Swimming off to a strong start with win over WJ

By Jillian Postal- Online Sports Editor
December 21, 2010

With the upcoming MCPS Division 1 Relay Carnival Jan. 8, the Swim and Dive team hopes to duplicate its early season success against Northwest and Walter Johnson. The Bulldogs will lean on their skilled underclassman and strong-hearted and talented captains to lead them to repeat wins in counties and... Read more »

Boys basketball looks promising after strong start

By Joel Denicoff- Staff Writer
December 21, 2010

The basketball team started off the season strong with big wins over Kennedy and Watkins Mill. CHS looked like a dominant team as the Bulldogs defeated both teams by double digits. The Bulldogs defeated Kennedy 57-45 at home Dec. 7 and Watkins Mill 55-43 Dec. 13 at home as the team began its season with... Read more »

Scans, pat-downs invade travelers’ privacy

December 21, 2010

Four months of school complete and ten days of relaxation in sight—winter break, a much needed vacation time, is the only thing on most students’ minds as the temperatures drop and the holiday decorations loom around every corner.  Many will choose to fly and leave the regular distresses behind... Read more »

Girls Basketball shoot to improve past records

By Maddie Flax- Archive Manager
December 21, 2010

The girls basketball team kicked off its 2010-2011 season on a very average note with a seven-point win over Kennedy Dec. 7 followed by a 10-point loss to Watkins Mill Dec. 13.  “Our coaches have been working us really hard to make sure we are in shape and ready for when our games start,” junior... Read more »

House representatives hope to pass Safe Cosmetics Act

By Jessica Hirsch, Online Observations Editor and Nina Mohebbi, Online Photo Editor
December 21, 2010

Representatives Janice Schakowsky (IL), Tammy Baldwin (WI) and Edward Markey (MA), introduced the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 to the House July 20, which hopes to expand the FDA’s powers to regulate the ingredients in cosmetics. The FDA does not currently have authority to regulate the materials used... Read more »

Athlete of the Month: Leeda Jewayni

By Joe Haynes: Sports Editor
December 21, 2010

To make a varsity team as an upperclassmen is a challenge, but to make it as a freshman is an even greater feat. Senior point guard Leeda Jewayni made the varsity girls basketball team as a freshman and has been a constant contributor all four years. “As a four-year varsity player, she shows a maturity... Read more »

Student Snapshot: Kerry Scott

By Stacey Stein Public Relations
December 21, 2010

When freshman Kerry Scott’s father took her to the rock-climbing wall at what was then known as Galleons as a purely fun activity, he had no idea that he was introducing her to her future passion. Kerry starting climbing for fun with her brother and father at Galleons when she was 4 years old. At age... Read more »

K-12 Math Work presents county with changes for its math curriculum

By Sarah Reitzes, Fact Checker
December 21, 2010

The K-12 Math Work Group presented a set of 26 recommendations for changes to the MCPS math curriculum to Superintendent Jerry Weast and the Board of Education in early November. Assembled in January 2009, the K-12 Math Work Group’s objective is to improve the MCPS math program. “The goal of the... Read more »

Community reacts to ‘A Race to Nowhere’ screening

By Olivia Parven, Contest Manager
December 21, 2010

A Race to Nowhere, directed by Vicki Abeles, is a documentary that raises questions and concerns about how students today are being increasingly pressured to succeed by parents, teachers, society and themselves more so than in previous years. The film was presented at the CHS auditorium Nov. 22 to raise... Read more »

Student Snapshot: David Terman

By Hannah Phillips Features Editor
December 21, 2010

Senior David Terman comes out of a half pipe and ollies as high as he can, grabs his skateboard and comes back onto the ramp. Not many people could even attempt this move, but it is only one of many tricks that Terman can do. Terman started skateboarding in middle school after seeing his older brother... Read more »