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Kate Hawley is a longform editor in her third year on Common Sense. She enjoys playing soccer, baking, and spending time with friends. She hopes that you enjoy Common Sense as much as she enjoys writing for it.
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Freshman Maya Bellamy scored both goals in a 2-1 victory over Whitman, including the game-winner in the final minutes of the match.

JV girls’ soccer finishes season with 3-4-1 record; seven players pulled up to varsity

October 26, 2022
The JV girls soccer team started their season with a decisive 6-0 win against Rockville. Sophomore Marissa Cook is a key part of the teams defense.

JV girls’ soccer team flattens Rockville 6-0 in season opener

September 22, 2022
Sophomore Travon Moore agrees that the fall sports season is the best, due to elevated school spirit

Fall, winter or spring: Which sports season is the best?

June 2, 2022
Sophomore Families4Families co-president Elena Filbert organizes grocery bags to be donated to Hope and a Home.

Families4Families, NHS launch successful final food drive

May 7, 2022
Over 75 students from across the county represented all 25 MCPS high schools at the Student-Athlete Leadership Conference on Mar. 11.

Leadership, mental health, time management, sportsmanship discussed at first annual MCPS Student-Athlete Leadership Conference

March 28, 2022
Head Coach Laura Darby offers advice to the the team during a fourth quarter timeout in their game against Whitman on Feb. 2.

JV girls cap off high-spirited season

March 1, 2022
Spirit days and team meals have helped the JV girls basketball team bond this season.

After overcoming COVID-19 outbreak, JV girls are back in action

January 23, 2022
Freshman captain Maddy Mathew enjoys a team dinner prior to the teams blowout victory over Walter Johnson. The players hope that games, practices and team events can resume soon.

After two games, JV girls’ basketball team is on hiatus

December 24, 2021
Spirts were high after the girls soccer and volleyball teams won the first county championships in their respective sports.

Girls’ soccer, volleyball win new fall county championships

November 22, 2021
Taco Bambas industrial atmosphere provides a clean and modern feel.

Kate’s Food Finds: New restaurant adds tango to Congressional Plaza

October 22, 2021
The front dining room of Sisters offers interesting items to look at when conversation gets boring, such as books, antiques and family photos. The multi-room structure of the restaurant creates a quaint atmosphere and a home-like feel.

Kate’s Food Finds: Thai restaurant in Cabin John provides cozy atmosphere, delicious dishes

September 17, 2021
Freshmen Meilani Rodgers and Tori Ketzler line up at the start line in practice.

Track and field team concentrates on win in upcoming meet

May 29, 2021
The JV field hockey team has gone 3-1 this season, with their only loss coming from B-CC.

JV field hockey team bonds together to win

April 28, 2021
MCPS is aiming to have the entire bus fleet converted to electric by 2035.

MCPS to replace diesel bus fleet with electric

March 24, 2021
Students cheer for the football team during homecoming in 2019. Fans will be prohibited from coming to athletic events this spring.

Fall sports to return in spring: What students need to know

February 19, 2021
Boys varsity soccer celebrates after winning the Division Championship in 2019 on the schools turf field.

Is a turf field a good investment?

January 17, 2021
Freshman Meilani Rodgers

Meilani Rodgers runs toward her goals

January 6, 2021
DECA has 225,000 members, 3,700 high school chapters, 215 collegiate chapters, and 5,500 advisors. It has a remarkable experience in the preparation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.

DECA works hard for future competitions

November 12, 2020
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