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

As seniors clean out their lockers, preparing never to return to school again, some teachers are preparing for a similar farewell. While some are retiring, others are pursuing personal goals or simply teaching at another school. Among the teachers leaving is English teacher Kelly McDonald. She is returning to Gar-FieldContinue Reading

Several students will participate in the Virginia Governor?s School program this summer. The program consists of a collection of magnet schools and summer programs for select students throughout the state.   In addition to offering students an enrichment opportunity, the program aims to provide talented students with academically and artisticallyContinue Reading

Last Wednesday, students filed into the auditorium to watch Marshall?s first student film festival. The event showcased short films produced by Marshall students and was arranged by Film Studies teacher Pierce Bello. Other schools with film studies and production classes have held similar film festivals to screen their students? workContinue Reading

Leaving the support of their teams behind, the top four players from each of the boys? and girls? varsity tennis teams battled their district counterparts in the Liberty District singles and doubles tournament last week. Seniors David Freund and Robbie Hayes advanced to the second round of the boys? doublesContinue Reading

Varsity baseball played Stone Bridge High School at a game on Thursday and lost 6-0. The JV game meant to be the same day was cancelled. Aside from this game, the team has shown a pattern throughout the season: a good defense but a poor offense. ?Our pitching is keepingContinue Reading

The girls? varsity lacrosse team won a close match against Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology on Thursday to earn its first victory in district competition. The team also won on the road against Wakefield High School 23-0 on April 29. Girls? coach Nicholle Depaz said that toContinue Reading