Articles from Rockville Rampage Online http://www.rockvillerampage.com Attending college means becoming independent. College is the door for young adults who have promising futures ahead of them. College campus’ need to crack down on their security system measures. S http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1653 Fri, 9 May 2008 0:0:0 GMT The season of spring signifies the season of bouncing back from the harsh winters and bringing in new life. /p Trees during spring start to turn from a bleak shade to colors ranging from re http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1652 Tue, 6 May 2008 0:0:0 GMT SGA OFFICERS /p President: Darryle Nditafon /p Vice President: Walteara Caudle /p Secretary: Miles Speiser /p Treasurer: Brian Sperling /p Class of 2009 /p Pre http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1651 Fri, 2 May 2008 0:0:0 GMT As an act of charity RHS students eligible to donate blood decided to participate in the SGA-sponsored blood drive May 1 to help those in need of certain health attention. /p Students who are http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1649 Fri, 2 May 2008 0:0:0 GMT Carefree deep and simplistic rock-R B singer Dave Barnes from Koseiusko Mississippi recently released his third album titled “Me and You and the World”. Unlike most songs released onto popular http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1648 Thu, 1 May 2008 0:0:0 GMT Daily routines such as exercise and eating right might just help prevent getting strokes which affect up to 75 000 people per year in the United States. /p Strokes can happen to anyone reg http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1646 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 0:0:0 GMT Defeat and victory have made the road between the two Democratic candidates Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama bumpy especially after Clinton claimed a victory in Pennsylvania beating o http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1645 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 0:0:0 GMT Rockville High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance sponsored a Day of Silence April 25 protesting lesbian gay bisexual and transgender bullying. This year’s protest was held in memory of Lawrence Kin http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1644 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 0:0:0 GMT Overwhelmed by the a brilliant offensive attack and an unrelenting defensive team the Rams boys’ lacrosse team fell to the Walter Johnson Wildcats Saturday April 19 with a final score of 18-2. / http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1642 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 0:0:0 GMT AP classes are college level courses they are designed to be tough and challenging modeling a college level course where high school students are able to earn college credits. /p The numbe http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1641 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 0:0:0 GMT Just as no one will forget Columbine no one will forget April 16 2007 when the campus of Virginia Tech University was faced with a massacre. The massacre consisted of two separate attacks approx http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1640 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 0:0:0 GMT Montgomery County beware Tarun Kakumanu a former student of Sweet Home High School in Buffalo New York and now a junior at RHS has set his eyes on the gold…that is the RHS boys’ tennis team. http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1639 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 0:0:0 GMT Pre-IB Biology students experienced the odor and witnessed the dissection of a dead deer on a field trip they took February 20 to the Croyden Creek Nature Center. /p The class walked to the n http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1638 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 0:0:0 GMT The baseball team got off to a slow start losing the first three games but has managed to turn their losing streak around somewhat winning two out of the three latest games. Now with a 2-4 recor http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1637 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 0:0:0 GMT The Damascus Hornets buzzed their way to a victory April 4. The final score was 14 to 1 and the muddy field and the tired Rams just couldn’t stop the Hornets from their continuous streaks. /p http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1636 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 0:0:0 GMT The Honors College held an on the spot admission for Coppin State University at RHS on February 7 awarding scholarships and expediting admission processes for interested RHS students whose SAT s http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1635 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 0:0:0 GMT Earle B. Wood Middle School is one of five pilot schools chosen to take part in Montgomery County’s middle school reform which aims to provide a more interactive and technology-based educational e http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1634 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 0:0:0 GMT I started smoking weed in seventh grade I got introduced to it by my sister. I started smoking twice a week I went out in my backyard like after my mom would go to sleep and the way I smoked was http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1633 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 0:0:0 GMT Novels are an escape from reality where one can learn experience in leisure time and incorporate newfound ideas. Unfortunately when students do not get a chance to pick their novels they are forc http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1631 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 0:0:0 GMT With all the bad influences in the world today how can children select a role model Reporters nowadays only seem to want to cover the stories about stars messing up or the athletes using steroids http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1629 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 0:0:0 GMT Every high school student let alone student in general knows the effects of not enough sleep—dragging through the school day headaches loss of energy difficulty in concentrating apathy and http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1628 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 0:0:0 GMT Stressed and over-tested students across the county were finally given a break this year when the MCPS policy changed to exempt students in AP classes who take the AP subject exam from also taking http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1627 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 0:0:0 GMT Recent shootings and acts of violence that have taken place in schools across the nation have prompted RHS to institute a new policy to help protect the RHS body at large. /p Following the F http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1626 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 0:0:0 GMT Athletes have to deal with the pressures of school and the sports they play but some athletes also have the task of having to stress about jobs significant others and family problems. /p Jo http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1625 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 0:0:0 GMT Everyone always says that 11th grade is the hardest year this is true The junior work load is intense from preparing for college looking at colleges and maintaining their grades. On top of the http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1624 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 0:0:0 GMT As some of you may know every week iTunes chooses an “Artist of the Week” and their single can be downloaded for free. A past “Artist of the Week” is Lanae’ Hale. Before I downloaded the song I http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1623 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 0:0:0 GMT Depersonalization underachievement and emotional exhaustion all have a common link. They are all symptoms of athletic burnout syndrome which means they are possible results of extensive involveme http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1618 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 0:0:0 GMT Playing sports with no consequences… running around aimlessly… continually being told by parents that as long as you try your best that is all that counts. After learning fundamentals on JV varsit http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1617 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 0:0:0 GMT It s a different world than any of us and those who don t engage in that life or that style and haven t been around it you make assumptions based on what Hollywood interprets and what the news http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1616 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 0:0:0 GMT Montgomery County fell from fifth place to sixth place this year in i The Washington Post /i ’s Challenge Index the rankings of the college test participation rates with an average rating of 2.69 http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1614 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 0:0:0 GMT Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and County Council President Michael Knapp will co-host a televised broadcast Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. This one hour show will be broadcast live on County Cabl http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1613 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 0:0:0 GMT UK sensation Kate Nash released her new CD “Foundations” in the United States on September 4. The CD includes Nash’s first single “Foundations ” which was debuting at number two on the U.K. singles http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1612 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 0:0:0 GMT After an amazing season last year both the boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams were left without a coach for the 2008 season. The girls went 10-2 while the boys managed a record of 6-6. /p Since http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1611 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 0:0:0 GMT Is the writer’s strike keeping you from watching your favorite shows Don’t worry…it’s not going to get much better. But if you i are /i looking for a way to pass the time FOX’s “The Moment of T http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1610 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 0:0:0 GMT Listen to the “Juno” soundtrack and simply smile. As an indie soundtrack for the wonderfully unique indie movie the “Juno” soundtrack brings together a variety of unknown artists along with retro- http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1608 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 0:0:0 GMT One Tree Hill’s fifth season has taken a daring new twist and jumped four years into the future. The characters have graduated college and for some dreams have come true but for the unlucky ones http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1607 Wed, 6 Feb 2008 0:0:0 GMT For the first time students reading “The Odyssey” in English teacher Mark Hayes’ and English and AP Language and Composition teacher Anne Ehlers’ classes participated in the Odyssey Olympics a ga http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1606 Tue, 5 Feb 2008 0:0:0 GMT Beginning last summer eight students from Loyola College in Baltimore researched and modernized William Shakespeare’s play “The Folio” which will become a focal point of classes through the camp http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1605 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 0:0:0 GMT Luke Bernetich is reminded everyday of the current wrestling season that he is the little brother of former RHS wrestling star Chase Bernetich who has conquered and achieved goals that many high s http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1604 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 0:0:0 GMT Almost doubling its size from last year the RHS Swim and Dive Team with 64 members has become RHS’ largest winter sports team for the 2007-2008 season a remarkable accomplishment for a team tha http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1603 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 0:0:0 GMT Joining in the efforts against underage drinking and drug use among RHS students several concerned parents formed the Rockville Anti-Drug/Drinking Awareness Resource or RADDAR in 2006 to raise a http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1602 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 0:0:0 GMT One-third of the teachers at RHS have come together to plan get feedback and invest in helping each other jump on the right track to receiving a National Board certification. /p The National http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1601 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 0:0:0 GMT The Kraus family recently donated a brand new microwave oven to the RHS PTSA; the microwave has found its home in the cafeteria. /p The Kraus family donated the appliance after a friend of th http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1600 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 0:0:0 GMT The Art House Café sponsored by RHS’ literary magazine i Echoes /i was a smashing success. With art poetry food and live performances by some of RHS’ very own students and teachers it was a gr http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1599 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 0:0:0 GMT If you and your friends are looking for a new humorous and enticing movie to watch after a difficult week of final exams “Juno” is i definitely /i the movie worth rushing to. /p Juno play http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1597 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 0:0:0 GMT Following years of increased pollution and flood potential the Montgomery County Planning Board has unanimously decided to commence dredging on Lake Needwood; the cost will be approximately 3.8 mi http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1595 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 0:0:0 GMT We’re back After a complete overhaul and redesign rockvillerampage.com is back with a brand new look and brand new features Our previous design included a few interactive features but this new http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1593 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 0:0:0 GMT Back for another season of swim and dive is none other then Coach Aaron Schwartz who is looking to the upperclassmen’s leadership this year to take the team to the Championship Meet. With promisin http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1589 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 0:0:0 GMT For the first time in eleven years the Rams football team has advanced into postseason play following a decisive playoff clinching 43-14 win against the Blake Bengals Nov. 9. /p This blowou http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1588 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 0:0:0 GMT After back to back playoff wins against North Hagerstown and Century the boys’ varsity soccer team was unable to pull off a victory at Liberty High School losing 2-0. /p The Rams were sched http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1581 Thu, 8 Nov 2007 0:0:0 GMT After three disappointing losses to Wootton Clarksburg and Northpoint the Rams were able to come out with a win at home against the Poolesville Falcons with a score of 39-0. /p “It was a t http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1580 Wed, 7 Nov 2007 0:0:0 GMT Upon hearing about the theme for the upcoming Lunch Bunch hosted by the gracious Dr. Debra Munk I thought ‘What could be better than free pizza and talking about the Harry Potter series with all http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1578 Wed, 7 Nov 2007 0:0:0 GMT Starting this year students who plan on taking the AP tests must sign a letter of intent stating that they understand the expectations in taking an AP course and will successfully complete the cou http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1577 Mon, 5 Nov 2007 0:0:0 GMT Montgomery County’s Bauer Recreation Center welcomed children in grades three through five from local elementary schools and the surrounding community Oct. 12 for its bimonthly evening activity pro http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1576 Fri, 2 Nov 2007 0:0:0 GMT Vendors from around the Rockville area will flock to RHS Saturday Nov. 3 to take part in the school’s first Health and Wellness Fair which will take place in the school’s gymnasium cafeteria and http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1575 Fri, 2 Nov 2007 0:0:0 GMT Oct. 30 marked the Lady Rams’ 3-0 fall to the Walkersville Lady Lions in their first round match. The Lady Rams ended their regular season with a record of 7-2-2 and were ranked as the number three http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1574 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 0:0:0 GMT The boys’ soccer team has never lost a first round playoff game and that still remains true after they emerged victorious in the bout against North Hagerstown winning 2-1 and advancing in the play http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1573 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 0:0:0 GMT Can you imagine working for the devil having to gather fugitives who escaped from hell That is the life of Sam Oliver on the new show “Reaper” which will premiere on the CW channel September 25. http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1572 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 0:0:0 GMT “Aliens in America” a comedy series that premiered Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. on the CW channel was surprisingly interesting but was not good enough to completely capture and hold the audience’s interest. http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1571 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 0:0:0 GMT With a newly combined team of JV and Varsity cheerleaders with more years of experience and new plans for the year the upcoming season looks promising for RHS cheerleaders. /p It s going to http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1569 Tue, 9 Oct 2007 0:0:0 GMT Over the past couple of years RHS has been known in the past for having a great Pom Pon team and they have just been getting better. This year’s team features 18 dancers. Out of the 18 all classe http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1568 Tue, 9 Oct 2007 0:0:0 GMT Always striving to be better the RHS Varsity girls’ volleyball team hopes to improve last season’s record with good performances from returning varsity players and newcomers alike. /p Last se http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1567 Tue, 9 Oct 2007 0:0:0 GMT Despite losing many seniors after graduation last year the Lady Rams’ varsity soccer team has a strong experienced returning core to help lead the team to a successful season. /p With the lo http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1566 Tue, 9 Oct 2007 0:0:0 GMT With a new coach and more vigorous practices the RHS varsity field hockey team hopes to improve significantly last year’s 4-8 record in the upcoming fall 2007 season. /p The Lady Rams have tw http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1565 Tue, 9 Oct 2007 0:0:0 GMT With many returning seniors filling essential leadership positions the RHS varsity boys’ soccer team looks to have a winning season and re-establish their dominance in their division despite many http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1564 Tue, 9 Oct 2007 0:0:0 GMT One could hear stomping and clapping throughout the art-decked hallways at Maryvale Elementary School as the Maryvale Cougars’ Step Team opened up the night at the Fifth Annual Maryvale Art Show M http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1558 Tue, 29 May 2007 12:28:38 GMT Advanced Placement or AP enrollment has increased at RHS which resulted in a rise in the just released Challenge Index Rating but the AP program’s overall scores are falling as a result of the http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1557 Wed, 23 May 2007 11:2:18 GMT As schools around the world become increasingly competitive more students are being pressured to take aggressive AP courses but the question is...do most students really belong in them /P http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1556 Wed, 23 May 2007 10:49:21 GMT Mandy Moore’s I Wild Hope /I may be just that. Eight years after her first album So Real little Mandy the youngest of the four pop princesses is all grown up and proves it through her latest http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1555 Wed, 16 May 2007 11:4:18 GMT A teacher who doubles as an actress Believe it or not it is true. Jessica Morton a theatre creative writing and internship teacher new to RHS this school year has been dabbling in showbusines http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1554 Fri, 11 May 2007 11:15:51 GMT Rockville HS went into a Code Blue during third period for about 30 minutes after a female student brought a broken thermometer in a small plastic bag containing Mercury into room 1017 where ESOL http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1553 Fri, 4 May 2007 11:34:33 GMT May 4 2007 /P Dear Students Parents and Staff: /P I am writing to inform you of a situation that occurred this morning and report the swift appropriate action of our Rockville http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1552 Fri, 4 May 2007 11:0:3 GMT RHS ’05 Alumni and Virginia Tech sophomores Allison Kramer Kevin Sourk and Britnye Kurty /P 1. Where were you when you heard what happened /P AK: I was actually supposed to have clas http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1551 Thu, 3 May 2007 10:54:13 GMT Channel One’s news team investigated the rigor and demands that Advanced Placement or AP classes present by conducting interviews and gathering the personal opinions of AP students and teachers a http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1550 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:17:32 GMT School spirit soared high at Joseph B. Good Stadium Friday March 30 where the first annual RHS Powderpuff Football game took place pitting the senior girls against the junior girls in a race for http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1549 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:52:32 GMT Yearbook Club has made many upgrades in producing this year’s first-ever all-color yearbook for RHS which will be distributed to students mid-May. /P Built around the theme of “Pride Passi http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1548 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:14:58 GMT After a strong performance and a victory against the Kennedy Cavaliers’ earlier in the week the Rams’ were once again victorious against their opponent the Northwood Gladiators . /P The Ram http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1547 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:51:53 GMT Twenty-six RHS students participated in illegal activity at a party held on Apr. 18 and have been suspended indefinitely until further investigation. /P The party was held at the house of two http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1546 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:31:58 GMT “Disappointing ” said senior catcher Tori Stoute of the Lady Rams’ performance against the Richard Montgomery Rockets on Wednesday. “We just could not make anything work and just fell apart.” /P http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1543 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:21:48 GMT Losing to the Richard Montgomery Rockets 3-13 was not what the Rams were looking for as they entered the game with a winning record and left without one. The Rams now at 3-3 are struggling to keep http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1542 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:8:31 GMT Super Bowl Champion Dwight Freeney a defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts had nothing but a feel good story on how he reached his ultimate sporting dream…being able to hoist the Lombardi Trop http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1541 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:20:24 GMT September 11 2001…terrorism…a call for war…a country outraged…weapons of mass destruction… a “remedial” policy. This policy had everyone in America ready to bring back their dead loved ones and t http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1540 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:19:1 GMT According to a recent ABC News/ i Washington Post /i poll most Americans prefer a universal health insurance program over the current employer-based system by a two to one margin. This isn’t too http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1539 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:12:3 GMT After touring with The Cheetah Girls the teeny-bopper Disney rendition of The Pussycat Dolls Everlife’s newly released self-titled album i Everlife /i with Buena Vista Records brings to life th http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1538 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:1:52 GMT Finally After waiting through the seemingly endless months of December and January with a week long “break” (if you consider it that because of all the assignments) MCPS finally granted us a sno http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1537 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:12:4 GMT Kelly Park was the site of the first Varsity baseball game of the season for the Rams as they traveled up to Gaithersburg to play the Gaithersburg Trojans. /P Due to Gaithersburg High School n http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1536 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:9:42 GMT Jewish teens visiting from Bet Shemesh Israel gave RHS students and teachers the opportunity to learn about Israeli culture and ask questions regarding the teenage perspective of Israeli life on M http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1535 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:7:2 GMT Months of hard work paid off for RHS’s Symphonic Band at the Montgomery County Public Schools or MCPS band festival on March 20 where they received an overall rating of “Superior” for their perf http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1534 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:0:54 GMT March Madness at RHS The annual student vs. staff basketball game was held on March 9. The students’ team consisted of both Varsity basketball teams while the staff team was made up of select sta http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1533 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:0:1 GMT Yesterday March 21 the Lady Rams varsity softball team opened up away at Gaithersburg High School (GHS) against the Lady Trojans. While the Rams were nervous they pulled things together in the f http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1532 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:56:30 GMT First time members of the Forensics Club had a great season with sophomores Alex Smith Gaga Gondwe Sami Rushing and Theresa Wambach all earning merit standings on the young team. /p The Fore http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1531 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 7:47:8 GMT MCPS lacrosse season kicked off yesterday with the Rams facing off against the Kennedy Cavaliers at Joseph B. Good Stadium. The stage was set for this game late last year after the Rams ended the http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1530 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:3:16 GMT Predicted here first Ohio State Tennessee Texas A M and Memphis all advanced into the Sweet 16 of the South bracket of this season’s NCAA Tournament. The number 1 2 3 and 5 seeds the po http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1529 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 7:59:22 GMT Barely squeezing out an OT win in the second round of the 2007 Men’s NCAA tournament to the surprising VCU team who recently upset the Duke Blue Devils in the opening round of the tournament the P http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1528 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 7:58:29 GMT Only the Vanderbilt Commodores have somewhat struggled through the first two rounds of this year’s NCAA Tournament out of the four teams left in the East Region with the North Carolina Tar Heels http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1527 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 7:57:51 GMT In a bland NCAA tournament the Midwest region is ripe with upsets with the seventh seeded UNLV Runnin’ Rebel upsetting second seeded Wisconsin Badgers and the eleventh Winthrop Eagles advancing t http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1526 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 7:57:1 GMT The power of the remote control has changed the lives of males across the entire planet. I don’t mean to sound sexist but it is true. How many females do you see flipping channels with their remot http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1525 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:23:13 GMT May 1997 issue of Rampage /P High school is coming to a close for seniors and many are taking time out for relaxation. They are planning adventures to every kind of destination ranging from th http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1524 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:8:9 GMT Most of us have found that “My dog ate it” and “It was abducted by aliens” no longer an excuse from doing homework. /P Homework: it is the pain of every teenager’s existence. They will do a http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1523 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 10:58:51 GMT Throughout the world there are numerous examples of the global warming effect and according to scientific research humans must take action within the next ten years in order to prevent the dangero http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1522 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:24:47 GMT I Echoes /I literary magazine has been given the highest award possible by the National Scholastic Press Association for the 1998- 1999 school year which is the highest honor it has ever receiv http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1521 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:16:32 GMT Following a growing trend throughout Montgomery County RHS will implement one eleventh grade Advanced Placement English Language and Composition class into the curriculum for the first time for th http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1520 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:6:16 GMT Most teachers will tell you that to be successful in life you need to keep your feet on the ground but RHS alumnus Michael McNiesh has done just the opposite by becoming a pilot and flight instru http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1519 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:59:26 GMT Females occupied the top eight positions ranked in weighted academic grades in the senior class as of September in an evenly divided class of males and females. The probability of this occurring i http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1518 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:21:42 GMT Nothing is either black or white anymore. When it comes to today’s racial identity all colors are mixed and more biracial students are becoming a part of the RHS rainbow of diversity. /P “ http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1517 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:4:33 GMT “Seriously I hate those snobs ” is a familiar phrase that can be heard in the halls of RHS. I don’t know why this is said and I wonder why people start rumors about other people. /P Everyone http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1516 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:56:46 GMT Considered by most to be the easiest part of the NCAA Tournament bracket the East Rutherford Region or the East Bracket poses some intriguing match-ups especially some possible match-ups in lat http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1515 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:14:53 GMT The production of Footloose is in full swing as the cast enters the month before their final performance. The cast dealt with a minor setback after the release of report cards but quickly pulled t http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1514 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:10:45 GMT With three dominant teams solid teams earning automatic bids and potent mid-majors the South region of this year’s NCAA Tournament looks to be one full of intrigue. The undoubted favorites in http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1513 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 8:5:41 GMT Coming off of an important win in the Big 12 championship game to the Texas Longhorns the Kansas Jay Hawks have obtained the top seed in the San Jose region of the Division 1 Men’s basketball brac http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1512 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 8:4:36 GMT In what is considered one of the easiest regions of the tournament the Midwest region the reigning NCAA national champion University of Florida Gators is the favorite. Florida is the favorite http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1510 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 7:58:44 GMT March 30 introduces a “new sport” to RHS and tradition for the future: Powder Puff football where girls play flag football against each other in a competitive battle of the classes. /p Junior http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1508 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:18:46 GMT Upper classman participating in RHS’s annual Mr. Rockville pageant March 16 have begun to prepare their wardrobes and skits in anticipation for the competition’s “Welcome to the Jungle” theme. http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1507 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:57:5 GMT As a part of senior Heather Weiss’s Girl Scout project she created three mural designs to be voted on by the student body for the RHS music hallway. /p Being a senior Girl Scout Weiss was d http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1506 Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:28:6 GMT Students in RHS’s radio class were at school bright and early on March 5 at 6am for the debut of Rockville’s very own WRAM Radio with Greg Byrd Thomas Russo and Farron Riggs on the “Morning Stamp http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1504 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:6:18 GMT Practice makes perfect. /p When chosen to swim the 500 yard freestyle this idiom rings true after the groans of having to swim such a long length. /p The 500 yard freestyle is the long http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1503 Fri, 9 Mar 2007 10:58:52 GMT “It’s indescribable the worst feeling in the world…so trapped…. you’re all alone in a dark room.” Senior Susan Eister’s description of her former sickness seems uncommonly bleak—yet studies show http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1502 Thu, 8 Mar 2007 10:53:42 GMT Hi ho hi ho it’s back to school we go /P A new neighborhood It’s off to Northwood /P Hi ho hi ho hi ho. /P With RHS’s renovation schedule to commerce September 2001 prepar http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1501 Wed, 7 Mar 2007 11:22:4 GMT Whether you are one of those people that play fantasy football like a religion and cannot wait until football season or you are someone who knows nothing about football the new football class at http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1500 Wed, 7 Mar 2007 11:6:40 GMT Steve Jobs the CEO of Apple Inc. unveiled the iPhone during the keynote address at the Macworld Conference Expo in New York City on January 9 2007. /P Apple known for its OSX operating s http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1499 Tue, 6 Mar 2007 11:23:48 GMT The air is sticky. There are few people sitting in the bleachers cheering on their team. A loud buzzer signals the beginning of the dive portion of the meet. Sophomore Eric Sachs dives a two and http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1498 Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:59:29 GMT As part of Violence Prevention week RHS’s Student Government Association or SGA arranged for RHS math teacher Mark Bradley and parent Susan Bloomers to share their experiences in the Peace Corps http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1497 Tue, 6 Mar 2007 7:41:0 GMT Lynda Hitchcock the sponsor of Students Against Destructive Decisions or SADD at RHS is working hard in preparation for “Every 15 Minutes ” a program that allows students to experience the real http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1495 Mon, 5 Mar 2007 11:19:41 GMT /p Events such as Mr. Rockville the senior Hall Senior Banquet and the Fruit Sale that occur at RHS yearly are organized by a select group of seniors in Senior Advisory. /p /p The Senior Adviso http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1494 Fri, 2 Mar 2007 11:9:42 GMT The ref slaps the mat; senior Zack Kline gets up to have his hand raised in yet another spectacular performance for the RHS wrestling team. Kline’s road to this point has been filled with these typ http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1492 Fri, 2 Mar 2007 10:57:43 GMT Events such as Mr. Rockville the senior Hall Senior Banquet and the Fruit Sale that occur at RHS yearly are organized by a select group of seniors in Senior Advisory. The Senior Advisory cla http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1491 Fri, 2 Mar 2007 8:7:3 GMT Starting next year RHS will offer the Network Operations to sophomores juniors and seniors. The Academy will be for students who prefer to do more hands-on work. /p The idea for a Network Op http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1489 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:7:6 GMT If asked to think of the major sports at RHS the popular responses would be football basketball soccer or lacrosse. However swimming and all other lesser-known sports at RHS are just as excit http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1487 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:58:22 GMT It was not trying out for the boys’ Varsity basketball team that worried senior forward Bryant Covington instead it was his grades that worried him. Bryant was ineligible all of first semester an http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1486 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 7:50:34 GMT Funeral for Yesterday really is a funeral for yesterday a funeral for the yesteryears of Kittie’s naïve and unpolished sound and a taste of the new and improved Kittie. /p The fourth album http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1484 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 9:6:7 GMT SEGREGATION IN SCHOOLS: It was such an intense topic in the 1950’s when the landmark case of Brown vs. Board of Education occurred requiring that segregation was unconstitutional in U.S. schools. W http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1483 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 9:3:39 GMT Damascus High School’s or DHS packed gymnasium watched the RHS Varsity Poms dazzle their audience with their “sweets and treats” filled routine and new uniforms on Jan. 20. /P DHS held it’ http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1478 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:1:25 GMT Lose /lüz/ vb: to suffer defeat; to fail to advance or improve. It is irrelevant to the tale of your conquering that yourself and your teammates mustered every last ounce of energy and spir http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1477 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:57:41 GMT Students across the country including those at RHS often suffer from sleep deprivation due to late-night studying working and even hanging out with friends. /P Lack of sleep primarily aff http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1476 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:52:37 GMT On February 22 2007 the Civil Rights Movement a segment of RHS’s Violence Prevention Week was discussed among RHS students and three teachers: English teacher John O’Keefe U.S. History Ad http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1475 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:42:34 GMT How joyfully oblivious I was to the world of fashion in middle school. I had never been particularly interested in having the latest fashions (or for that matter fashions from a few years ago). I http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1474 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:39:58 GMT How did a highly recommended teacher with 30 years of teaching experience a coach with three 30 game winning streaks leader of a teen club and a highly acknowledged bay conservist end up teachi http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1473 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 9:30:45 GMT Success of the High School Plus Program in the English department of RHS has faculty and administration hoping to expand the pilot program to other subjects in an attempt to help students redeem http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1472 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:37:45 GMT Inconsistent is the best word to describe the Rams Varsity Boys basketball season so far. With a constant rotation between streaks of winning and losing it is hard to say how well the Rams are pla http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1471 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:30:2 GMT The regular season of the basketball year has come to an end and the Rams teams have been seeded to start the Maryland State 2A Playoffs our very own RHS boys varsity basketball team has been sele http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1470 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:25:54 GMT Intensity fills up the gymnasium. Spectators in the crowd are rampantly cheering. You can almost hear the racing heartbeats of the RHS fans. All of the RHS Varsity Poms Squad’s hard work boils down http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1468 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:52:54 GMT What if your dreams became a reality and you couldn’t distinguish between being asleep and being awake Such a predicament is the focus of Michael Gondry’s I The Science of Sleep /I originally t http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1467 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 7:51:57 GMT While the RHS senior wrestlers each contributed solid wins they weren’t the only ones who shined in the match against Kennedy High School on Senior Night January 31. /p Dedicated to the ve http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1463 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:17:12 GMT Aaron Schwartz a former member of the Springbrook High School swim and dive team was trained to dive into the pool at the sound of the starting gun. Years later Schwartz is still at the pool b http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1462 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:54:41 GMT After a successful win against the Northwood Gladiators just one week before the RHS Varsity Wrestling team fell short of a win to the Whitman Vikings 62-16. However even through the loss the http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1461 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:50:29 GMT Joseph B. Good Stadium: RHS Homecoming Game 2006. Everyone is screaming their lungs out cheering on their boys but the fan who stands out apart from the rest is “The Wicked Witch of the West ” http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1460 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 8:0:5 GMT Having a total of eight individual wins the Rams put up a great fight but fell to the Damascus Hornets and the Clarksburg Coyotes in the wrestling tri-match at Damascus high school on February 3. http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1459 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 7:57:6 GMT Civil rights activists celebrities supporters and friends and family of Martin Luther King Jr. gathered at the site of the future Dr. King Memorial for a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 13. http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1458 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 7:54:34 GMT Senior leadership was one of the advantages that the RHS Varsity boys’ basketball team had over the Northwood Gladiators when the Gladiators came to RHS to face the Rams on Jan. 12. The Rams we http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1457 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 7:49:8 GMT Building up the sports programs at RHS has become the number one goal of new RHS coaches and the varsity basketball team is no exception. The team will be running a camp consisting of two separat http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1456 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 7:46:16 GMT “Go to Blake The arts program is exceptional ” “How about the IB Program You’ll get into any Ivy League School almost guaranteed.” “The engineering program The United States need engineers and http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1455 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 7:37:57 GMT Junior Mary Gorman is a beast. Well not like Godzilla but more like Lisa Leslie. Gorman is a beast on the basketball court as she demonstrated against the Clarksburg Lady Coyotes in a tough matc http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1454 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:52:9 GMT The Rams lost a heartbreaker to the Wheaton Knights by a score of 34-35. The Rams went up early but the Knights were able to come back and win in the last match. However the JV team was able to http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1453 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:47:27 GMT The Hub Cup Tournament makes front page news in the Hagerstown newspapers but none of our Ram wrestlers did so this weekend. Senior Chase Bernetich lost a close semifinal match by the score of 4 http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1452 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:24:17 GMT New RHS Math Teacher Lynn Kaplan is fairly new to teaching high school math but has countless experiences teaching children teens and adults of various ages at her church various schools and di http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1451 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:39:26 GMT After the snow day last Wednesday the club picture day has been re-scheduled for Feb. 15 this Thursday. It is imperative that each group arrives in the auditorium on time as it is a very tight s http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1450 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 8:9:9 GMT With parking permits from first semester expiring students need to find quick cash to buy a new one for second semester or they are subject to ticketing or towing if they do not have a new permit b http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1449 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 7:52:42 GMT The RHS Ski and Snowboard Club is at its prime part of the year—winter. This is when the club members are able to hit the slopes and show off their gnarly tricks. The students who are in this club http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1448 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 7:38:57 GMT Former students of Rock Creek Valley Elementary School or RCV may not be aware but their old school has recently won the 2006 School Performance award for their steadily increased improvement o http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1447 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:20:10 GMT English History Which way to go Mr. Elliot Turley had majored in both subjects during college and had the chance to pursue either one as a career. /p Turley a new teacher at RHS teaches http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1446 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:17:42 GMT Through fundraising efforts RHS’s Parent Teacher Student Association or PTSA in partnership with Thomas Edison High School has designed a fundraiser in which RHS students can purchase and perso http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1445 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:11:34 GMT Stunned. /p This is how RHS varsity boy’s basketball coach Jack Freeman felt about forward junior Greg Sanders’ play in the game on Jan. 23 at RHS against the Clarksburg Coyotes. /p http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1444 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:7:15 GMT Sports at RHS this year have changed for the better and with it the improved attitude of the fans. With new Varsity football head coach Coach Mark Maradei players and fans have become more inte http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1443 Fri, 9 Feb 2007 17:36:39 GMT Seneca Valley had an exceptional girls’ basketball team with ten seniors and only one under classmen. This year they lost all those seniors and were forced to bring up most of their junior varsity http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1442 Fri, 9 Feb 2007 17:13:36 GMT Secret Service agent Alan Whicher father of former RHS students Meredith and Melinda Whicher was killed in the April 19 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City less tha http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1441 Fri, 9 Feb 2007 13:37:59 GMT After auditioning among the county and state’s finest vocalists and instrumentalists 11 RHS students were chosen to be part of Montgomery County and Maryland State Honors ensembles for the 2006-20 http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1440 Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:51:42 GMT When did you first start playing basketball in the RHS program I first started playing last year sophomore year for Coach Graves. Where did you play before RHS Watkins Mill I http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1439 Thu, 8 Feb 2007 8:8:28 GMT Success has been more common than failure for the RHS varsity boys’ basketball team during the 2006-2007 season changing the losing ways that have been characteristic of past years. /p After http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1436 Tue, 6 Feb 2007 16:42:13 GMT Magruder Einstein RHS and Richard Montgomery’s It’s Academic teams all competed in the fourth round of the Around the Beltway League or ABL Finals Jan. 4. RHS came away from the competition 2- http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1435 Tue, 6 Feb 2007 16:33:52 GMT Hub Cup makes front page news in the Hagerstown newspapers but none of our Ram wrestlers did so this weekend. Senior Chase Bernetich lost a close semifinal match by the score of 4-6. He later wo http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1434 Tue, 6 Feb 2007 10:47:15 GMT Measures of Academic Progress testing or MAP-R testing will be coming to RHS for the first time during the weeks of Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 for freshmen to measure their ability to read across a numbe http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1433 Mon, 5 Feb 2007 11:58:38 GMT Anyone who attends or has attended any MCPS school between sixth and twelfth grade has voted for a Student Member of the Board or SMOB. Students who for the most part are not old enough to vo http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1432 Mon, 5 Feb 2007 11:47:15 GMT As an underclassman I used to think that seniors had some sort of superpower that made them better than everyone else. Maybe it was their confidence or that they actually thought that they were b http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1431 Mon, 5 Feb 2007 11:23:23 GMT RHS will hold the Second Annual Variety Show on Feb. 16 and 17 in the RHS auditorium where students can show off their performing arts talents. /p The variety show was developed so students a http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1430 Mon, 5 Feb 2007 11:3:5 GMT In seventh grade the now sophomore 160-pound wrestler Matthew Yin picked up the difficult sport of wrestling. Now in his fourth year with the sport he has secured a spot on the varsity team. /p http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1429 Mon, 5 Feb 2007 10:51:52 GMT Dec. 20 against the Whitman Vikings the Rams came up short in a 62-16 loss in front of their home crowd. Despite the loss there was still a positive atmosphere in the gymnasium as many alumni an http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1426 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT Actors are needed for this year s musical I Footloose /I Although auditions began on Tuesday Jan. 24 it s not too late to try out for a role in the musical. Tuesday s auditions ran smoothly w http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1425 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT Even though the RHS Varsity Girls Basketball Team has only three seniors this season they have a lot of experience as eight out of 12 current players returned to the squad from previous years. http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1424 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT Despite the lack of sleep caused by its poor programming time this year s featured BCS Tostitos Fiesta Bowl was worth every second of lost sleep. The Boise State Broncos stole the national sp http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1423 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT Local Fox TV Sports Channel 5 has named the Jan. 26 boys varsity basketball game against the Kennedy Cavaliers at RHS as a candidate to be the High School Game of the Week. RHS stands against f http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1422 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT After auditioning among the county and state s finest vocalists and instrumentalists 11 RHS students were chosen to be part of Montgomery County and Maryland State Honors ensembles for the 2006-2007 http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1421 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT For anyone who can t get enough of the reality teenage soap opera known as Laguna Beach or anyone in need of an enjoyable mix to listen to in the car or while chilling with friends MTV Presents Lag http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1420 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT 2007 Clubs Group Photo Schedule February 7 2007 Auditorium It is imperative that each group arrives in the auditorium on time. It is a very tight schedule. 7:40 Academic Bowl 7:55 Bes http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1419 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT Going into his senior season Tommy Shirley hoped to be a big part of the RHS varsity football team but instead he found his season cut very short because he was ineligible. After being ineligib http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1418 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT The lunch lines in our school cafeteria are too long Even with the extended lunch period many students do not have the time to buy lunch and eat it especially when they have gone in to work on http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1417 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT There was a recent morning announcement that said if you are a smoker and you want to quit you should report to security. Speaking to security would be an admission of guilt and you would be giv http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1416 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT I would like to compliment the skills of the teachers at the school. I feel that the teachers [at RHS] are great and facilitate our needs. They stay after school and give students extra help if t http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1415 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT Tis the season to get sickly. Americans suffer from about 62 million colds per year and up to 20% of Americans get down with influenza each year during flu season no matter how many layers of s http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1412 Tue, 9 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT Blanton Studios is scheduled to be at RHS February 5 to take pictures of the school s various clubs and organizations. Clubs such as Theatre Model UN Inspiration for People of Color Students Ag http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1411 Mon, 8 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT It appears that winning the last seven Tour De France marathons are just not enough for professional cyclist Lance Armstrong. Earlier this November Armstrong ran in the New York City Marathon eage http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1410 Mon, 8 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT Headache pounding mind racing and stomach churning-- time for stress again Day after day class after class I feel like I have a giant weight on my shoulders. Pressure pressure pressure is http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1409 Fri, 5 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT There are many large pizza chains in the United States -Domino s Pizza Pizza Hut Papa John s Pizza and many more; but unlike all the rest CiCi s Pizza offers a unique all-you-can-eat buffet of p http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1408 Fri, 5 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT The name says it all: I Over It /I as in get over it. Like a hyperactive eighth grader blazing on a sugar high I Over It s /I album Release Yourself is a never-ending source of energy. http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1407 Fri, 5 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT Approximately 80 freshmen all members of RHS s new IB program attended a field trip to the American Film Institute or AFI for a different perspective on an English project. In Deborah Wilche http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1406 Thu, 4 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT Members of the Montgomery County or MCPS community gathered in the RHS Auditorium Dec. 13 to hear Superintendent Jerry Weast present the proposed 2008 operating budget and commend the many achiev http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1405 Wed, 3 Jan 2007 0:0:0 GMT Coming from a school best 16-6 record last season the Rockville Rams varsity wrestling team will be led by a tight knit group of senior wrestlers focused on rebuilding the program and seeking to http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1404 Mon, 4 Dec 2006 0:0:0 GMT After a somewhat disappointing season with solely two victories last year the RHS Boys Basketball team is now relying on its core group of senior leaders to enhance not only their record but the http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1403 Fri, 1 Dec 2006 0:0:0 GMT After ending the 2005-2006 season with a record of 10-6 Redskins fans had high hopes of a repeat for the next season but as the first half of this season comes to a close Redskins fans are left http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1402 Fri, 1 Dec 2006 0:0:0 GMT From the creators of Shrek and Madagascar comes the highly anticipated computer animation release Flushed Away. It is the story of a pampered pet-mouse being thrust into an unknown u http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1401 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Four RHS students juniors Whitney Chou Nelly Desmarrattes Elizabeth Rojas and senior Melissa Cohen proudly received the Mark Curtis Humanities Award on Nov. 9 during the 11th annual Mark Curtis http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1400 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT My wife she is dead. High five So the story goes in Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. Basically the name explains it all. The movie fol http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1399 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Camping out in the rain and cold for the privilege of paying $600 for a glorified toy is probably a bit too much for the average gamer. It is possible that this is the problem with the Pla http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1398 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT From Nov. 13 to Nov. 16 RHS was visited by five representatives from the Middle States Validation Team who assessed and approved the school for re-accreditation. Every ten years high schools i http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1397 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Do as the Romans do. When in high school the same thing applies. Walking into the halls of RHS on the first day of school despite my freshman status I wasn t expecting much. Horror stories about http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1396 Mon, 27 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Rockville High School Theater or RHST put on their first play of the 2006-2007 school year this past weekend where Charlie and the Chocolate Factory took our auditorium by storm. Sophomore http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1395 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT As part of the Radio Production Class to promote the WRAM Radio Station students in the Radio Production Class had their First Annual Turkey Bowl. Students and teachers donated materials such as http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1394 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT As part of the Radio Production Class to promote the WRAM Radio Station students in the Radio Production Class had their First Annual Turkey Bowl. Students and teachers donated materials such as http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1393 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Yesterday in sports was a doozy. First baseman Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies won the National League MVP by beating out the St. Louis Cardinals star first baseman Albert Pujols. Ho http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1392 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Sunday will go down this year as the Redskins fans claim to fame. They beat the Dallas Cowboys on FedEx field in a battle royale. The final score was 22-19. The Skins Nick Novak kicked a 47 http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1391 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT This year RHS Echoes Magazine is hosting a fundraiser to help raise money for their 2006-2007 publication. The estimated cost is about $2 100 fundraising is necessary because last year there was http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1390 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Flash back to the days of elementary school where you would excitedly call up each and every single one of your relatives and ask if they would like to buy some wrapping paper as a type of fundrai http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1389 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Yesterday in sports was a doozy. First baseman Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies won the National League MVP by beating out the St. Louis Cardinals star first baseman Albert Pujols. http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1388 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT So I officially gave up on the Skins this Sunday. Campbell was not the chicken soup that could win against one of the league s worst the Buccaneers. With the 17-20 loss yesterday the Redsk http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1387 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Washington Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs finally thought it was the right time to pass the quarterback torch to much anticipated second year player Jason Campbell. After just a little more than half http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1386 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Superimposed over an image of a rust-colored pumpkin pie and various other fall foods a flowery script reads The Perfect Thanksgiving conjuring up fond memories and swelling anticipation of th http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1385 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Local residents attended the Ninth Annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade held Nov. 18 in Silver Spring marching from Sligo and Georgia avenues at 9:30 a.m. The parade followed the same http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1384 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Even the most politically apathetic citizen could not avoid the seemingly endless campaign signs and commercials that bombarded our yards and T.V. screens the past few months but the Nov. 7 electi http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1383 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Adolescence can often be a very turbulent time. Everyone has within them fears hopes and secrets that define their character in subsequent adult years. Secrets of youth are documented in Frank War http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1382 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Adolescence can often be a very turbulent time. Everyone has within them fears hopes and secrets that define their character in subsequent adult years. Secrets of youth are documented in Frank War http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1381 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Bowl Championship Series or BCS standings have finally come in to play for the National College Athletic Association or NCAA football season and with four top teams losing last week the BCS ra http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1380 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT The delights of being a freshman An F on my forehead and an upperclassman s laughter behind my back denote my newness at Rockville. I am one student among the many of the class of 0 10 the mass o http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1379 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT The second annual Empty Bowls Benefit was held at RHS Wednesday where bowls were sold as a fundraiser for the Capital Area Food Bank as attendees enjoyed a night of music and soup representing t http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1378 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Even the most politically apathetic citizen could not avoid the seemingly endless campaign signs and commercials that bombarded our yards and T.V. screens the past few months but the Nov. 7 electi http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1377 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Two crime scenes were set up in the upstairs Forensics classroom from November 6 to November 16 in order to teach students about the law enforcement process of crime scene investigation. As a http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1376 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Washington Redskins Head Coach Joe Gibbs finally felt it was the right time to pass the quarterback torch to much anticipated second year player Jason Campbell. After just a little more than ha http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1375 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT There was a recent morning announcement that said if you are a smoker and you want to quit you should report to security. Speaking to security would be an admission of guilt and you would http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1374 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT There was a recent morning announcement that said if you are a smoker and you want to quit you should report to security. Speaking to security would be an admission of guilt and you would be http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1373 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT There was a recent morning announcement that said if you are a smoker and you want to quit you should report to security. Speaking to security would be an admission of guilt and would give the s http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1372 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Don t get me wrong I love football coverage on Saturday and Sunday. I love nothing more than doing absolutely nothing at all but sitting on my couch and watching football all day. So who doesn t l http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1371 Fri, 10 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT What activities were you involved in during high school What did you enjoy about them -I was on JV Soccer for my first two years then Varsity for my last two. I also was on the lacrosse team http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1370 Thu, 9 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT At 5:30 a.m. on Monday September 25 2006 I was startled out of my sleep by a cacophony in my bedroom. A co-captain of the soccer team was standing over me blowing her whistle like a drill serge http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1369 Wed, 8 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT Help stop hunger by attending Rockville s Empty Bowls Benefit a benefit art auction and meal to support the capital area foodbank Nov. 8 from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Tickets which can be purcha http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1368 Mon, 6 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT The delights of being a freshman An F on my forehead and an upperclassman s snigger behind my back denote my immaturity at Rockville. I am one student among the many of the class of 2010 the ma http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1367 Mon, 6 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT The delights of being a freshman An F on my forehead and an upperclassman s snigger behind my back denote my immaturity at Rockville. I am one student among the many of the class of 2010 the ma http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1366 Fri, 3 Nov 2006 0:0:0 GMT While juniors sophomores and freshmen were hard at work on the PSAT last Wednesday seniors were fast asleep. The first senior meeting of the year began at 9 am sharp well not exactly. Upon http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1365 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Head butt. This may be the only thing that the casual soccer fan remembers from the 2006 World Cup in Germany but those who paid close attention realized there was so much more. From a yell http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1364 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Following their strong performance against the Paint Brach Panthers the RHS Boys Varsity Soccer team went on to beat both the B-CC Barons and the Wheaton Knights 1-0 and to tie the Kennedy Cavali http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1363 Thu, 26 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT In the last regular season home game of the season for the lady Rams soccer team the Rams fought hard but were defeated 6-1 by the Whitman Lady Vikings. The Lady Vikings are one of the states best http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1362 Thu, 26 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Pride Passion and Purpose are the themes for the yearbook this year which is taking their planning and publishing process to the next level this year. With co-editors-in-chief seniors Jonathan http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1361 Thu, 26 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Once again the Cross Country team ran their hearts out at home against the Kennedy Cavaliers and the Seneca Valley Screamin Eagles. The Rams were at home against Kennedy and Seneca Valley on We http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1360 Thu, 26 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT The Rams defeated the Wootton Patriots Oct. 20 49-22 bringing their record to 6-1 the best record the team has had in many years. Said school proclaimed Forefather and Ramette cheer-leader Duc http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1359 Wed, 25 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Football here at RHS has not always been a force to reckon with. Yet this year to the surprise and delight of many has proved to be different. The RHS Rams football team has had a stellar sea http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1358 Wed, 25 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT As the weekend of Homecoming drew nearer RHS students and staff were able to show there spirit and enthusiasm through halls spirit week pep rally the Homecoming game and of course the Homecomi http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1357 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT For the many students of elementary middle and high school who often forget their homework assignments there is now a saving grace in the form of the Montgomery County Public Schools or MCPS H http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1356 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT What could be better than attempting to listen to the band over the roaring cheers and watching the cheerleaders that are at least 500 feet away all the while huddling with your friends trying to http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1355 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Project Discovery. I am not sure whether that camp name is just supposed to be flashy or if there is a significant meaning behind it but I know that I did discover more about myself by volunte http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1354 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Summer Reading is a necessary evil that all high schools students have but one school in Lancaster TX has enacted a new get tough policy in order to get their students to do their work. Fiv http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1353 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Directly associated with the city of Rockville the Twinbrook Recreation Center offers a wide variety of activities suitable for children teenagers and adults of all ages interested in satisfying http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1352 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT A rematch of opponents from a very physical contest last season one of the members of the Lady Rams field hockey was left with knocked out teeth and a 2-0 loss. The Lady Rams looked to avenge las http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1351 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT RHS held its American Red Cross sponsored blood drive Friday encouraging students 16 years of age and older to donate blood and provide aid for those in need. The American Red Cross was offici http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1350 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Showing great determination the Lady Rams volleyball team came back after losing their first two games to the Blair Blazers Oct. 12 and took the next two games only to fall in the fifth game by http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1349 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT As the new school year begins many of the incoming freshmen have opted to take the newly introduced Pre-International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme at RHS which may strain their transition from mi http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1348 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT In the past few years there have been increasing discussions about global warming. What exactly is global warming Can it affect us now ...Is it even real Well in fact the effects of global http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1347 Thu, 12 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT In the past few years there have been increasing discussions about global warming. What exactly is global warming Can it affect us now ...Is it even real Well in fact the effects of global http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1346 Fri, 13 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Tardiness has been a major problem at RHS over the course of the school year thus far and October 11 the teachers at RHS resolved to do something about it. A hall sweep was conducted to try an http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1343 Wed, 11 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Tardiness has been a major problem at RHS over the course of the school year thus far and October 11 the teachers at RHS resolved to do something about it. A hall sweep was conducted to try an http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1342 Wed, 11 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Due to the increasing pressure on students to take Advanced Placement classes in tenth grade grades are suffering and many students are dropping their AP classes. Every year incoming tenth grad http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1341 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT I m waiting for the activity bus to stop by and pick up the load of kids who had to stay after school whether it s for help or extracurricular activities. It s supposed to come around 4:15 in the http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1340 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT The Lady Rams soccer team beat last season s record of wins with last night s victory over the Wheaton Lady Knights. Being down at half time has never stopped our Lady Rams from fighting this seaso http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1338 Mon, 9 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Vandalism became an issue at RHS during the first month of school as three incidents of significant damage to Baltimore Road the outdoor electronic message board and a community home were commit http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1337 Thu, 5 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Among the many spectators gathered at RHS to observe the Rams victory over the Poolsville Falcons on September 21 were five students who arrive at the game intoxicated. The five students arrivi http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1336 Tue, 3 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT Since almost everyone and their mothers have a Facebook it is time to finally find out what makes Facebook tick what makes everyone spend hours on a website looking at profiles of the people they http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1331 Tue, 3 Oct 2006 0:0:0 GMT In Tuesday s match against the Richard Montgomery Rockets the Northwood Knights and their division rivals the Watkins Mill Wolverines the RHS golf team took first recapturing first place in the http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1329 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT The girls varsity soccer team persevered through their game Wednesday against the Paint Branch Panthers. The first half ran out with both teams tied at zero and fighting hard. With luck the L http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1328 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT Starting their seasons over because of an ineligible player did not seem to dampen the RHS Rams varsity boys soccer team s spirit September 27 in their game against the Paint Branch Panthers. T http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1327 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT The Poolesville Lady Falcons came into the game Monday night looking for an easy win but the girls varsity soccer team surprised them with their controlled passing and high energy. The first http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1325 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT Game 4: Following their victory over the Einstein Titans the week before the RHS Rams varsity soccer team punished the Norwood Gladiators 6-0 and walked away with an overall record of 4-0. Th http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1324 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT Prospective freshmen SGA candidates walked across the stage and tensely delivered speeches as the entire freshman class listened quietly and cheered for their friends on stage. Vivian Chisholm http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1323 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT Graceful ballerinas gliding across the stage. A huge and graceful ballroom. A nature camp dedicated to guppies. While the average teenager slumbered and snoozed all summer Rockville s historical C http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1322 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT Entering high school can be a nerve-wracking time so to ease this awkward transition RHS has introduced a new program called Big Buddies that pairs freshmen with upperclassmen who serve as guides http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1321 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT $2.90 for a Big Mac No way $1.25 for a soda Nope. 60 cents for a Granny-Smith apple In your dreams Now how would you react if I shared a little well-kept secret with you the scoop on how to http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1320 Mon, 25 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT Blowout is not normally a word that is used to describe a Rams football victory but that is exactly what happened on Sep. 22 as the Rams crushed the Poolesville Falcons 48-0 with dominating defe http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1317 Fri, 22 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT Total domination is the best way to describe the Lady Rams victory over the visiting Lady Knights of Wheaton High School. This match was the first meeting between the two schools this year and cl http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1316 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT Following this week s games the RHS Lady Rams varsity field hockey team managed to maintain their record of just one game under .500 but look still look forward to improvement throughout the seas http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1315 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT Game 1: 1-0 win against Richard Montgomery Rockets. Luis Rivera scored. Game 2: 5-0 win against Blake Bengals Eduardo scores 2 Alex Goycochea 2 Fabian scores 1 defense played really well. T http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1314 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT Seniors make up four of the six starters in the undefeated golf team this year as they improved record to 9-0 last Wednesday at Falls Road Golf Course against the Einstein Titans the Kennedy Caval http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1313 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT It s crunch time Everyone rush to the book store or better yet Sparknotes.com to make your last effort on summer reading. Now if the majority of the student body waits until the last week of http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1311 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT Will I brush my teeth before school This is a common decision made daily that is entirely overlooked but as teens grow through their years of adolescence these decisions become increasingly di http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1310 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT Starting off their season with a new coaching staff and numerous veteran players the Rams varsity football team looks to build upon its already strong foundation of teamwork to become a solid comp http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1309 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT Education administrators from across the United States were invited to China this summer by the Chinese Ministry of Education to learn more about the Chinese culture and educational system; among t http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1307 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 0:0:0 GMT Now that school s out teenagers are finding themselves with much more time now that they don t have to deal with class homework school sports etc. With all this extra time to kill why http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1306 Fri, 2 Jun 2006 0:0:0 GMT Lambpage Survey: Over the course of this last semester Rampage has been developing a new design for the newspaper. Our goal was to make the paper more user-friendly with bigger photos and gra http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1305 Fri, 2 Jun 2006 0:0:0 GMT Editor-in-Chief: Erika Bernetich Editor-in-Chief: Melissa Cohen Editor-in-Chief: Stephanie Owen Editor-in-Chief: Grace Wahlbrink Integrity Chief: Hadley Cooney Associate Editor Emi http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1303 Fri, 2 Jun 2006 0:0:0 GMT fsadfasdfasdfasdfasdfsadfsad /p http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1299 Fri, 26 May 2006 0:0:0 GMT Little time is given to students during the school week to express themselves through fine arts. The RHS Spring Arts Festival gave students the chance to do just that...express themselves. R http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1298 Fri, 26 May 2006 0:0:0 GMT Support the Rockville High School Rampage Pre-order your carnation bouquet for graduation Rampage will be selling a half-dozen carnation bouquet with baby s breath in a floral sleeve and wi http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1297 Fri, 19 May 2006 0:0:0 GMT The following is the text of the letter Dr. Munk sent to the parents of every senior: Dear Parents and Members of the Class of 2006: The faculty and administrative staff of Rockville Hig http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1292 Mon, 8 May 2006 0:0:0 GMT Junior Sarah Horvitz from Springbrook High School was certified as the 29th Student Member Of the Board (SMOB) yesterday at 6:31pm. Of the 76 372 students in Montgomery County eligible to vote 81.6 http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1290 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 0:0:0 GMT B AP Exams /B Week 1 Morning Report by 7:30 a.m. Afternoon Report by 11:30 a.m. Monday 5/1: English Language Composition French Language Tuesday 5/2: Computer Science A AB Spa http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1288 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 0:0:0 GMT This is probably not going to go down as one of my famous speeches. It certainly will not top my infamous dings in the armor speech. (Rachel I know that is your favorite ) Congratulations to a http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1287 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 0:0:0 GMT Screams and cheers where exchanged all around the gym where the RHS boys varsity volleyball team decimated the Walt Whitman Vikings on Monday s game after only three volleys. The Rams started http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1286 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 0:0:0 GMT High spirits were all around as the RHS boys varsity volleyball team left Magruder High School after beating the Colonels in a grueling match Wednesday and ending the last of three games at 25-19. http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1285 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 0:0:0 GMT Soon after having their undefeated season come to an end Friday the boys lacrosse team suffered another loss to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Barons Monday losing 2-9 dropping their record to three http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1284 Sun, 9 Apr 2006 0:0:0 GMT Advancing their overall season record the RHS girl s lacrosse team is now 4-1 thanks to Wednesday night s away game victory against the Seneca Valley Screamin Eagles with this season s game hig http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1283 Sun, 9 Apr 2006 0:0:0 GMT Selling manure never seemed so fun The Booster Club is held its annual mulch sale this past Saturday in the parking lot of RHS. Every year thousands of dollars are raised that benefit the RHS boo http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1282 Tue, 4 Apr 2006 0:0:0 GMT Co-captain junior Anna Schmidt of the RHS girls lacrosse team is ready to lead her fellow Lady Rams to their best season ever with a brand new coaching staff coming along for the ride. Schmidt http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1281 Tue, 4 Apr 2006 0:0:0 GMT Winning their first division game the RHS varsity baseball team claimed a 13-5 victory over the Einstein Titans on Saturday giving the team a 1-0 division record and a 3-2 record overall. http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1280 Tue, 4 Apr 2006 0:0:0 GMT Traveling to Poolesville Friday to battle the Falcons the RHS boys lacrosse team suffered their first loss of the season losing 4-13 putting a stop to their three game winning streak and undefe http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1279 Mon, 3 Apr 2006 0:0:0 GMT George Mason a small division I school from the Colonial Athletic Association made an improbable run through the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament losing in the National http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1278 Mon, 3 Apr 2006 0:0:0 GMT Tuesday a panel of RHS students freshmen through seniors talked about what stresses them out and answered questions concerning related topics from the parents that were in attendance. The fo http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1277 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 0:0:0 GMT After a slow start to the game the girls varsity lacrosse team came back and dominated the Lady Cavaliers of Kennedy by a score of 11-3 to start off the season. In the season opener the Lady http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1276 Wed, 29 Mar 2006 0:0:0 GMT Less than a month ago if someone said the George Mason University Patriots would be in the NCAA Final Four they would B definitely /B have received a shocked look in return. Now they would be w http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1275 Wed, 29 Mar 2006 0:0:0 GMT In their home opener Thursday the boys varsity lacrosse team put up an impressive 13-0 victory over the Wheaton Knights with a quick offensive start and suffocating defense. The Rams contro http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1274 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 0:0:0 GMT Wednesday March 15 the RHS symphonic orchestra competed in the MCPS Orchestra Festival held at Bethesda-Chevy Chase (B-CC) High School and earned scores ranking them among the top public school o http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1273 Mon, 27 Mar 2006 0:0:0 GMT After a slow start to the game the girls varsity lacrosse team came back and dominated the Lady Cavaliers of Kennedy by a score of 11-3 to start off the season. In the season opener the Lady http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1272 Thu, 23 Mar 2006 0:0:0 GMT I prefer listening to my own iTunes playlists rather than the Top 40 on the radio. Why Take I Fall Out Boy s /I hit song Sugar We re Goin Down. It sounds strangely like We re going dow http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1271 Wed, 22 Mar 2006 0:0:0 GMT The Strokes. I am personally a fan of this band that includes four simple guys but I m not a die-hard fan that believes everything written and heard is good. That being a fact I was truly imp http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1269 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 0:0:0 GMT 2-13 for the season might be viewed as a bad omen for a team maybe even make them lose faith in themselves but that is not the case with the 2006 RHS varsity softball team. Hopes are high amo http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1268 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 0:0:0 GMT B How was the water /B It was cold It s hard when it s a day like that because the air temperature was like forty degrees and it tends to make your brain think the water is not really that c http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1267 Fri, 17 Mar 2006 0:0:0 GMT Winter is coming to an end which means spring sports seasons are coming to a start; RHS varsity baseball team has returned to the diamond to begin another season of dirt blood and sweat. This http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1265 Fri, 17 Mar 2006 0:0:0 GMT As we all know there was a Black History Assembly several weeks ago. I knew I would be involved in the assembly because I am a member of Inspiration for People of Color (IPC) and we were preparing http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1264 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 0:0:0 GMT Last week RHS had yet another spirit week. Days included pajama sports Ram (school colors) western and to conclude the week beach day. They were hard to spot but students dressed in bathing su http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1263 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 0:0:0 GMT As RHS students mature into upperclassmen many choose to enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) classes. These students are expected to take their AP tests for college credit in May but they are not f http://www.rhsjournalismacademy.org/test/inside.php?id=1262 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 0:0:0 GMT