The final sign-off
Friday mornings: all 2,838 students shift uncomfortably in their chairs during first block, waiting for the click of the intercom at 9:15 and the sound of “The Office” theme song to sound. It is a sweet, and much needed reminder of the nearing weekend.
But in anticipation of each week’s Friday morning broadcast, one crucial and inconvenient fact has been forgotten. The majority of the Video Production Club members, including hosts Eddie Monk and Kate McGinnis, weatherman Peter Von Kahle, and key production members Bret Waters, Alex Cunningham, Ravi Shah and Moose Sayasithsena, will all graduate in June. Read more...
Chantilly wins Wachovia Cup for 9th time
High School League (VHSL) Wachovia Cup for academics in the state’s AAA group.
“I’m very proud of out students and staff because it’s a wide variety of activities that are ranked and it shows the extent of how great our programs are,” Subschool 4 assistant principal KT Lynch said.
Points were awarded for academic activities including scholastic bowl, creative writing, theater, forensics, debate, newspaper, yearbook and magazine, which performed well.
“It’s actually really impressive that we won it,” junior Emily Morris said. “But it’s a shame nobody really knows what the award is.” Read more...
Issue 4
SGA hosts student edition of game show
Teams compete and are eliminated in front of a full house
President steps down following game-show cheating confession
A.P. Environmental Science students discover disturbing data
Tap water tests reveal the need for increased disinfection, precautionary actions
Volunteers help host conference at Chantilly
Model UN participants spend time and effort to plan for other schools to visit and compete
Students give back and help at elementary school
Issue 3
Six cases in Fairfax County worry students, athletic trainers
New incentives for volunteering
Political campaigns employ different motivators for students
Community members speak at student seminar
Westfield Marriot hosts class of 2009 and speakers to discuss ethics and morals
Yearbook adviser wins national award
Surprise ceremony help to honor Downes' achievement
Club holds events to educate students
Student group strives to spread knowledge of global issues otherwise missed
Students win awards at William and Mary conference
Weekend away proves to be a successful and positive experience for both novice and experienced members
Issue 2
Students get first-hand information from candidates
Candidates come visit to speak to government students about issues relevant to upcoming elections
Cross Country gives back to community
Volunteers give their time and blood
New religious group for student
Club forms to provide Muslim students people and place for support
Students recognized for achievements
School acknowledges academic efforts with awards ceremony
Weekly video announcements revamped
New approach to morning announcements raises quality of show and reviews
Students find work with local politicians
Canvassing for candidates helps students with volunteer hours
Issue 1
Redistricting could mean changes for students and staff
Vick T-shirts called off by adminstration
Student designed T-shirts for the Westfield football game viewed as inappropriate
Adminstration resolves scheduling conflicts
Students pick up schedules in August to find errors
Leadership teams reach out to feeder schools
New student groups plan to meetwith younger students to discuss the transition to high school
New policy cracks down on offensive language
Adminstration, faculty pinpoint inappropriate language
Inside
Spiritual ceremony switches locations
Baccalaureate at government center to put attendees at ease
Subschool administrator appointed to new position
Step show helps raise awareness
Impact project reaches out to orphans through benefit show
Greenbriar residents look to cut down on speeding
Issue 7
Step Team holds benefit to raise money for orphans in Haiti
Ragone named prinicpal at Lagnley
Hughes acknowledged in top 20
McCarthy's students inspired to go out and try and change the world
Sharing ideas through conference
Chantilly leadership classes host county leadership students for a day
Team picks up awards as they travel
Different causes sponsor charity events to raise funding
Students take a glimpse into careers
Issue 6
Robotics takes Chairman's Award
Team prepared to advance to Championship in Atlanta
Community reacts to the county's decision moving Chantilly neighborhoods to Chantilly High School
Promoting education one pencil at a time
Students donate school supplies through International Awareness Club's drive
What's been happening around Chatilly recently
Issue 5
A victim of the Columbine massacre inspires students to live better lives
Students and teachers donate to help INOVA hospital
DECA students take first at state competition
Ava Ataee and Monique dela Cruz help team advance to international competition
Step Team commemorates Black History Month
LS show gives students an entertaining history lesson
A chance to 'rock the vote'
Students voice their opinions in primary
Government classes hold mock election
County releases plans for upcoming budget cuts
Programs to suffer the effects of budget downsizing in 2009 due to real estate slump
Internet opens up the public's eyes to local sexual predators
Online resources allow parents and students to learn more about the dangerous people living in their community