I admit that I am moved by the eloquence of Wasik’s words. While I appreciate the underserved praise that he heaps upon me, his remark that implied I was a coward cut to the bone. Like Crazy Horse, I’ve always believed that the brave men go to the front while the cowards hide in the back. But then, look at where such a … Read More
Dear Huck, A man once said “Anyone can deal with victory. Only the mighty can bear defeat.” That quote is from Adolf Hitler but let’s just ignore the source for now. It happened. Yearbook beat newspaper in dodge ball. Our worst fears realized. It was hard to watch, but it was harder to hear you articulate those words to us … Read More
Dear Warrior Staff: This is my formal notification of resignation as the Advisor of The Warrior newspaper. Upon acceptance of this resignation by the 2012-2013 Warrior staff, my last day will be June 9, 2013, or earlier if a suitable replacement is found. I appreciate the opportunities I have been given in my twelve years in this position. More profoundly, … Read More
by Cal Wilson ’14 Students believe that after school, teachers just calmly grade papers or attend boring teachers’ meetings; however, that is just what the staff wants them to think. Once the halls are clear of students and all the hustle and bustle of the school day has died off, eight teachers get together and relieve their stress from the … Read More
by Steven Palmer ’13 Dear MCPS leaders who are against making school start later, First of all, thank you. You are the extraordinary minds that knock aside the over-caring parents and the whiny students. You are the revolutionaries who know that an attempt to make high school start later is even more ridiculous than efforts to put healthy food in … Read More
by Michaela O’Donnell ’13
by Maria Claudi Garcia-Rada ’13 Dear Diary, Forget what I said in the previous pages; this time I’ve found love. It’s been two days since I started dating the love of my life. It all started in English class when he picked up my pencil. It was so romantic! I remember telling him “thank you.” It was just love at … Read More
Witty humor to expose people’s stupidity and vices, submitted by AP Lit students by Henrietta Biayemi ’13 AP Lit Student Red and blue highlighted the City, and also the notebooks in every class. The logo: an elephant, a donkey, and a dove holding an olive branch. Do not be alarmed, this is neither a new political party nor underground … Read More
Witty humor to expose people’s stupidity and vices, submitted by AP Lit students. by Scott Kivitz ’13 AP Lit Student One too Many Clicks What problems arise from trivial games! Dreadful offenses lead to mighty shames: I plead the Advisors, Muses of pasts, Guide the story, no missteps unlashed, alas; Simplicity in hindsight with new strength The subject gains … Read More
Witty humor to expose people’s stupidity and vices, submitted by AP Lit students by Emma Poe-Yamagata ’13 AP Lit Student Dear Diary, Today was the best day OF MY ENTIRE LIFE. So I was walking to second period, texting myself as usual. I find a conversation with myself very much preferable to making eye contact with every repulsive fool who … Read More