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

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

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

Matthew Kulikosky on guitar spring concert featuring special student solos and group performances of all genres: What differs between the spring and winter shows? The spring show is kind of special because [during] the second half of the show students can perform in their own groups. They can perform soloContinue Reading

Though a majority of seniors apply for national colleges, Rank&File talked to four seniors who took it international. SANJANA PANDETI Historical European buildings, flavorful food and art galore—this is a taste of what senior Sanjana Pandeti’s college experience will look like. Pandeti plans to attend the University of Amsterdam inContinue Reading