http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/ 15 en-us Copyright 2008 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:13:35 -0400 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.21-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss By Jammie Miles and Jessica Bullock Junior Varsity Football First Person Name:Owens Ahmad Nick Name:Splash How long you been playing football?: I've been playing for 6 years, but this my first year playing for Duval Position:Wide Receiver Jersey#82 Grade:10th Age:15 Name: Ricardo Smith Nick Name:Superman/Cardo How Long you been playing football?: I've been playing for 8 years, but this is my first year playing for Duval Position:Safety and Running Back Jersey#1 Grade:10th Age:14 Varsity Football Name:Jessy Age: 17 yrs Grade: 12th nickname:N/A how many years in sports: since elementary position: Quarterback Jersey #:1 Name: Donovan Age: 16yrs grade:12th nickname:D-ray how many years in sport: position: jersey #:4 Name: Phillip Age: 17yrs Grade: 12th nickname:pj how many years in sport: 10 yrs position: WR/S/PR jersey #: 15 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/10/interview_with_football_player.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/10/interview_with_football_player.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:13:35 -0400 DUVAL vs. ROOSEVELT By Lara Lassiter On the day of September__ 2008, the duval tigers went head to head with roosevelt at 4:00. All of the football players from duval were excited to play rose, but some of the football players were also nervous because they didn't know how the out come of the game was going to be. the day before the game the tigers were dressed up in ties & slacks duval started off on the field practicing and working out to get hyped for the game and get a little sweat of. The game was packed of people and students from both duval and rose, this game was one of the games that everyone has been wanting on to see. duval's cheerleaders started cheering the team on as they were practicing as was the crowd. when the game first started everyone though that duval may actually http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/10/duval_v_roosevelt_football_gam.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/10/duval_v_roosevelt_football_gam.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:11:06 -0400 By Randall Harris Q and A With Coach Powell Question and answer period with Coach Powell about the game against C.H. Flowers Reporter: What's going on, Coach? Coach Powell: Nothing man, just getting ready for the game this week. R:How's the team looking this week CP:They are looking okay but we need to turn up the intensity. R:How do you feel about the Jaguars' team? CP:I feel that they have a good team this year, but they are very beatable. R: Who do you think your key players will be in acheiving this win? CP: Everybody will be a key component from the kicker to the Quarterback, we have to play as a team. R:Well good luck this week coach I hope you guys come out with a win. CP: Thanks The outcome of the game was Duval 14 Flowers 36. Even though Duval lost they were the first team http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/10/flowers_v_duval_football_game.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/10/flowers_v_duval_football_game.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:08:27 -0400 By: Akindele Akinola What are your keys to success? Practice is the number one Key to success. What player do your remember idolizing? A few of my favorite were Tony Dorsett, Alvin Water, Darell Green and Charles Man. What was your favorite position to play in High school? Defensive End was the position that interested me the most. Who is your current favorite professional team? My favorite professional sports team is the Washington Redskins. What do you expect from your players on Saturdays? I expect 100% effort, on every down. What do you expect out of your players in the Classroom? Excellence maintain a 2.0 GPA. As a first time head coach what would say has been most difficult thing to do? Micromanaging has been my most difficult task. How many games can your team winning this season? We are aiming for 8 games this season. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/10/interview_with_coach_powell.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/10/interview_with_coach_powell.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:05:12 -0400 By Jenneh Lawson It's a brand new school year and for many students here at DuVal, it's their first year in high school. For these students, this year gives way for new opportunities and new experiences, but the way you carry and express yourself determines what opportunities and experiences you'll be able to take part in. People often think that freshman year is the year of adjustment, so if you fool around a little bit it doesn't really matter. Well people with that opinion have the wrong idea. Freshman year sets the tone for the years to come. If all you do during the your first year is play around all the time, in most cases, it becomes a habit for you and picking up a habit is a lot easier than trying to break the habit, trust me. Teachers are more willing to help you and take you http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/10/freshmen_tips.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/10/freshmen_tips.html Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:48 -0400 Dear DuValian, I agree with the whole idea of the newspaper because DuVal has been labeled as the worst school in Prince George's County and the newspaper shows everyone that just a few problems occurred. We students of the school are still getting work done and winning scholarships. I also agree with the first page about that we too overcrowded because most of the fights and arguments in the school comes from everyone being in the hallways all at one time - that's what causes the stampedes. Also, I agree with page 11 because as young people or students they are really interested in what is going on in America today with racism, and the pressure it puts on the students in school. Keep up the good work with the newspaper. Sincerely, Faith Hunter http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/03/letters_to_the_editor_1.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/03/letters_to_the_editor_1.html Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:17:36 -0400 By Khawar Areeb The school cafeteria is infamous for its leftover, cold, undercooked, grotesque food, which is served by cruel lunch ladies who are as gross as the food they are providing. But does the DuVal cafeteria fit this stereotype? Or does it shed light on the bad reputation that most school cafeterias are plagued with by giving better food and service? http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/03/no_mystery_meat_here.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/03/no_mystery_meat_here.html Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:40:19 -0400 Dear Editor, I would like to comment on the front page article of January 08's edition of the DuValian. Are we too overcrowded? A student perspective by Yan Boateng and Chris Stevenson.brings to light a few good issues. One of them is not that DuVal H.S. is overcrowded, (we are actually under capacity for our building), but because we have too many students who linger the hallways. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/03/letters_to_the_editor.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/03/letters_to_the_editor.html Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:34:08 -0400 By Ronnia Sawyer On January 15th the Duval Varsity basketball team played in a game against Wise; the end result was a loss for DuVal with a score of 80-68. They began by preparing in pre-game warm-ups. After preparing themselves you could tell they were motivated to play their best against Wise. The first quarter began and Wise shot the first basket leading 2-0. By the end of the first quarter the score was 13-12, with Wise leading by 1. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/03/duval_against_wise.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/03/duval_against_wise.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:13:21 -0400 By Abubakarr Bangura Editor-in-Chief Black History Month, a month many students perceive as a month of more work, research, and studying. Many of these students are oblivious to its real meaning, significance, and the tribute to the sacrifices of African-Americans. We all know that black history is mindlessly shoved at us year after year. Most of the time, all of the information is repetitive and recited over and over. But was it all for nothing? We were all taught of the notorious 'N' word, its degrading meaning, and the severity of its use, yet people of our generation throw around the world so loosely, as if it were a magical word necessary to take each breath. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if it ended up on greeting cards. With phrases such as "wat up my nig--" "dats my ni---" and "ni--- please!" is it too far off to see a http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/02/we_gotta_do_betta_keepin_it_re_1.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2008/02/we_gotta_do_betta_keepin_it_re_1.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:16:52 -0400 By Melissa Wood When you see a person with a tattoo, what do you think of them? Whether or not you're aware of it, before you can even make out exactly what the image is, you have already began to form an opinion of that person in your mind. Nowadays, and especially among the younger crowd, tattoos are proudly displayed and explained. Others (often those without ink of their own) stare with rapt attention. In a bustling sculpture class, at a table off in the corner, friends gather around a football player. One girl ventured forward to lift up his sleeve, revealing an intricate pattern inked high on his shoulder. It is not long before all at the table are staring. He explains the image of each piece with good humour, and then goes on to explain just how to pay for a tattoo. He explains the process of having http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2007/12/duval_ink.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2007/12/duval_ink.html Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:43:57 -0400 By Catherine Llamido Layout Editor On November 1, 2007, the American Legion #60 in Laurel, MD had the honor to present DuVal's own Deputy Coward for the Public Safety Officer of the Year in Sheriff Office. Coward has been working at DuVal High School for two years. She has helped with the security of the students and staff as well as the safety around school campus. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2007/12/public_safety_officer_of_the_y.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2007/12/public_safety_officer_of_the_y.html Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:42:17 -0400 By Kimberly Richmond On top of getting a new principal, this year, Duval has also received many new administrators. Some students know administrators very well and others are still getting used to them. One new comer that most of the students have probably seen but do not know is Ms. Wilson. Ms. Wilson is ready to help Duval with a fresh new start. Ms. Eileen S. Wilson comes to Duval from Fairfax County and is the 12th grade administrator. With an undergrad degree in Mathematics (7th-12th) and a Masters Degree from Virginia Tech in Administration (1st- 12th), Ms. Wilson was a former Math teacher at Herndon High School in Fairfax, Virginia and specialized in Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Calculus. She taught at Herndon High for six years and then decided to become a High School administrator. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2007/12/new_administrator_brings_chang.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/hs/duval/2007/12/new_administrator_brings_chang.html Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:51:09 -0400