Mr. Middletown puts the “m” in must-see

Anna Ramsey, Round Table Reporter
May 17, 2013
Filed under Local news, News

 Mr. Middletown is a production that has been going on for 15 years. It was started to help pay for the cost of yearbooks that the schools funds couldn’t cover.   Students love coming to see the show every year.  Julia Burdette Middletown High School sophomore said, “I like going because it... Read more »

Mr. Middletown puts the “m” in must-see

Anna Ramsey, Round Table Reporter
May 17, 2013
Filed under Local news, News

 Mr. Middletown is a production that has been going on for 15 years. It was started to help pay for the cost of yearbooks that the schools funds couldn’t cover.   Students love coming to see the show every year.  Julia Burdette Middletown High School sophomore said, “I like going because it... Read more »

MHS building not due for upgrade until 2018- frustrates school community

Taylor Bushey, Round Table Reporter
May 15, 2013
Filed under Local news, News, Opinion

Years have passed since Middletown High School last received full renovations to the school system, and now these are needed more than ever.  MHS isn’t scheduled for full renovations until the year 2018, but as Frederick county Public School budget allows, MHS can start making some more desperately... Read more »

AP exams stress out students

Rebecca Holcomb, Round Table Reporter
May 13, 2013
Filed under Feature photos, Featured, Local news, News, News Archives

For most juniors and seniors, the end of the school year is filled with many exciting events. Prom, graduation, and Mr. Middletown make up much of this excitement. Although, there’s one thing that juniors and seniors aren’t so excited for: Advanced Placement Testing. Middletown High School is... Read more »

Lipsticks contain metals that could cause health problems, study finds

May 2, 2013
Filed under News, Off the Wire

By Sandy Kleffman Contra Costa Times (MCT) WALNUT CREEK, Calif. _ Lipsticks and lip glosses purchased in San Francisco Bay Area stores contained lead, chromium and other metals that could raise health concerns, a new study reveals. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley's School... Read more »

MHS ‘Hall of Fame’ criteria revised

Rebecca Holcomb, Round Table Feature Editor
April 29, 2013
Filed under Featured, Local news, News

When a new student first enters Middletown High School, the first hallway they walk down is the senior hallway. They look up above the lockers and see the pictures of those MHS students who have won the honor of getting put up in the Hall of Fame. They hope that maybe one day they might have the honor... Read more »

Senior showcase has “run its course” for the Class of 2013

Ashlyn Miller, Round Table Newsletter Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2013
Filed under Local news, News, News Archives

After much time spent planning, promoting, and attempting to recruit performers, the decision was made. This year’s Senior Showcase at Middletown High School was canceled on April 22. As the annual fundraiser for the senior class picnic, the show, originally planned for April 27, was intended as a... Read more »

Round Table is tops at high school journalism competition

April 24, 2013
Filed under Featured, Local news, News

The Round Table, Middletown High School's student media, was the winner of the Sweepstakes award at the Frederick News-Post Mike Powell Excellence in Journalism competition on April 24. The Sweepstakes award is given annually to the school publication that captures the most awards in the competition. ... Read more »

“What if’s” for Boston

Taylor Bushey, Round Table Editor
April 19, 2013
Filed under Local news, News, News Archives

After watching news coverage of  three people dying and over 140 others receiving various injuries from explosions at the annual Boston Marathon, Middletown High School students and staff start sharing their opinion as to how they would've reacted if they were the ones either helping with the event... Read more »

“It’s a sad day here in Boston”

Jake Dziubla, Online Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2013
Filed under Feature photos, Featured, Local news, News

Middletown High School graduate Nasar Abdul-Ganhy headed down Boylston and Newbury Streets, running the opposite direction of marathon runners, and approached the Boston Common, the final stretch of his daily run through the heart of the city. As he neared the Common, an explosion rang out on behind... Read more »