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The Student News Site of Freedom High School
New Assistant Principal Kevin Throckmorton
Freedom Welcomes New Assistant Principal
Behind the Scenes of the 2025 Black History Month Assembly
Behind the Scenes of the 2025 Black History Month Assembly
Freedom DECA at the welcoming ceremony.
Freedom DECA Takes On SLC in Virginia Beach
TikTok is loading on a student's phone screen.
TikTok Ban Sparks Controversy Across America
Smoke coming from The Academies of Loudoun seen from where students were standing after evacuation. Photo provided by Jacob Roberts.
Welding Class Sparks a Fire at The Academies of Loudoun
A Diagram Comparing the Digital SAT and ACT.
SAT vs. ACT: How to Choose the Best Test
Mock-up of the 2025 AP exam schedule on a calendar.
FHS Students Prepare For AP Exams
Freedom High School's JEA attendees waiting for the start of the national award's ceremony.
Freedom Journalism Takes on Philly
Students and parents are welcomed by a red carpet and black, white, and gold balloons.
FHS Presents The Grand Opening of The New Library
The new FHS library opens after 7 months of renovations
FHS Library and Main Office Open After Renovations
Flag supporting Taylor Swift on sophomore Anika Dutt's ceiling.
Students Share Opinions About Taylor Swift
Picture of Romcom novel Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Rise And Fall Of The Rom-com
Dragon Ball Z main character, Goku, has a pair of wings and a halo to represent Akira Toriyama passing.
The Impact of Akira Toriyama Creativity
Venture Jazz Collective at Battle of the Bands on March 15, 2024.
Venture Jazz Collective Plays at Numerous FHS Events
Olivia Rodrigo set having "malfunctions" during her performance at the VMAS.
A Look Into The VMAS
Juniors on the white team, Brayden McKeithen and Tarek Ashour, block junior on the gold team, Connor Hampton, during one of the Powderpuff volleyball games.
Behind-The-Scenes Makes Powderpuff Enjoyable
Summer Activities of Teachers and Students
Summer Activities of Teachers and Students
Popular skincare products on social media from a beauty store.
Social Media Focus on Makeup Influences Children
Graphic representing career paths and opportunities.
Students Pursue Various Fields of Study
The beach is a common destination for many Freedom students!
Freedom Students Spring Break Festivities
Senior Elijah Reynolds during high jump warmups.
Freedom Track and Field Team Competes in First Invitational
Junior Emily Tulk running on the field during the first half of the Freedom vs. Champe soccer game.
Girl Varsity Soccer Team Starts their Season off with a Win Against Champe
Junior Keira Lee completes her bar routine and looks towards the judges, while her teammates and coaches support her.
Freedom Hosts 2025 Gymnastics Regionals
Senior Julia Li looking up the Washington Commanders' statistics.
Washington Commanders make a comeback
Picture of the Freedom JV volleyball players. Photo provided by JV team.
Challenges and Growth through the Levels of Freedom Volleyball
Choosing the Best Winter Comfort Food
Screenshot of the FAFSA website's opening screen.
Combatting Rising College Costs
Photo of rejection letter from University of Southern California
College Acceptances Raise Controversies
Friends adventuring at D.C. at night.
Students Aim for the Best Summer Plans
Image Created by Surabhi Komanduri Via Canva
Name Pronunciations Difficulties Reach an All Time High

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All content by CAMILLE DESJARDINS
Freedom class of 2024 class officers created a class shirt that accurately encapsulated their unconventional freshman year.

COVID-19 Pandemic Alters the Freshman Experience

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June 3, 2021
Seniors Brennan Wood, Camille Desjardins, and Josh Facey pose in front of a celebration set-up for seniors on decision day.

Losing Senior Year, From the Point of View of a Senior

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June 1, 2021
Students who take school from online are able to enjoy classes in the nice spring weather.

Why so many students are switching back to distance learning

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May 20, 2021
Teacher Joan Lewis-Osborne makes slideshows each class to teach her students about different aspects of African American history

Freedom Introduces African American History Class

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April 13, 2021
As reported by SCA, the Seniors won spirit week this winter, finishing with 912 points.

Freedom Takes on Virtual Spirit Week

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February 12, 2021
Cautionary signs line the school, reminding students to follow proper COVID-19 precautions.

Pilot Program gives hope for in person school

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November 16, 2020
Juniors Emily Taylor, Julia Majeski, Dori Bruno, and Jillian Morse dress up in gold for class color day. Photo provided by Jillian Morse

Students Join in on Online Spirit Week

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October 28, 2020
Joe Biden (Left) is the Democratic candidate this year against Donald Trump (Right) the Republican candidate. Photo produced by Forbes.

Gen Z Takes to the Polls this November

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October 27, 2020
Photo provided by Change.org Tuscarora student Carlos Zanabria created a petition to help lessen the workload for Loudoun County students.

Students Struggle With Online Workload

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October 16, 2020
Seniors make a memorable start to their unconventional year

Seniors make a memorable start to their unconventional year

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September 23, 2020
Freedom High School throwers Celine Sayegh, Morgan Glass, and Chloe Shepard pose with their coach at the regional Track and Field meet.

The Field Side of Track and Field

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March 4, 2020
Matt Fegan's Twitter page, where he expresses his thoughts about the moment of silence situation.

Matt the Minute of Silence Man

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February 13, 2020
The HOPE leaders and buddies take a trip to Dulles Airport to decorate the Christmas tree and meet Special Education students from other schools. Photo taken by Suzanne Burch.

Inclusive Schools week recap

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December 9, 2019
To represent their November initiative, PEER created this poster outside of the cafeteria.

Say No to Substance Abuse for November

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November 11, 2019
Juniors Lindsay Brisson, Sydney Lemmerman, Camille Desjardins and Bre Fay are all decked out in pink spirit wear that Sophomore Nate Land brought to show school spirit. Photo by Camille Desjardins.

Pink out for what now?

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October 30, 2019
Photo provided by Desjardins family. Camille Desjardins and family sit down for a nice dinner after a long time of not seeing one-another.

Are We Too Busy for Dinner Anymore?

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October 21, 2019
Homecoming Spirit Week Starts with a Splash of Color

Homecoming Spirit Week Starts with a Splash of Color

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October 2, 2019
"Someone Great" made some great points

“Someone Great” made some great points

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June 3, 2019
Are teens becoming detached from the importance of family?

Are teens becoming detached from the importance of family?

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May 31, 2019
Senior Mia Brody wears an American themed top hat while junior Cara Macatuno and sophomore Ty Carter pose beside her, sporting their American themed spirit

Spirit Week Day 1: Freedom goes all out for America

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April 23, 2019
"Abducted in Plain Sight" Review

“Abducted in Plain Sight” Review

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March 28, 2019
The HOPE Club dances up a storm at the HOPE Prom

The HOPE Club dances up a storm at the HOPE Prom

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February 15, 2019
Spirit Week Day 5: Neon/White out

Spirit Week Day 5: Neon/White out

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February 11, 2019
Freedom rocks The Bulldog Invitational

Freedom rocks The Bulldog Invitational

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January 21, 2019
Carl Wilkens, the man who stayed in Rwanda

Carl Wilkens, the man who stayed in Rwanda

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December 17, 2018
A successful season for varsity volleyball

A successful season for varsity volleyball

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November 20, 2018
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