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The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
All content by Avery Wang
Senior Avery Wang smiles for the camera.

Senior Reflection: Avery Wang

Avery Wang, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2023
Photo of the Day: Students awarded scholarships by MCPS

Photo of the Day: Students awarded scholarships by MCPS

Avery Wang
May 25, 2023
RM's drama club, the Black Maskers, is popular among both those interested in theater or acting or simply enjoy putting on a show.

[Photo] Seniors anticipate their futures as artists

Marlene Orantes, Arts Writer
May 18, 2023
The Tide's editors-in-chief have not reflected the diversity of the student body.

The Tide’s staff must reflect the students it serves

Samantha Wu, Ella Koenig, and Avery Wang
May 11, 2023
Students often gather in groups in the large accommodated stall. One can sometimes find graffiti on bathroom walls.

MCPS pilots vape detectors in six high schools’ bathrooms, including RM

Hannah Lee, Claire Yu, and Avery Wang
May 2, 2023
Freshman Cory Breychak performs the musical number “Everyone Always Dies” as part of the 2023 One Acts Festival. RM’s annual One Acts Festival showcases four student-written, directed, and produced shows. Breychak performed in “Psychopoly,” directed by seniors Jake Lee and Parker Rock, a musical about a Nerd, Jock, Theatre Kid and Popular Girl who play a game of monopoly as part of a psychology experiment. “This play took everything from us,” Lee said in the show’s director speech. “But we’re so so excited for you to see it,” Rock concluded.

Photo of the Day: Cory Breychak sings through One Acts 2023

Avery Wang, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2023
Two security vehicles were parked in front of RM’s main entrance on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Former student with gun trespasses on RM campus

Hannah Lee, Avery Wang, Samantha Wu, Claire Xu, Claire Yu, and Davi Jacobs
January 25, 2023
Staff and students attend the community conversation about Friday’s incident in the auditorium on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

[Photo] Following Friday lockdown, investigation and discussions continue

The Tide Staff
January 17, 2023
Local author Charlene Thomas publishes debut novel "Seton Girls"

Local author Charlene Thomas publishes debut novel “Seton Girls”

Balmore Ruiz Guardado, Raha Murtuza, Avery Wang, and Claire Xu
October 6, 2022
Members of the Black Maskers Set Construction crew inspect the raised portions of the set during the design meeting for Puffs, this year's fall play. Compared to its source material, Harry Potter, Puffs has a "cozier, more lived-in" feel, which the set will reflect, according to director Emily Davis. "We're testing out the stability of the platforms," sophomore Sarah Howlett said. "I'm really excited to see how the various magical elements will look at the end."

Sept. 27, 2022: Black Maskers’ fall play

Avery Wang, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2022
Members of the Black Maskers Set Construction crew inspect the raised portions of the set during the design meeting for Puffs, this year's fall play. Compared to its source material, Harry Potter, Puffs has a "cozier, more lived-in" feel, which the set will reflect, according to director Emily Davis. "We're testing out the stability of the platforms," sophomore Sarah Howlett said. "I'm really excited to see how the various magical elements will look at the end."

Photo of the Day: The Black Maskers fall play is in full swing

Avery Wang, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2022
President Joe Biden took the stage at the end of the event. Against a backdrop of Democratic Party volunteers holding campaign signs, he spoke about his new student debt policy, the IRA, and defeating the “MAGA Republicans” in the coming November midterms. “People need to be aware of right-wing extremists, who are willing to fight for what they want,” Elly Shaw-Belblidia, “Democrat of the Year” and Chair of Maryland Democratic Party, said.

Photo Essay: President Biden rallies support at RM

Samantha Wu and Avery Wang
September 12, 2022
Photo of the Day: Clubs pass down traditions as the year comes to an end

Photo of the Day: Clubs pass down traditions as the year comes to an end

Avery Wang, Video Editor
May 25, 2022

SGA hosts annual Blood Drive with Inova Blood

Avery Wang, Video Editor
April 24, 2022

Black Maskers put on spring musical: The Sound of Music

Uma Patnaik, Carter Zembrzuski, and Avery Wang
April 22, 2022

Art students unveil first showcase in 2 years: “The Lost City”

Avery Wang, Hrishita Mareddy, and Riona Sheikh
March 24, 2022

County declares masks optional for student-athletes

Carter Zembrzuski, Nandi Patel, Jessica Wang, and Avery Wang
March 7, 2022
Senior Samuel Edwards measures a background set piece for The Sound of Music, the Black Maskers' spring musical. With just over a month until opening night, all crews, including set construction, are making progress toward their final show. "I'm having a really fun time building the sets, and I'm glad that no one has gotten hurt yet," Edwards said.

Photo of the Day: Sound of Music pre-production takes the stage

Avery Wang, Video Editor
March 4, 2022
Senior Aylin Apaydin auditions for the spring musical, "The Sound of Music."

“The Sound of Music” dispute leads to drama director’s resignation

Hrishita Mareddy, Avery Wang, and Samantha Wu
February 24, 2022

Valentine’s Day spirit events double as club fundraisers

Uma Patnaik, Jessica Wang, Carter Zembrzuski, Riona Sheikh, and Avery Wang
February 22, 2022
Freshman Cory Breychak performs the musical number “Everyone Always Dies” as part of the 2023 One Acts Festival. RM’s annual One Acts Festival showcases four student-written, directed, and produced shows. Breychak performed in “Psychopoly,” directed by seniors Jake Lee and Parker Rock, a musical about a Nerd, Jock, Theatre Kid and Popular Girl who play a game of monopoly as part of a psychology experiment. “This play took everything from us,” Lee said in the show’s director speech. “But we’re so so excited for you to see it,” Rock concluded.

Feb. 13, 2023: One Acts, performance

Avery Wang, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2022
Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight was appointed to the permanent Superintendent position on Tuesday, Feb. 8.

Dr. McKnight becomes first MCPS female superintendent

Samantha Wu and Avery Wang
February 8, 2022
Illuminating crew members onstage, members of the lighting crew check the spotlight and rehearse their cues for the upcoming One Acts show. Due to extracurricular spectator capacity restraints, One Acts will not have a live audience this year, but the cast and crew are still determined to produce the best possible show. "My favorite thing about tech week is getting to bond with my amazing cast," junior Diya Britto said. "The cool thing about having a student run production is that ... you're working with your friends ... special shout out to cast of Shmurder Shmystery!"

Photo of the Day: One Acts production pushes through setbacks

Avery Wang, Video Editor
February 2, 2022

Students organize walkout for additional COVID safety measures and transparency

Aryan Chanda, Jessica Wang, Carter Zembrzuski, Uma Patnaik, and Avery Wang
January 27, 2022
Waving her hands in the air, senior Vismaya Paul gathers the members of RM's Dance Club into a circle. They review the choreography for their upcoming performance, and then rehearse it. Paul then begins teaching a new dance, one modeled off of a music video.

Photo of the Day: RMDC preps for performance

Avery Wang, Video Editor
January 25, 2022

County begins distributing KN95 masks, at-home test kits in response to rising cases

Jessica Wang, Carter Zembrzuski, and Avery Wang
January 13, 2022

Guess Who’s Caroling

Courtney Kim and Avery Wang
January 11, 2022

RM Community commemorates Mental Health Awareness Week

Avery Wang, Jessica Wang, Carter Zembrzuski, Caroline Zhou, Ginger Speer, and Davi Jacobs
December 14, 2021

Tide Takes: First Quarter Reflections and Thanksgiving Break

Avery Wang, Sailaja Kadali, Nandi Patel, Aryan Chanda, and Riona Sheikh
November 30, 2021
School issued Chromebooks were distributed at the start of the school year.

County addresses concerns about student data privacy

Avery Wang, Video Editor
November 29, 2021

Tide Takes: Screen Time

Victoria Tong, Avery Wang, Helina Tamiru, Maggie Orcev, Athira Nair, Raha Murtuza, Ella Koenig, Davi Jacobs, Nicole Fang, Delaney Crawley, Talia Kouncar, and Rakan MardamBey
November 29, 2021

Black Maskers return to live productions with Blithe Spirit

Avery Wang, Eashana Subramanian, Carter Zembrzuski, Uma Patnaik, Jessica Wang, and Nathan Han
November 19, 2021
RM hosts activities for mental health awareness week

RM hosts activities for mental health awareness week

Avery Wang, Senior News Writer
November 9, 2021

Students Balance Part-Time Jobs with Academics and Extracurriculars

Jessica Wang, Carter Zembrzuski, Nandi Patel, Nathan Han, Aryan Chanda, Uma Patnaik, Riona Sheikh, and Avery Wang
November 9, 2021
Waving their hands in the air, members of RM's History Club play a trivia game after senior Kevin Tankersley delivered a presentation about the historical references in Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire." "[It] was very entertaining because every single word is a reference and it was a lot of fun. There was a sing-along; it was great," Tankersley said.

Photo of the Day: RM History Club combines trivia and music

Avery Wang, Video Editor
November 9, 2021

Students attend first Homecoming events in two years

Carter Zembrzuski, Aryan Chanda, Jessica Wang, Uma Patnaik, Nathan Han, Nandi Patel, Sailaja Kadali, Riona Sheikh, and Avery Wang
October 26, 2021

RM Clubs resume in-person meetings and events

Avery Wang and Eashana Subramanian
October 12, 2021
Junior Evelyn Shue studies for a test in the Media Center.

MCPS data reveals student math proficiency plummets

Avery Wang, Video Editor
October 11, 2021
After a year of online submissions and an inconsistent posting schedule, Marooned editor Hrishita Mareddy lead Marooned's first in-person meeting. The atmosphere of the meeting was lively and comical, as Marooned is RM's satirical newspaper. "This is the first meeting we've had in a while. If you're funny, you should definitely join," Mareddy said.

Photo of the Day: ‘Marooned’ kicks off the year in first meeting

Avery Wang, Video Editor
October 8, 2021
Crowds of student protestors march with posters demanding action during the 2019 D.C. climate change rally.

Board of Education reintroduces proposal of mental health and civic engagement absences

Avery Wang and Avani Ambardekar
May 24, 2021
The 44th Student Member of the Board (SMOB) is junior Hana O’Looney.

Hana O’Looney elected as next Student Member of the Board

Avery Wang, Senior News Writer
April 29, 2021
As RM students continue their second semester of online school, a new answer to their productivity concerns has emerged -- fake commutes.

The rise of fake commutes

Avery Wang, Senior News Writer
March 13, 2021
The MCPS Board of Education has requested a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit disputing the fairness of its magnet middle school admissions process.

MCPS files to dismiss MS magnet admissions lawsuit

Avery Wang, Senior News Writer
February 20, 2021
Thousands of rioters stormed Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Jan. 6, to dispute the 2020 election results.

RM reacts to Wednesday’s storming of the Capitol

Avery Wang and Niki Esmaili
January 8, 2021
During Phase I of the districtwide boundary analysis, parents attended a boundary analysis panel meeting at Northwest High School.

MCPS boundary analysis report scheduled to release in spring 2021

Avery Wang, Senior News Writer
January 7, 2021
Candidates of the 2019 MCPS SMOB election pose for a group photo.

SMOB Town Hall held online on Nov. 19

Avery Wang, Senior News Writer
December 7, 2020
The Board of Education voted to delay the date of phased-in return from Feb. 1 to March. 15 at its meeting on Tuesday.

Board of Education discusses learning updates at Community Conversation

Avery Wang, Senior News Writer
November 5, 2020
A coyote was shot and killed in Rockville after attacking three people last Thursday afternoon.

Coyote attacks in Rockville

Avery Wang, Senior News Writer
October 12, 2020
On May 12, the Montgomery County Board of Education held a virtual business meeting, voting on various educational and fiscal matters.

Board of Education votes on policies for the 2020-2021 school year

Avery Wang, News Writer
May 18, 2020
The MCPS Virtual Student Town Hall was held on April 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom, featuring eight student advocacy groups.

MCPS Virtual Student Town Hall features eight student activism groups

Rachel Wang and Avery Wang
April 27, 2020
The Kirwan Commission is exploring the best ways to utilize the budget to improve education standards.

Kirwan Commission proposal hopes to set higher education standards for Maryland

Avery Wang, News Writer
April 20, 2020
County looks to implement new school safety measures proposal

County looks to implement new school safety measures proposal

Avery Wang, News Writer
February 26, 2020
A corner with the bubble tea shop, Pearl Lady, one of Rockville's numerous restaurants and attractions.

GoFundMe ranks Rockville as second most generous city

Timothy Chu and Avery Wang
January 6, 2020
A poster in the band hallway warning students on the harms of vaping.

MoCo Council votes to ban vape sales near MCPS schools

Hannah Lee and Avery Wang
November 3, 2019
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