Langley Mythbusters

Aimee Cho, Sandy Jolles, and Veronica Smith, Online Editor, Senior Staff Writer, and Reporter
November 30, 2010

There are lots of different rumors going around the area about Langley students. Some are completely ridiculous, while a few have some truth to them. Take a look! Rumor: Langley is mostly Caucasian. Reality: Yes. According to publicschoolreview.com, here are the stats: Langley is 74% Caucasian, 18% Asian,... Read more »

Change in Junior Class Administration

Emily Flessas, Copy Chief
November 26, 2010

On Jan. 1, Dr. Michelle Norell, will officially retire from her current position as Assistant Principal of the class of 2012. In place to take her position is Director of Student Activities Corey Bowerman. “Corey has done an outstanding job as our DSA and so this move does not come without hardship... Read more »

Fighting Hate, One Voice At a Time

Parnia Zahedi, Editor in Chief
November 26, 2010

“This is my hill to climb alone.” These words, said by “Glee’s” Kurt Hummell, played by Chris Colfer, represent just one of the many battles against the bullying that teenagers face today due to prejudice and bigotry. But on November 15, the Anti-Defamation League held its annual “Concert... Read more »

Saxons on Stage

November 26, 2010

See the Behind-the-Scenes Video! Blair Purdy–Online Editor Senior Michael Richardson (Theseus) and junior Caroline Callahan (Hippolyta) stepped into the spotlight for the first scene of Langley’s fall production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Saxon Stage performers transformed... Read more »

Every Year Matters

Kelsey Rook, Feature Editor
November 26, 2010

Throughout the four years of high school the freshmen grow taller, the classes get harder, and the grades aren’t  unswerving A’s. Which is why leading up to senior year, students begin to realize that college is right around the corner, and what they’ve been doing in school really does matter.... Read more »

Model UN Team Motions for Victory

Sandy Jolles, Senior Staff Writer
November 24, 2010

The team recently traveled to William and Mary College for its annual overnight conference, which attracted over 40 different high schools from all over the country. At the tournament, students had the opportunity to represent various countries and discuss current issues in a mock United Nations trial.... Read more »

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November 23, 2010

Chess Club Tournament

Kevin Hajimomenian, Staff Writer
November 23, 2010

On Tuesday Nov. 16, the chess club hosted its first tournament of the year. The tournament was scored on a point system – one point for a win, half a point for a stalemate, and no points for a loss. The winner of the tournament was crowned the King of Langley.  The current king is Nima Guerin, chess... Read more »

Harry Potter Finale Brings Plenty of Hype

Victoria Snare, Staff Writer
November 22, 2010

On November 18th, at precisely 12:00 am, the first showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows began.  “There were a bunch of kids screaming when it started,” said junior Abby Lekstutis. “The enthusiasm of the crowd was overwhelming. One girl in our theatre gave a constant shout-out of how... Read more »

Update on Crime Comes Home

Aimee Cho, Online Editor
November 21, 2010

After over 2 months and more than 100 burglaries, the McLean serial burglar was finally arrested in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 17. The burglar, 34 year old Brad K. Edmonds of Oxon Hill, was caught during a stakeout in Potomac, Maryland, in which Montgomery County police saw Edmonds... Read more »