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 Junior Elena Clark-Wilson strikes the Kettle Run batter out, ending the inning. (Photo by Dino Simcox)

Baseball, softball and girls lacrosse play at home

Dino Simcox and Ryan Degnan March 20, 2024

  Last Wednesday, Meridian baseball, softball, and girls lacrosse, hosted a game at home. Boys varsity baseball put up a good fight but ended up losing to Kettle Run High School, 3-1. Varsity Softball...

Junior Fletcher Saaty throws up a W to celebrate the win. (Photo courtesy of Alex Gardner)

Photo Gallery: Boys soccer competes in Smoky Mountain Cup

Abby Crespin, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2024

Boy varsity soccer defeated Hewitt-Trussville 2-0 in their first game of the Smoky Mountain Cup in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The boys registered to play in this round-robin showcase style tournament and compete...

Coach PJ Anderson and Coach Vicki Galliher lead the ribbon cutting to officially open the renovated weight room. (Photo by Ryan Degnan)

Photo Gallery: Weight room reopens revitalized

Ryan Degnan, Staff Writer March 14, 2024

After enduring the long, arduous task of purchasing and moving new equipment into Meridian’s weight room, it is finally complete. The new weight room will be open to all students and staff, as long as...

Junior Addison Turner as the coroner presents evidence to a group. (Photo by Rachel Grooms)

Mustang Mysteries: Camp Crater

Rachel Grooms and Tessa Dunn March 6, 2024

On Feb 24, the Mustang Mysteries club hosted a summer camp themed murder mystery event. They raised over $1,000 for the Innocence Project through concessions and ticket prices. Actors set up stations around...

Senior Maureen Tremblay (25) shakes senior Tilly Gale’s (10) hand before the game. (Photo by Evy Shamber)

Mustangs fight hard against Brentsville

Evy Shamber, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

On Friday 23, Feb., the Meridian High School girl’s basketball team competed in the regional final. After a tight and stressful game, they lost to Brentsville with a final score of 42-34.

The theater was decorated with colorful lighting and dining tables so attendees could enjoy their dinner with live music. (Photo by Tessa Kassoff)

State Theatre hosts Little City Big Heart Winter Gala

Tessa Kassoff, Opinions Editor February 29, 2024

This past Saturday, the Falls Church Homeless Shelter presented the Little City Big Heart Gala at the State Theatre. Attendees had the opportunity to win big in a silent auction and 50/50 raffle with proceeds...

Seniors smile in support of their friends playing in the basketball game. (Photo by Tessa Kassoff)

Moments from the winter pep rally

Tessa Kassoff, Opinions Editor January 29, 2024

To celebrate the start of the new semester, Meridian high school enjoyed a winter themed spirit week which concluded with a pep rally on Friday, Jan. 26. The pep rally included a staff vs students basketball...

Seniors including Fawn Songsiriarcha group together for a selfie after playing “snow football and snowball,” according to Songsiriarcha. (Photo by Fawn Songsiriarcha)

Meridian students enjoy their snow days

Molly Moore, Sesh Sudarshan, Alba Selle, and Evy Shamber January 26, 2024

The City of Falls Church received its first significant snowfall since 2022 last week which left students with only two days of school. The first storm began on Monday, Jan. 15 (MLK), canceled school Tuesday...

Oak Street Elementary GIVE Day ambassadors having fun while helping their fellow elementary schoolers get ready to pack meals. (Photo by Rachel Grooms)

Give Day hosts meal packing event on MLK Day

Rachel Grooms, Tessa Kassoff, and Anna Goldenberg January 23, 2024

On January 15, the GIVE Day worked with the Outreach Program to organize a meal packing event. This event included elementary and secondary school volunteers.

Foreign service high schoolers ready to win Jeopardy. (Photo via @fs_youth_club_mhs)

Foreign Service Club hosts community night

Evy Shamber, Staff Writer December 10, 2023

On December 1, The Foreign Service Youth Club organized a community night for the families living in Falls Church. The Foreign Service Youth Club holds meetings and events for the foreign service families...

Perhaps the most similar-looking person to an actor is Mr. William Stewart, the head of the science department, who bears striking resemblance to one of the stars of “Modern Family” Jesse Tyler Ferguson. (Photo courtesy of Beyazperde)

Best celebrity doppelgangers at Meridian

Evy Shamber, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Despite the fact that Falls Church is about as far as you can get from Hollywood, some strange star-to-teacher similarities here at Meridian High School require a double-take. If Meridian were to cast...

Seniors Jack Ackerman and Michael Williams (L-R) dressed head-to-toe in formal attire. (Photo by Sofia Braverman)

Meridian High School gets serious

Alba Selle and Sofia Braverman November 26, 2023

Formal Friday was introduced to Meridian High School two years ago by HOA and journalism teacher Mr. Fay. Formal Fridays take place on the third Friday of each month, and students are encouraged to wear...

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