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Emily Banner plays both the bassoon and the piano for P.D.Q. Bach’s “Sonata Abassoonata at the same time during a faculty meeting. Banner had principal Michelle Luttrell play along with the piece’s satirical theme by announcing that the pianist was unavailable and Banner would be playing both parts.
Artist of the issue
December 15, 2022
Five books that will tug on your heartstrings
November 22, 2022
Liv Miller,Sharon Manni,Penelope Kern,and Camryn Kolodziej decide to start off their Wednesday making some cupcakes.
Wellness Wednesday Photo Feature
November 5, 2022
Donovan Claybrooks nails a solo on September 23. The Captain’s football team won 42-14 against Valley, accompanied by the marching band’s performance.
The man in the band
October 30, 2022
Caption: Juniors Jana Sami and Cora Wildman pose in a photo taken by Liza Pavlenko. The photo captures the often indie and moody vibes that characterize Pavlenkos photography.
Artist of the Issue
October 30, 2022
For the sake of our humanity, stop glorifying serial killers
For the sake of our humanity, stop glorifying serial killers
January 20, 2023
The Washington Commanders should rename again
December 15, 2022
Why I don’t care the Queen of England Died
November 22, 2022
How to fix school lunch periods
November 14, 2022
Should we demolish the school in order to build a new and better one?
June 9, 2022
Moon spends time on vacation at the beach with his daughter before the start of the school year. He enjoys spending some quality time with his family and taking a break from work when necessary.
Over the MOON about teaching: Moon’s passion for business inspires his students
February 26, 2021
Sachi Kataria gets to work on her blog “One of a Kind”, where she writes positive messages to help others.
Time for positivity: Sachi Kataria creates a positivity blog to help others
February 26, 2021
The 1955 football team pictured in the LCHS yearbook. Photo courtesy of Tonya Dagstani.
Looking Back: Old yearbooks provide a window to the past
February 5, 2021
This picture features a bird’s eye view shot of the school included in the 1956 LCHS yearbook. The school’s layout has changed considerably over the years, but features like the distinctive columned front entrance have stood the test of time, much like the schools culture.
Alumnus offers insight into past at County
February 4, 2021
Counselor Heather Hong enjoys her vacation to Spain. Hong is new to the LCHS counselling staff this year.
Hong joins counselling team
January 4, 2021
Read our print edition
January 25, 2023
Orchestra Channels Trans-Siberian-Orchestra Theme During Winter Concert
January 6, 2023
School Bus Changes Annoy Students
School Bus Changes Annoy Students
December 3, 2022
A poster made by the Captains Playhouse advertising their production of Almost Maine. Students can sign up through the link tree on their Instagram page.
Almost Maine, Almost auditions
November 29, 2022
i-Ready test is mandatory for all grades, not just freshmen
November 22, 2022
OWL Podcast: talking history with teacher James Carr
January 28, 2022
The OWL Podcast: Juan Pojo Garcia
January 28, 2022
Second semester bell schedule easier for teachers
April 15, 2021
Dear Teachers, We hate distance learning, but you can help
April 29, 2020
COVID: A teacher’s perspective
April 21, 2020
On the ice
January 13, 2023
Cece Tomaszewski dribbles the ball upfield for a shot on goal vs Heritage High School on 10/17/22. LCHS won against Heritage. Photo courtesy of Jim Klimavicz.
Cece Tomaszewski grows field hockey skills through the Junior Olympics
November 4, 2022
One of the newly-released Captain logos, the only so far to present a personification of the new mascot.
Quarter 1 Scoreboard
October 31, 2022
Athletic Hall of Fame 2022-2023
Athletic Hall of Fame 2022-2023
October 30, 2022
Along with a County game pass to visit anyone of our high school games, inductees also will get a picture hung on the Athletic Hall of Fame wall with their name, year and title. The wall have inducted members dating back to 2014.
Athletic Hall of Fame 2022-2023
October 22, 2022
HOMECOMING 2021: “Students Make Their Mark On The World”
November 15, 2021
Homecoming Spirit Week Fun and Fashion
November 2, 2021
The 1955 football team pictured in the LCHS yearbook. Photo courtesy of Tonya Dagstani.
Looking Back: Old yearbooks provide a window to the past
February 5, 2021
Mckenna Giannos competes in the high jump as a junior during the spring track season 2019. Photo courtesy of John Klimavicz. Senior track athlete Mckenna Giannos: “Practice has definitely been different, our workouts have been changed to accommodate that COVID guidelines, which has definitely made it harder to get back into the swing of things, but being able to see and practice with my teammates again makes it all worth it.”
Practicing Through COVID
January 5, 2021
Junior Isabella Mitchum on a hike in Montana with her sibling. “Over quarantine I visited Montana with my family when they came home from college,” said Mitchum. “It was really great to get out of NOVA for a little.”
Photo feature: Students social distancing edition
January 4, 2021

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Crawford Holmes, staff writer

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The varsity swim team poses with their first place trophy. On 2022 February 5, the swim team won the Dulles district championship, giving them the chance to compete in the Region 4c championships at Cloud Moore. Photo by Kate Cassidy.

How swim coach Bryan Gallow used swim training and positive values to win the Dulles district championship

June 7, 2022

The Perfect Storm

June 3, 2022
Wayde Byard poses with the Stone Bridge High school staff dressed in Byard merchandise. Teacher Faith Ibarra asked Byard for permission to put his face on the merchandise, and Byard made the counter proposal of having a photo shoot in it. Photo Courtesy of Faith Ibarra

The ‘lucky and somewhat dull life’ of Wayde Byard: The story of an average census bureau’s rapid rise to fame

February 7, 2022
An example of Democrat gerrymandering in North Carolina, where even if four Democratic districts turned to Republican, it would still be a majority Democratic vote. North Carolina has been known for gerrymandering more than any other state for the past decade.

CORRUPTION OF CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS: why the average person’s vote doesn’t matter and what they can do to change that

December 15, 2021
The trombones section warms up in playing position during an after school practice. The marching band practices after school in preparation for performances such as the halftime performance at the JV and Varsity football games.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

November 10, 2021
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