Gun Control Is Not The Issue

By Naomi Lawrence ’17 A man walks into a community college in Oregon. It sounds like a set-up to a terrible joke, but it’s not. While this man was there, he shot and killed nine people, eventually turning the gun on himself. Mass shootings have become so regular lately that many aren’t even phased by the innocent lives taken by … Read More

Setback for Same-Sex Marriage

By Lauren MacFadden ’17 America was buzzing September 23 when Pope Francis visited the nation’s capitol. While he was here Pope Francis led a midday prayer with U.S. Bishops at St. Mathews Cathedral, he addressed Congress, and appeared at the West Front capitol. Herds of people got into their cars and sat through hours of traffic to be able to … Read More

The Evolution of Youtube

By Steven Witkin ’16 Think back to YouTube, circa 2008. You probably used the growing video-sharing website to stream pre-VEVO pirated music videos, watch viral dance routines gone bad or learn how to be a ninja. Long before anybody called anyone a youtuber or content creator, when there were no ads before videos, YouTube was just another social media site, … Read More

Golf Heads to States

By Amanda Allen ’16 The varsity golf team finished their regular season strong with the 2nd best scoring average in the county behind Churchill. The team finished 4thon October 7 in the District tournament, qualifying for States for the 3rd year in a row. Coach Brent Davis explained that Churchill is their toughest competition after two losses against them this … Read More

Senior Lea Owens Steps Up Her Game On the Court

By Kayla Cohen ’17 The number one girls’ singles player, senior Lea Owens, will compete on the tennis team with a full scholarship at the University of Richmond starting next fall. Her full ride is the most recent milestone in her tennis career, which began when Owens was only four years old. Her freshmen year, she started playing at the … Read More

Boys’ Soccer Struggling to Find Consistency

By Noah Rosendorf ’17 Boys’ varsity soccer’s record so far reflects a season full of many ups and downs. The team stood at 3-4-1, after losing to Rockville 1-0 on October 6. Although the Warriors have beat conference foes Blake, Paint Branch and Springbrook, they have also suffered losses such as a 4-1 defeat to Watkins Mill in conference play … Read More

Girls’ Soccer Starts Season Out Strong

By Elizabeth Kronlage ’18 The girls’ varsity soccer team stormed out of the gates this season, going undefeated in the first seven games and outscoring their opponents by a combined 45 goals to six. The balanced offense is led by seniors Ariella Amaguana (midfielder), and Ashley Webb and Captain Danielle Rhorman (forwards). Amaguana leads the county in number of assists, … Read More

Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Quickly Picks Up Where They Left Off Last Season

By Sammie Spillman ’16 Last season, the girls’ volleyball team made it to Ritchie Coliseum for the 4A state semi-finals where they were defeated in three sets by Severna Park. The 2014 playoff run was the latest for a volleyball program that won three state championships from 2011-2013. In the wake of all that success, there were predictions this year … Read More

Gazette Closure Leaves Hole In Sports Coverage

By Ryan Deal ’16 For nearly 60 years, The Gazette, the notable Montgomery County-specialized publication, has covered high school sports with a watchful eye, hiring beat reporters and columnists to cover games of all sports over the course of a season. With All-Gazette honors and in-depth articles, The Gazette provided a venue for the student athletes to be recognized at … Read More

Girls’ Cross Country Racing Towards Regional Meet

By Madison Dymond ’16 The girls’ cross country team placed 12 out of 32 teams at an October 10 invitational meet in New York. Seniors Amanda Hayes-Puttfarcken and Maddie Peloff came in first and second place, both receiving medals. Freshman Alexa Donaldson came in sixth place and received a medal as well. Coming into this season, the team knew that … Read More