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The Torch Dominion High School Sterling, VA
Issue Date: Monday, November 23, 2009 Issue: November Edition Last Update: Monday, November 23, 2009
  • Cross Country Finishes Off a Great Season at Regionals

    Thursday, November 19, 2009 By: Joellyn Mauch

    Both cross country teams made it to regionals this year. While no runners made it to states, the team was very happy with their season's performances.

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  • Indie Directors Take On Childrens' Classics

    Thursday, November 19, 2009 By: Estelle Gong

    Independent directors Spike Jonze and Wes Anderson are offering new interpretations and are targeting new and younger audiences with their take on childrens' classics.

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  • Field Trips Now Come at a Price

    Thursday, November 19, 2009 By: Barbara Rion

    The county-wide budget cuts have impacted every aspect of our school, especially the new field trip budget policy.

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  • A Boost in GPAs Also Boosts Doubt

    Friday, November 20, 2009 By: Karen Travis Editor-in-Chief

    Loudoun County has made several changes to the grading scale in the past few months. The latest change, a 0.5-point boost for honors classes, has not been welcomed so easily.

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  • Fighting for a Spot in the Playoffs

    Monday, November 23, 2009 By: Shannon Harrington

    The most successful season in school history ends in heartbreak.

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  • Community Based Instruction Program Helps to Utilize Life Skills

    Friday, November 20, 2009 By: Alaina Sisson Managing Editor

    The Community Based Instruction(CBI)Program helps to make use of the skills that are learned in the classroom and transfer them back to the community.

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At-a-glance

The most successful season in school history ends in heartbreak.
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Dominion seniors need to take full advantage of their last year and need to start acting like seniors.
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Gobbling Hate Crimes
People should truly show their thankfulness on Thanksgiving by giving up turkeys.
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On Novemeber third, Virginia's ballots were open until 7 pm. By that time, Virginia had elected Republican Robert McDonnell over Democrat Creigh Deeds as their new governor.
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The latest addiction to a website has students feeling good and appreciating mediocrity.
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By allowing students to completing a quarterly survey of his or her teachers, essential alterations can be made to accomodate needs.
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Loudoun County has made several changes to the grading scale in the past few months. The latest change, a 0.5-point boost for honors classes, has not been welcomed so easily.
full story 
The Community Based Instruction(CBI)Program helps to make use of the skills that are learned in the classroom and transfer them back to the community.
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Many sports have different structures and formats that affect how athletes qualify for and participate in playoffs and championships.
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The county-wide budget cuts have impacted every aspect of our school, especially the new field trip budget policy.
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