2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 154
Commending West Potomac High School.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, West Potomac High School, an outstanding public secondary school in Fairfax County, has upheld its mission to give young people the tools and support they need to achieve their fullest potential for more than 40 years; and
WHEREAS, West Potomac High School, which is located in Alexandria and is part of Fairfax County Public Schools, was established in 1985 through the merger of Fort Hunt High School and Groveton High School; and
WHEREAS, in its early years, the student body of West Potomac High School voted on the school's name, mascot, and school colors, along with other traditions, such as the spirit rock, a student-led hype squad, and a school fight song, ensuring that young people had a strong stake in the growth of the school community; and
WHEREAS, West Potomac High School opened with the motto, “The Tradition Begins Now,” and subsequently adopted its current motto, “Excellence is a Tradition,” to reflect the school's ongoing contributions to Fairfax County and the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, West Potomac High School serves one of the most diverse student bodies in the Commonwealth, with students from more than 75 countries who speak more than 46 different languages in their homes; and