Scott Thuman from ABC 7 to address students on career day

Alex Krial, Reporter
May 17, 2012

That ever-looming question, “So what do you want to do?” is about to get a whole lot easier. Langley’s annual Career Day will be taking place on June 8 this year, and the Career Center has outdone itself to get many interesting, out-of-the-box presenters. “We increased the number of presenters... Read more »

Gift of cranes symbol of support and recovery

Harris LaTeef, Managing Editor
May 16, 2012

Imagine receiving a gift of 1000 paper origami cranes symbolizing of good fortune. After learning about Japanese culture and art, students from Forestville Elementary School in Great Falls folded the origami cranes and delivered them to Langley as a gift for Coach Travis Hess. Coach Hess’ daughter,... Read more »

First principal visits Langley

Cathy Kiess, Editor In Chief
May 15, 2012

Every day, the orchestra students practice in Hertzler Hall. On Monday, the man it’s named after – Langley’s first principal, Mr. Elam Hertzler - visited the school he ran 41 years ago for the first time since 1992. During his visit, Mr. Hertzler took a walking tour with current Langley Principal... Read more »

Langley ranked sixth in Virginia according to new study

Harris LaTeef, Managing Editor
May 11, 2012

Out of the 22,000 high schools evaluated from around the country, Langley High School has been ranked the 6th best high school in Virginia and 98th in the country according to US News & World Report. Langley received a 74.0 out of 100 in the college readiness index. It also received a strong rating... Read more »

International Night 2012

Na He Jeon, Executive Design Editor
May 8, 2012

With only a small amount of preparation, Langley held its annual International Night on Friday, May 4. From a Chinese ribbon dance and an Egyptian belly dance to an Indian love song and a Japanese piano piece, the acts showcased a wide diversity of art and music. The grand finale featured a fashion... Read more »

Langley Read announced

Harris LaTeef, Assistant Editor
May 8, 2012

After weeks of suggestions and voting, the 2012-2013 Langley Read has been decided: The Fault In Our Stars by John Green. The novel, about a 16 year old girl suffering from cancer, was released in January 2012 and was a New York Times Bestseller and #1 on Amazon.com. Students were encouraged to make... Read more »

It’s Academic Sneak Peek

Harris LaTeef, Assiatant Edior
May 7, 2012

Langley’s “It’s Academic” team faced off against Blake High School and Georgetown Day School in a semifinals match on May 5th. Senior Brendan Schmidt and juniors Skye Toor and Aishvar Radhakrishnan competed against the two other schools for a spot at the It’s Academic Superbowl. It’s... Read more »

New fire alarm covers installed

Harris LaTeef, Assistant Editor
May 3, 2012

After numerous fire alarm pulls that have interrupted classes and lunches, among other things, Langley’s fire alarms are being fitted with covers that deter potential pranksters. The covers, eleven in all, are equipped with a piercing siren that sounds as soon as the cover is lifted. Fire alarms with... Read more »

Mr. Ragone decks out for Stress Less Week

Harris LaTeef, Assistant Editor
May 3, 2012

Langley’s Principal, Mr. Matthew Ragone, came dressed in his robe and pajamas in honor of Stress Less Week. Students and staff can wear their PJ’s to school all week long. Buttons, lollipops, and granola bars have been distributed to students each day as part of the festivities. Photo by... Read more »

USA Science & Engineering Festival 2012

Harris LaTeef, Assistant Editor
May 2, 2012

Last Saturday and Sunday, The USA Science & Engineering Festival held its second biennial expo at the Washington Convention Center. The festival featured appearances by Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, the Mythbusters and Bill Nye “The Science Guy.” Organizations including NASA, Lockheed... Read more »