The only thing that motivates me towards the end of the school year is a long summer vacation. This year’s summer vacation is shorter by nine days, which is very frustrating. Even though having a short summer makes you value every second of your vacation, we deserve a longer break.Continue Reading

Girls varsity lacrosse fell to Potomac Falls 9-12 during the State Championship game on June 10, a rematch of the 2016 State Championships, where Potomac Falls beat out Marshall 19-7. Regardless of the loss, sophomore and varsity lacrosse player Emily Brunner said she is content with the determination and abilityContinue Reading

The LGBTQ+ community and its supporters have recognized June as the unofficial Pride Month since 1969 in commemoration of the Stonewall riots. Sophomore Jack Newman said that Pride provides an opportunity for members of the community to express themselves in a way that they otherwise couldn’t. “[Pride month] means celebratingContinue Reading

Past collided with present when original Principal Elam Hertzler had lunch in the cafeteria with Principal Jeff Litz and the student body on June 7. Hertzler was the principal from the years of 1962 to 1965, responsible for the opening of the school, as well as Langley High School andContinue Reading

Students staying in Northern Virginia for the summer discuss activities to do and locations to visit with friends and family throughout the upcoming months. “Over the summer I like to go to amusement parks like Busch Gardens and Kings Dominion. It’s fun, those rides are fun. I really enjoy goingContinue Reading

Starting in the 2017 to 2018 school year, trailers will take over the back parking lot as new classrooms. Registrar Deb Maricello said the school is at capacity and compensations are necessary, despite the renovation just three years ago to accommodate the increasing amount of students. Junior Neel Simpson saidContinue Reading

The Fairfax County School Board selected Scott Brabrand as the finalist for the Superintendent, replacing Interim Superintendent Steven Lockard. Brabrand currently serves as the Superintendent of the Lynchburg City Schools in Lynchburg, Virginia. “I absolutely think [Dr. Brabrand] is a good choice,” junior and student advisory council member Emma ChoiContinue Reading

Studying can often be stressful and require lots of concentration. But, a playlist filled with good music can turn studying into something enjoyable. Here, Rank & File lists the best songs for your study sessions. “Location” by Khalid This song gives off chill vibes that make studying enjoyable. Its unqiueContinue Reading

A single blue locker appeared within the row of red lockers upstairs in E Hall a few weeks ago. Without a clear justification for its arrival, the student body formed many conspiracies surrounding why this new locker had suddenly appeared out of the blue. “I heard a kid got stuckContinue Reading

DECA traveled to Anaheim, California from April 26 to 29 for the International Career Development Conference. “I really valued the leadership experience, friendships made and professional exposure that I wouldn’t have otherwise had as a teenager,” senior Logan Murtha said. Placements Top 10 in the world: Buying and Merchandising TeamContinue Reading