Making teenage votes count: Why should Teens Care about Elections?

Elections are crucial in deciding who will be given the power to make choices for all. The youth demographic (18-24) always has the smallest voter turnout, a troubling fact not going unnoticed by adul

D.C. conference advocates student free speech

“Students and teachers do not shed their rights when they enter the schoolhouse door,” says the Supreme Court ruling in the 1969 landmark student free speech case Tinker vs. Des Moines. Today, howeve

Ahem...Who’s got Flem?

Ten years ago, William Fleming came from Pennsylvania in search of a teaching job in Montgomery County. Five schools and three interviews later he finally came upon Gaithersburg High School.“When I w

Your healthy food guide

Cheetos. Frosted Pop-Tarts. Doritos. Gum. Candy. Out of more than twenty snack options from the vending machines, how many are healthy? On average, about four: different varieties of Nutrigrain bars a

First step to new school

Over the summer a new wing was added onto Gaithersburg High School, jump starting the process of getting an entirely new building. The edition is going to be part of the new building which is schedule

Students mourn crocodile hunter: Tragic death of Steve Irwin reaches GHS Students

Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter, has reached a wider group than he could have possibly expected as Gaithersburg High School mourns his death. On Monday, September 4, Irwin was fatally injured by a s

GHS all about respect

Every morning at Gaithersburg High School students hear Aretha Franklin’s song, “Respect,” before the announcements. Administrators are hoping that preaching this theme will encourage students to res

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Cold weather, hot fashion: Stay warm with a new look for fall

Well, it’s that time of year again; time to put your shorts and flip flops to rest for the next six months. However. don’t be too disappointed. While the temperature may be dropping, you can easily

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL MARCH ON OLD TOWN!

On September 4th, 2006, the streets of Old Towne Gaithersburg were jam-packed, waiting for the Labor Day parade to begin.            It has been more than 100 years since the first Labor Day, which to