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The Tide
The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
The Student News Site of Richard Montgomery High School

The Tide
Davi Jacobs

Davi Jacobs, Editor in Chief

Davi Jacobs is a senior and has been actively contributing to The Tide since her freshman year. In addition to reading and writing, she likes exercising and being outdoors, listening to podcasts, volunteering and traveling. She hopes to continue The Tide’s legacy this year while also bringing new ideas to the table.

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Photo of the Day: Seniors line up for free donuts

Photo of the Day: Seniors line up for free donuts

Davi Jacobs
May 24, 2023
On Friday, May 19 at the Rockville Hilton, Students step onto the dance floor to prepare for a slow dance. “My favorite part was being together with all my friends when good music was playing,” senior Bella Ventimiglia said.

Photo Essay: RM upperclassmen take on prom

Uma Patnaik, Michaela Boeder, Tara Amin, Davi Jacobs, and Balmore Ruiz Guardado
May 23, 2023
Experiencing the Camino de Santiago

Experiencing the Camino de Santiago

Davi Jacobs, Editor in Chief
April 7, 2023
Student enrollment in MCPS for the 2022-23 school year increased from the 2021-22 school year.

[Photo] MCPS releases semester one performance data

Cindy Jin, News Writer
March 21, 2023
Photo of the Day: Students utilize unique RM amenities

Photo of the Day: Students utilize unique RM amenities

Davi Jacobs, Editor in Chief
March 17, 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
Photo of the Day: Space Force's Lt. Gen. Armagno meets with RM WiSTEM

Photo of the Day: Space Force’s Lt. Gen. Armagno meets with RM WiSTEM

Davi Jacobs, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2023
Campos practices catching passes at JV practice.

Campos tackles gender norms

Davi Jacobs, Ifrah Reyal, and Jake McKeon
November 18, 2022
Photo of the Day: Town Center hosts annual Taiwanese Food and Boba Festival

Photo of the Day: Town Center hosts annual Taiwanese Food and Boba Festival

Davi Jacobs, Editor in Chief
September 29, 2022
Pet Show and Tell

Pet Show and Tell

Davi Jacobs, Features editor
May 26, 2022
When students walked into math teacher Mr. Wainwright's classroom today, they were greeted by his adorable, six-year-old daughter Piper. Piper enthusiastically claimed, "NO math allowed," and enrolled her audience in 'Magic Academy.' Her effervescent and precious persona provided a much needed break to the Calculus students.

Photo of the Day: Bring your kids to work day brings smiles to stressed students

Davi Jacobs, Features Editor
April 29, 2022
While high school relationships are often perceived as frivolous and fun, there is a dark side to them that is often overlooked.

Red flags: identifying toxic relationships before it’s too late

Davi Jacobs, Features editor
April 26, 2022
Although students have a lot to balance, many still make it a priority to get some physical activity in their day.

[Photo] Students make room for fitness

Ellie Noh, Features writer
April 19, 2022
Students in Mr. Wainwright's classroom like to draw and write messages on both of his white boards. One message advertises an RM Craft Fair (organized by the sophomore SGA) the week after spring break for students to sell their crafty merch or take art commissions. Freshman Elli Jacobs, an avid crocheter, is excited. "I think it would be really cool to sell some of the things I've made on mainstreet. Each project takes me a while so I'm not sure how many I would be able to make, but I will probably make little mushrooms and stuff," she said.

Photo of the Day: RM creatives advertise Craft Fair

Davi Jacobs, Features Editor
March 25, 2022
Compostology founders Angelina Xu and Advika Agarwal are dedicated to fostering a community passionate about food recovery and composting to make an impact on the climate change crisis.

Compostology: saving the planet one trash bin at a time

Davi Jacobs, Features Editor
February 8, 2022
My temporary habitat, featuring comfy chair and tray, last week.

Thoughts in quarantine

Davi Jacobs, Features Editor
January 18, 2022
All MCPS students must receive two credits of their chosen foreign language to graduate. This requirement is not a big deal for some students who have had good experiences in their foreign language classes but others find themselves struggling to keep up with their language after learning virtually last year or have put an end to their language learning after obtaining the necessary amount of credits.

To continue, or put an end to, foreign language learning

Ellie Noh and Davi Jacobs
January 11, 2022
Students and staff share their favorite moments

Students and staff share their favorite moments

Davi Jacobs, Angelina Guhl, Elena Parisi, Caroline Zhou, Liliana Katz-Hollander, Kobina Asafu-Adjaye, Thisuli Meepagala, Johnny Sheng, Mayah Nachman, Ginger Speer, Ellie Noh, Sarah Howlett, and Niki Esmaili
December 23, 2021

RM Community commemorates Mental Health Awareness Week

Avery Wang, Jessica Wang, Carter Zembrzuski, Caroline Zhou, Ginger Speer, and Davi Jacobs
December 14, 2021
Last month, teachers received a tech upgrade to their classroom-a new Promethean board. Chemistry teacher Michael Ashmead (pictured standing in front of the board) uses this board to demonstrate the steps for solving complex chemistry problems to his students. Junior and AP chemistry student Rayan Molkara appreciates the helpful addition. “Personally, I do benefit from the content being drawn out, especially since we are required to replicate exactly what Mr. Ashmead does,” Molkara said. “Seeing him write out the steps is helpful.”

Photo of the Day: Teachers get a tech upgrade

Davi Jacobs, Features Editor
December 10, 2021
An annual tradition, Tide Gives Thanks gives students the opportunity to share what they are thankful for in spirit of Thanksgiving

Tide Gives Thanks

Davi Jacobs and Niki Esmaili
December 3, 2021
Whenever chemistry teacher Michael Ashmead reveals some aspect of his life, he always manages to astound his students with just how much cooler his life is compared to the average person’s. Ashmead serves as a role model for his students and inspires them to achieve their goals, regardless of how unattainable they may seem.

Weapons specialist turned high school chemistry teacher

Davi Jacobs and Niki Esmaili
December 2, 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
Students in english language and literature class discuss their among themselves. Rocket Refresh allows students to catch up on work and get clarification on challenging topics.

RM unrolls Rocket Refresh and new advisory schedule

Davi Jacobs, News Writer
November 15, 2021
Through hard work and effort RM’s South Asian Student Association (SASA) successfully threw a cultural fair on Friday, November 5th. Students learned about South Asian culture, watched singing and dancing performances put on by the South Asian A Capella group (SAA) and Club Natya and were able to get henna drawn on their hand from SASA members. Senior Deepa Kaur, pictured above, was one of the henna artists. “The turn out was much larger than I expected but it was great!” Kaur said. “I tried to finish a design in about a minute so everyone that wanted henna could get some and I had the help of 2 other ladies who did an amazing job.”

Photo of the Day: South Asian Student Association throws cultural fair

Davi Jacobs, Features Editor
November 8, 2021
People around the world are infatuated with bubble tea, and with good reason too. Staff and students at RM contribute to the international boba sensation.

[Photo] RM staff and students obsess over bubble tea

Caroline Zhou and Allison Wong
October 31, 2021
Here are several newly founded clubs you can join. They range from myrmecology club to fanfiction writing!

The start of the school year brings new clubs for students

Davi Jacobs, Features Editor
October 1, 2021
With his guitar out and ready, senior Patrick Kim attempts to recruit students to join the RM Rock & Metal Club (RM-RM) along with two of his friends. "This club is where we can get together, listen to fun music, try to learn it together and have fun," Kim said. (Davi Jacobs)

Photo of the Day: RM Rock & Metal Club recruits new members.

Davi Jacobs, Features Editor
September 28, 2021
For almost a century, the relationship between Palestine and Israel has been marked by political conflict, violent land seizures, and religious clash.

A Historical Background of What Has Transpired Between Israel and Palestine

Davi Jacobs, Senior News Writer
June 3, 2021
The MCASAC staff celebrated the hard work of their dedicated volunteers during volunteer appreciation week last month.

Adapting to a global pandemic by adopting a furry friend

Davi Jacobs, Features Writer
May 18, 2021
Gas pump at Shell gas station in Rockville is out of fuel.

Southeast faces oil shortage

Davi Jacobs, Senior News Writer
May 15, 2021
To help families struggling to put food on the table, nonprofit organizations are providing weekly food distributions to the community.

MCPS food distribution hubs provide assistance to families in need

Davi Jacobs and Niki Esmaili
April 15, 2021
The crisis at the border is rapidly growing as facilities are being overpacked and families are still being kept apart

The Growing Crisis and Lack of Action on the Southern Border

Davi Jacobs, Features Writer
April 14, 2021
Clemans-Cope (middle holding the bullhorn) protesting at the County Executive Office on March 5.

Sunrise Rockville advocates for county action against climate change

Davi Jacobs, Features Writer
April 13, 2021
While more than 1.5 million Marylanders currently eligible for a vaccine, the federal government is able to provide 10,000 doses per day.

Montgomery County educators receive the COVID-19 vaccine

Davi Jacobs, Senior News Writer
March 4, 2021
After her harrowing journey through the mental health care system, senior Sophia Bailor is now a strong advocate of mental health care reform.

‘Losing so much showed me how much I still have to be grateful for’: Sophia Bailor recounts her experiences as a trauma survivor

Davi Jacobs, Features Writer
March 2, 2021
Ten MCPS students are in the race to become the 44th student member of the Board of Education (SMOB).

Ten students file as SMOB candidates

Myka Fromm, Claire Yu, and Davi Jacobs
February 16, 2021
Anti-Semitic acts have been on the rise in the past few years, fueled in large part by social media.

Anti-Semitism is still on the rise despite lack of media coverage

Davi Jacobs, Features Writer
February 9, 2021
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon ordered the shift to hybrid instruction of all local school systems in Maryland to begin no later than March 1.

Governor calls for school reopening to begin by March 1

Davi Jacobs, News Writer
January 25, 2021
Creating a routine or to do list helps some students stay motivated to get through the day.

Routines bring some normalcy back to life during the pandemic

Davi Jacobs
January 19, 2021
Earlier in April, Montgomery County paused Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine usage due to concerns over blood clots.

Coronavirus vaccine debuts in Maryland

Davi Jacobs and Claire Yu
December 14, 2020
Extreme surges in U.S coronavirus cases have companies racing to develop a viable vaccine. Pharmaceutical corporation Pfizer and their German partner BioNTech have recently announced a major Covid-19 vaccine breakthrough. After their initial trials, researchers found that the vaccine is over 90 percent effective. Moderna and AstraZeneca are close behind.

Growing research on COVID-19 vaccine and connection to MCPS reopening

Charlyn Chu and Davi Jacobs
December 10, 2020
A student studies independently for school during the age of COVID-19.

PSAT date change to January

Davi Jacobs, News Writer
November 30, 2020
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