As a requirement for her IB Visual Arts class, senior Samantha Feldman submitted a photograph for the Regional Scholastic Art Awards in January. Now, not only has her photo “Glamour Shot” received a gold key, but it has also recieved one of the five American Visions & Voices nominations withinContinue Reading
Administration sent an email before winter break that raised concern about teachers not recording grades in the Student Information System (SIS) across various classes. According to the Fairfax County Public Schools website, one of the requirements for teachers is to enter at least nine grades per quarter. But for aContinue Reading
Sexual harassment and assault have been at the forefront of political consciousness on both the local and national level, sparking mass campaigns like the Me Too and Time’s Up movements, which became increasingly relevant in 2016 following the presidential election and the numerous misconduct allegations against people in power. AccordingContinue Reading
What were you doing before you came to Marshall? “I was in sales, but then after I had kids, I decided that I wanted to do something that helped other kids, so I became a Special Education teacher for one year. That is very time-consuming, because I still have kidsContinue Reading
What were you doing before you came to Marshall? “Before I came to Marshall, I was working in the entertainment industry, in particular at Capital Records doing digital marketing for different artists such as Katy Perry, the Migos and a few others.” What’s something that no one here knows aboutContinue Reading
What were you doing before you came to Marshall? “I got my masters’ degree in aerospace engineering from UVA, but before that I was teaching. This is actually my ninth year teaching high school math.” What’s something no one here knows about you? “I did study abroad in Australia, whichContinue Reading
The Parent Teacher Student Association, along with assistant principal Kevin Wallace and senior Jane Hurley, implemented a food pantry in order to provide necessary nourishment for students who may not be able to access it. Earlier this year, PTSA market committee co-chair Sarah Shamlal contacted Wallace about adding a potentialContinue Reading
The Parent Teacher Student Association is raising money for the 12 new classroom modulars in order to provide the classes with the materials necessary to create a better learning environment. The “armchair” fundraiser allows people to donate to the cause without leaving their home, simply by going online to theContinue Reading
On May 4, Signing Day allowed college committed athletes to officially sign to their selected colleges in front of coaches, friends and family. 16 seniors formally completed their path to playing college sports on Signing Day. Virginia Military Institute swimming commit Jeffrey Vahiny said his mental approach towards his racesContinue Reading
The month of May can be an especially stressful time for students, as they must balance homework with increased studying and extracurriculars. However, the Muslim student body must also incorporate faith and fasting to their already packed schedules. For the past three years, Ramadan coincided with SOLs, finals and thisContinue Reading