Through the strokes of a pencil and the dashes of paint, senior Jocelyn Ortiz has created a vibrant world of color although filled with many challenges.
Through learning from her teacher Stephanie...
Loudoun County’s drama department put on an outstanding performance of “Almost Maine” on February 16-18. This Valentine's Day themed production tells the story of nine different couples within the...
“It's the idea of thinking about peering into someone’s life,” said junior Katherine Garvey, in response to the meaning behind her art that won an honorable award through the Scholastic Art &...
Students who went to Simpson Middle School will likely remember Alphonso Young, and the nicknames that he gave to students. Young is a guitar teacher at Simpson and Smart's Mill Middle Schools, and a jazz...
Like many others, senior Sydney Tamsett spent much of her time in quarantine working on a hobby: her art. “I needed something to do,” the senior said. “So I started spending more time on it.”
Now,...
As the lights shine and the confidence beams on the stage of County’s auditorium, you will see freshman star, Collin Diem improvising for his theater class. Growing up in a “musical household,” Diem...
As the lights dimmed and the Winter guitar concert began the large crowd grew silent waiting for the concert to begin.
On December 7, the guitar performed their winter concert which had been in preparation...
Throughout the hallways of County, you may hear the various tunes and melodies of long time student musician player, senior Emily Banner. What originally started as a random suggestion, turned into a lifelong...
Nervous laughter, shouted questions, and friendly chatter echo within the small hallway containing the collection of theater rooms to the left of the stage.
A stagehand, clad in black, alerts...
We all know the struggle of picking a book to read for English class that captivates your interest. These five books will get you through the 15 minutes of reading all while keeping your attention. Give...
Family and Consumer science teacher Dorene Kuebler hosts Wellness Wednesday to help de-stress students from school. Once each quarter there are different activities for students to participate in for an...
The Captain’s Crew roars, shouting on the top of their lungs and stomping their feet under the Friday night lights, decked out in school spirit. However, it’s not the football team they’re...
