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The National Honor Society is bringing a new organization, Sources of Strength, to CHS to help those struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts.

Peers sources of strength in mental health program

By Lauren Roseman, Staff Writer March 23, 2015

This year, the National Honor Society (NHS) is bringing the suicide prevention program “Sources of Strength” to CHS in order to bring awareness to recognizing suicidal signs in students. Every year,...

Senior Colin Mackey swims 50 m freestyle during Metros Feb. 7.

Athlete of the Month: Colin Mackey

By Emily Raab, Production Editor March 23, 2015

After moving from Canada at age 9, senior Colin Mackey began swimming at a local pool as a way to keep cool during the blistering Maryland summer. Eight years later, he’s still swimming for that same...

Head injuries raise awareness about concussion protocol

Head injuries raise awareness about concussion protocol

By Jonathan Greenzaid, Online Sports Editor March 23, 2015

The running back explodes down the sideline with a burst of speed. His sight is focused on the end zone. CRACK. The running back collides with the linebacker. The running back is one of three million people...

First Lady Michelle Obama speaks about mental health at the Newseum March 5.

CHS students attend national campaign on mental health

By Danielle Kiefer and Hannah Yasharoff March 11, 2015

Give an Hour, a nonprofit organization that helps provide veterans and their families with volunteer mental health professionals, launched their Campaign to Change Direction at the Newseum March 5 to help...

CHS students often check MoCoSnow through the Twitter and Facebook apps on their phones.

MoCoSnow predicts school closings due to weather forecasts

By Daniel Miyares, Business manager March 4, 2015

Senior Allison Yang decides enough is enough and puts the homework away. Right before going to bed, she crosses her fingers, and opens up MoCoSnow’s Facebook page. Until very recently, predicting...

After four years leading MCPS, former Superintendent Joshua Starr announced his resignation earlier this month. His term officially ended Feb. 16.

Superintendent Starr steps down after four years

By Jasmine Baten, Photo Editor February 23, 2015

After weeks of speculation following Starr’s possible contract renewal as superintendent for the next four years, he announced his resignation Feb. 3. “It has been an honor to serve as the superintendent...

A MCPS student participates in the “Save our Sleep” protest outside of the Carver Educational Services Center Feb. 9.

County changes school start times with input from community rally

By Hannah Yasharoff, Public Relations and Social Media Editor February 10, 2015

The Montgomery County Board of Education voted Feb. 10 to push back MCPS starting times, effective next school year. High school and middle schools will begin 20 minutes later and elementary schools will...

Albert Song was named the new varsity football head coach Feb. 2 and hopes to bring new success to the program.

New varsity football coach named

By Nathan Deychman, Staff Writer February 9, 2015

Albert Song was officially named the new CHS varsity head football coach Feb. 2. After the resignation of former head coach Joe Allen, Athletic Director Scott Rivinius went through a lengthy hiring...

Senior Japria Karim-Duvall scores 1000th career point

By Julia McDermott and Hannah Yasharoff January 26, 2015

In the past 25 years, perhaps even in the entire history of CHS athletics, only three girls basketball players have scored 1000 career points. Japria Karim-Duvall has just become the fourth. When CHS...

Football head coach Joe Allen resigns

By Cristian Edwards January 12, 2015

After a surprisingly good season where the unexpected CHS football team came back after a horrendous 1-9 season and went 6-4, it is left without a coach. Varsity football head coach Joe Allen resigned...

Students, staff should have been consulted before schedule change

By Staff Editorial January 12, 2015

During first period on Wednesday morning, students, refreshed from a relaxing snow day and two-hour delay were jarred awake by a shocking announcement. Principal Joan Benz promised that the disruption...

Students, staff surprised by exam schedule change

Students, staff ‘surprised’ by exam schedule change

By Ana Faguy, News Editor January 9, 2015

As a result of the Jan. 6 snow day, Principal Joan Benz made a decision to push exams back one day.  Instead of exams starting Monday, Jan. 12, they will now start Tuesday, Jan. 13. According to the...

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