Wise words from today’s leaders to tomorrow’s: What advice can I give you?
by Garrett Wiehler, Editor
May 22, 2017
Filed under Opinion
I am 18 years old and about to pursue a career in International Studies. (That's today's plan, but I'm feeling pretty sure of it.) Throughout my teens, I have been motivated to learn more about myself and others through my passions: Scouting, drama, Destination Imagination, Model United Nations and journa...
While the dresses change with the decades, prom never goes out of style
by Lourdes Jack, Reporter
May 11, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase, Spring 2017
As the famous rhyme goes, April showers brings May flowers. For the month of May, ‘tis the season not only for flowers, but also for the social event of the year, prom. Now it's the time when girls can't find the perfect dress, until they try on the dresses available in the whole store, and guys ha...
Garrett Wiehler is ready to decapitate the other Mr. Linganore contestants
by Grace Weaver, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2017
Filed under Mr. Linganore 2017, Showcase, Spring 2017
The 18th Annual Mr. Linganore contest "It's a Royal Affair" will be on March 4 at 7:00 p.m. Lancer Media is covering each of the contestants leading up to the big day. Garrett Wiehler is one of the twelve Linganore contestants being profiled by Lancer Media. Wiehler is going to be portraying King Hen...
Journalists ‘fall in love’ with new class: Photo of the Day 1/24/17
by Grace Weaver, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2017
Filed under Photo of the Day, Showcase
January 24, 2017 marked the beginning of the new semester and to break the ice, the Journalism class spent the second half of the class 'falling in love' with each other. Before the activity started, Adviser Natalie Rebetsky said, "We want you to fall in love with Journalism, so lets give this a tr...
Distinguished Graduate 2016: Kathy Tobery’s teaching is a work of art
by Elizabeth Anderson, Reporter
November 20, 2016
Filed under Distinguished Graduate Organization, Fall 2016, Showcase
On the spectrum of educators, Kathy Tobery is one art teacher who is solid gold. Nominated as Distinguished Graduate in Academics, Tobery is a Class of '91 LHS graduate who has been teaching students middle school through college, inspiring others through art. Currently, she serves as head of the...
NEHS prepares for annual induction: Photo of the Day 11/15/2016
by Kelsey Ward, Reporter
November 15, 2016
Filed under Fall 2016, Photo of the Day
On Tuesday, November 15, the National English Honor Society officers held a practice for the induction. The induction will take place tonight in the auditorium , starting at 7:00. The new members found out their seats and practiced walking across the stage so that the ceremony will run smoothly. ...
Inktober Drawing challenge improves artwork
by Nicole Muller, Reporter
October 23, 2016
Filed under Fall 2016, Features, Showcase
It takes most artists hours to complete a good, detailed piece. What if they had only one day? Artists across the globe are up to the challenge. In the month-long “art-athon” called Inktober, the artist is challenged to complete one drawing in ink per day that follows the daily one-word prompt. As a part...
Class of 2020 members learn about Shakespeare and palmistry: Photo of the Day 10/17/2016
by Savannah Sitler, Reporter
October 17, 2016
Filed under Fall 2016, Photo of the Day, Showcase
Mrs. Natalie Rebetsky’s English 9 students are currently reading The Merchant of Venice, a comedy written by William Shakespeare that involves romance and drama. On October 17, Rebetsky’s students read Act 2, Scene 1, where character Launcelot the Clown shares that he has received good news, ...
Chromebooks for Class of 2020 change approach to learning
by Kelsey Ward, Reporter
September 21, 2016
Filed under Fall 2016, News, Showcase
In 2014, FCPS established a program to give every student their own device to use in the classroom. This 1:1 program distributed Chromebooks to all Class of 2020 members this year. The Chromebooks are used in the classroom and can be taken home for them to use. “Chromebooks have been a good...
Student journalists gets ‘New Voice’ with Maryland legislation
by Grace Weaver, Editor
May 9, 2016
Filed under News
Maryland has now joined many states with the “New Voices” bill that has made it through the State Senate. The Maryland House had an overwhelming 130-6 vote to pass the new legislation. It will need to be signed by Governor Hogan and then go into effect on October 1, 2016. The New Voices Bill...
