WEATHER: graduation forecast by “meteorologist” Jake Dziubla

Jake Dziubla, "Meteorologist"
May 28, 2013
Filed under Feature, Feature stories, Local news, News

Well, gang, the day is nearly here, so close that you can almost taste it (graduation probably tastes pretty good). Since I have been touted a “weatherman” (by weatherman I mean going to noaa.gov and regurgitating their forecasts), it only makes sense that I should give my forecast for the big day. Forecast:... Read more »

Changes in FCPS calendar shorten summer break

Rebecca Holcomb, Round Table Feature Editor
April 26, 2013
Filed under Feature, Feature stories

Every year Frederick County Public School students look forward to summer break, two months of warm weather to relax and have fun in the sun. But this summer, the beginning of the new school year will sneak up on FCPS students and staff much sooner than usual. Recently, the FCPS Calendar for the 2013-2014... Read more »

MHS grad goes international

Ally Caho, Round Table Reporter
April 25, 2013
Filed under Feature, Feature stories

Imagine being given the opportunity to travel to a different country, and have an impact on the people who live there. Impact the community and bring joy and aid to people who vastly need it; this is an amazing experience that shouldn’t be passed up. But it comes with a cost; time away from family... Read more »

MHS physics teacher donates organ, changes a life

Ashlyn Miller , Round Table Newsletter Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2013
Filed under Feature, Feature photos, Feature stories

Dan Burr, a physics teacher at Middletown High School, came into school last Tuesday feeling less than his best. Burr was nauseous and tired, leaving him unable to participate in a previously arranged interview. Maybe he could have picked up a virus from one of the roughly 100 students he works with... Read more »

Allergies now and then

Rebecca Holcomb, Round Table Reporter
February 13, 2013
Filed under Feature, Feature photos, Feature stories, Featured, News

 As a mother sent her child to school in the year 2000, what did she worry about? She worried about the safety of the school, what kinds of grades her child would get, and whether or not her child would make friends. Today, many mothers have one more thing to worry about: their child’s allergies. Studies... Read more »

New ESSR class is a hit with students

Samantha Carter, Round Table Online Editor-In-Chief
January 20, 2013
Filed under Feature, Feature stories

Most students throughout the day take classes such as math, English, Spanish, or art classes. They are expected to take notes during lectures, take quizzes and study for tests. The Earth Systems Science Research class offered at Middletown High School is different. “It is like a college class,... Read more »

Pets get their picture taken with Santa

December 19, 2012
Filed under Feature, Feature stories

By Madison Milhous Round Table Reporter Over the first weekend of December, the Middletown High School Future Farmers of America held pet pictures with Santa. MHS sure wasn’t lacking holiday spirit on Dec. 1 when people brought in their pets to have a photo taken with the jolly Saint Nick. Sarah... Read more »

New peanut allergy table added to MHS cafeteria

December 19, 2012
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By Cecilia Bettendorf Round Table Reporter Middletown High School has added a table designated for students with peanut allergies to its cafeteria this year, in order to further ensure safety for those students with allergies. The tables are located at the back of the cafeteria with signs indicating... Read more »

Knight “Pride”

November 19, 2012
Filed under Feature stories, Football, Sports

By Samantha Carter Online Editor-In-Chief “Pride is key.” This phrase written on a blackboard overlooking the gym during the 1980’s by former Middletown high school football players inspired hard work, pride in one’s team, school and self. “The phrase remained in place until the blackboard... Read more »

AP classes are more work than students thought

October 22, 2012
Filed under Feature, Feature stories

By Alexis Ramsey Round Table reporter The rush for the highest GPA is on. Weighted or un-weighted is the question because grade statistics change very quickly when honor and AP classes are counted extra. An A in a merit class counts as a B in an honors class and an A in an honors class counts as... Read more »