Warm welcome to newest Saxon

Saxon Scope Staff
November 28, 2011

On Sunday, Nov. 27 at 10:24 am, Langley history teacher Ms. Jennifer Burns welcomed new baby daughter Sadie Jean. Sadie Jean was 6 lb 12 oz and 20 inches. Both mother and daughter are doing well.

Senior commits to William and Mary

Aimee Cho, Executive Online Editor
November 27, 2011

For senior Kelly Martins, years of hard work have finally paid off. On Nov. 14, the varsity lacrosse player signed a commitment to play for William and Mary next year. Martins plays on the Langley varsity team, as well as a club team in Maryland. Her lacrosse career began six years ago, and has been... Read more »

The next big thing in the science department

Kari Vollmecke and Veronica Smith, Business Editor and Assistant Business Editor
November 25, 2011

Many students have heard the references to the Pulsar Search Collaboratory on the morning announcements each day. However, few know exactly what the group is. “The Pulsar Search Collaboratory is an astronomically focused group now offered to Langley students,” said senior member Spencer Shabshab.... Read more »

The problem with pills (interactive story)

Aimee Cho and Na He Jeon, Executive Online Editor and Art Director
November 18, 2011

Over the past few years, prescription drug abuse has been skyrocketing at an alarmingly high rate. Click here to view an interactive story about this increasing problem, and what can be done to solve it.

Top students recognized

Blair Purdy, News Editor
November 17, 2011

At a recent awards ceremony held during Saxon Time in the auditorium, all students with GPA’s of 4.0 and higher were honored with special certificates and pins. In addition, recognition was given to National Merit Scholarship finalists. Below, you can view pictures from the ceremony. Each counselor... Read more »

Fall sports roundup

Saxon Scope Staff
November 17, 2011

As another fall sports season draws to a close, the Scope has provided summaries of each varsity sport’s season results, as well as hand-selected deserving athletes of the season that display both athletic prowess and a good team mentality. Click here to view this interactive story full-screen... Read more »

A look at lip dub

Morgan Sasser, Feature Editor
November 16, 2011

The idea for the Langley Lip Dub was launched last spring. English teacher Ms. Aubrey Ludwig showed her class a lip dub to the song “American Pie” that was created by the residents of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their goal was to prove to viewers that their town was an active and welcoming community.... Read more »

A look at news consumption between generations (interactive story)

Aimee Cho, Online Editor
November 16, 2011

There are a lot of things on which teenagers and their parents do not see eye-to-eye: clothing, music, homework and rules, just to name a few. However, there is one unlikely topic on which parents and students alike do agree: the importance of consuming news and staying informed.

Nick and Tom talk NBA

Nick Malpede and Tommy Orme, Sports Editors
November 16, 2011

Scope sports editors Nick Malpede and Tommy Orme debate the merits of the NBA lockout. Tommy: For months the NBA, similar to the NFL for many months, has been in a deadlock. Monetary issues have forced players and owners to delay the start of the season. It should stay that way. Nick: So you think it’s... Read more »

Issue 2 hits the stands

Aimee Cho, Executive Online Editor
November 15, 2011

Issue 2 of the Saxon Scope hit the stands today. Featuring a look at the history of the Langley-McLean rivalry, athletes of the season, fall sports roundups, insight on the upcoming Lip Dub and more, it’s an issue you don’t want to miss.