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... Read More
Crucible pictures
Na He Jeon, Art Director
April 23, 2012
The theatre department presented its spring play, The Crucible, on Friday and Saturday to sold out audiences. Below are pictures from the Saturday night performance. ... Read More
Hoops for Hess photos
Na He Jeon, Art Director
March 26, 2012
On Saturday, Mar. 24, the junior class hosted a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, with all proceeds going to support the Hess family. Basketball coach Travis Hess’ daughter Gianna is battling hepablastoma, a form of cancer. ... Read More
Science and scales: the building of an instrument
Na He Jeon, Art Director
February 24, 2012
It was 3 a.m., and I was sitting in the middle of approximately seven gallons of sawdust and at least thirty different sand papers, my whole basement virtually in chaos. Why? The Science Olympiad tournament was in three days. When I first signed up for the Science Olympiad Team, I thought I... Read More
What is love?
Na He Jeon, Art Director
February 14, 2012
In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Saxon Scope asked students what their definition of love is.
Science fair photos
Na He Jeon, Art Director
February 3, 2012
Langley’s annual science fair took place yesterday in the cafeteria. Grand prize winners were sophomore Jason Cui, for his project on improving cancer therapy, and partners Kelvin Niu and Daniel Park (both juniors,) for their project on using zinc to diagnose pancreatic cancer. The... Read More
Students react to news of Korean dictator’s death
Na He Jeon, Art Director
December 23, 2011
The death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il has had a huge impact on people around the world, and Langley students are no exception. “When I first heard about the news I was excited, but then I got worried about my friends and relatives in Korea,” said junior Hee Jin Cho. “No one’s... Read More
Basketball vs TJ
Na He Jeon, Art Director
December 16, 2011
In the Liberty District opener game at home, the Langley varsity basketball team defeated Thomas Jefferson 58-42. Below are pictures from the match. ... Read More
Renaissance Feaste pictures
Na He Jeon, Art Director
December 12, 2011
Held Dec. 9 and 10 at the Capital Church in Vienna, the annual choral Renaissance Feaste featured the Madrigal chorus members as performers and other chorus members as servers and jesters. Below are pictures from the Friday performance. ... Read More
Math department cares
Na He Jeon, Art Director
November 13, 2011
From free online tutoring to monthly competitions, Langley Math Honor Society seems to be reaching considerably farther than its fellow honor societies. Starting in the 2nd quarter, all its members are required to participate in the Study Buddy program, in which MHS students tutor math online... Read More
Grease pictures – Part 1
Na He Jeon, Art Director
November 12, 2011
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Grease on two wonderful performances. They will present a third performance tonight in the auditorium at 7:30. Below is the first of two galleries from the Friday night show. ... Read More
Grease pictures – Part 2
Na He Jeon, Art Director
November 12, 2011
Below is the second of two galleries from the Friday night show. ... Read More
Blood drive video
Na He Jeon, Art Director
October 29, 2011
Langley’s semi-annual blood drive, hosted each fall and spring by the Science Honor Society, took place on Friday, Oct. 28.
Homecoming game pictures
Na He Jeon, Staff Writer
October 24, 2011
Langley lost its homecoming football game to Yorktown on Oct. 14, with a final score of 14-0. ... Read More
Issue one hits the stands
Na He Jeon, Staff Writer
October 22, 2011
The first issue of the Saxon Scope is now out – make sure to get your copy from the stands in the cafeteria or the square.
New director, new music
Na He Jeon, Staff Writer
October 19, 2011
With the arrival of the new marching band director, Ms. Megan King, in place of former director Mr. Andrew Gekoskie, the band’s choice of musical genre has shifted from classical to hip-hop. At the end of the last school year, when Mr. Gekoskie left on a medical leave and new band director,... Read More
Tag day success
Na He Jeon, Staff Writer
October 19, 2011
On Sept. 24, LHS Band members conducted their annual Tag Day, knocking on doors in the neighborhoods of McLean and Great Falls to play music for the residents and ask for donations. The members were divided into groups of four, each driven by a designated parent, and sent in pairs to separate... Read More
Dance team performs at rally
Na He Jeon, Staff Writer
September 17, 2011
The varsity dance team performed a new routine at today’s pep rally. ... Read More
Football vs Chantilly
Na He Jeon, Art Director
September 17, 2011
Although the Langley freshman, JV, and varsity football teams were all defeated by Chantilly, the night was well-attended by spirited fans dressed in black. ... Read More
First pep rally of the year
Na He Jeon, Staff Writer
September 16, 2011
The year’s first pep rally, to raise school spirit for tonight’s football game vs. Chantilly, was held in the stadium this afternoon. Featuring a DJ, fall sports captains, dance and cheer performances, and even a homecoming asking, the rally was a great success. ... Read More
Chorus presents a salute to Disney
Na He Jeon, Reporter
June 6, 2011
The Langley Choir, already well-known for its wonderful singing, showed off a new side at its last concert: dancing. The final show of the year, the “Salute to Disney,” on June 2 and 3 featured popular songs from beloved Disney movies, complete with creative costumes, colorful lights, and... Read More
Talent abounds at Langley
Na He Jeon, Reporter
May 20, 2011
Sponsored by the SGA, the annual talent show was a performance filled with musical performances, dancing, and even karate. First place was awarded to sophomore Divita Vohra, who won $100 as well as the opportunity to perform at the upcoming pep rally on June 3. Senior Dani Lee, who performed... Read More
Computer graphics exhibition
Na He Jeon, Reporter
May 20, 2011
An often under-appreciated gem of the school, the art gallery is located near the front door of Langley. It is currently a display of each advanced Computer Graphics students’ portfolio. Compiled throughout the year, each portfolio has an overarching theme that is shown in each work.... Read More
Baseball: Langley vs Fairfax
Na He Jeon, Reporter
May 2, 2011
The boys varsity baseball team played Fairfax at home on Friday, Apr. 29. ... Read More
The end of an era
Na He Jeon, Reporter
April 14, 2011
After 36 years at Langley, World History teacher Ms. Brigitte Lavey has decided to retire at the end of this year. Saxon Scope reporter Na He Jeon sat down with Ms. Lavey to discuss her journey and experiences in Saxon Country. Q: How and when did you get to teach at Langley? A: I had taught... Read More
One act wonders
Na He Jeon, Reporter
April 3, 2011
The annual one-act plays performed on Apr. 1 and 2 in the auditorium were a great success, as always. The student-directed plays included Cupid’s Arrow, Cable.Basically, Bang, Bang You’re Dead, Self-Defence Against Fresh Fruit, Grilled Cheese and Chocolate Milk, No, It Happened Like This…,... Read More
Art talk
Na He Jeon, Reporter
March 31, 2011
You don’t have to go as far as the Louvre or the Metropolitan Art Museum to take in quality art. You just need to drive to the Mclean Community Center. From Mar. 24 to Apr. 7, the Mclean Community Center is holding the middle and high school part of the 30th Annual Youth Art Show. Student... Read More
Chorus pre-festival concert a success
Na He Jeon, Reporter
March 15, 2011
It has been said for a long time by many different people from many different cultures that the most beautiful musical instrument in the world is not the violin, piano, or oboe, but the human voice. Anyone, who attended Langley Choir Concert on Mar. 15. would agree. The pre-festival concert... Read More
Langley Band Hosts Cooper Middle School Band
Na He Jeon, Reporter
February 25, 2011
The renowned Langley Symphony Band and Wind Symphony hosted a special guest in their preview-concert on Feb. 24 – the Cooper Middle School Symphonic Band, directed by Ms. Kyle Marie Steffens. The Cooper Symphonic Band, at least a quarter of which will probably end up in Langley Band next... Read More
12 Angry Men
Na He Jeon, Reporter
February 17, 2011
The boys in the winter play 12 Angry Men did an outstanding job tonight. They will be performing again on Saturday, Feb. 19 – be sure to catch the performance if you haven’t already! ... Read More
12 Angry Women
Na He Jeon, Reporter
February 17, 2011
Congraulations to the cast of 12 Angry Women on a wonderful performance last night. ... Read More
Dance team rocks at sweetheart invitational
Na He Jeon, Staff Writer
February 12, 2011
The Langley dance team, already renowned for its excellence, displayed its talent in the Sweetheart Invitational Dance Competition, hosted by Garfield Senior High School on Feb. 12. The team participated in two categories, small varsity jazz and large varsity pom, dancing to Britney Spears’... Read More
McLean game highlights
Na He Jeon, Reporter
January 22, 2011
Check out highlights from both the boys and girls games against McLean.
Boys basketball defeats McLean
Na He Jeon, Reporter
January 22, 2011
For the second time this season, the boys varsity basketball team defeated rival McLean in front of a packed gymnasium. The final score was 57-47. ... Read More
Winter Band Concert
Na He Jeon, Reporter
December 5, 2010
On Dec. 2, at 7:30 pm, the Langley auditorium was filled with the beautiful melodies of LHS Band. It was started off by the Romantic piano masterpiece of Chopin, Nocturne Op.48 No.1. The piece was presented by junior Michelle Kyoung-Eun Park who overwhelmed the audience with graceful hand movements... Read More