Photograph Win Awards
By Fiona Asbury, Editor-In-Chief
February 29, 2016
Filed under Observations
The artwork of CHS seniors Emma Siritzky and Hannah Hansen were both displayed in the Montgomery County High School Photography Show at the Washington ArtWorks and Washington School of Photography Gallery, with the opening reception on Feb. 5 and the exhibition lasting until Feb. 26. Siritzky placed...
Sophomore Makes TV News
By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor
February 29, 2016
Filed under Observations
Congratulations to sophomore Sean Nguyen, who was featured on ABC 7 news for his accomplishments on the CHS Swim and Dive Team. News reporter Scott Abraham interviewed Sean Nguyen, Nguyen’s father, Sony Nguyen, and Head Swim and Dive Coach Chris Tappis at Eleanor Shriver Aquatic Center about Nguyen’s...
SGA to Host Sadie Hawkins Dance
By Anna Baranko, Staff Writer
February 29, 2016
Filed under Observations
CHS is hosting a Sadie Hawkins dance Saturday, March 5 in hopes of boosting school spirit. For Sadie Hawkins, girls ask guys to attend the dance. There was a lot of debate about whether the dance would actually happen. The SGA created an online petition in favor of the dance and administration approved...
Music Department Disney Trip
By Adam Gruner, Staff writer
February 29, 2016
Filed under Observations
The chorus, band and orchestra went on a joint trip to Disney World from Jan. 21- 24, where they performed Disney songs and explored Disney World. The different ensembles worked with professional musicians to play and record Disney soundtracks. The full orchestra recorded a Frozen medley and Tangled...
Students Win Art Awards
By Lauren Roseman, Business Manager
February 29, 2016
Filed under Observations
Congratulations to junior Sara Miller, senior Carly Rosenfeld, and sophomore Rebecca Wolfson for being recognized in the 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards seeks to recognize some of the most creative and talented teens in America. Artists like...
Alum Earns Perfect AP Score
By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor
February 29, 2016
Filed under Observations, Uncategorized
CHS alumnus Neil Luo, who graduated in 2015, was one of 54 students worldwide to achieve a perfect score on the 2015 AP Microeconomics exam. Luo, who now attends Duke University, received the maximum score possible on both the multiple choice and free response sections of the exam. “I was...
Satin in Hall Of Fame
By Eugenia Cardinale, Observations Editor
February 29, 2016
Filed under Observations
Senior hockey player Philip Satin was inducted into the Maryland Hockey Hall of Fame for his achievements over his high school career. Satin qualified for this honor by scoring his 100th career point during his junior year. According to Satin, the honor means a lot to him because the “Hall...
CHS Annual Mulch Sale
By Lauren Roseman, Business Manager
February 27, 2016
Filed under Observations, Online Exclusives, Uncategorized
The annual CHS Mulch Sale fundraiser is currently underway to benefit the junior and senior classes. The mulch costs $5.75 per bag and is being sold online from Feb. 15 to Mar. 24 (www.pay4schoolstuff.com), and sold in person from Mar. 14 to 23. The mulch will be delivered on Apr. 9 and 10, and driveway...
Blind Date with a Book
By Sai Sreenivasan, Circulation Manager
February 18, 2016
Filed under Observations, Online Exclusives
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day the Media Center has continued with the tradition of “blind-date books.” The display features wrapped up books with only a cryptic label to attract a reader. Each book comes with a “rate your date” bookmark, which if completed and turned in, acts as a ticket...
Winter Band Concert
By Eugenia Cardinale, Observations Editor
December 22, 2015
Filed under Observations
The CHS Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony held their winter concert Dec. 8. The Concert Band performed two songs while the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony both performed three songs. Songs performed included “The Cave you Fear” by Michael Markowski, played by the...
Hakopian Coach of the Year
By Eugenia Cardinale, Observations Editor
December 22, 2015
Filed under Observations
Girls Soccer coach Haroot Hakopian won the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s (NSCAA) State Coach of the Year and Regional Coach of the Year awards. The winners for each of those 11 regions in the country for each of those are being considered for the National Coach of the Year honors...
Winter Choral Concert
By Eugenia Cardinale, Observations Editor
December 22, 2015
Filed under Observations
The choral groups Voices of a Generation, Jazz, Simply irresistible and Showstoppers held their annual winter concert Dec. 14. Songs performed included “Nutcrackers Jingles” performed by Voices of a Generation, “A World For Christmas” performed by Jazz, “Flip Flop Fly” performed by Simply...