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The chiller, which used to control air conditioning, caused water damage to the green rooms ceiling. Drama cast and crew couldnt use the area because of safety concerns, but contractors fixed the problem Feb. 13. Photo by Abby Cutler.

Chiller removed from auditorium roof for safety concerns

By Michael Yang • February 15, 2012

A chiller on the auditorium roof that caused major inconveniences for the play, "Frankenstein," was removed Feb. 13. Parts of the back stage were closed off before the problem was fixed because of safety...

Hockey advances to second round of playoffs

By Jared Berul • February 14, 2012

The hockey team defeated the Wootton Patriots, 3-2, Feb. 13, advancing to the second round of the playoffs. The Vikes started off hot, when Alex Gandolfo scored coming off an assist from Andy Dexter...

Runners take a 1.5-mile trip on the Photo by Gigi Silver.

Participants bare all for children’s tumor research at Cupid’s Undie Run

By Lucy Chen • February 12, 2012

Participants in the Cupid’s Undie Run yesterday took off more than their clothes — they also stripped down their wallets for the Children’s Tumor Foundation. The third annual Undie Run attracted...

Hockey falls to Churchill, 5-4

By Jared Berul • February 12, 2012

The hockey team fell to the Churchill Bulldogs for the second time this season, 5-4, dropping its record to 8-2 Feb. 10. Michael Voehl scored the first goal of the game coming off an assist from Seth...

Boys basketball drops to 4-15 after loss to Gaithersburg

By Maddie Carrington • February 12, 2012

The boys basketball team lost to the 7-12 Gaithersburg Trojans, 57-52, Feb. 10, lowering its  record to 4-15.  The Vikes took a slim lead in the second half,  leading the Trojans 23-21. Gaithersburg...

Girls basketball falls to Gaithersburg, drops record to 11-8

By Justin Lancellotta • February 11, 2012

The girls basketball team fell to the undefeated Gaithersburg Trojans, 69-39, Feb. 10, moving its record to 11-8. The Vikes had no response for the Trojans' first quarter offensive attack. The Trojans...

Senior Nathan Golightly pretends to roast marshmallows on stage Feb. 9 at Guy Auction. Golightly and senior Thomas Colton went for $601. Photo by Billy Bird.

Guy Auction raises over $7,500 for leukemia

By Julia Berard • February 10, 2012

Girls shrieked louder and louder as the price went higher and higher for a Wizards game with juniors Patrick Hisle and Liam Hatch. After a long bidding war, juniors Linn Bumpers and Lindsay Herschfeld...

Senior Sam Harman (center) speaks on a panel at a bullying symposium Feb. 4. The countys Office of Human Rights sponsored the event. Photo by Liam Knox.

Senior speaks at bullying symposium

By Lucy Chen • February 8, 2012

Senior Sam Harman discussed bullying in schools as part of a panel at a symposium Feb. 4 sponsored by the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights and Committee on Hate/Violence. Many community members...

Triangle Blog: Super Bowl reaction

By Ryan Craig • February 7, 2012

As a bipartisan bystander who did not care about the outcome, I thought it was a pretty good Super Bowl XLVI.  All I really cared about was that it was an exciting game and that the commercials were good. Eli’s...

Photos: Poms Competition

Photos: Poms Competition

By Emily Berman • February 6, 2012

The Poms squad competed in its final meet of the season Feb. 4 at Richard Montgomery. Below are photos from the event. All photos by Melissa Kantor. [nggallery id=78]

Swim and dive places fourth in county meet

By Daniel Schifrin • February 6, 2012

The swim and dive team placed fourth among the top six teams in the county Feb. 4, finishing with a combined score of 480 points. The girls finished third with 392 points, and the boys placed fifth...

Guard Rachel Sisco calls for a pass while forward Yeiwah Brewah positions herself. Photo by Melissa Kantor.

Girls basketball defeats Springbrook, raises record to 11-7

By Justin Lancellotta • February 5, 2012

The girls basketball team defeated the 12-6 Springbrook Devils, 75-64, Feb. 3, improving its record on the season to 11-7. Both teams exchanged great offensive plays in this high-scoring thriller,...

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