If a LCPS student attempts to open a Pinterest page on a school device or school Wi-Fi, they are met with a blocked notice featuring the link name accompanied by the comment “is not available because it is categorized as Pinterest.” Many other pages are banned under the category of “mature art” or “games,” so it is notable that the platform has received its own block category.

Pinterest allows users to find, save, and share ideas through images and videos known as “pins.” These pins can be organized into custom collections called “boards,” which help users categorize their interests, projects, and inspirations. Courtesy of Gabriella Rodriguez

Choir teacher Jordan Markwood concludes the end of Cantus Avem’s song, “Let Beauty Awake.” The fall choral concert was freshman Makayla Walker’s first high school performance. She feels motivated regarding future choral events at the school. “I would love to have more choir concerts in the future,” Walker said. “I’m definitely excited to hear the improvement in our sound and our voice.”

(Left to right) Junior Pranathi Purushothamaiah, sophomore Ryann Ratcliff, and junior Neha Naga Balaji sing “The Gift to Sing” by Marianne Forman.

Senior Jiya Chadha performs her solo towards the end of the concert. “I was nervous for my solo but so excited because I love ‘A Choice to Change the World’ and I think that it has an amazing message,” Chadha said.

Junior Grace Carper looks at the lyrics on the music stand to sing her solo for the all-choir song about taking initiative to create change.

Senior Kailyn Fetterman opens her solo for the finale song “A Choice to Change the World.”

Junior RJ Richardson faces choir director Jordan Markwood as he prepares for his cue to sing his solo for the concert’s concluding song.

Senior Kailyn Fetterman and junior Marco Monroy clap their hands to the rhythm of “A Choice to Change the World” by Kevin Phillip Johnson, the concluding song.