By Nicole Reich ’17 Thanks to Disney, our childhoods were enriched by the movies we grew up watching. Every story was entertaining, ranging from the classics to more recent films. Disney films have the power to teach and inspire their viewers. Even after the credits roll, we continue to cherish the unforgettable stories and memorable characters that exist in Disney … Read More
By Milan Polk ’16 Late 1980s to late 1990s: The Classics Disney experienced a first “golden era” with its first burst of princess movies after “Snow White” (1937) and “Cinderella” (1950). A wave of princess movies in the 90s, including “The Little Mermaid” (1989) and “Mulan” (1998) revived a second “golden era”. The diverse nature of these new movies appealed … Read More
By Megan Werden ’17 A law passed in 2013 now requires all high school students in Maryland to be assessed to determine whether they are college or career ready by the end of their junior year. There will then be additional coursework required in senior year for those who did not meet the target. In addition to this, students in … Read More
By Tyler Ruth ’16 Olney, with a population of 34,000, has 12 speed cameras. Of all the 49 speed cameras in Montgomery County, Olney has more per capita than any other city. Of the top 10 most profitable cameras, three are located in Olney. Comparatively, Bethesda has no speed cameras in the top 10 and Silver Spring has two in … Read More
By Jacob Golomb ’16 College Board is a nonprofit organization that provides standardized testing and college-level courses to high school students. The organization was founded in 1899 to analyze and publish guidelines for subjects high school students should be taught before entering college. The College Board has since expanded to run the SAT and AP classes. The organization now spends … Read More
By Maddie Peloff ’16 As students file into their respective classrooms on AP testing day, few are thinking about the questions College Board will ask them in the survey before they take the test. They worry about the test material, not about any personal information or questions regarding their actual class. However, to a select few students, these questions require … Read More
By Lexi Paidas ’17 The school has decided to bring back the teacher-recommendation system as part of the process in which students choose their courses for next year. As students again use the computer-based registration system introduced last year, they will be able to consider whether their current teachers recommend them for on-level, honors or AP classes. “[The recommendation system] … Read More
By Danielle Tobb ’17 Five weeks into the 2015-2016 school year, the school administrative team made the decision to dissolve Lynnette Evans’ AP English Language and Composition class and create an Honors English 11 class in its place. AP Lang can prove to be a very difficult class after just a few days. The class involves written essays, rhetorical examination … Read More
By Sara Casareto ’16 The definition of “advanced placement” according to dictionary.reference.com is as follows: “the placement of a student in a high school course that offers college credit if successfully completed.” As a student who will have completed ten AP courses by graduation, I’ve realized that APs are worth more than the credit awarded. It’s important for students to … Read More
By Christopher Sung ’17 For years, AP classes have been considered the go-to option for many talented high school students looking for a challenging and rigorous course. However, an increasing number of American high schools are beginning to offer a new, demanding program known as the International Baccalaureate (IB). In Montgomery County, eight of the county’s 25 high schools offer … Read More