Students Compete in Russian
By Thomas Atkinson, Online Features Editor
March 22, 2016
On Thursday March 10, CHS students took part in the Maryland Olympiada of Spoken Russian under the guidance of Russian Language teacher Charles Feinson. The competition took place at Goucher College and 11 CHS students received medals for their proficiency in the Russian Language. “I liked the...
Robotics Team Wins Award
By Emiliana Cardinale, Production Manager
March 22, 2016
The first-year Robotics team made up of four male and four female MCPS students, including CHS’ freshman Medha Tumkur, recently won a “Control Award.” Other awards won include the Finalist Alliance Captain and the Winning Alliance Second Pick. “[The ‘Control Award’] is an award given...
Journalism Convention
By Camila Camp, Staff Writer
March 22, 2016
Newspaper and Yearbook students went to Columbia University in New York City from March 16-18 for the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) 92nd Annual Spring Scholastic Convention. At the convention, students attended journalism sessions and consulted with other student journalists from around...
Lee Wins Silver, Bronze
By Eugenia Cardinale, Observations Editor
March 22, 2016
Sophomore Lucy Lee won the Congressional Bronze and Silver Medals for completing the Congressional Award program. These awards are part of the Congressional Awards, which are voluntary and non-competitive awards given to young Americans by Congress. Lee qualified for the awards by completing the...
Students Vote For Counselor of the Year Award
By Balbina Yang, Features Editor
February 29, 2016
Counselors deal with schedules, write recommendations and support students in times of need. The Counselor of the Year Award is an award that recognizes such counselors and commends the work that they do for the MCPS community. According to MCPS Student Services, counselors...
Photograph Win Awards
By Fiona Asbury, Editor-In-Chief
February 29, 2016
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...