‘@2kforbes Filmed It’: Capturing the Colors of the Game
Matthew DiFonzo and Gili Golan
May 10, 2019
“2k Forbes Filmed It!” is not only the tag in the beginning of every mixtape and video created by 2kFORBES, but has now become a well-known catchphrase in Montgomery County. Remi Ali, a new name in the county, has had a tremendous impact on MCPS basketball and has continually grown in popu...
Zion Williamson Will Remain On Everyone’s Radar
Daniel Pujo, Sports Managing Editor
May 6, 2019
Steal by Zion Williamson. Here comes the enormous 6’7, 285 pound forward, speeding past all of his opponents. Williamson’s head is at the rim as he slams down a 360° dunk with ease. While a spectacle like this is usually rare, the nation sees it all the time from this five star high-flyer. With...
Varsity Lacrosse Dominates Wolverines by 19 Points
Elizabeth DiFonzo, Staff Writer
April 29, 2019
Varsity boys lacrosse (4-4) smothered the Watkins Mill Wolverines (1-7) at home April 15 in a commanding offensive effort that led to their 22-3 win. After achieving an 8-1 lead by the end of the first quarter, the Rams continued to test the Wolverines defense with non-stop offense and many shots...
March Madness Saves the Madness for the Closing Games
Jack Horan, Staff Writer
April 16, 2019
March Madness has come and gone and has been a historic one to say the least. While there have not been any buzzer beaters or huge upsets this year, there have been some exciting nailbiter games that have gone down to the wire. The story of the round of 64 was Murray State guard Ja Morant who had a tr...
Varsity Baseball Outhit by Colonels
Jack Horan, Staff Writer
April 10, 2019
Varsity baseball (6-2) suffered their first loss at the hands of the Magruder Colonels (5-2) April 1 with a score of 5-3 due to their strong hitting and pitching. At first glance, this game looked like a scrappy one, with both teams not putting up any runs in the first inning. But a wild pitch by...
Pesticides in Dab Pens Cause Death in Teens
Matt DiFonzo, Sports Managing Editor
April 7, 2019
Dab Pens, Weed Vapes and Dabber’s Pen: all names for the popular tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) pens on the rise among consumers—including teenagers—across the nation who are now using these devices as a more discreet way of getting high compared to smoking cannabis. Along with the rise in teen dab...
Rams To Watch: Jonathan Brake and Sania Sachinsky
Brendan Stewart & Aidan Brami, Staff Writer & Online Copy Editor
April 3, 2019
With spring sports beginning amid a stubbornly long winter season of cold weather, senior varsity lacrosse captain Jonathan Brake looks to turn up the heat as he enters his fourth and final season with the RHS lacrosse program. Brake will be in the starting lineup for his second season, and he will be b...
Students Exercise Healthy Routines, Diets
Matthew Liu, Opinion Managing Editor
March 29, 2019
High school students have many concerns and among them is staying healthy while getting through school, yet there is a group of RHS students who are extremely health-minded, going out of their way to live healthy lives by dedicating themselves to perfecting their nutrition and fitness routines. Senior...
Senior Sets His Sights on Marksmanship
Elizabeth DiFonzo, Staff Writer
March 28, 2019
Most athletes perfect their skills through years of practice, which includes running through plays, running laps and completing intense physical drills to grow stronger at their sport. For senior Drew Latos, he has climbed to the top of his sport by standing still and taking steady aim with a firear...
National Honor Society Hosts Super Smash Bros. Tournament as Fundraiser
Nathan Pianalto, Staff Writer
March 26, 2019
National Honor Society (NHS) recently hosted a gaming tournament with the popular new game, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch. The four-day tournament was held at lunch for 40 participants with a $10 entry fee, $50 worth of gift cards as the top prize and $1 viewing fee for any students...
Like it or Not Sports Fans, Tom Brady is Undeniably the Best
Anna Stewart, News managing Editor
March 26, 2019
With Super Bowl 53 now history, and the New England Patriots champions once again, there is one truth that sports fans finally need to face: Tom Brady is the greatest NFL quarterback of all time. Brady just surpassed former San Francisco 49ers linebacker Charles Haley to become the only player in ...
Seniors Express Themselves Through Dance, Choreography
Elenna Mach, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019
Aside from the typical sports played with sticks and balls and scoring points, many students dance passionately and competitively in and out of school, expressing themselves and creating their own choreography. For some, dance may be a hobby, but for others, it is a vocation that requires dedication and pr...
Jack Horan, Game Story Editor
February 27, 2020
John F. Kennedy High School senior, Student Member of the Board (SMOB) Nate Tinbite proposed last November that MCPS partner with driver education programs to enable more...
Sensitive Student Info Compromised by Testing Company
June 12, 2019
MCPS Graduation Rate Drops for the Third Year in a Row
June 12, 2019