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This photo displays the fence located just outside the Meridian main office, next to the parking lot. (Photo by Charlie VanHorn)

Parking changes indicate upcoming traffic developments

Charlie VanHorn February 15, 2023

In January, a fence went up in front of the Meridian High School building, enclosing 35 parking spaces. The fence was unexpected to students and staff, making parking and student drop off more difficult...

Above photo displays parking at the Secondary Campus, most of the open spaces being located in the South Parking lot (Photo via Falls Church City Public Schools)

Parking walkout avoided after students reach deal with administration

Charlie VanHorn, Contributor October 14, 2022

On October 13, a planned parking walkout was canceled after student organizers reached a deal with the administration. The students were protesting the lack of available student parking in the FCCPS-owned...

A map of the new parking and dropping off routes on the secondary campus.

New parking lot drives morning headache

Molly Moore, Managing Editor April 5, 2022

As a consequence of the start of construction on the site of the old school building, the former senior parking lot on Haycock Road will be closed starting on Monday, April 4. This forced students to adapt...

Picture of parking lot

$250 dollars for a parking space: where does the money go?

Fernanda Molina, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2018

It’s September, so naturally, students are complaining about parking at GMHS. “No. That’s too much money. I don’t want to pay for that. I walk,” said senior Izabella Sisson. Throughout...

Seniors Simone Stoner (left) and Chelsea Lang (right) decorate Langs parking spot.

Class of 2019 makes their mark on the senior lot

Sierra Sulc, Editor-in-Chief September 6, 2018
Every year, our seniors take a day right before school starts to decorate George Mason's senior parking lot and entrance in chalk to show some senior pride. This year, the tradition continued.
Students standing by their work of chalk art in front of the school.

A recap of week one

Estelle Timar-Wilcox September 18, 2017

The school year kicked off on Tuesday September 7 without a hitch... or, well, almost. The week was the usual ordeal of new classes, new students, readjusting to the school schedule, and a few firsts for...

The bumper of a car

Parking lot disputes reignited

Sierra Sulc, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2017

The age old issue of parking privileges has been brought up once again in 2016-17. This is no surprise considering that parking spots are limited and there are arguments over them nearly every year, often...

Student drivers to pay even more

Student drivers to pay even more

Laura Whitaker, Editor-in-Chief June 6, 2016

  In 2015-16, George Mason High School charged $200 for parking passes. That small, 3-by-3 inch sticker for the back of your car window brought in $25,495 for GMHS. In 2016-17, that number is...

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