On Oct. 8, Statesmen Marching Band took first place in the Oakton Classic competition, winning superiors in every category in their assessment two weeks later. In addition to motivated members, band director Paul Vesilind said improvement in the team’s technical effects influenced their scoring. “We took a really big stepContinue 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
Scenes of banned books and starry nights fit together every day as students work on the library’s daily puzzles. However, puzzles are no longer the only avenue of entertainment in the library. Librarian Elizabeth Toledo said the library released a call for LEGO donations, and for the last couple weeksContinue 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
Can a team succeed without a coach? The dive team is without formal leadership this year, providing challenges for the team. Athletic director Joe Swarm believes the struggle to fill coaching positions is not unique to the FCPS community, but instead represents a larger national issue. “As I understand, thereContinue Reading
Virgil Dongre: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was elected to the position on Jan. 7, 2023. To get there, he had to make “lots of concessions” to far-right members of the party which “worked relentlessly to weaken the power he’ll have as speaker,” according to NPR. This seems likeContinue Reading
It’s 7:49 am on a Monday, and you’ve just woken up. Showering before school is not an option, but then you remember: it’s winter. You can throw on a hoodie or sweater and run out the door. Here lies the beauty and superiority of winter fashion. It’s cozy, cute and,Continue Reading
Before this poem starts, I shall clarify and say, Even I will be stirring on Valentine’s Day. So stranger, fret little; I don’t hate romance— I hate it when students give dating a chance. I see them in the halls, their hands tied in a knot, A new couple, aContinue Reading