By Maddie Peloff ’16 When people think of hypnotism, they tend to think of a soothing voice repeating the phrase, “you are getting very, very sleepy” over and over. Maybe they imagine a pendulum swinging or the typical black and white image of a circle spinning. Pop culture tends to show hypnotism in this magical, unreal fashion. However, few realize … Read More
Erdman, Frensilli, and Baldwin By Kira Yates ‘16 AP Biology teachers Christina Baldwin, Allison Erdman and Janet Frensilli have worked together for 15 years. When they first met, the trio found each other “welcoming, interesting, and fun,” said Erdman. The three often get together at each other’s houses to hang out and relax. Their favorite memory together occurred at one … Read More
By Morgan Hill ’16 The Elaine Shuster Foundation, created by the family of sophomore Emma Shuster, is an organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness in order to give back to the educational community in Maryland. The foundation held a fundraiser on December 14 at the American Tap Room in Bethesda that included a silent auction and appearances by professional … 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 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
By Ashley Nnabue ’16 Relationships. Many yearn for the feeling of commitment with a significant other. Why? For many, it is due to the longing of affection and companionship. However, there is a growing lack of trust among this generation that pushes individuals to avoid official relationships. Instead, people tend to “talk” with a potential boyfriend or girlfriend for an … Read More
By Bryse Thornwell ’16 After three years of inactivity, the Black Student Union (BSU) is back. By their mission statement, the BSU is a club organization dedicated to “implementing a bond among one another and fostering a passion for success” within the school’s African American community. They strive to support one another in academic endeavors, mentor each other and stretch … Read More
By Chase Wilson ’17 As senior year comes around and college application deadlines approach rapidly, student anxiety also is quickly rising, and for an understanbable reason. Perhaps unrealistically, seniors want the college application process to go perfectly. Any snag or delay has the potential to put a tense senior over the edge. Take senior Ade Adeola’s situation this year, for … Read More