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The school track with rough and crumbling edges. It is planned to be resurfaced in 2028.

Lewis: ‘We’re not going to tear this building down’

Aspen DeWan, Staff writer February 11, 2025

Fire alarms, rooftop units, tennis courts, and resurfacing the asphalt and concrete are just some of the replacements coming to our high school in the future. Loudoun County Public Schools pays for these...

Loudoun County election results showcase national trends

Loudoun County election results showcase national trends

Berek Harrison, Editor-in-chief February 11, 2025

It would have been normal to assume the presidential election would be very close. Polls such as the nationwide New York Times/Siena College poll put Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald...

A snowman created by local residents decorates the front lawn of the snow-covered building on Wednesday, January 8, the third day the county had off. A storm coming through on the last day of winter break extended the break by adding four consecutive snow days.

Four straight snow days extend break for students and staff

William Kluttz, Editor-in-chief February 11, 2025

What was already a long, two-week winter break was extended to nearly three weeks by the first four snow days of the year. Anywhere from 6-12 inches fell across the DMV Sunday night and throughout Monday....

Senior Andrew Wilson poses in front of one of the courses cadets will have to traverse in orienteering competitions. Wilson is one of several leaders on the NJROTC orienteering team.

NJROTC orienteering places first in state tournament

William Kluttz, Managing Editor February 11, 2025

Earlier this school year, the NJROTC orienteering team achieved first place at the Area Four meet, similar to a state tournament for other sports. Orienteering had placed fifth at nationals in March of...

Students play soccer during the tailgate event. The event also offered  soccer and spikeball. Photo by Dylan Johnson.

Sources of strength brings the school community together with a ‘Be Kind To Your Mind’ tailgate event

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Sources of Strength held a Be Kind to Your Mind tailgate event on Friday, October 18. This event brought together students and the rest of the school community to relax, have fun playing games, and listening...

Students place their phones in the provided holder for the class period. According to the policy, students are not allowed to retrieve their phones until the dismissal bell rings.

Teachers provide insight on new school cell phone policy

Scarlett Ashford, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

As of the 2024-2025 school year, the School Board has begun implementing a policy prohibiting high school students from using cell phones during class, and limits use to during lunch and between classes....

Matthew Gallant teaches a class full of English students. Gallant has had many different professions including jobs in sales, transportation, juvenile detention, and teaching. This is his first year at County.

Teacher Features

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

Mr Tagg:  Chapman Tagg grew up here in Leesburg. He enjoys hanging out with family as well as playing and watching sports. This includes basketball, football, and golf. Tagg has always wanted to be...

NaNoWriMo provides aspiring authors with opportunities

NaNoWriMo provides aspiring authors with opportunities

Aspen DeWan, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

November marks the beginning of National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo. It is dedicated to encouraging writers of all ages and experience levels discipline about writing, with a goal of...

A cardboard cutout of a dog, mistaken for a coyote, watches the field in front of the school. Placed to keep geese away, the cardboard cutout caused several people to contact the school in concern.

“Coyote” cutouts scare students and staff

Aspen DeWan, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

Athletic director Kate Cassidy pulls into the school parking lot early in the morning when she gets a text on her phone from the head field hockey coach Maggie Darby. When Cassidy reads it, she can’t...

Parade marches down Catoctin circle. At the back is the football team. After them is the Homecoming Royalty and Clubs. The parade stretches down Catoctin Circle with many spectators watching from the sidewalk.

Homecoming parade returns after two decades

Berek Harrison, Editor-In-Chief October 28, 2024

As the sun sank lower in the sky, Catoctin Circle, usually bustling with cars and traffic, was completely clear. Numerous students, teachers, and Leesburg residents lined the sides of the street, each...

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