Approximately 350 students participated in a walkout during 7th period Friday in response to an alleged Islamophobic attack at Fairfax High School, according to an email from Principal Jeffrey Litz. The walkout, organized by the Muslim Student Association (MSA) branch at Marshall, and in cooperation with branches across the county,Continue Reading
Field trips were one of the many things put on pause during the pandemic, but as regulations ease, teachers can begin planning new excursions once again. Field trips do more than just enrich students in curriculum, they serve to help students beyond the classroom. “Anytime that we can tie whatContinue Reading
Miss school or miss an important religious holiday —this is a predicament students like freshman Rachel Ackerman are faced with every year. To increase religious inclusivity, FCPS implemented religious observance days, requiring teachers to not teach any new material, assign new work or have any testing on certain holidays. However,Continue Reading
Breathe. Move. These are the steps to a good yoga practice, according to yoga teacher Kelsey Steele. Steele’s class is new to in-person learning because it ran online last year, and students say they are enjoying it. “It’s a good way to learn about your body and how it works,”Continue Reading
As some students spent the dog days of a pandemic summer sitting at home, juniors Lia and Lucas Davila built an organization to fight food insecurity. Their creation, Rustic Love, raises money for food insecure families and restaurants in the area. What makes Rustic Love unique is the iconic heartContinue Reading
After getting her start at Marshall in 1999, administrative assistant Kathy Veoni will leave in late December. Originally, Veoni worked in the Defense Intelligence Agency. After 15 years of government work, she sought to be closer to family. Prior to the Activities Office, Veoni worked at Marshall’s front office, theContinue Reading
Clubs and after-school activities are one of the many ways students are able to form a bond with each other and develop school spirit. In the aftermath of virtual learning, clubs have started scheduling in-person meetings again, with mixed results. “This year, I would say it is pretty similar toContinue Reading
Today marks the 29th annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and what began as a yearly observance first celebrated by the United Nations in 1992 has made its way into the classrooms of George C. Marshall High School. English Teacher Claire Tinsley has been promoting this day through InstagramContinue Reading
For senior cheer captains Whitney Booth and Iyesha Souiri, taking home the title of district champions once again marks a satisfying conclusion to their cheer careers. Despite a change in districts this past year, the varsity cheer team won their fourth consecutive title. “The most special thing about being onContinue Reading
Music filled C hall last Wednesday at the first acoustic LEARN concert of the year. The concert showcased student bands CPK, Bad Flowers, and Paved, in addition to English teacher Walter Miller, who played Kid Cudi’s “Pursuit of Happiness” on guitar. “I was shocked to hear him singing, because heContinue Reading