Like many in the school, I read the Rank&File monthly issues. The journalism is superb and offers great perspectives into our Marshall community news. This being said, criticizing any establishment is always an entertaining venture, so I do have some thoughts I’d like to share. When reading this newspaper, IContinue Reading
On Oct. 10, musician Rex Orange County was charged with several counts of sexual assault, causing a wave of reaction from the public. Many fans of the popular alternative indie artist, who was formally known as Alex O’Connor, were devastated when the news aired. This situation represents a commonly foundContinue Reading
The varsity cheer team has persevered through many roadblocks this season. The team placed first in the Liberty District semi-finals, a stark improvement from the beginning of the season. “Our first competition was a little rough because we came in fifth,” varsity cheerleader and sophomore Calla Spignardo said. The teamContinue Reading
On Tuesday, Oct. 18, our Director of Student Services entered her office to see it covered in pink balloons, streamers and chocolates to advocate for breast cancer awareness. Math teachers Helen Snyder, Nevine Spicer and Abeer El-Baz decorated the office in secret with help from principal Jeffrey Litz. “I talkedContinue Reading
Thanks to a new collaboration with MetroBus, students will now have more access to free public transportation to and from school. The Fairfax County Public Schools Board of Supervisors discussed the initiative on September 22 of this year. Students at Justice, Annandale, Falls Church and George C. Marshall High SchoolsContinue Reading
After a distinguished career in the military, 9th grade Health and PE teacher Michael Horn brings his experience to his classes. Horn started teaching as an instructor for firearms and tactics around eight years ago. “I started instructing while I was in the First Ranger Battalion, overseas and here,” heContinue Reading
This week, the Student Government Association’s Learn games brought students together for a half hour of entertainment. During Learn on Monday, Sept. 19, students had the opportunity to watch a talent show hosted by the freshman SGA board. Sophomore Yasmina Van Rheenen said she had fun at the talent show,Continue Reading
Rank&File went around the school documenting Homecoming week Sophomore Katherine Shatokhin and junior Marina Josipovic (top) pose for a picture while wearing onesies during pajama day. Seniors Sean Sanders, Sam Lee, Henry Church, Chris Kiersz and Reid Buckley (bottom) pose wearing the cross country pajama pants during lunch to startContinue Reading
Students activities director Joe Swarm comments on Mob behavior at football games. How has the Mob acted in the past? Prior to last year, our students would cheer for Marshall and not against individuals from other teams. Our student body has always taken a strong stance against bullying, andContinue Reading
This is our school. We learn here, we live here, we create here and we grow here. This school was created for us—the students. Not for our parents. So why are they always prioritized? Last year, our principal committed to communicating directly with students. Below is a message Jeffrey LitzContinue Reading