A Special Bond Between Home & School
June 1, 2018
Filed under Spotlights
For most parents and students alike, the school and work day is a time spent away from family members, surrounded with friends, teachers, and colleagues. But what happens when school and work take place in the same building? For students with parents who work at Midlo (and vice versa), this unique ...
Musical Groups Spring Into Summer
Merrill Livingston, Midlo Scoop Staff Writer
May 30, 2018
On Friday May 25, 2018, Midlothian choral groups and Jazz band came together to show off their talent at back-to-back second period assemblies. City Lights, Rhythmic Drive, Chamber Ensemble, Pitch Perfect, and Just For Show, accompanied by the amazing Show Choir Band, entertained the packed audie...
The Impact of Four Years
Caitlin Woods and Carrie Rowley
May 23, 2018
Filed under Student Life
Looking back on four years of high school gives seniors plenty to reminisce about. With the progression of both the good and the bad experiences of high school, most of the Class of 2018 look forward to graduation. Thinking back on their high school careers, Midlo seniors talk about what has changed...
Curling Up with Cats and Coffee
May 15, 2018
Filed under Student Life
The fun new cuddly trend of bringing cats into cafes has made its way into Richmond, Virginia. Central Purrk, a popular coffee shop, located in the heart of Shockoe Bottom, is partnered with Zoomies, a rescue center located right next door to the coffee shop. The cafe portion of the organization is ...
Mastering the Art of Musicals
Merrill Livingston, Midlo Scoop Staff Writer
May 15, 2018
Filed under A & E
Annually, the Spring musical graces Midlo High's theatre and dazzles excited audiences. As soon as any of the musicals start, music floods the auditorium, entertaining friends, family, and faculty, who curiously await the start of the show. Each year the musicals play a different tune, but the job of...
Famous Midlo Alum Directed Donnie Darko
Emily Gundel, Midlo Scoop Staff
May 14, 2018
Filed under Visual Arts
James Richard Kelly, better known as Richard Kelly, is an American film director and writer. Kelly is best known for writing and directing the cult classic Donnie Darko in 2001. Kelly was born in Newport News, Virginia, to Lane and Ennis Kelly. He grew up in Midlothian, Virginia, where he attended Midlothian Hi...
Finding Our Heroes
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
May 10, 2018
Since October, Midlothian High School’s Photo 2 and 2H level students have devoted much of their time to a PBL (Project Based Learning) model, which was revealed on Thursday, May 3, 2018. In this project, Mrs. Marie O'Kleasky's photo students showed off their creative skills by selecting five people that they cons...
Midlo Medford Basketball Celebrates Successful Season
Merrill Livingston, Midlo Scoop Staff Writer
May 7, 2018
Filed under Spring Sports
The month of May had an electrifying start at Midlo. On Wednesday, May 2, 2018, Midlo's Medford Basketball team, supported by fellow friends, family, and faculty members, gathered in the Midlo library to celebrate a great year. Throughout the season, players, coaches, and cheerleaders gave their...
Class of 2019 Elects Senior Officers
Carrie Rowley, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 23, 2018
Filed under Student Life
On the day before Spring Break, Midlo Principal Shawn Abel announced the results of the Class of 2019 senior elections. Congratulations to the following students, who will represent their class next year: President Sujeet Alwin, Vice President Josue Candelaria, Secretary Amanda Chok, Treasurer Dala...
Performing Arts Students Cruise Into Spring Break
Merrill Livingston, Midlo Scoop Staff
April 11, 2018
Filed under Performing Arts, Showcase
At midnight on March 28, 2018, Midlo's orchestra, band, color guard, and dance team, joined together to travel to the Bahamas by cruise. Students' excitement grew as Principal Shawn Abel, Mr. Gordon Rawls, and Mr. Taylor Fletcher, loaded the charter buses ready for the fourteen hour drive to the Ja...
Señora Smith Wins Award for Innovation
Bettina Staudt and Emily Gundel
April 10, 2018
Filed under News from the Classroom
On Thursday, March 29, 2018, Señora JoAna Smith, who teaches Spanish I and III at Midlothian High School, received the Jane Crouch-Reider Award. Señora Smith earned her B.A in Spanish from Randolph-Macon College and her ESL Certification from George Washington University. This is her 12th year teaching a...
Davis Lends Talents to Midlo Orchestra
Carrie Rowley and Caitlin Woods
March 19, 2018
Filed under Performing Arts
Midlo junior Trajan Davis is deeply involved in the Midlothian Orchestra Department. He has played the violin since fifth grade, for the past year, he has worked to learn the piano. Davis spends his free time composing his own music and sharing his songs with others. He says, “My love for music and...
