On September 29th, varsity tennis clinched its first win over Sidwell Friends in five years. This match would be the first meeting between the two teams since Holton lost to Sidwell in the ISL Semifinals last year. Senior captain Sloan Quint said, “We weren’t trying to put too much pressure on ourselves to win, and we all tried to go into the match with a positive mindset.” Holton ended up defeating Sidwell in a close competition: four matches to three. Isabella Diaz ’28 pl

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching on November 3rd, voters will decide which party takes control of the House, Senate and local offices that directly affect the DMV area. Campaign signs are already popping up. Most upper school students are patiently waiting to be eligible to vote; many of the faculty can, so “Scribbler” asked two teachers why they personally choose to participate. When asked why young people should care about midterms, upper school history teacher

With the 2026 midterm elections coming up, students may wonder why they matter and which races are the most crucial. Midterm elections take place halfway through a presidential term. Many Senate seats and all of the seats in the House of Representatives are up for election. There may be local and state elections depending on the area. The Young Republicans Club stated, “Midterm elections serve as a two year check on the presidents and party's choices, offering a gauge of whe