The Young Democrats club hosted at-large school board member Ryan McElveen on Apr. 15 to discuss his leadership in the school system and his passion as a public servant. Passing around a 2004 issue of the Rank & File, McElveen showed students that it is never too early to make change. TheContinue Reading
After conducting a selection process consisting of paper applications, interviews, and discussions with the outgoing managing board, I am pleased to announce the newest members of Rank & File‘s leadership team.Continue Reading
Every fan of a series hates it when their beloved story gets turned into a terrible movie. This feeling doesn’t just happen to fans of books but also to fans of video games. The world wide fame of Super Mario Bros. lead to a movie made in 1993 which wasContinue Reading
The sports department and school community managed several fundraising events in order to spread awareness and raise money for hospitalized sophomore Justin Lee and his family this week. All ticket sale proceeds from the varsity baseball and softball games against Wakefield High School, as well as from the varsity boysContinue Reading
The robotics team received the Rookie of the Year Award and the High Seed Award, guaranteeing them a place at the Tech Challenge World Championship to be held in St. Louis next week. In order to receive these awards, the robotics team competed in the FIRST Robotics Greater DC RegionalContinue Reading
Senior Suzie Butterfield was one of 23 students in Fairfax County to receive the Student Peace Award for her work raising awareness of teen depression and suicide. The issue was personal for Butterfield, who lost a close friend this summer. The loss was a driving motive behind her campaign. ButterfieldContinue Reading
After a year of construction and planning, the George C. Marshall Museum, a celebration of its namesake, is finally open to the public. “It has been in the concept stage since the school renovation project began three years ago,” history teacher Tom Brannon said. The idea was born when formerContinue Reading
A group of 24 students interested in the arts traveled to Europe over spring break on a trip that explored famous art museums, renowned architectural works and popular traditional dances. During the 11-day trip through France and Spain, the group visited famous art sites such as the Picasso and theContinue Reading
After sophomore Justin Lee was admitted to Fairfax Hospital on Feb 27 and diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis, the Marshall and Fairfax communities alike rallied to demonstrate their support for Lee and his family. Help has come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from monetary support to prayer groups. In order toContinue Reading
County high schools and middle schools might see a range of new grading policies implemented as soon as the 2015-2016 school year, according to a message sent by deputy superintendent Steven Lockard. New policies include propositions to restrict the 100-point numerical grading scale. For example, instead of receiving a zeroContinue Reading