Freshman Taye Mihrete poses in the hallway, wearing his new yellow Nike Tech Fleece. Mihrete used Christmas money to buy himself a Tech Fleece from Nike, opting to buy one in yellow. His purchase garnered attention across grade levels. “It gave me attention,” he said. “Now more people know me.”Continue Reading

Each school year a new grade of 11th graders rise up to the challenge to complete the IB Diploma. For some that challenge starts earlier than others through their ability to take IB science classes as a sophomore. Though many choose the path of IB, either through pursuing the fullContinue Reading

There is nothing Christmassy about dashing through snow. Heck, I probably know more Mariah Carey songs than the average person. So why does the holiday spirit always show up in the shadows of a big Christmas tree? I acknowledge that the majority of this country celebrates Christmas, so naturally itContinue Reading

Drum major, senior Pasha Ryutov “I’d say, for me, I didn’t really have a lot to connect with other people. And so music in particular was kind of like one big social point for me. It allowed me to connect with some of my best friends. Entering ninth grade, IContinue Reading

Q: What do you think is the most important thing in getting recognition? Senior Oriana Piazza – If people never realize we’re actually doing it and we’re doing well in it, then we won’t have more interest and won’t do better. People want to join a winning team, fully recognizingContinue Reading

Students share their thoughts as they support a myriad of countries in the FIFA World Cup hosted by Qatar “I was definitely disappointed when they were eliminated; however, I still feel a sense of pride concerning how they played.” – Junior Emma Heren on Germany  “No comment.” – Sophomore SaraContinue Reading

The Senior Regional Orchestra is a full orchestra ensemble in which membership is determined through auditions in September. The orchestra rehearses for three days before performing one concert in November. Rank&File talked to these students who placed in the top 20 of the Northern Region. Senior Eujin Lee “I usedContinue Reading