Frequently Asked Questions: The Effects of COVID-19 on Freeman

March 28, 2020 ~ The Commentator ~ Leave a comment

Salaar Khan and Gretchen Neary Online Editors-in-Chief Much about the future of the school year and school events remain unclear. However, we interviewed principal John Marshall to gain insight on the impact of school closures specifically on the Freeman community. One of the biggest concerns expressed by students has been the cancellation of major spring … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions: The Effects of COVID-19 on Freeman

To the Class of 2020…

March 25, 2020March 26, 2020 ~ The Commentator ~ Leave a comment

To the Class of 2020, We are living in a historic moment. This is an unprecedented time in our country, and as the school newspaper we will work to report information as it is available. Henrico County Public Schools are answering frequently asked questions here: https://henricoschools.us/covid19/commonquestions/ We, the Class of 2020, are resilient. Many of … Continue reading To the Class of 2020…

“Harmony in Motion” Swings into a New Competition Season

March 16, 2020March 13, 2020 ~ The Commentator ~ Leave a comment

Sarah Echols Features Editor Freeman’s Show Choir, Harmony in Motion, is back under the bright lights of the stage as they begin their competition season. The group got second runner-up in their first competition of the year this past Friday, March 6th at Manchester High School. Although this was their first competition of the year, … Continue reading “Harmony in Motion” Swings into a New Competition Season

COVID-19 Affects HCPS

March 13, 2020 ~ The Commentator ~ Leave a comment

Salaar Khan and Gretchen Neary Online Editors-in-Chief On Thursday, March 13, 2020, Henrico County Public Schools announced their decision to close school for two weeks, beginning on Monday, March 16 in response to the COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus) outbreak. The county will reevaluate whether to extend this closure as the situation evolves. During this two … Continue reading COVID-19 Affects HCPS

“Parasite” Review

March 12, 2020March 11, 2020 ~ The Commentator ~ Leave a comment

Will Dornik Sports Editor “Parasite,” directed by Bong Joon-Ho, won the 2020 Oscar for Best Picture, along with Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Production Design, and Best Film Editing. Before the awards ceremony, the movie had generated a relatively large amount of buzz. However, the only remarks I heard about … Continue reading “Parasite” Review

Preview for Freeman Family Culture Day

March 12, 2020 ~ The Commentator ~ Leave a comment

Ella Mortimer Staff Writer On Thursday, March 12, the Equity Ambassadors will host a celebration that unites seven diverse organizations that are central to the Freeman community along with many student performers and representatives of cultures through the Freeman Family Culture Day. Ms. Carter Reilly, a sponsor of the Equity Ambassadors, said that “the Equity … Continue reading Preview for Freeman Family Culture Day

“Rebels for a Cause”

March 11, 2020March 9, 2020 ~ The Commentator ~ Leave a comment

Gretchen Neary Online Editor-In-Chief “Rebels for a Cause” is a group at Freeman that fundraised for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The team captains are senior Emma Johnson and juniors Gina Vinson and Caroline Wood. Other team members include juniors Cat Pinotti, Page Yauger, Naska Barlow, Mary Cooper Frank, and Trip Fishburne, as well as … Continue reading “Rebels for a Cause”