The Writing Bug
Jason Ferris, Junior School News Editor
September 11, 2015
Last Tuesday was a rush and not because temperatures here at Leonardtown are spiking to sweltering heights. No, I was hit with the familiar and warm scent of another year of creative writing club. It is another year for a new team of budding communicators and serious writers. Short stories, poetry,...
Leonardtown High School Clubs 2.0
Casey Bacon, Senior Chief Editor
September 11, 2015
What is arguably one of the most repeated tidbits of advice given to most high school students from those who have already been there? Get involved in extracurricular activities. Why? Not only will you get to participate in something fun that you enjoy doing- and believe it or not, there’s a club ...
Bored and Looking for an Adventure? Here, Have Some 2015 Summer Ideas
Valerie Gregorio, Senior Staff Writer
May 28, 2015
The school year is winding down and summer is almost here. It is that time year where everyone wants to go to the beach or go shopping at the mall with their friends. This is the last summer for seniors before they go off to college. There are many things to do during the summer. If you do not know...
First Fridays
Angel Higgs, Senior Staff Writer
May 28, 2015
As the weather starts to get a little warmer more people are spending some time outside. Leonardtown has found a way to help with this by holding special events on the first Friday of every month that all feature the businesses opening their doors to the public and letting people see what their stores...
“Affordable” College on its Way to the USA? Probably Not.
Casey Bacon, Editor
May 14, 2015
“By the end of this decade, two in three job openings will require some higher education. Two in three. And yet, we still live in a country where too many bright, striving Americans are priced out of the education they need. It's not fair to them, and it's not smart for our future. That's why I am...
Costly Winter Weather
Marcus Williams, Senior Staff Writer
March 1, 2015
Around this time of year, school aged kids are praying for wintry weather to close their school systems to earn an extra day at home. This year, even the biggest of blizzard buffs got more than they have bargained for. With 16 winter storms for this year alone, coupled with record lows across the country,...
Holiday Crafts for Your Family and Friends
Valerie Gregorio, Senior Staff Writer
December 12, 2014
It is that time of year again, families and friends. As the holidays comes around the corner, people everywhere are doing last minute shopping, , and spending time with family and friends. If you are running out of money or you want to get a little creative for your gifts, here are some craft ideas...
Death with Dignity
Casey Bacon, Junior Staff Editor
December 9, 2014
“… Men at some times are the masters of their fates./ The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars/ But in ourselves…” Shakespeare’s grandiloquent and sage words written over four hundred years ago about the matter of destiny being within the reach of our own control, not some abstract, uncontrollable...
Helping the Hungry
Marcus Williams, Senior Staff Writer
September 29, 2014
You probably have noticed cans and boxes around your classrooms labeled “Harvest for the Hungry” recently. It’s that time of year again where the SCA, led by Mr. Byrnes, accepts donations from students to send to food banks around St. Mary’s County. This harvest helps those in community who struggle...
St. Mary’s College Holds Poetry Workshop for High School Students
Allison Guy, Sophomore Staff Writer
September 22, 2014
On September 17, St. Mary’s College of Maryland held a poetry workshop open to all high school students. Six students from Leonardtown attended, and students from Great Mills and Chopticon attended as well. At the workshop, which took place during the school day, students were asked to write an ekphrastic...
Leonardtown High School Clubs
Julianna Bennett and Allison Guy, Sophomore Staff Writers
September 15, 2014
Leonardtown High School offers a variety of clubs to serve many people’s interests. If you’re new here or just want to know what clubs are available, here is a list of clubs as well as information about them. Read More »...
