The Price of an Education

Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
December 3, 2010

During the first week of December, Langley students taking AP courses can expect to receive a bill from FCPS for the AP exams in May. The fee is $75 per exam, and the exams are mandatory for students enrolled in AP courses. Parents and students are advised by FCPS to wait to pay the $75 fee until they... Read more »

Fashion Show Theme

Caroline Mahoney, Managing Editor
December 3, 2010

The Fashion 2 students are bringing new meaning to the concept “I know something you don’t know.” For the first time since fashion teacher Tricia Poythress can remember, the Fashion 2 students have successfully kept secret the theme of this year’s fashion show, which will be held Jan. 15. Every... Read more »

Kids Helping Kids

Riley Cosgrove, Staff Writer
December 3, 2010

Even though “’tis the season to be jolly,” it’s difficult to be jolly at all when you are an underprivileged child and will be receiving few gifts this holiday season. However, it is also the season of giving, and we at Langley can be responsible for creating memorable holidays for these deserving... Read more »

Growing Up With Harry Potter

Eleeka Asayesh, Senior Staff Writer
December 2, 2010

It’s the beginning of the end. In the thirteen years since the first Harry Potter book was published, and the boy who lived and his story have become a global sensation. The world has anxiously awaited the release of every book and movie. Words like ‘Hogwarts’ and ‘butterbeer’ have found their... Read more »

Hanukkah

Lizzie Schott, Reporter
December 2, 2010

Hanukkah is usually recognized as the Jewish holiday that lasts eight days and consists of lighting candles and getting presents. Basically, it is considered the “Jewish Christmas.” But there is much more to Hanukkah than you would think! A misconception of most is that Hanukkah is the most important... Read more »

Controversy over Class Ranks

Terra Holderman, News Editor
December 2, 2010

This is high school. Sure, it may be the beginning of the rest of our lives, but the way in which we at Langley high school conduct ourselves competitively is ridiculous. Recently, a list of class rank by GPA was posted in the activities hallway. It caused quite a ruckus among students, with people arguing... Read more »

Swim Meet vs McLean

Saxon Scope Staff
December 1, 2010

Langley Swim and Dive beat McLean in a recent swimming meet. ... Read more »

Behind the Scenes of the Fall Play

December 1, 2010

Model UN

Sandy Jolles, Senior Staff Writer
December 1, 2010

  After the recent victory at William and Mary, the Langley Model UN team is set to put its speaking skills to the test once more at Chantilly High School on January 7th and 8th.  They will debate current issues and show off their knowledge to bring Langley with the hopes of winning even more awards.... Read more »