For many, a new school year brings an opportunity for new goals. This is the case for Hendrick Booz, who wants to be more patient with his IB English Literature HL 2 and Theory of Knowledge students this school year. Booz said his wife, Kelly, and mother both suggested thisContinue Reading
Take a look at some old stories we’ve published through the years! “Chance the Rapper unveils coloring book” – may 2016 “Arsonist lit up Homecoming in 1980” – october 1998 click here for… “Bionic Christmas” – december 1976 “Proposal takes place on Santa’s lap” – december 2002 “Students Plan toContinue Reading
A deep dive into the Spirit Week through the decades. This year is the 60th anniversary for not only Rank&File, but also Marshall itself. Through these 60 years, both the publication and the school have changed drastically. With Homecoming occurring every year, we always somehow have something different to talkContinue Reading
After working in Tanzania and Mozambique, English teacher Jessica Batterton has returned to her education career—and her hometown. Batterton recently worked at the International Youth Foundation, an international nonprofit, where she focused on employability programming. This year Batterton is teaching English 10 and English Language Development 3. She said herContinue Reading
Governor Glenn Youngkin of VA has revised new guidelines from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). These guidelines could kill trans students in Virginia. In fact, they will. I have been fighting for trans protections at Marshall High School and in Fairfax County Public Schools since my freshman year. ThatContinue Reading
Freshman Trevor Bates and senior Zuli Ruth talk about their spirit week. What did you like about spirit week? Bates: “Everyone showing their spirit for Marshall was pretty cool.” Ruth: “Spirit week was fun because it felt like everyone participated.” How was the Homecoming dance? Bates: “It was fun. TheContinue Reading
On Sept. 16, Governor Glenn Youngkin’s administration released a set of model policies impacting the treatment of transgender students in schools. The change was met with mixed feedback. The “2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for all Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools” include requiring parentalContinue Reading
A 24-hour tutoring service is available again this year, but not all students may be aware. The program, Tutor.com, was first implemented last spring and offers multiple academic services to Fairfax County Public Schools students, accessible through Schoology. According to the website, the service will find a tutor for anyoneContinue Reading
Changes in student population size this year are affecting how students learn. More students than expected by FCPS enrolled at Marshall this year. Principal Jeffrey Litz confirmed that the estimated 2,047 student population is now 2,107, causing some classrooms to become packed. For students like sophomore Loren Baldwin, the changeContinue Reading
School spirit, sports and senior leaders—it’s a new year, and the Mob is ready to start. The “Marshall Mob” refers to the student section at football, basketball and other sports. Each year two seniors are chosen to lead them. This year, the title belongs to Carolyne Chase and Ben Jones.Continue Reading