‘Current News’ Archives
“Cruela de Vil” Syndrome
Travis Shingledecker '13 According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), “Cruela de Vil Syndrome” has infected the nation this past year after reporting an exponential increase in dognappings, which was allegedly prompted by economic instability. After the 2007 financial crisis, the American people were greatly impacted by the ripple effects [...]
Tragedy Strikes Over the Holiday Weekend
Brit Felsen-Parsons '12 This past Labor Day (Sept. 5) weekend proved a very bloody one for New York City. Forty-eight people were shot in several different locations, including two law enforcement officers, who fortunately survived. This alarmingly high concentration of gun violence over the holiday weekend has made headlines nationwide as [...]
A Miraculous Recovery
Brit Felsen-Parsons '12 Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, “rising star of the Democratic party,” was released Wednesday, June 15, from Houston’s TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital, five months after an assassination attempt in Tucson. While she still struggles to speak and walk and will require months, if not years, of intensive physical therapy, [...]
Centennial Celebrations Continue
Maddy DiGiovanni '13 Halfway through the year, Centennial celebrations are in full swing. “So far, we’ve found out and learned a lot of things, and we hope to continue to use this beyond this year,” says Mountain Lakes School District Liaison Frank Sanchez. This fall, the Mountain Lakes Educational Committee will organize an [...]
Second Annual Composer Skype Conference
Gina Tomarchio '13 Thanks to the power of Skype, a musical composer and dozens of performers were able to bridge an 800-mile gap and be in one room at the same time. Photo Courtesy of Mr. Douglas J. Merritt On Wednesday, May 11, the MLHS Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band participated in the second annual Composer Skype Conference. Both bands [...]
Seeing the Light at MLHS
Hamza Shad '13 Our school has been a fortunate beneficiary of an amazing project aimed at generating clean solar energy. In the latter-half of last year, a fully-functioning system of solar panels was installed on our roof. The Morris County Improvement Authority (MCIA), under the direction of the county government, funded solar panels in not [...]
New Record: 94 Pints
Brit Felsen-Parsons '12 The annual Blood Drive was a great success this year! With a total of 94 pints of blood collected, Mountain Lakes High School has topped its highest score ever by over fifty percent. The blood donated will be used in much-needed transfusions for victims of severe blood loss. According to America’s Blood Centers, a [...]
Earthquake Shakes Japan
Travis Shingledecker '13 On March 11, at 2:46 p.m. in Tokyo time, the largest earthquake ever recorded in Japan of an 8.9-magnitude devastated the nation, which was followed by walls of water because of the consequential tsunami. In one of the most recent reports, the police have stated that the earthquake and tsunami caused a death toll of [...]
Read Across America Service Project Inspires Seniors and First Graders Alike
Rebecca Hadjiloucas '11 Earlier in March, an assembly of senior students from the National Honor Society and Mrs. Preston’s health class traveled to Wildwood Elementary School to promote NEA’s Read Across America. In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, seniors read their favorite childhood books to groups of first graders. Afterwards, [...]
A New Egypt?
Rebecca Hadjiloucas '11 With a revolutionary swing, Egyptians protested the despotic 30 year rule of Hosni Mubarak, spurring his resignation. Who will replace Mubarak is still unknown- but with any successful popular uprising, Egypt must decide its political destiny. As the euphoria of rebellion slowly dissipates, Egypt must face its own [...]