Seniors win musical excellence award

Luke Frentsos Sports Photo Editor
May 28, 2010

Congratulations to seniors Steven Riguax, Shelby Sykes and Josh Simon for winning the Superintendent’s Award for Musical Excellence. They were nominated by their drama director and teacher Jessica Speck for their extreme dedication, hard work and talent. They have all been in the drama and music department... Read more »

HBO’s ‘Treme’ portrays struggling New Orleans

Vasant Joseph Staff Writer
May 6, 2010

The Mona Lisa of television series came and passed, yet hardly anyone even captured a glimpse of it. I am, of course, referring to The Wire, the critically acclaimed though commercially unsuccessful HBO series that enjoyed a five-season run before it was eventually cancelled due to low ratings. After... Read more »

Play acting class to direct January One Act Play Festival

Julie Kracov, Contest Manager
January 5, 2010

CHS’ play-acting class will present the One Act Play Festival Jan. 8-10, which features 23 different short plays directed by the 21 students in the class and is performed by over 100 students from the entire school. The festival, which has been held at CHS six times in the last decade, is a summative... Read more »

‘Chicago’ controversy leads to new play selection policy

Justin Rheingold, Breaking Stories Online Editor
November 25, 2009

After much controversy surrounding the production of the fall musical Chicago, the administration aims to have a new plan in place for the selection of the spring play. According to Principal Joan Benz, a plan has yet to be finalized, although it will likely include a group to support drama director... Read more »

Potomac Blockbuster will remain open

Carly Rotter, Staff Writer
November 24, 2009

Contrary to rumor, the Blockbuster store in Cabin John Mall will remain open. Many other Blockbuster franchises in the area will be closing, however. According to Cabin John store manager Jay Rubin, the Blockbuster corporation is not going out of business, but a relatively small percentage of its stores... Read more »