Created two years ago by sophomore Devon Maloney, Green Roof Initiative FCPS is a student-run organization that promotes eco-friendly aspects of school buildings. As several schools throughout Fairfax Country prepare for renovations, Green Roof aims to create awareness primarily by promoting green roofs. ?A green roof is basically plant lifeContinue Reading
Approaching the auditorium, soft pounding on the floor boards creates a steady beat made by the slapping, swaying and marching of feet. Opening the doors, a scream comes from inside: ?Don?t do it!? Oh yes, this is the unforgettable G-squad, Marshall?s one and only Step Team. Unlike other Marshall sportsContinue Reading
The first day of school: wild chattering, a cacophony of voices, constant commotion and a never ending sea of new faces, especially for transfer students. Sophomore Justin Kim was just another transfer student walking down the halls of Marshall, taking in the new environment. On the other side of theContinue Reading
Before the summer ended, Rank & File decided to put a new spin on the food review by having a staff review. So, Rank & File headed to Tigris Grill, a middle- eastern restaurant tucked in the heart of Oakton. Tigris Grill serves typical Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food and is aContinue Reading
In terms of toppings, Pizza Hut is a refreshing break from Papa John?s and Domino?s. In addition to using quality toppings, Pizza Hut actually puts a reasonable amount of toppings on their pizzas. Moreover, the toppings were evenly spread throughout the pizza, though in a messy way. In a pizzaContinue Reading
Domino?s was not lying in their recent commercials. The crust, cheese and sauce have changed and they are absolutely superb. Upon first bite, the unique, foreign taste is startling(in a good way, of course). The cheese went from what once tasted processed to what now appears real, authentic Italian. ItContinue Reading
As expected, Papa John?s pizza proved to be a disappointment. It showcased an uninteresting flavor accompanied by a steady stream of grease. The pizza as a whole was completely bland and had a minimal number of spices in the sauce and crust. The only source of flavor was the complimentaryContinue Reading
Though history teacher Tim Kane has spoken at three graduations already?most recently for the class of 2007?the senior class has once again elected him to be the speaker on June 18 at DAR Constitution Hall. Kane believes that his popularity as a speaker is due to his eccentric nature. KaneContinue Reading
When student athletes get injured on the field, the duty falls on athletic trainer Esther Horner to get these players back into the game. Athletic training ?involves prevention, rehabilitation, emergency care and evaluation,? Horner said. In high school, Horner played softball and volleyball, where she first acquired an interest inContinue Reading
After 13 years of education, seniors are faced with the important decision of what to do next. They must decide between a myriad of options, including continuing their education or going directly into the workforce. Those who want to continue learning in higher education institutions have several choices before them:Continue Reading
© 2024 GCM Student Media. All rights reserved.
Rank & File is the student newspaper of George C. Marshall High School.
This site is maintained by the Marshall High School journalism program, which is solely responsible for the content of pages within the gcmnews.net domain. Please be advised that the site may contain links to one or more web pages that are outside the Fairfax County Public Schools network. FCPS does not control the content or relevancy of these pages.