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Betsy Quimby

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief

Betsy Quimby is a senior and the Social Media Editor-in-Chief for the Newsstreak. This is their fourth year on the Newsstreak staff. Betsy is involved with the French Club, the STEM Academy and is the Vice President of the Computer Science Honor Society. Next year, Betsy hopes to attend college to either study engineering or become an English teacher. Outside of school, Betsy loves to play with their dogs, Jake and Zoey, and play video games like Minecraft and MarioKart (and is very very good at them). They also love to bake for their family and friends and Betsy dreams of one day opening their own bakery.

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As the year wraps up, CSHS president senior Carlo Mehegan reflects on goals achieved by the club.

Computer Science Honor Society reflects on goals as school year wraps up

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief May 27, 2021

“The biggest goal for the honor society is longevity. It was possible that CSHS could have not been run this year due to COVID and other extenuating circumstances, such as the main sponsor leaving the...

An example journal that senior Betsy Quimby made. Quimby journals daily and has found it to help with her mental health during the pandemic.

[Photo] Journaling is a great, artistic escape for the brain

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief April 5, 2021

An example journal that senior Betsy Quimby made. Quimby journals daily and has found it to help with her mental health during the pandemic.

Senior Calayiah Stuart preparing to shoot during one of her basketball practices during junior year.

Calayiah Stuart

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief January 19, 2021

Q: How long have you been playing basketball? What prompted you to start playing? Have you played any other sports in high school?  A: I’ve been playing basketball since I was like seven years old....

12 p.m. Mehegan arrives at his fathers chicken house and wears a mask to protect himself.

Junior Carlo Mehegan

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief June 7, 2020

Traditional chocolate croissants have lots of distinct layers and chocolate running through the middle.

Chocolate croissants: the perfect recipe for a bored home baker

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief June 5, 2020

Disclaimer: I am by no means a professional baker. If you want to try out this recipe for yourself, I would recommend checking out Chef John’s video on making croissants as he explains the process a...

While making chocolate croissants (also known as pain au chocolat) may seem like a complicated and daunting task, the recipe only requires eight ingredients: water, yeast, flour, butter, sugar, an egg, salt and chocolate chips (not pictured).

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While making chocolate croissants (also known as "pain au chocolat") may seem like a complicated and daunting task, the recipe only requires eight ingredients: water, yeast, flour, butter, sugar, an egg,...

Proof your yeast in the warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer. The recipe calls for active dry yeast, but instant yeast also works well.

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Proof your yeast in the warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer. The recipe calls for active dry yeast, but instant yeast also works well.

After proofing the yeast, mix the rest of the ingredients in the mixer using the dough hook until combined.

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After proofing the yeast, mix the rest of the ingredients in the mixer using the dough hook until combined.

Using clean hands, roll the dough into a smooth ball. Then return the dough to the bowl and let it rise in a warm spot for two hours, or until doubled in size.

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Using clean hands, roll the dough into a smooth ball. Then return the dough to the bowl and let it rise in a warm spot for two hours, or until doubled in size.

After rising, roll the dough into a large rectangle and fold into thirds. Then wrap in plastic wrap and chill; to achieve the iconic layers of a classic croissant, the dough must be kept cold at all times.

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After rising, roll the dough into a large rectangle and fold into thirds. Then wrap in plastic wrap and chill; to achieve the iconic layers of a classic croissant, the dough must be kept cold at all times.

Roll out two sticks of butter and fold into the dough. This is what makes this a laminated dough- the many layers of dough and butter will create a light and flaky pastry.

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Roll out two sticks of butter and fold into the dough. This is what makes this a laminated dough- the many layers of dough and butter will create a light and flaky pastry.

Fold the square of dough into thirds and wrap with the plastic wrap, then chill the dough- this will prevent the butter from melting during the next steps. You can also choose to freeze your dough at this point for it to be used at a later date.

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Fold the square of dough into thirds and wrap with the plastic wrap, then chill the dough- this will prevent the butter from melting during the next steps. You can also choose to freeze your dough at this...

Roll out the dough and cut into 12 pieces. Place two rows of chocolate on the dough and tightly roll up the dough, being careful not to squish the layers.

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Roll out the dough and cut into 12 pieces. Place two rows of chocolate on the dough and tightly roll up the dough, being careful not to squish the layers.

Place the rolls on silicone mats or parchment paper lined baking sheets and brush the tops with egg wash; this will give the croissants a golden brown crust and shine once theyve been baked. Sprinkle the tops with sea salt if desired and then let rise for an hour.

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Place the rolls on silicone mats or parchment paper lined baking sheets and brush the tops with egg wash; this will give the croissants a golden brown crust and shine once they've been baked. Sprinkle...

Bake for about 25 minutes at 400° until the tops are golden brown, and cool for an hour. The recipe for chocolate croissants calls for a half batch of regular croissant dough, but making a whole batch of the dough requires much easier measurements and leaves enough croissants to save in the freezer or gift to friends and family.

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Bake for about 25 minutes at 400° until the tops are golden brown, and cool for an hour. The recipe for chocolate croissants calls for a half batch of regular croissant dough, but making a whole batch...

Engineering students prepare for a field trip to Green Bank, West Virginia in 2018. While some classes have ample opportunities for field trips, others never give students the chance.

High schoolers deserve more field trips

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief April 14, 2020

One of the things I’ve noticed since the switch from middle school to high school is the lack of field trips. In middle school, I can remember going on two or three field trips every year. Only in special...

Junior Betsy Quimby holds her dog Jake. Dogs are known to be much friendlier than cats, as well as being useful and teaching responsibility.

[Photo] Dogs are better than cats

Wyatt Tinkham, Staff Reporter February 1, 2020

Junior Betsy Quimby holds her dog Jake. Dogs are known to be much friendlier than cats, as well as being useful and teaching responsibility.

Kwame Alexander reads passages from his book Swing and asks the audience to finish the last word of each sentence.

Alexander kicks off “The World is my Classroom” initiative

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief October 13, 2019

“Books can open up a world of possible for us. They can show us worlds we’ve never been to, they can allow us to travel to places that we’ve never gone to. Through the pages of a book we can...

Maire Kondo speaks at a conference. Kondo is a tidying consultant and creator of the Konmari method, a cleaning process and philosophy.

Konmari method inspires tidying up through joy

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief April 16, 2019

Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, a recently added Netflix show, follows Marie Kondo, a tidying consultant and creator of the KonMari Method. The KonMari Method is a way of organizing your belongings in a way...

 Zimmerman explains FCCLA to Sophomore Jalyn Sneary.

Annual electives fair draws crowd

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief February 1, 2019

The Electives Fair is an opportunity for HHS and middle school students to learn more about classes and clubs offered at the high school. The fair featured booths run by both students and teachers. Junior...

Sophomores Hayden Kirwan and Thomas Shulgan prepare their rockets before launching for the first time at practice.

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Sophomores Hayden Kirwan and Thomas Shulgan prepare their rockets before launching for the first time at practice.

Sophomore Hayden Kirwan and his team work on their rocket.

Engineering students learn from first TARC practice launch

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief December 20, 2018

Engineering II and DE Engineering classes both focus on one main project for the majority of the course: the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC). TARC is a national competition centered around the building...

Sophomore Carlo Mehegan views gold particles through an electron microscope.

Sophomore STEM students travel to Blacksburg to study nanotechnology, chemistry

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief December 11, 2018

On Monday, Nov. 26, sophomores from the STEM Academy travelled to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. The group, accompanied by chemistry teacher Erich Sneller, engineering teacher Andy Jackson and calculus...

Dancers perform a piece during the concert.

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Dancers perform a piece during the concert.

The Green Bank Exhibit Hall features an infrared camera, where different objects can be used to observe how infrared waves move through different materials.

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The Green Bank Exhibit Hall features an infrared camera, where different objects can be used to observe how infrared waves move through different materials.

The Green Bank Observatory is home to over 9 working radio telescopes.

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The Green Bank Observatory is home to over 9 working radio telescopes.

Sophomores Arianna Casterline and Mia Constantin solve a puzzle showing the difference between an optical and infrared view of the sun.

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Sophomores Arianna Casterline and Mia Constantin solve a puzzle showing the difference between an optical and infrared view of the sun.

Engineering students explore the Green Bank Observatory gift shop before taking a tour of the facility.

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Engineering students explore the Green Bank Observatory gift shop before taking a tour of the facility.

While cell phones and digital cameras were not allowed near the radio telescopes, tour members could take pictures from an observation deck.

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While cell phones and digital cameras were not allowed near the radio telescopes, tour members could take pictures from an observation deck.

The Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope has a diameter of 100 meters, making it the worlds largest fully steerable radio telescope.

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The Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope has a diameter of 100 meters, making it the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope.

Sophomore Evangelina Velker demonstrates the movement of radio waves through the air. This knowledge was used to better understand how radio telescopes function.

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Sophomore Evangelina Velker demonstrates the movement of radio waves through the air. This knowledge was used to better understand how radio telescopes function.

Sophomores Evangelina Velker and Leslie Bueno-Aguilar compare and contrast different gases.

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Sophomores Evangelina Velker and Leslie Bueno-Aguilar compare and contrast different gases.

Sophomores Evangelina Velker and Alexander Macauley takes notes and compare their information observed through the radio telescopes with other groups.

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Sophomores Evangelina Velker and Alexander Macauley takes notes and compare their information observed through the radio telescopes with other groups.

Sophomore Omid Akbari analyzes his data collected from the 40-foot radio telescope.

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Sophomore Omid Akbari analyzes his data collected from the 40-foot radio telescope.

In between observation shifts and activities, students played games like football and frisbee soccer.

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In between observation shifts and activities, students played games like football and frisbee soccer.

The Green Bank Exhibit Hall features a moveable model of the 100 meter Green Bank Telescope.

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The Green Bank Exhibit Hall features a moveable model of the 100 meter Green Bank Telescope.

A group of students walk back to the bunkhouse at 7:30 A.M. after using the 40-foot telescope to make observations.

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A group of students walk back to the bunkhouse at 7:30 A.M. after using the 40-foot telescope to make observations.

After using the 40-foot telescope to detect hydrogen the night before, group members compare data to look for patterns.

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After using the 40-foot telescope to detect hydrogen the night before, group members compare data to look for patterns.

Muan takes some time off to pick some apples at an orchard.

Muan explores career in microbiome development

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief March 28, 2018

After graduating from Virginia Tech in 2017, Gina Muan moved to Boston, Massachusetts. Muan is currently working as a process development engineer for Seres Therapeutics, a microbiome company that focuses...

A pair of black Converse Chuck Taylors.

Converse are the best brand of shoes

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief March 5, 2018

I got my first pair of black, high top Chuck Taylor All Stars when I was in the first grade and wore them almost every day for about two years. I received my second pair of black, high top Converse in...

Dancing in “Cinderella”

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief February 26, 2018

https://youtu.be/cH0yUPQwW-4

The Mistle-Boes flip over The No Names, and win the round.

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The Mistle-Boes flip over The No Names, and win the round.

All four bots enter the ring after The Mistle-Boes win the tournament

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All four bots enter the ring after The Mistle-Boes win the tournament

When 2 rounds ended in a draw, The Mistle-Boes won due to a coin toss.

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When 2 rounds ended in a draw, The Mistle-Boes won due to a coin toss.

The Mistle-Boes and The Flowers engage in a battle.

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The Mistle-Boes and The Flowers engage in a battle.

The arena is 6 feet in diameter, and each round lasts for 90 seconds.

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The arena is 6 feet in diameter, and each round lasts for 90 seconds.

The Chariots retreat after an unsuccessful attempt to collect the ball.

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The Chariots retreat after an unsuccessful attempt to collect the ball.

The No Names battle against The Chariots during the semi finals.

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The No Names battle against The Chariots during the semi finals.

No Name celebrates after winning a round.

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No Name celebrates after winning a round.

Freshman Sophie Sallah prepares to enter her bot into the ring.

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Freshman Sophie Sallah prepares to enter her bot into the ring.

Freshman Stella Alexiou watches her teams bot enters the ring.

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Freshman Stella Alexiou watches her team's bot enters the ring.

Google Classroom allows students to submit work virtually

Google Classroom benefits both teachers and students

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief January 11, 2018

With tools like Google Drive and Google Classroom, teachers are given all kinds of ways for students to complete and turn in assignments online. Now, while some teachers are using these programs to their...

Candy Corn: You either love it, or you hate it. Theres no in between.

Ten reasons why fall is the best season

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief November 3, 2017

Autumn, fall, back to school season, Halloween and Thanksgiving time, whatever you prefer to call this time of year, there’s no denying that this is, in fact, the best season. Summer may have a break...

Sophomore Claudia Obenschain performs her dance Time.

Fine Arts Academy presents first showcase of the year

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief October 31, 2017

Junior Kyle Showalter performs his monologue Separated.

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Junior Kyle Showalter performs his monologue "Separated".

Sophomore Gia Yoder performs All For You.

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Sophomore Gia Yoder performs "All For You".

Sophomore Kate Cummings performs her dance Liberated.

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Sophomore Kate Cummings performs her dance "Liberated".

Shaping Berlin by Samantha OFallon.

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Shaping Berlin by Samantha O'Fallon.

Verbatim (left) by Julia Inouye and Facing Fears (right) by Maddie Johnson.

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Verbatim (left) by Julia Inouye and Facing Fears (right) by Maddie Johnson.

Blood Clock (left) by Franchesca Quinones.

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Blood Clock (left) by Franchesca Quinones.

Sophomore Sarah Deloney and her piece.

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Sophomore Sarah Deloney and her piece.

Sophomore Kate Cummings performs Liberated.

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Sophomore Kate Cummings performs "Liberated".

121416 by Genevieve Kennedy.

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121416 by Genevieve Kennedy.

Romero explains trippy marching band theme

Romero explains “trippy” marching band theme

Betsy Quimby, Social Media Editor in Chief August 16, 2017

  Q: What is this year’s theme? A: It’s about time and how you can alter time, stop time, go back in time and finally the countdown of time. Q: How is this different from last year’s...

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