As I finish my fourth year on Rank & File and second year as Editor in Chief, I find myself reflecting on when I began journalism in my freshman year. As a transfer student, I knew very few people in the community. I was nervous, not to mention unsure ofContinue Reading
When I imagined what I would be feeling as I finally entered the line to see Avengers: Infinity War, the emotions that immediately sprung to mind were excitement, happiness and eager anticipation. To see nearly all of Marvel Studios’ established superheroes unite against a universe-spanning threat was nothing short ofContinue Reading
I am often critical of the phrase “too much of a good thing,” especially toward actions that benefit the community, but I have found that the oversaturation of fundrasers by various clubs and classes has dulled their own effectiveness. According to the Digital Giving Index of Network for Good, 31Continue Reading
When the returning staff began planning Volume 55 of Rank & File, I made a point of embracing innovation. Last year, we proved ourselves capable of carrying on the legacy of the publication that our predecessors created. We managed to receive the distinction of crown finalist from the Columbia ScholasticContinue Reading
Past collided with present when original Principal Elam Hertzler had lunch in the cafeteria with Principal Jeff Litz and the student body on June 7. Hertzler was the principal from the years of 1962 to 1965, responsible for the opening of the school, as well as Langley High School andContinue Reading
Amongst the varsity girls tennis team’s numerous victories this season, it may be surprising to learn there was a shakeup in coach leadership. Tennis coach Arlene Fitz-Patrick guided the team through each successful game, all while recovering from cancer. “I’ve never coached before and I love being around kids,” Fitz-PatrickContinue Reading
During the winter, entering any classroom during the day is a gamble in terms of what temperature to expect. Rooms are either stuffy and overheated or freezing cold, with very few managing to hit a comfortable temperature. There has been a large amount of frustration regarding the air conditioning systemContinue Reading
Donald Trump’s expectation-defying win of the presidency last night has invigorated some, demoralized others and shocked the nation across the board. While many polls predicted that democratic nominee Hillary Clinton would win by a sizable margin due to the various controversies surrounding Trump’s campaign, immense voter turnout for the republicanContinue Reading
An important gap regarding the extensive history of Rank & File has now been filled in. Ruth Phillips, a graduate of the class of 1964, recently donated full copies of the very first four issues of the newspaper from 1962. The PDF files of these issues can now be viewed at theContinue Reading
The sports department held the annual spring sports banquet on June 6. The banquet began with all the teams together as the coaches and faculty gave speeches and top player awards, but then allowed the various teams to split and hold individual ceremonies. “The spring banquet is about congratulating allContinue Reading