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
Rachel Grooms

Rachel Grooms, Editor-in-Chief

Rachel is a senior and this is her fourth year writing for the Lasso and she’s always happy to be here. She enjoys eating ice cream, hiking, cozying up in her PJ’s, and longing for summer break.
All content by Rachel Grooms
For many students, the March 8 SAT exam was impacted by a technical issue that caused the exam to be submitted automatically before testing time was over. (Photo via CollegeBoard)

The gold standard needs to change

Rachel Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2025
South West Street is clear and plowed after a large snowstorm in February. (Photo by Rachel Grooms)

Falls Church Freeze: Climate change?

Rachel Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2025
Ms Adetoro poses for a photo in the classroom. (Photo courtesy of Tosin Adetoro)

Centered around sustainability: Ms Adetoro’s contribution to Meridian

Rachel Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2024
Seniors Ivy Anderson and Delia Paradiso smile for the camera at prom. (Photo by Rachel Grooms)

Promparazzi 2024

Tessa Dunn and Rachel Grooms
May 23, 2024
“He was like the glue that held everything together in the custodial staff… He made everybody who worked with him and for him feel like family,” math teacher Ms. Jen Jayson said. (Photo via meridianlasso.com)

Celebrating Mr. Molina

Molly Moore, Rachel Grooms, Sofia Braverman, Monica Duran, and Victor Kidwell
April 15, 2024
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
Junior Isaac Rosenberger dribbles the ball down the court. (Photo by Rachel Grooms)

Photo Gallery: Girls and boys basketball enter playoffs

Molly Moore and Rachel Grooms
February 23, 2024
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
A Falls Church backyard covered in a blanket of white snow. (Photo courtesy of Sophia Borghesani)

Will the weather outside be frightful?

Rachel Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2023

Sophomores sophMORPH through D.C.

Rachel Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2023
Meridian Varsity Volleyball team lines up before the game begins. (Photo by Rachel Grooms)

Photo Gallery: Dig Pink Volleyball Game

Rachel Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2023
5 things I wish I knew freshman year

5 things I wish I knew freshman year

Rachel Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2023
Juniors Ben Meade, and Boston Fitzpatrick pose with Senior Emma Hart in their Masquerade themed outfits. (Photo by Mara Statie)

Promparazzi 2023

Mara Statie, Rachel Grooms, and Tessa Dunn
May 11, 2023
Sophomore Flora Pelton and senior Elijah Pelton display their signs to the camera, proud of the protest they have organized. (Photo by Rachel Grooms)

FCCPS students participate in nationwide strike

Rachel Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2023
One Pill Can Kill: Naloxone Training in Northern Virginia

One Pill Can Kill: Naloxone Training in Northern Virginia

Rachel Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2023
Junior Jeremy McInerney hovers in the air for a takedown. (Photo by Rachel Grooms)

Gallery: Wrestling wins on senior night, 50-12

Rachel Grooms and Sofia Braverman
January 5, 2023
Matching Christmas Tree Set (Photo courtesy of Amazon)

In need of holiday PJs?

Rachel Grooms and Sofia Braverman
December 17, 2022
One of Ms. Geary's hobbies includes bike riding. (Photo courtesy of Geary Morris)

Ms. Morris’ journey to a career in education

Rachel Grooms, Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2022
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