Brent Diffee’s Eagle Scout Project
Sophie Hatcher, Staff Reporter, '15
April 30, 2013
Many students might have noticed the two new benches and new tree that have been set up located near the bike racks at the front of the school. What many students might not know however, is where they came from and who put them there. Senior Brent Diffee, as an Eagle Scout, constructed the benches and... Read more »
Charlie Does Fads: Justin Bieber
Charlie Philips, '14, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2013
Justin Bieber is often the target of popular rancor and for good reason; his music is bland and his image grating. There is however a key difference between destructive and constructive criticism, unlikely as it may seem perhaps Bieber listens to his critics. Assuming he does allow me to offer a piece... Read more »
Daniel Guenther takes on the monster in “Frankenstein 1930″
Sonia Phene, Special Sections Editor
April 8, 2011
“Most people don’t realize there are a lot of different ways to grunt,” said senior Daniel Guenther. As the actor who plays the monster in this week’s W-L theater production of Frankenstein 1930, Guenther needs to use various grunts to convey emotions without using words. “In the play I... Read more »
Senior DiAnthony Talmadge performs beyond the classroom
Audrey
April 4, 2011
Poetry Out Loud is a national competition for high schools to memorize and perform poetry. The National Endowment for the Arts and Poetry Foundation created the program as a tribute to the rising popularity of sharing poetry through the spoken word, or “slam poetry.” Four years ago, in 2006,... Read more »
Mary Lynn Clark, champion gymnast
Abigail Bessler, Photography Editor
March 14, 2011
Mary Lynn Clark stands, feet facing the end of the beam, arms stretched above her head. Gymnasts from more than 12 other schools surround the Lake Braddock gymnasium. Her legs feel shaky and she hopes the routine goes as planned. The slightest wobble or misplaced foot will not go unnoticed by the judges,... Read more »
Muñoz makes music
Sydney, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2011
“I used to listen to my brother’s music, and I was always interested in how to play the rifts; that’s how I began to play guitar,” said senior Romel Muñoz. Most people use their lunch period as a social or homework period. However, Muñoz uses his lunch period to focus on playing his music.... Read more »
Carl Buergler is state diving champion
Matthew, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2011
Junior Carl Buergler, a diver for nearly 12 years, listened to his iPod before competing in the one-meter springboard diving event at the VHSL AAA State Championship Swim Meet on Saturday, February 19. By the time the meet was over, Buergler brought Washington-Lee its first state championship since... Read more »
Shotputter Corey Robinson is third best in district
Manbir Nahal, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2011
Sophomore Corey Robinson finished sixth in the indoor track and field Northern Region Championship at George Mason University on February 20. Robinson throws the shot-put and is the ranked third in the National District. At the event, he competed against teammate Marcus Harrington, a junior at H-B... Read more »