Different teachers + same class = unfair advantage

By Stacey Stein, Online Breaking News
December 20, 2011

 Every year when students receive their schedule cards, the first thing they do is eagerly scan the teachers they received. News of the “easy” teachers is greeted with shrieks of delight, while others groan at the disappointment of a “hard” teacher.  Unfortunately, as unfair... Read more »

Student-teacher chemistry lacks bonding

Kyle Edwards, Production Editor
December 22, 2010

Robin William’s character in the film The Dead Poets Society, Jon Keating, not only teaches his students the beauty of the English language, but he also preaches the importance of “carpe diem,” or seizing the day. The sad reality of teaching in today’s world is that the only way a teacher can... Read more »

Do teachers have lives? They do! They certainly do!

By Lori Koenick Staff Writer
October 4, 2010

When last bell rings and students rush out to catch the bus and start their afternoon, teachers calmly wait in their classrooms for the chaos to cease. But what do teachers do once they leave the building? Some teachers have surprising hobbies and lead lives dedicated to their families. Modern World... Read more »

Teacher favoritism harms class dynamic

Alec Fanaroff, Online Opinions Editor
May 28, 2010

When I was in fifth grade, my math teacher would reward students who participated in class with a piece of candy for a correct answer.  Day after day, my little hand went up and I proudly announced the correct answer.  Day after day, I never got a piece of candy.  To the best of my memory, every student... Read more »

Say Thanks

By Megan Scanlan Staff Writer
May 6, 2010

Congratulations to juniors Danielle Malament and Wendy Zhao who qualified as semifinalists in the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO). The USABO is a competition with three rounds of eliminations. Four students will go on to represent the United States in the International Biology Olympiad (IBO). Malament... Read more »

County should place priority on teachers

Maya Montayne Opinions Editor
March 2, 2010

In a county known for the academic strength and dedication of its students, a budget plan for the coming year has been created that favors the priorities of MCPS executives and non-student related groups rather than those of teachers and students. It is far from surprising that CHS and other Montgomery... Read more »

Staff members to retire this year

Bobby Hirsch, Observations Editor
May 29, 2009

At the time this article was published, three staff members had announced their retirement. Media specialist Kathy Boivin has worked at CHS for five years and in MCPS for about 18.  She will be moving to South Carolina. “I am looking forward to a new direction in my life,” Boivin said.  “[I will... Read more »