Country music fans across the region once again flocked to Jiffy Lube Live on June 6th for the semi-annual WMZQ Fest which is sponsored by Washington’s country music station, 98.7. Every summer, various country music stars perform at the highly anticipated concert, allowing suburban Northern Virginia residents to feel asContinue Reading
The drama department began their spring endeavors with the production of the modern comedy Young Frankenstein. The cast and crew began working on March 17, which created a smaller than usual timeframe to prepare for the production. “We [had] a very short amount of time to put up the show.Continue Reading
When it comes to spirit packs, athletes jump at the chance to sport their team’s logo around their community and at school. However, the highly regarded advantages of spirit packs come with a hefty price tag that may deter some athletes from purchasing the packs. Perspectives on the expense ofContinue Reading
Even though the winter sports season is coming to a close and spring activities are starting up, the varsity boys basketball team reflects on their successful season and a tough loss during the conference playoffs. This season presented itself with some challenges from the beginning. Head coach and anthropology teacher Daniel Hale guided the teamContinue Reading
As the student population rapidly increases to record- breaking numbers, the administration has been forced to get creative in terms of dealing with the availability of the classrooms. In order to accommodate acceptable class sizes, teachers have paired up to share classrooms, becoming something resembling “roommates.” One such teacher isContinue Reading
The winter track season started with the introduction of young runners and new sprinting coach Travis Greene. According to returning sprinter and sophomore Emma Knoke, Greene has acclimated well into the track community. “We all really love him. He knows what he’s talking about and he’s been a really good coach,”Continue Reading
The Model United Nations team will be hosting their first Spanish Committee on Jan. 23, sponsored by French teacher Matthew Hanlon, social studies teacher Joseph Brannan and Spanish teacher David Barkley. The idea for an internationally based event arose this past summer when Hanlon and Brannan realized that there was onlyContinue Reading
It may appear that the most valuable part of a sports team is the players themselves. However, one aspect of a team that is often overlooked is the student managers. The position comes with responsibilities and experiences that build lasting relationships with the coaches and players. Sophomore Isabella Herzberg managesContinue Reading