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The official student newspaper of Walter Johnson High School

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Praneel Suvarana elected SMOB

Seyun Park, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2024
The 47th SMOB election will take place during school hours on April 17. (Courtesy MCPSTV)

47th SMOB voting to happen April 17

Abby Kee, Senior News Editor
April 16, 2024
MCPS Board of Education members raise their hands in favor of delaying construction at Woodward and Crown High Schools. The plan specifically calls for delaying auditoriums at both schools until funds are appropriated for their construction.

McKnight to receive $1.3 million, other MCPS news updates

Seyun Park, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2024
Juniors Sam Ross and Praneel Suvarna are the two finalists for Student Member of the Board. The winner of the April election will become a full voting member of the MCPS Board of Education.

SMOB finalists selected

Seyun Park, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2024
Dr. Monique Felder was appointed MCPS interim Superintendent of Schools Tuesday. Felder and MCPS face questions regarding her history and the hiring process.

Dr. Monique Felder appointed MCPS Interim Superintendent

Seyun Park, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2024
The seat for Dr. Monifa McKnight, Superintendent of MCPS, sits empty at the Board of Educations table at MCPS central offices. McKnight resigned Friday in the wake of numerous controversies and allegations of misconduct.

Superintendent Monifa McKnight resigns in ‘mutual separation’ with Board

Seyun Park, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024
MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight listens to testimony during a Board of Education budget hearing on Jan. 25 as President of the Board Karla Silvestre presides. Officers of the Board, including Silvestre, allegedly asked McKnight to resign the week prior.

Superintendent under fire

Seyun Park, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024
The Board of Education released its calendar for the 2024-25 school year at its board meeting on Dec. 5.

Board approves calendar for 2024-25 school year, other MoCo news updates

Seyun Park, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2023
Board members unanimously vote to approve a resolution strengthening security measures in MCPS. The resolution was introduced by Student Member of the Board Sami Saeed (far right).

Board approves security resolution, other actions from Nov. 9 meeting

Seyun Park, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2023
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