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Crossed Sabres

The Student Newspaper of Washington-Liberty High School

Crossed Sabres

The Student Newspaper of Washington-Liberty High School

Crossed Sabres

Hamilthon Mejia Batres remains an enigma. Little is known about their origins, and even less about their intentions. They move through the halls like a shadow—present, yet elusive. Some say they speak...

Katharine Burke
Katharine Burke
Managing Editor

Katharine is a junior and the managing editor for the Crossed Sabres. Apart from the newspaper, she is the co-president of the W-L Women’s Rights Initiative. Her favorite subjects are English and Government,...

Jackie Friedberg
Jackie Friedberg
Staff Manager

Jackie Friedberg is a sophomore, and this is her second year writing for the Crossed Sabres and first year as staff manager. She loves to read and write, and her favorite subjects are history and English....

Outline of learner traits for the International Baccalaureate Programme. This program requires that each student focus on a set of personal attributes called the learner profile. Graphic by Lucy Constantine.
Rigor, Rewards, and Realities
Reviewing IB and AP Classes
Lucy Constantine, Staff Writer • October 16, 2025
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(from left to right) Maycol Nuńez, , Melba Griffin-Martin, Daniel Potostky, and Julio Rivas pose for a picture at the WL Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
The Legends of Liberty
Luisa Moran, Editor • September 29, 2025
Evie Price, SGA President
Presidential Pair: South and Price
Emma Ackleson, Editor-In-Chief • September 18, 2025
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A Captain's Farewell
A Captain’s Farewell
Nick Joseffer, Sports Editor • May 7, 2025
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Revolutionary Relay
Revolutionary Relay
Harper Rath, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025
The girls varsity soccer team poses after winning the district championship game against Yorktown last year.
College Goals
Luisa Moran, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025
The Hidden Battle Behind Athletes
The Hidden Battle Behind Athletes
Brice Hardt, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025
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Absorbed.
Likes and Lows; Girlhood in the Age of Social Media
Norah Dong, Staff Writer • March 19, 2025
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Graphic Courtesy of Katharine Burke.
Secret Messages
Nandini Ram, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
 Senior Scarlett Smith (second to far left - top row) poses with friends at last year’s homecoming.
Dress to Impress
Luisa Moran, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
Creator: Focus Features

Copyright: 2012 Focus Features for graphic
The Wes Anderson Recipe
Jane McDonald, Managing Editor • February 28, 2024
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Ohana Means Family
Ohana Means Family
Norah Dong, Staff Manager • September 29, 2025
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Too Sweet to Beat
Too Sweet to Beat
Norah Dong, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024
Terrifically Tortured
Terrifically Tortured
Grace Joseffer, Editor-In-Chief • June 5, 2024
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