Greetings to my wonderful Titans of the Class of 2020! You did it! This is a moment of joyous celebration as you graduate T.C. Williams High School. You should be proud of all you have accomplished in your classes, in athletics, in clubs, in the arts, and all other endeavors you completed while at TC. Be proud and raise your head high. Today marks the end of one era and the start of a new one. I can promise you that the Class of 2020 will always be remembered!
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The Coronavirus and College Applications
For nearly a century, most prospective college students have been required to submit standardized test scores as part of their application; however, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, that has all changed.
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Don’t Let Social Media Take Over
For this generation, our lives have existed in the online world. We are consumed in likes, tags, and comments. This is no way to live a healthy lifestyle. As humans, we tend to please other people to ensure that we are accepted into their group. But what about you? What about your mental state?
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T.C. Students Respond to the Effects of COVID-19 on Their Education
The pandemic of COVID-19 has greatly affected the educational structures of students across the globe. T.C. students have a variety of concerns with how this outbreak will affect their grades, credits, and college acceptances while also leaving seniors disappointed about their loss of graduation and prom.
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Football Goes Kagan
Despite the most successful football campaign in 30 years, Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) has decided that T.C. Williams football needs a reboot.
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TikTok Takes the World
It all started in September of 2017 when an app with a black background and white music note skyrocketed to the #1 rank in the app store: TikTok.
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Black History Lectures: What You Missed
Every February, 12th grade english and drama teacher Leslie Jones and social studies teacher RaAlim Shabazz organize a lecture series and assembly to celebrate Black History Month. Members of the Black Student Union (BSU) also coordinate and gave presentations as well.
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Coach Longerbeam Resigns from Football Program After Stellar Season
After four years of working as T.C. Williams’ Head Football Coach, James Longerbeam resigns. He posted an incredibly successful season as he led the team that broke school records that have stood for 30 years.
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Grammys Gone Wrong
This year’s Grammy red carpet looks were certainly…something.
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Increasing Energy Use and Stagnant Recycling
The school district’s overall energy consumption has increased since 2013 and recycling remains stagnant, prompting a larger conversation on sustainability.
