Athletes who are involved in sports before pursuing military careers receive the experiences and skills needed to meet the demand of military life. “[Sports] teach them how to train, work hard, be a team player and learn the benefits of having someone else depend on you to give them yourContinue Reading
Soon after finishing the season with a record of 16-3 and winning Conference 13, the girls varsity lacrosse team competed in the State Championship Game against Potomac Falls High School, with a final score of 7-19. Despite the loss, the team is optimistic for the next season. “I think thatContinue Reading
The Activities Office has announced Dominic Borello as the new head coach of varsity cheer. Borello, the team’s first-ever male coach, comes with decades of experience in cheer as an athlete, coach and judge. “Having been a student athlete for the majority of my youth, I can really appreciate whatContinue Reading
Tonizzo dribbles away from a defender in the junior varsity game against T.C. Williams High School on April 20. The team won 4-3 with Tonizzo scoring the game winning goal.The varsity girls soccer team called up junior varsity player Haley Tonizzo, a sophomore, as a backup for the team throughContinue Reading
Varsity softball held its Senior Night on May 12 against Lee High School, winning the game 8-0. The team’s main focus was to make sure that the seniors were recognized for the hard work they put in all four years of playing high school softball. “We recognize our seniors’ dedicationContinue Reading
In classes with teachers from diverse regions and cultures, it is often possible to find testaments to teachers’ sports loyalties from all around the country hanging in their rooms, representing little pieces of who they are. Social Studies teacher and Syracuse University fan Kevin Curtin does not fail to expressContinue Reading
While a variety of interest, hobby and academic-centered clubs are present within the school community, there is a noticeably smaller quantity of clubs that address the religious views and values of the community. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes offers an opportunity for Christians and others to integrate their faith withContinue Reading
Four meets into the season, track and field had one state qualifier, one finals qualifier, three regional qualifiers, 42 conference qualifiers and won 25 events. “We just started competing after spring break and so far the team is off to a great start,” track and field coach Clifford Wong said.Continue Reading
Fresh off of winning the Capital Conference championship last year, boys lacrosse started the season by not only winning nine of their first 10 games, but also by outscoring their opponents by a combined total of 90 goals. The start is the team’s best in over six years. According toContinue Reading
The senior class came out victorious at the Powderpuff volleyball game, as upperclassmen went head to head during spirit week. The class of 2018 planned the game and allowed for juniors and seniors with varying degrees of volleyball experience to face off while being coached by current varsity volleyball players.Continue Reading