MHS fans crossing the lion
February 27, 2009 • written by Rob Michels
Filed under Sports Archives
Walkersville High School’s star center, Jordan Dixon, stood at the free-throw line. His team had a healthy lead against Middletown High School in its Feb. 18 matchup and the Knights fans were getting restless. As Dixon prepared to shoot, the crowd was loud. Dixon, unfazed, sank both shots. Frustrated,... Read more »
A fashion-filled night…or not
February 27, 2009 • written by Lauren Redding
Filed under Blog Archives
On Feb. 22, America’s sweethearts and golden boys graced the red carpet in Los Angeles for the 81st annual Academy Awards. While it is true that the purpose of the show is to recognize extraordinarily talented people for making us laugh, cry and smile throughout this year’s movies, every true fan... Read more »
NBA first half recap
February 27, 2009 • written by Kevin Parker
Filed under Sports Archives
On Feb. 15, the NBA held its annual NBA All-Star Game. The first half of the NBA season provided many surprises, as well as some less surprising story lines. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics were dominant as usual, the San Antonio Spurs boring yet good, the Knicks wrapped in turmoil and the... Read more »
A letter to our readers
February 27, 2009
Filed under News Archives
Dear readers, As a publication, it is our responsibility to deliver you with accurate and fair news. Along with that responsibility comes admitting when a mistake has been made. On Feb. 27, Round Table Media distributed The Round Table magazine to students and staff. The magazine contained the story,... Read more »
Girls basketball defeats South Carroll, 51-37.
February 26, 2009 • written by Kevin Parker
Filed under Sports Archives
The Middletown High School girls varsity basketball team visited South Carroll High School Feb. 25, winning 51-37. Alyssa Oursler dominated South Carroll, with 26 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists. JV also won, 48-46. The Knights next host a Class 2A West Regional playoff game March 3. The... Read more »
Out of the box
February 26, 2009 • written by Emily holcomb
Filed under Feature photo archives
Lunch shifts offer valuable social time for MHS students. The monumental decision between cold and hot lunches opens much room for debate; some students prefer to use foods from around the house to make a filling meal, while others willingly spend $2.25 a day for a hot meal. Read More →
Satellite crash causes worry for environmentalists
February 26, 2009 • written by Nora Leighton
Filed under News Archives
On Feb. 24, NASA launched a new satellite, the Orbiting Carbon Observatory, dedicated to tracking the Earth’s carbon dioxide levels to find out how greenhouse gasses may be contributing to global warming. It launched at 4:55 a.m. from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The 273.4 million... Read more »
Lock-down prepares students for dangerous situations
February 25, 2009
Filed under Opinion Archives
On Feb. 18, students at Middletown High School were told to stay in classrooms and secure their doors because a “lock-down” was in progress. Meant to simulate a real lock-down situation, some felt that locking the door and boarding up the windows with black sheets of paper was not sufficient. “I... Read more »
Gas compressor would not be harmful to Middletown
February 25, 2009 • written by Casey Film
Filed under Opinion Archives
The Middletown Valley is a beautiful place, and many residents will admit that the cozy home-town atmosphere is the reason why they moved here. For many, dropping a natural gas compressor station on their South Mountain scenery is the last thing wanted. According to the Citizens for the Preservation... Read more »
Top splurges for 2009
February 25, 2009 • written by Carly Monello
Filed under Style Archives
Today’s average American teen girl is rolling out the big bucks to get what she wants: labels. Here’s an inside look at the top five fashion musts. 1. North Face jackets: This hip fleece jacket is sweeping the nation. Starting to gain its popularity in 2008, a predominant number of teen girls... Read more »
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