Screen on the Green
Alice Maggio, '13, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2013
The Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival is back again! As some Arlington residents know, every summer this weekly film event is held on the big screen in Gateway Park in Rosslyn every Friday night. From May 17 to August 30, picnics and blankets will be laid out for an evening of entertainment before the showing... Read more »
Katarina Holtzapple, '15, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2013
Growing up, it is not unusual for a child to own a plastic gun to use to play. They can be cowboys and cowgirl, or the police. A children without a toy could easily pretend to have one by pointing their fingers and saying “pow”. However, recently, these actions are starting to be condemned. Following... Read more »
Afghan Peace Negotiator Gunned Down In Kabul
Alex Stephanson, '12, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2012
On May 13, 2012, an unidentified man shot and killed Arsala Rahmani Daulat in Kabul, Afghanistan. Rahmani had served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan from 1992 to 1996 during the Presidency of Burhannudin Rabbani. However, prior to his political career, he was a mujihadeen (name given to the... Read more »
Music Groups Win Big at Music Festival
April 19, 2012
From the W-L Music Department: The orchestra and choral departments returned Sunday, April 15, from the Philadelphia Heritage Music Festival with several awards. Under the direction of conductors Mrs. Katie St. Pierre and Ms. Theresa Severin (respectively), Washington-Lee groups brought home the following... Read more »
March 13, 2012
Congratulations to the Washington – Lee Concert and Symphonic Band for an outstanding performance at the District Band Assessment. The Concert Band earned an Excellent rating and the Symphonic Band a SUPERIOR. The Symphonic and Marching Bands are officially a 2012 Virginia State Honor Band. Tweet
Corrections to December Print Edition
December 10, 2011
1. On the front page, Nataly Farag is in the class of 2013. 2. On page 2, Bazaar photos: Picture A is listed incorrectly. Those pictured are (from left to right): Shiva Minovi, Taylor Leonard, and Mr. Tim Aiken, a parent. They represent the Bead for Life club. 3. On page 10, Elena Amparo... Read more »
Herman Cain “suspends” campaign
Emily Walker, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2011
Yesterday, on what was supposed to mark the opening of a new campaign headquarters office in Atlanta, Georgia, Republican presidential nominee candidate Herman Cain decided to suspend his campaign. This means that he is not dropping out entirely, but taking a hiatus, if you will. The news came amid allegations... Read more »
Arlington Ridge Welcomes New Neighborhood Wine Bar
Emily Cook, '12, Online Editor
December 1, 2011
Café Caturra, a new addition to the Arlington Ridge Shopping Center on South Glebe Road, opened just three weeks ago. Located in the center’s parking lot, the establishment’s bright colored umbrellas, inviting lights and jazz music cannot be missed. Upon entering the restaurant, adult patrons are... Read more »
Thanksgiving Food Drive a Success
November 28, 2011
Even though Thanksgiving has come and gone, good feelings are still in the air. This year, third period classes donated a total of 2,565 pounds of food to the Arlington Food Assistance Center for the annual SCA Thanksgiving food drive. Said Ms. Beth Flaherty, SCA adviser, ”The quality of donations... Read more »
Moammar Gaddafi dead
Emily Walker, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2011
Yesterday, former Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi was killed by rebels in his hometown Sirte, as he attempted to escape the town in a convoy. Two videos taken on cell phones are the only known documentations of the assassination, one showing him alive and being held down and beaten by rebels, the other... Read more »