New computer graphics website showcases student talents
January 30, 2009 • written by Laura Socks
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John Mattingly, Middletown High School sign language and computer graphics teacher, has been rumored to have started a new computer graphics website. The rumors are true. Mattingly has been creating a website to show the progression of his students throughout the computer graphics course. Mattingly... Read more »
Local family visits White House numerous times
January 30, 2009 • written by Sarah Biggs
Filed under Lifestyle Archives
Over the past few years, security has increased immensely in and around Washington, D.C. Due to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, citizens no longer have as much access to their nation’s capital as they once did; this is especially true with the White House. Prior to 2001, visiting the White House... Read more »
Wrestling edges South Carroll
January 27, 2009 • written by Kevin Parker
Filed under Sports Archives
Jan. 26, the Middletown High School wrestling team faced South Carroll High School, winning 39-33. The Knights next travel to Francis Scott Key High School, starting at 6 pm. Read More →
Snowflakes falling on my head
January 26, 2009 • written by Emily Holcomb
Filed under Feature photo archives
After suffering days of unusually warm winter weather, Middletown students are finally able to experience true January snow. Throngs of students crowded classroom windows to catch glimpses of the all-too-temporary, crystal snowfall. Read More →
Vandalism and flooding: not quite the vacation planned
January 23, 2009 • written by Lauren Redding
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With the long anticipated arrival of winter break, Middletown High School teacher and swim coach Casey Rogers embarked on a tropical cruise getaway with family, hoping to leave behind the daily stresses of life at home. Her bags were packed, her travel arrangements were set; there were nothing but images... Read more »
Myersville curfew stirs up mixed feelings
January 23, 2009 • written by Kyle Frazier
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On Dec. 9, a curfew was enacted in Myersville in order to prevent juvenile delinquents from committing vandalism and other criminal offenses. This curfew was suggested to Deputy Jim Harris by the Myersville council. He agreed, despite rumors of Deputy Harris being the one to suggest the curfew. This... Read more »
Concerned students make a splash with protests
January 23, 2009 • written by Lisa Conley
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On Jan. 21, the Middletown High School Boys and Girls Swimming and Diving teams organized a protest in front of 115 East Church St. regarding the possible closing of school pools throughout the county. Due to budget cuts, the Board of Education had to consider shutting down swimming and diving programs... Read more »
Winter spirit week aimed at getting students pumped
January 23, 2009 • written by Ramin Izadi
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Middletown High School plans to host another spirit week for the winter season, which will take place during the week of Feb. 2-6. The theme of the spirit week is “Paint the Valley Orange”. The MHS club Valley Rowdies helped planned and put a lot of input into the spirit week. “We wanted to... Read more »
Gloving it
January 23, 2009 • written by Emily Holcomb
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Students are reminded even more lately of the bitterly cold winter season. For many, this means taking extra precautions to stay warm, despite its seeming impossibility. These range from taking extra time in the early morning to heat up a car, to bundling up with even more layers. Read More →
Mandatory volunteer service hours
January 23, 2009
Filed under Opinion Archives
To graduate from high school in Frederick County, students need to have 75 hours of community service by the time they graduate. The rule has noble motivation behind it; getting students involved helps them stay out of trouble and care about more than just what fight broke out in school that day. But... Read more »