After Prom Meets Excited Expectations
June 6, 2012
As students entered After Prom, they were greeted with a full gymnasium of blown up obstacle courses, an inflatable game of Twister and a mechanical bulla��every high school student's utopia. After prom was held at the Longwood Community Center in Olney from one to five a.m. and there were n...
“Poetry Out Loud” Adapted for Freshmen English Classes
June 6, 2012
On Tuesday, June 4, a group of five freshmen displayed their talent by participating in a contest against each other where each of them memorized and recited a poem of their choice. "Poetry Out Loud" is a nationwide contest started. English teacher Anne Ehlers decided to adapt the contest for use in her cl...
Prom 2012 Enjoyable for All
June 6, 2012
With cameras flashing, young adults dressed in elegant gowns and tuxedos boarding the Spirit of Baltimore, one may assume that these were celebrities on the red carpet. No; these were students attending the RHS prom. Dusk approached as students gathered at Baltimore's Inner Harbor and boarded...
LFI Student Chloe Thomas Voted Prom Queen
June 6, 2012
On May 25th, senior Chloe Thomas and senior Tam Le were the first members from the Learning for Independence (LFI) program to be crowned prom queen and king. Thomas asked several fellow classmates in the LFI program to prom. However, they could not attend, leading Thomas to ask sophomore Joseph Brous...
The Dictator Disappoints
June 6, 2012
Who would have thought that a movie about a dictator would be funny? This comedy showed the point of view of the dictator rather than the citizens, which allowed the audience to laugh at otherwise crude and horrible events. Though this movie was funny, it was not well thought out and was poorly casted. This dictator who has always been obsessed with power has ...
Marvel’s “The Avengers” Worthy of Box Office Ratings
June 4, 2012
Image courtesy of Marvel.com Since released on May 4, hundreds of thousands of people have attended theatres to see The Avengers, grossing to date $513.7 million dollars. Marvel's individual hero movies of Iron Man, Thor and Hulk all led to The Avengers. Directed by Joss Whedon and written by Wh...
Freshmen Reflect on Their First Year, Senior Gives Advice
April 23, 2012
Videographer Will Minger talks to current freshmen as they relfect on their first year of highschool. http://vimeo.com/40734052
From the Issue: It’s Academic Team Finds Success in Playoffs
March 21, 2012
To blind eyes, the chants and intensity that accompanied RHSa�� It's Academic playoff game could easily be mistaken as last month's basketball playoff game. The only difference is that captain senior Thomas Keating and juniors Jacob Shpiece and Aaron Weerasighe brought home a win. Last weekend's...
From the Issue: Busy Days in Life of Principal
March 20, 2012
While students are busily studying for classes, playing sports or hanging out with friends, a question arises: how does Principal Dr. Debra Munk spend her day? "There is no typical day," said Dr. Munk, though she normally has lots of meetings with parents, students, staff members and various committees. She...
Weather Abnormalities Could Cause Problems
March 7, 2012
Did spring come early this year? Many students have noticed the lack of winter weather the Washington D.C. area has received over the past couple of months and are wondering why there has not been a huge snowstorm yet. In October, there was a major snow storm that came without much notice. This sto...
Teen Driving Accidents Impacts Community
March 1, 2012
Approximately 6,000 adolescents die each year due to accidents caused by driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol according to the NHSTA. Reckless behavior like racing, drinking and driving not only endangers the life of the driver, but also the lives of innocent bystanders. The presence ...
Mild Winter May Cause Earlier Allergy Problems For Some
February 22, 2012
With the mild winter weather being experienced around the country this year, many seem relieved and happy as they remember the "Snowmageddon" in 2010 and a comparably harsh winter season in 2011. However, mild winter weather may bring more harm than good to those who suffer from allergies this year. Mild...
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