Seniors participate in annual Ethics Day
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2013
The entire senior class headed to the Gannett Building–the headquarters of USA Today–for Langley’s annual Ethics Day, an event where students discuss situations involving moral dilemmas. Among the issues debated: Should a high school student who drove drunk and killed her... Read More
Beyond the ballpoint: Two seniors collect pricey pens
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2013
As I’m interviewing senior Michael Guo and taking notes, he stares at me suspiciously. “I kind of want to break that thing in your hand,” he says matter-of-factly. I look down. It’s a ballpoint pen. “Ballpoints are the scourge of the Earth,” adds his close friend, senior Paul Bernstein,... Read More
Langley students sound off on Case Day
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2013
The Saxon Scope presents a look at Case Day 2013 from the perspective of the students.
Case Day: Afternoon session
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2013
12:00 pm: The only underclassmen to present on Case Day, junior Jiho Kim and sophomores Ali Farzad, Ian Beskin and Sean Gordon represented the Langley Young Democrats club. Their presentation was on the topic of voter identification laws in Arizona. All four students felt strongly that Proposition... Read More
Case Day: Morning session
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2013
8:00 am: Senior emcees Shy Daraiekia and Jacques Mariotti welcomed everyone to the event, then handed the microphone to senior coordinator Zack Dailey to present the introductory remarks. The Madrigals then took the stage to sing “God Bless America” and “The Star Spangled Banner.” 8:15... Read More
Live Twitter Feed: Case Day 2013
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2013
Saxon Scope Editor-in-Chief Aimee Cho is attending Langley’s 2013 Case Day. Check the Twitter feed below for up to the minute updates on the Case Day proceedings. Tweets by @saxonscope //
Langley reacts to announcement of new pope
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2013
Updated 10:35 pm The world was caught up in a whirlwind this afternoon when white smoke billowed above the Sistine Chapel, signifying that the Roman Catholic Church had selected its next Pope. About an hour later, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio appeared on the balcony to greet the thousands... Read More
Saxon Matchmaker Success: Two students hit it off on Valentine’s Day
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2013
Several times a year, the Scope sets up Langley students on blind dates. Since February is the month of love, it was only fitting that these two seniors had their date on Valentine’s Day itself. Feb. 14, 5:45 pm Big Bowl at Reston Town Center Kyle Dear: On Valentine’s Day love is already... Read More
Varsity swim team shares its insights on food, morning practices and team traditions
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2013
The varsity swim team may not receive as much hype as other teams like basketball or lacrosse, but by no means does it have less personality. As evidenced by the appearance of seniors Michael Ratcliffe and Matt Salutillo in nothing but Speedos at the winter pep rally, the swim team isn’t... Read More
Hockey team discusses undefeated season
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2013
The varsity hockey team currently holds a 7-0 record this season, having defeated Briar Woods, Yorktown and Paul VI, among others. The Saxon Scope sat down with senior assistant captain Kevin Diner and sophomore Will Clemson, who shared their thoughts on the season and the team’s most... Read More
Fashion Show 2013 Photos
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2013
The annual fashion show took place on Saturday, Feb. 2. Sponsored by the fashion department, the production featured trends such as little black dresses, peplum, florals and lace. Below are pictures from the show, organized by scene. Little Musketeers Pep Up the Party Parade the Masquerade Mademoiselles... Read More
UPDATE: Time to hit snooze?
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2012
UPDATE Dec. 21: Jack Dale announced on Thursday that there will be no change to the start times for the 2013-2014 school year. The school board members have not wanted to make the changes, and even if they did it is too late to announce a later start time, according to a qualified source. A... Read More
Singing sensation takes national TV stage
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2012
Around the holidays, most students spend their time relaxing and watching TV. This Thanksgiving, freshman Annie Mae Weiss did that as well—but when she watched TV, she was watching herself. Weiss and her father, two-time Olympic figure skater Michael Weiss, performed in the Musselman’s... Read More
Spiking to success
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2012
Langley? We’re not so worried about their volleyball team. That’s what the coach of Fairfax High’s Girls Volleyball team said when asked about the team’s expectations for playoffs, according to Langley senior player Catherine Baek. But this season, Langley Volleyball proved they were... Read More
Setting the Stage: First ever theater tech class sets the scene for “Romeo and Juliet”
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2012
Climbing unharnessed on rickety, insecure scaffolding. Running on a leg that’s just been hit by a falling bed of wood. Suffering the occasional burn from an overheated metal nail. Welcome to a typical day in the life of the theater tech crew. This year is the first that Technical Theater... Read More
Langley Mock Election
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2012
Since RG3 and Batman aren’t on the ballot to become the next president–much to the disappointment of some students included in a recent Scope mock election–we found that President Barack Obama would overtake his Republican challenger Mitt Romney by a healthy 15 percent margin.... Read More
eText: out of reach
Aimee Cho, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2012
From SmartBoards to laptops to online textbooks, Langley is constantly becoming more high-tech. But as the backlash against the new online textbooks may show, more technology isn’t always better. Designed to make learning more convenient and interactive, the new online textbooks appear to... Read More
Blood drive photos
Aimee Cho, Executive Online Editor
March 30, 2012
The science honor society hosted its bi-annual blood drive in the gym today, in honor of Coach Hess’ daughter Gianna. Below are photos from the event. ... Read More
Langley comes together to support Hess family
Aimee Cho, Executive Online Editor
March 21, 2012
In the weeks following basketball coach Travis’ Hess daughter Gianna’s diagnosis with cancer, several large fundraisers have been organized. The fundraisers include a 3 on 3 basketball tournament sponsored by the junior classes and a shoe lace sale sponsored by the basketball team.
Boys with beats: Part 1
Aimee Cho, Executive Online Editor
March 4, 2012
His name is Steven Hintz. He almost always wears jeans and a t-shirt, and a big smile on his face. And whenever he’s at Langley, he usually wears something else as well: the rapper title “White Noiz.” Hintz skyrocketed to prominence at Langley after his performance at the Beat McLean... Read More
Hess’ Helpers: How to support the Hess family
Aimee Cho, Executive Online Editor
February 26, 2012
As many in the Langley community may know, Coach Travis Hess’ daughter Gianna is battling hepablastoma, a form of cancer. The Hess family is in need of support and donations, to cover Gianna’s medical bills and the cost of traveling back and forth from Phildelphia for treatment. Below are... Read More
Humanities delinked
Aimee Cho , Executive Online Editor
February 15, 2012
In a radical change that will impact a decades-old program at Langley, Principal Ragone announced Tuesday morning that Humanities classes will no longer have a mandatory link. “The link has always had opposition,” said Principal Ragone, in an interview with the Saxon Scope. In the past,... Read More
Cancer survivor thanks teachers, coaches
Aimee Cho, Executive Online Editor
February 14, 2012
In a ceremony held in the principal’s conference room, Congressman Jim Moran presented a Congressional Record plaque to the faculty and volleyball coaches at Langley, in honor of their incredible support for junior Maureen Marsh when she battled bone cancer in her knee freshman year. The... Read More
Website woes
Aimee Cho, Executive Online Editor
February 6, 2012
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The Saxon Scope website, updated daily with news stories, sports coverage and photos from events, is a national award-winning site. It was a runner up for the 2010-11 National Student Press Assocation’s Pacemaker award, the highest honor given to student... Read More
Dare to be different: Daisy Horning
AImee Cho, Executive Online Editor
December 20, 2011
She could feel the cold, hard pavement on her back as she laid on a manhole cover in the middle of the street. It was late, perhaps one or two in the morning. She was alone, but that was how she spent a lot of her time anyway. Her parents thought she was at home sleeping in her bed. As she... Read More
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... 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.
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.
National Teen Driver Safety Week
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
October 11, 2011
In honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 16-22, Bendix Brakes Company has launched the campaign “Bendix Brakes for Teen Safety” in order to promote awareness and educate teens about proper driving safety. Through a series of surveys, the company found out that more than... Read More
Remembering Al Hakimi
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
September 19, 2011
Click here to read Scope writer and freshman Harris LaTeef’s story on Al Hakimi, a beloved resident of Great Falls, who died in the recent floods. LaTeef’s story was featured in the Great Falls Connection.
Scope staffer wins award
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
September 15, 2011
Sophomore Na He Jeon has received an honorable mention in the Editorial Cartoon category of the National Student Press Association’s individual competitions. Out of nearly 100 entrants, only 10 received awards. Jeon will be honored at the NSPA/JEA convention in Minneapolis in November.... Read More
9.11 – A Visual Representation
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
September 12, 2011
Langley art students created pieces of artwork visualizing what they see when they think of 9/11.
Never Forget (Interactive Story)
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
September 11, 2011
It started off as a normal Tuesday. But in the blink of an eye, violent acts of hatred and terrorism changed the lives of every person in America, and made Sep. 11, 2001 a day that would be remembered for the rest of history. Every person has a story about what happened to them that day. Some... Read More
Langley Read: A Review
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
June 16, 2011
Required summer reading can be tasking. When I first picked up a copy of Unbroken, this year’s Langley Read, the first thing that struck me was its size. The story itself was 398 pages, and that didn’t even include the preface or acknowledgements. But once I started reading, I realized... Read More
Arrest for school thefts
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
June 13, 2011
Items were disappearing left and right from classrooms. The thefts were rampant enough that an “Anti-Theft” campaign was recently created in an effort to deter perpetrators. A thorough investigation led by Officer Poach, however, found at least one person behind the crimes. On June... Read More
Carnival 2011 (Interactive Story)
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
June 5, 2011
Held on Friday, June 5, the carnival was a huge success. This interactive story features multimedia coverage of the carnival and pep rally, including over 100 pictures. To view the interactive story full screen, click here.
Girls varsity tennis takes regionals
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
May 26, 2011
In an extremely close, six hour long face-off, the Langley girls tennis team defeated McLean on Wednesday, May 25 to claim the title of regional champions. “Last year, we won districts but lost at regionals against McLean. So it’s really nice that we were able to beat them this year,”... Read More
Student-teacher competition heats up
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
May 20, 2011
The annual student vs teacher Chess Festival was held today in the courtyard during all lunches. Hosted by Mr. Micah Herzig and the chess club, the tournament brought together both avid and recreational players. ... Read More
“I’m bisexual” – speaking out about coming out
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
May 18, 2011
Q: Tell us about your experiences last year, when you realized you were bisexual but had yet to come out publicly. A: Every day, I would have struggles with myself, trying to decide whether to come out and tell people. My older sister was the first person I told and she was completely supportive... Read More
Anti-theft campaign
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
May 18, 2011
Theft has always been a problem at Langley. This spring, however, it’s been taken to a whole new level. Not only are items such as iPods, cell phones and cash being taken from backpacks left unattended in the locker rooms, they are now disappearing from unlocked cars and even classrooms. “The... Read More
Suspicious man at Langley
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
April 26, 2011
Yesterday afternoon around 3 PM, a female jogger running along the path adjacent to Georgetown Pike between Langley High School and Mackall Avenue reported that a suspicious male had exposed himself to her. The man was described as a 20-30 year old African American. He was approximately 5’10”... Read More
Blood drive
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
April 8, 2011
Organized by the Science Honor Society, the bi-annual blood drive was a great success. Around 280 pints of blood were collected. (INOVA needs around 200 pints of blood per day to keep up with “normal” demand.) ... Read More
College king
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
April 3, 2011
Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, University of California Berkeley. What do all of these colleges have in common? Besides the obvious similarity of being prestigious universities that many students can only dream of attending, they have another commonality: Langley senior Jun Sup Lee was... Read More
Saxon Scope iPhone App
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
March 29, 2011
The Saxon Scope website has now been released as an iPhone/iPod Touch app, so you can stay informed about Langley news even when you’re not at a computer. The app displays stories and pictures in a user-friendly format, and also offers the option to create an account and post comments.... Read More
All-State Choir Results
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
February 26, 2011
All-State Auditions for juniors and seniors were held at the District Choir event on Thursday, Feb 17th. Of the 24 students from the district who were selected for the choir, 9 were LHS students. In addition to the large number of students, Langley was honored by having 6 students score in... Read More
Guide to Electives (Interactive Story)
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
February 23, 2011
With course selection for next year around the corner, students’ minds turn toward the future. They ponder over which events will shape the following year and most importantly, which classes will define them. When choosing an elective, it is crucial to consider what most interests you.... Read More
The budget low-down
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
February 23, 2011
In the past few years, prices of everything from soda to movie tickets have increased. However, there is one thing that has not seen a raise in the past two years – teacher salaries. Since July 2009, all Fairfax County employee salaries have been frozen in order to preserve money for other... Read More
Saxon Matchmaker – Match Made In Heaven
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
February 23, 2011
5:30 pm, Pizzeria Uno’s at Reston Town Center Lucy: At the beginning, I had low expectations. I basically only signed up for the date so I could get a free dinner. But when I walked in and saw him, I was super happy and also nervous. John: I was blown away by how pretty she was. Lucy: My... Read More
End of Year Schedule
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
February 12, 2011
The final exam schedule has just been determined. It is subject to change, however, if there are any more snow days. Senior End of Year Schedule June 8 – Exams 2 and 4 June 9 – Exams 1 and 3 June 10 – Exams 6 and 7 June 13 – Exam 5 and senior picnic at 11:00 with grad rehearsal June... Read More
Forensics wins districts
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
February 5, 2011
The Langley Forensics team is not, as some people might think, a group of students who go around solving crimes using DNA evidence. Rather, it is a team that meets on Mondays and Wednesdays to practice public speaking. The team competes in tournaments about once a month. Students can... Read More
Winter Playlist
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
January 26, 2011
Check out what Langley students are listening to.
Holidays (Interactive Story)
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
January 26, 2011
Even though the holidays are over, you can still learn about the holidays of other cultures for next year.
Girls basketball vs McLean
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
January 22, 2011
The girls varsity basketball team beat McLean by 10 points to win the rotary cup. Sarah Kleinknecht led the way, scoring 12 points. ... Read More
“Erasing Hate” assembly
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
January 20, 2011
In a follow up assembly to the “Laramie Project,” the Matthew Shepard Foundation visited Langley this afternoon to provide an eye-opening presentation and discussion about tolerating all types of people and stopping hate crimes. Guest speaker Thomas Howard Jr., programs director... Read More
Spirit Week 2011
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
January 19, 2011
Even though the first day, Pajama Day, was cancelled due to a snow day, Langley students have been participating in a Spirit Week to promote pep for the upcoming McLean-Langley baskeball game on Jan. 21. Today was Country vs. Country Club Day, Thursday will be America Day, and Friday will be... Read More
Introducing the New Saxon Scope Website
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
January 18, 2011
Welcome to the new Saxon Scope website! The entire staff has been working extremely hard to get the site up and running, and we hope that you enjoy it. Some of the new features are: - Better organization: Now you can find the stories you’re looking for without all the hassle. - Staff... Read More
Saxon Gift Guide
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
January 6, 2011
Even though the holidays are over, there’s sure to be some birthdays or other special events coming up that you’ll need to buy presents for! Check out what gifts Langley students are wishing for.
Messing with McLean
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
December 20, 2010
Editor’s note: Since the story’s publication, Langley Principal Matthew Ragone asked the Scope to clarify his remarks. Specifically, Mr. Ragone said that he “misheard” remarks made in a conversation he had with McLean High School principal Dr. Deborah Jackson. Mr. Ragone... Read More
Langley Suffers the Loss of a Loved One
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
December 6, 2010
On Friday Dec. 3, the Langley faculty and staff lost a dear friend after a long illness. Cynthia Meade was our Director of Student Services here at Langley for over ten years. She had been on medical leave some of last year and most of this year. She passed away peacefully with her family... 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... Read More
Crime Comes Home
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
November 18, 2010
A serial burglar is still at large in the Northern Virginia area after over two months and 105 incidents, as of Oct. 20. Many of the incidents have been occurring within McLean and Great Falls. According to the Fairfax County Police, “The suspect mainly enters occupied homes through... Read More
Westfield Honor Code Goes Over the Top
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
November 16, 2010
The honor code is a constant presence at Langley. Students are often reminded by their teachers that they must cite their sources in papers and homework assignments, or else risk getting a zero. However, the recently changed honor code at Westfield High School takes the issue of cheating... Read More
Wrestling Preview
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
November 8, 2010
You’ve probably been inside the wrestling room with your gym class, to take the dreaded pull up test. But chances are, you’ve most likely never seen what goes on inside that padded room during the actual wrestling team practices! Even though the wrestling season doesn’t officially start... Read More
Langley Senior Runs Marathon
Aimee Cho, Online Editor
November 6, 2010
Everybody has a list of goals they want to accomplish in their lifetime. For some, these goals might include writing a novel or visiting the Eiffel Tower. On Sunday, October 31, Langley senior Rick Harwood accomplished one of his goals by running the Marine Corps Marathon in DC. “I wanted... Read More