Meridian High School Student Newspaper - The Lasso

The Lasso
Meridian High School Student Newspaper - The Lasso

The Lasso
Meridian High School Student Newspaper - The Lasso

The Lasso
Margaret Ashbrook

Margaret Ashbrook, Managing Print Editor

Margaret is a sophomore and this is her second year writing for The Lasso. In her free time, she likes to read, bake, and watch Disney princess movies.
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School Board candidate Kathleen Tysse. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Tysse)

Meet the candidate: Kathleen Tysse for Falls Church City School Board

Margaret Ashbrook, Managing Print Editor
October 22, 2025
School Board candidate Anne Sherwood (photo courtesy of Anne Sherwood)

Meet the candidate: Anne Sherwood for Falls Church City School Board

Margaret Ashbrook, Managing Print Editor
October 14, 2025
The United States Capitol (Photo via Washington DC)

Are we still the “United” States of America?

Margaret Ashbrook and Layla Kozbelt
September 30, 2025
School Board candidate Lori Silverman (Photo courtesy of Lori Silverman

Meet the candidate: Lori Silverman for Falls Church City School Board

Margaret Ashbrook, Managing Print Editor
September 29, 2025
Meridian performs their take on "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" April 3-5 (Photo courtesy of Chrissy Henderson)

Meridian theater maintains four year Cappie nomination streak

Margaret Ashbrook, Managing Print Editor
May 30, 2025
Students dance to the music at prom. (Photo by Emily Johnson)

Promparazzi 2025

Margaret Ashbrook and Emily Johnson
May 8, 2025
Ms. Schimmoller assists a third grade student with classwork. (Photo courtesy of Chrissy Henderson)

Third grade teacher Ms. Schimmoller wins Teacher of the Year Award

Margaret Ashbrook, Managing Print Editor
May 6, 2025
Senior Zaria Scholl’s IB artwork display features different creative styles. (Photo by Emily Johnson)

The 2025 IB Art Showcase

Emily Johnson and Margaret Ashbrook
April 13, 2025
President Donald Trump addresses the joint congressional session in front of Vice-President JD Vance (left) and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (right). (Photo via Free Malaysia Today)

President Trump Addresses Joint-Congressional Session

Margaret Ashbrook, Managing Print Editor
March 11, 2025
Albaugh as Adolfo Pirelli in Meridian’s production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” (Photo Courtesy of Chrissy Henderson)

Starring: Will Albaugh

Margaret Ashbrook, Managing Print Editor
March 7, 2025
Photo 1: Charlotte Rice’s official school board photo. (Photo courtesy of Charlotte Rice)

Rice lends student voice to school board

Margaret Ashbrook, Managing Print Editor
January 31, 2025
In this column, the Lasso spotlights students around the school, giving a further glimpse into the culture of Meridian High School.

Faces in the crowd: The end of the Eras Tour

Margaret Ashbrook and Emily Johnson
December 19, 2024
Sheep graze by the Meridian football field. (Photo via FCCPS)

Environmental Club introduces new and exciting environmental initiatives to Meridian

Margaret Ashbrook, Managing Print Editor
December 13, 2024
Sheep graze by the Meridian football field. (Photo via FCCPS)

Environmental Club introduces new and exciting environmental initiatives to Meridian.

Margaret Ashbrook, Managing Print Editor
December 6, 2024
Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha (photo via Starbucks.com)

The ultimate review of Starbucks’ holiday menu

Margaret Ashbrook and Emily Johnson
December 4, 2024
A ward is an area that determines the location where one votes. Make sure to verify that you visit the correct location with this map. (Photo via Falls Church City)

Mustangs prance to the polls

Molly Moore and Margaret Ashbrook
October 23, 2024
Lemon Lane Consignment’s front window is decorated for the spooky season with Halloween figures. (Photo by Margaret Ashbrook)

Gallery: Halloween window paintings

Margaret Ashbrook, Managing Print Editor
October 21, 2024
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