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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...

(Left to right) The retiring teachers are Mr. Robarge, Mr. Spinello, Mr. Coast, Ms. Sherard, Ms. Lietzen, Mr. Starkovich, Mr. Silver, Ms. Goss, and Mr. Green. (Photo by Miles Pierre)

Meridian celebrates retiring teachers at Fire Drill Picnic

Isabel Costa, Managing Editor June 2, 2022

On Thursday, June 2, Meridian had its first Fire Drill Picnic since the pandemic began. The Fire Drill Picnic is a tradition that follows the last fire drill of the school year. Seniors return for Fine...

Match teachers to their favorite songs

Match teachers to their favorite songs

Audrey Morrison, Features Editor October 31, 2019

How well do you know your teachers? Take this quiz and try to guess the favorite songs of nine Mason teachers. Loading…

Ms. Tooze sitting at her desk

Tell me a story: Ms. Tooze

Kat Cooper, Staff Reporter November 11, 2018

Teachers are some of the most important members of the George Mason community. They brighten our days, write our letters of recommendation, and don’t look twice when we enter class with two venti...

Tatts & Teachers

Tatts & Teachers

Jay Nesson, Staff Reporter September 14, 2018
Do YOU know which teachers have body art (Tattoos)?
Mason physic teacher Mark Sokolowski at his desk.

Sokolowski says so long

Korinne Wills June 15, 2017

“I love being here at Mason, I love teaching here… I enjoy the faculty, the families, having lunch in my room… I like the community aspect,” GM science teach Mark Sokolowksi said. Sokolowski...

Ms. Nette keeps track of swim scores.

Never forget Nette: long term coach and staff member retires

Evelyn Duross June 15, 2017

As the school year comes to an end, the office staff must prepare to say goodbye to prominent  Assistant Principal Secretary Janice Nette. Nette started working at George Mason High School in March...

Mr. Ballou observes the building of the robot.

Adieu to Ballou after 36 years of greatness

Matthew Ng June 15, 2017

The record for career years worked at Mason is 37. Only one man, John Ballou, came close to that record with 36 years. Mr. Ballou, who was hired to teach art in 1981, has taught film studies, computer...

Mr. Fernandez says hello from the roof.

After 22 years of maintenance at Mason, Fernandez’s future is wide open

Laura Whitaker, Editor-in-Chief June 15, 2017

“My mom always says ‘when one door closes, another door opens.’ It might be windows, but I like doors better, I work with them a lot,” said Gabriel Fernandez, longtime FCCPS maintenance specialist. This...

Jamie Scharff at his desk.

Scharff: A student for life

Laura Whitaker, Editor-in-Chief June 15, 2017

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and IB Anthropology teacher Mr. Jamie Scharff has taught at Mason for the same amount of time that the majority of the seniors at George Mason High School have been alive. And...

Amy Kurjanowicz, right, with Ilana Reyes

22 years at Mason, many more abroad

Rachel Doornbosch June 15, 2017

Director of Counseling Ms. Amy Kurjanowicz is retiring after 22 years with the Falls Church City schools. Her departure means the end of an era, a long professional career, but it also marks the beginning...

Dr. Sensharma works with a student in the library.

Sensharma leaves a legacy of engaging and passionate learning

Anna DuBro June 15, 2017

From seminar style classes and passionate class discussions, to relaxing meditations and mindfulness exercises, it is obvious that Dr. Sensharma brings a number of things to the Mason community. “Dr....

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