Weekly News Roundup: Oct. 16-20
October 21, 2017
Drumline banned from playing next home football game
October 20, 2017
Multiple English classes undergo curriculum changes
October 17, 2017
New teachers: what motivates you?
October 16, 2017
Weekly News Roundup: Oct. 9-13
October 16, 2017
Students contribute to hurricane relief efforts
September 27, 2017
Several students found creative ways to join the nationwide relief effort in response to Hurricane Harvey, a Category 3 storm which struck Houston Aug. 25, and Hurricane Irma, a Category 4 storm which struck Florida Sept. 10. The two storms left a total of over 150 people dead, according to the Miami Herald and The Washington Post.
Local congressman becomes first 2020 presidential candidate
September 26, 2017
Congressman John Delaney (D-6) announced his candidacy July 28 for the 2020 presidential election, making him the first official candidate to do so.
Umttr hosts annual basketball tournament
By Naren Roy
June 16, 2017
Umttr, a locally-based nonprofit that works to prevent teen suicide, hosted its 4th annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament fundraiser at Whitman June 11. Aside from the competition, attendees placed bids at a silent auction fundraiser, listened to workshop presenters and met celebrities like professional basketball player Michael Sweetney.
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11 seniors qualify as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarship
October 15, 2017
11 seniors qualified as semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Sept. 13, in recognition of scores they received on the PSAT in junior year.
Weekly News Roundup: Sept. 25-29
October 3, 2017
Saudi Arabia announced Tuesday that women will now be allowed to drive cars
Students contribute to hurricane relief efforts
September 27, 2017
Several students found creative ways to join the nationwide relief effort in response to Hurricane Harvey, a Category 3 storm which struck Houston Aug. 25, and Hurricane Irma, a Category 4 storm which struck Florida Sept. 10. The two storms left a total of over 150 people dead, according to the Miami Herald and The Washington Post.
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Double eighth period homecoming pep rally prevents fire hazard
October 11, 2017
The SGA will hold two separate homecoming pep rallies during a double eighth period Oct. 13, due to the gym’s safety regulations.
Hate incidents prompt in-class discussions on respect
October 7, 2017
Following two recent hate-related incidents, Principal Alan Goodwin and assistant principals Jerome Easton, Rainer Kulenkampff and Kristen Cody visited English classes to promote respect among students the past two weeks. Each visit consisted of a brief discussion about the importance of respect and addressed both incidents.
Cyber attack on county-wide network shuts down internet connection
September 30, 2017
Students and faculty across Montgomery County couldn't complete planned classwork because of intermittent loss of internet service Sept. 25 and 26 after an an outside source issued a cyber-attack on the county-wide network, MCPS Chief Technology Officer Pete Cevenini reported.
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