Fall Fashion
Katharine Cognard-Black and Michael Miles
December 5, 2016
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
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
Michael Miles
December 2, 2016
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?
Joy Deitrich
December 2, 2016
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
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
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 donâ...
A Little More Focus
Cara Correll, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
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
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...
Yet Another Year
Jason Ferris, Head Editor
October 4, 2016
Well Raiders, here we are at the outset of yet another school year, another year of essays and math problems and projects and presentations and long nights and homework and friends and Homecoming and Prom and I’m exhausted thinking about it. For many, like myself, this is the last time to experience ...
Into the Capstone
Joy Deitrich, Staff Writer
October 4, 2016
After four long years of study and research, your 2017 Global & International Studies class has finally reached its beginning of an end. The commencement of capstone exhibition begins with the symposium. On November 1st, 2016, a cohort of exhibits, websites, and videos will be on display for 23 capst...
Abridging Apathy
Jason Ferris, Head Editor
October 4, 2016
When I entered Leonardtown High School’s Academy of Global and International Studies (GIS) years ago, I knew I would have to complete a year-and-a-half long research project. My project’s looming deadlines stared over me as I ascended the ranks of high school - sophomore, junior, senior. As of now, my s...
Making a Difference
Josie Brodfuehrer, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
People die everyday.  They die from car accidents and homicides and war and diseases.  But one of these deaths can be prevented.  One of these deaths doesn’t have to happen.  Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, according to Medical News Today.  At the top of the death list,...
