Budget Friendly Holiday Gifts
December 13, 2016
Filed under Lifestyle, Student Life, Top Stories
As the holidays grow near, gift shopping for friends becomes increasingly hectic. Friends’ gifts can be costly, so save your cash this season with these DIY, budget-friendly, Pinterest-inspired presents that are guaranteed to make your friends smile. “Warmth in a basket” is a cheap yet t...
Safety Pin America
Katharine Cognard-Black, Senior Staff Writer
December 6, 2016
Filed under Op/Ed, Student Life
In light of the recent election, many students and teachers are feeling disgruntled and/or unsafe, especially in their school environments. This behavior all across America has inspired a new movement to show support for marginalized groups. The movement is Safety Pin America and all one has to do i...
The Secret to High School Lacrosse Success
December 6, 2016
Filed under Sports, Student Life, Top Stories
The Leonardtown girl’s lacrosse team is the most decorated in the Southern Maryland region. They have brought home 11 Southern Maryland Athletic Conference titles. Last year, they brought home the first regional title a Leonardtown lacrosse team has ever won. But, how did the team accomplis...
Yearbooks for Sale! Yearbooks for Sale!
Gabrielle Nelson, Staff Writer
December 5, 2016
Filed under School News, Student Life, Top Stories
Every year a new yearbook is made full of memories and special moments. And it includes more than just photos and names. There are six different sections: Academics, Clubs, People, Sports, Student Life, and Grad Ads. Each section contains an editor that directs what is included and how to incorporate...
Fall Fashion
Katharine Cognard-Black and Michael Miles
December 5, 2016
Filed under Lifestyle, Op/Ed, Student Life
Among grades, AP classes, extracurriculars, sleep, and trying to have some semblance of a social life, it may seem as though there is no time in high school for Fall Fashion, but you would be wrong. With a chill in the air, the hallways and trees erupt in color. While it may be hard for some of you ...
Balancing School and Work
Amber Hubenschmidt, Staff Writer
December 5, 2016
Filed under Op/Ed, Student Life
In high school, you hit a couple of important landmarks in your life. Usually most people start with their driving permit, then their 16th birthday, and then a car and their full license but what comes after that? You can legally get a job. The most common type of jobs students get in high school are fas...
Skin Care 101
December 2, 2016
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
Listen up Leonardtown, the crust epidemic is over! It is time to moisturize and revitalize. With winter fast approaching, meaning we get dry quicker, it is imperative that we follow the proper moisturizing habits to enhance our skin and glo like a firefly. So listen up! (Yes, I am talking t...
Does Homework Work?
December 2, 2016
Filed under School News, Student Life, Top Stories
It’s nearing the end of December, and what’s next? Winter Break? I can’t tell over the rising sound of Christmas carols. December is a busy month for us all. It’s the height of fall, pumpkin spice everything, comfy sweaters, and most importantly, snow days. We’re all caught up in the hype of th...
Attending Sporting Events
Jack Getty, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
Filed under Sports, Student Life
The school year is in full swing, and so are the sports. For returning students, sporting events are something they look forward to during their summer break. For upcoming freshmen and students who don’t want to attend, you are probably wondering: what’s so great about high school sports? Or why shou...
Being an Exchange Student from Germany
Jonas Hansen, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
Filed under Op/Ed, Student Life
My name is Jonas, and I’m an exchange student from Germany. I arrived in the US on August 11th, 2016. I will explain my views on a couple of things based on my experience so far. The school system is very different in Germany. For example, we have one class for every subject and the students don...
A Little More Focus
Cara Correll, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
Filed under Op/Ed, Student Life
How many days could you go without using a smartphone? For most people, even a couple hours is almost impossible. Social media, quick communication, and astonishing camera quality have become a necessity within our culture. As of 2015, 98% of teenagers in the US own a smartphone, according to Pew ...
Homecoming: The Best Week of School
Haley O’Reagan, Staff Writer
October 12, 2016
Filed under In School, School News, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories
The best week of high school is here Raiders and it’s important you know what’s going on now that we are in the thick of it. Spirit week will last until October 14th and will end with the homecoming dance this Saturday the 15th from 7-10 p.m. On Friday, the school will come together for the pep rally ou...
