Maloy Soars With Eagles
Brent Novey, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 25, 2019
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On Monday, April 22, 2019, the Boy Scouts of America awarded senior Jack Maloy with their highest rank, Eagle Scout. Maloy has worked tirelessly since the age of 9 to reach this outstanding goal. Over the past 9 years, Maloy has climbed through the ranks of scouting, starting in Cub Scouts then ultim...
Nadder Wows Raceway Crowd
Brent Novey, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 23, 2019
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On Saturday, April 13, 2019, junior Sophia Nadder sang the Star-Spangled Banner in front of a packed crowd at the Richmond Raceway for the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR event. Nadder, who has performed the National Anthem at a variety of events, including a VCU basketball game, a Flying Squirrels baseball game,...
Williams Travels Across the Atlantic
Caitlin Woods, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 21, 2019
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During Spring Break, senior Jack Williams and his father traveled by plane to London, England. Before heading towards their hotel, the pair made the most of the available daylight and took a bus tour around the city. While on the bus tour, they caught a glimpse into the daily lives of locals, as they wen...
Embrace Autism Acceptance
Caitlin Woods, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 17, 2019
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Autism Awareness Month takes place throughout April, but many people with Autism seek acceptance, rather than awareness. Autism affects adults and children of all ages, yet many remain unfamiliar with what autism really entails. Autism is a condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate and inte...
Woolard Spreads Love of Birds
Zinzi Symister, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 17, 2019
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First-year biology teacher Mr. Zachary Woolard has a unique hobby. During their free time, many people join a sports team or find their passion in the fine arts; however, Woolard takes a road less traveled: he spends his free time bird watching. Three years ago, while visiting Acadia National Park wi...
Sayegh Ventures Around Europe
Katherine Krievs, Student Life Editor
April 11, 2019
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Sophomore Riley Sayegh has always dreamed of visiting Europe, but she never imagined that her trip would take place during her sophomore year of high school. She expresses, “I always wished that this incredible trip would be for my honeymoon, not my sixteenth birthday. Honestly, I thought that I wo...
Panebianco Keeps the Faith
Zinzi Symister and Maddie Burke
March 21, 2019
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Midlo sophomore Faith Panebianco battles a rare disease every day. Doctors diagnosed Panebianco with Cystic Fibrosis before birth, so her parents had the opportunity to form an early treatment plan. This disease attacks the lungs and pancreas. The buildup of mucus affects her pancreas, the organ that...
Sophomore Sarah Nugent Earns 2019 Midlo Student of the Year
Katherine Krievs, Student Life Editor
March 21, 2019
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Sophomore Sarah Nugent’s bright, sunny, and sparkly personality, coupled with her extensive involvement in the school community, resulted in the Midlothian High School faculty naming her the 2019 Grades 9/10 Midlo Student of the Year. She expresses that this award came as a “huge surprise” and t...
Speller Earns CCPS Counselor of the Year
Sarah Moskovitz, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 18, 2019
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On Friday, March 1, 2019, Mrs. Loretta Speller, Midlothian High School's Counseling Coordinator, received the CCPS Counselor of the Year award. CCPS Coordinator of School Counseling Mr. Bryan Carr surprised Mrs. Speller with the announcement over the phone on Friday. Fifty nominees competed for this ...
Rowe Receives Appointment to Prestigious U. S. Air Force Academy
Marisa Ruotolo, News From The Classroom Editor
March 12, 2019
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With an astounding acceptance rate of only 12.3 percent, aspirations to attend the United States Air Force Academy require a serious work ethic and extreme dedication. Midlo senior Michael Rowe embarked on that challenge and recently successfully secured an appointment to the prestigious institution...
Anticipating a Lifetime of Opportunity
Caitlin Woods, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 11, 2019
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Since traveling from Zimbabwe in 2012, senior Vongai Zhandira finally received United States citizenship on Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Virginia Beach. After seven years of living in Virginia, three of which attending Midlothian High School, Zhandira eagerly awaited the opportunity to officially ach...
Lin to Attend Prestigious Summer Institute
Marisa Ruotolo, News From The Classroom Editor
March 11, 2019
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From July 8, 2019, to August 2, 2019, junior Vic Lin, will participate in the highly coveted program, Cochrane Summer Economic Institute (CSEI). Those who apply must be a junior in high school and live in the “Footprint of the Capital Region Collaborative,” an area comprised of Richmond, Powhatan...
