Behind the Double Green Doors

January 30, 2023

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Behind the Double Green Doors issue

Security guard Kelly McDonnell checks students ID cards as they walk into the building in the morning. These checks are done before school and at lunch to ensure the safety of students in the building and are only part of the duties of the security guards at school.

Black cadillacs to blue jackets: Kelly McDonnell’s career journey

Bonnie Lechner stands behind her pop up shop at Liberty High School. She wanted an outlet where she could show her creative side. “I kind of decided to take the leap and start an Etsy shop…if anyone is thinking of potentially starting their own business or selling something, try it out for a couple months on Etsy and see how it does because it is a really forgiving platform,” Lechner said.

How WJ teachers side hustle

The fall JV baseball team discusses the previous inning in the dugout in their fall league game at Povich Field. Though not an official team sanctioned by MCPS, the Wildcats compete against other county and club teams.

WJ sport’s biggest secret: The story behind the Wildcat offseason teams

(From left) Lexie Conaway and Katie Martin rest in between soccer games in 4th grade. The two have been participating in sports and social events since before they could remember.

Middle school friend groups flow into WJ

Members of the Middle Eastern North African (MENA) club paint a ceiling tile displaying the revolutions motto, Women, Life, Freedom written in different languages.

Iran’s fight for freedom: what students are doing to help

Junior Angel Melgar examines axles and other car parts while participating in the Auto Collision and Repair program at Edison. Its helping me reach my goals of being a mechanic and working in shops, Melgar said.

Edison furthers interest with hands-on learning

Then vs. Now

Volume 69, Issue 4: People of WJ

Ryan Oliver, Class of 2021, (left), Melissa Marquez, Class of 1986, (middle), Dylan Oliver, Class of 2025 (right)

Passing the torch: experiences of WJ legacies

The school campus looked dramatically different from what is is today. Grassy fields and open spaces where students used to hang out have been turned into parking lots and athletic spaces.

WJ through the decades: Then, now and always

Behind the Double Green Doors issue
Black cadillacs to blue jackets: Kelly McDonnell’s career journey
Behind the Double Green Doors issue
How WJ teachers side hustle
Behind the Double Green Doors issue
WJ sport’s biggest secret: The story behind the Wildcat offseason teams
Behind the Double Green Doors issue
Middle school friend groups flow into WJ
Behind the Double Green Doors issue
Iran’s fight for freedom: what students are doing to help
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Student interests reflected in bathroom graffiti
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Learning for Independence: where education exceeds classroom lessons
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Safety concerns plague morning drop-off
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Veiled stigma: Students avoid lunch in cafeteria
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We need to bring Driver’s Ed back to MCPS

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