International Show Behind the Scenes – Backstage through the eyes of a model
Hiba Ahmad, Business Manager
April 23, 2013
Eager murmurs of family members and friends echo within the walls of Russell Theatre on the evening of Friday March 8th. They anxiously await the curtains to draw back to mark the beginning of the annual International Show presented by the Latin American Student Association. The lights dim,... Read More
5 Tips for Having a Productive Spring Break
Hiba Ahmad, Business Manager
April 19, 2013
1. College Visits: Conveniently, high school spring break does not coincide with college spring breaks, which makes it a perfect time to go tour a few colleges. It also gives you enough time to also look at out- of- state colleges. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time! 2. Get Caught... Read More
Peace Award given to Fairfax County students
Hiba Ahmad, Business Manager
April 10, 2013
Fairfax County often advocates their appreciation of devotion displayed by active members of the community. Once a year, Herndon Friends Meeting awards a handful of students who have shown predominant acts of peace or interest in conflict resolution in their individual or external communities. This... Read More
VA passes law to help improve school performances
Hiba Ahmad, Business Manager
March 4, 2013
How does one differentiate a good or bad school? Earlier this year, Virginia state legislation passed Governor Bob McDonald’s new initiatives for K-12 schools. These newly added initiatives included an “A-F Grading Scale” that would ultimately work to help pinpoint schools that... Read More
How to Survive Tropical Weather in Northern Virginia
Hiba Ahmad, Business Manager
December 3, 2012
This past month the east coast suffered a devastating blow from Hurricane Sandy. The community may not have gotten the worst of it, but this did not stop parents from sending their kids out on a mission to find batteries and candles in the rain. The lack of water bottles, Arizona tea and Tostito... Read More
MSA Fights for Friday Prayers in School
Hiba Ahmad, Business Manager
December 3, 2012
The schools Muslim students gather together on Friday afternoons to participate in the weekly Friday prayer more commonly known as Jumaa Namaaz. Interest in the activity has steadily increased in the past few months. The Muslim Student Association recognized this and created a petition to have... Read More
5 Helpful Tips for Surviving Football Games
Hiba Ahmad, Business Manager
November 13, 2012
Students trudge into their homes after a football game covered in paint, glitter and glue. Water soaks their clothes, while their raspy voices say goodnight to their fellow rams. They end their night with adrenaline pumping through their veins. However before all this fun begins, one must prep... Read More
Film students win Oscar Meyers
Hiba Ahmad, Business Editor
June 12, 2012
Russell Theatre buzzes with anticipated chatter from family and friends that have come out to support students. The lights dim and a wave of silence engulfs the theatre. A picture is projected onto the screen and the movie begins. On Monday, June 4th the IB Film Studies students held the RBSS... Read More
Conquer the SATs
Hiba Ahmad, Staff Writer
May 9, 2012
With SAT season in full swing, students are mentally and physically preparing themselves for their test dates. With the late night cramming comes stress, the sudden craving for Girl Scout cookies and an obnoxious amount of caffeinated drinks for those dreaded all-nighters. Here are a few tips... Read More
Making a bright fashion statement
Hiba Ahmad, Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
Everyone has their own unique characteristic. It may be the gap in their smile or how infectious their laugh can be to others. And sometimes it is just how the person acts or dresses. Senior Dinma Onyekwere is no exception when it comes to being unique. She has developed a habit of incorporating... Read More
Students puruse their passions as professionals
Hiba Ahmad, Staff Writer
December 5, 2011
When one thinks of professional, common images of a man with a briefcase, talking on his Blackberry or a woman in a long white coat running into an emergency room may come to mind. The image of a high school student isn’t usually expected, but that’s exactly what these students are. At... Read More
