Archive: May 2007
A comparison between Robinson's bermuda grass and synthetic turf
By Robby Panos "All games for today have been cancelled due to the weather," reads the white board outside the Athletic Office. A serious injury ends an athlete's season. Money is poured into maintaining the game field that will be...
By Stephanie Axelrod | May 18, 2007; 9:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Crew team member: Chris Myers
By Andrew Dixon "Chicks dig guys with a big oar," is how senior Chris Myers replies when asked what appeals to him about crew. Since ninth grade Myers has been a reckonable force for crew whose presence is felt both...
By Stephanie Axelrod | May 18, 2007; 8:59 AM ET | Comments (0)
Crew team's persistent conditioning pays off with successful season
By Lauren Hargarten "Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream; merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream." Although the lyrics to this song may apply to many a person's serene and calming boat rides, it does...
By Stephanie Axelrod | May 18, 2007; 8:59 AM ET | Comments (0)
Senior leadership guides girls lacrosse
By Thomas Hearin Led by Coach Alison Neun, the girl's lacrosse team looks to build off last season's success. After going 14-4, the team ended up making a run to the state championships, facing Oakton. After beating Oakton twice last...
By Stephanie Axelrod | May 18, 2007; 8:58 AM ET | Comments (0)
Boys lacrosse continues winning streak
By Cristina Brown This year varsity boy's lacrosse has improved, especially in comparison to last year. The team hasn't had many games so far, but all have been victories. They have remained undefeated, with a 6-0 record. Their first game...
By Stephanie Axelrod | May 18, 2007; 8:56 AM ET | Comments (0)
Cafeteria worker seriously burned in lunchtime accident
By Cristina Brown On Wednesday, April 11, there was an incident in the cafeteria that attracted some students' attention. A lot of students noticed a helicopter landing on the football field during their fourth period classes, because a cafeteria worker,...
By Stephanie Axelrod | May 18, 2007; 8:55 AM ET | Comments (0)
June 15 graduation changes underclassmen, exam schedules
By Megan Cannon As seniors are graduating and moving on from high school, underclassmen get one end-of-year surprise: an extra day off. Students can stay home on Fri., June 15, since the class of 2007's graduation ceremony is in the...
By Stephanie Axelrod | May 18, 2007; 8:54 AM ET | Comments (0)
Summer programs offer valuable education, travel opportunities
By Alan Safferson and Lauren Hargarten Students may have recently received a flurry of brochures and letters in the mail inviting them to attend summer programs at colleges. Many diverse programs are available to high school students. From George Mason...
By Stephanie Axelrod | May 18, 2007; 8:54 AM ET | Comments (0)
Patriot Park in Fairfax torn down to build new soccer fields
By Marissa Acker On Sat., March 3, a ceremony was held to celebrate the groundbreaking of Patriot Park, located at 12111 Braddock Road in Fairfax. The property for this new park was purchased by multiple groups, including the Virginia Department...
By Stephanie Axelrod | May 18, 2007; 8:53 AM ET | Comments (0)
