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Freshman Grace Tarpgard holding a copy of Rupi Kaurs milk and honey. This poetry book has grown tremendously popular, selling millions of copies and spending 77 weeks at the top of the New York Times Paperback Fiction Bestseller List. Kaur is one of many rising Instagram poets who are known to write with minimalism. (Photo by Sequoia Wyckoff)

Rupi Kaur, poetry’s popstar?

Sequoia Wyckoff, Editor-in-Chief May 2, 2018

When I asked freshman Grace Tarpgaard if she had heard of poet Rupi Kaur, she lit up. “Yes! I love her, I follow her on Instagram!” In that regard, Tarpgaard is one of 2.6 million. Those are numbers...

Senior Meghan Murphy recites her poem as the other 7 contestants watch from their seats. The other competitors were (pictured from left to right) Megan Hayes, Grace Keenan, Miles Jackson, AnaKarin Iturralde, Rebecca Horovitz and Elisabeth Snyder. Photo Courtesy of FCCPS Morning Announcements.

8 Students compete in Mason’s 10th Annual Poetry Out Loud Competition

Sneha Parthasarathy December 13, 2017

Poetry holds a lot of meaning to some hearts;  it conveys heartfelt emotions that touches readers. Each one teaches a different lesson and can be interpreted in different ways that are unique to each...

Alec dressed up as theater teacher Mr. Northrip on Northrip Day

Open the curtains for Alec Reusch

Chiara Tartaglino April 24, 2017

The chill of the freshly fallen snow seeped in through the double doors of the theater wing as I sat across from George Mason High School’s very own Mr. Mason - Alec Reusch. We sat within eyesight...

The 2016 Poetry Out Loud competition was held in the George Mason auditorium. Two students from each grade read two poems of their choice to an audience of their peers and a team of judges. Senior Carter Fendley won this years competition and will move on to regionals hopefully later advancing to states then nationals. Great job to all the contestants!

The 2016 Poetry Out Loud competition

Gabriella Stevens December 20, 2016

The 2016 Poetry Out Loud competition was held in the George Mason auditorium. Two students from each grade read two poems of their choice to an audience of their peers and a team of judges. Senior Carter...

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