the first time since pre-pandemic, and all throughout campus, it is apparent that there is a newfound energy and excitement as a result of our Winter teams and the school spirit brought about by home games in Spangler. Last year, Potomac’s … Continue reading 2021 Winter Sports Preview

The Struggles of Female Athletes at Potomac and Beyond

Staff Writers: Stella Pence, Margit Crittenberger, Catherine Letendre, Skylar Giuliani There is no doubt that female student athletes at Potomac have to endure more than just a normal load of struggles. They are challenged to juggle homework, practices, a social life, and more, all while attending one of the most rigorous schools in the nation. Keeping up with all of these aspects of daily life … Continue reading The Struggles of Female Athletes at Potomac and Beyond

An Intro to the 2021-2022 Peer Leaders

Who are the Peer Leaders? What do they do? The Potomac Pulse dives deeper into the role that Peer Leaders play at Potomac and how they impact our entire community.  First of all, who are Potomac’s Peer Leaders? The group is made up of 14 seniors and 11 juniors, in collaboration with Mrs. Woods, one of Potomac’s Upper School counselors. Each member applies to the … Continue reading An Intro to the 2021-2022 Peer Leaders

Locked Doors: Security or Substandard?

by Elizabeth Fischer As of a few weeks ago, Potomac has created a new, highly controversial initiative: locking the building doors during the school day. To enter the building, students have to scan their ID cards, or more popularly, bang on the door until someone inside opens it. Many students, such as myself, have a schedule requiring them to travel between the two buildings constantly. … Continue reading Locked Doors: Security or Substandard?