When the azaleas and cherry blossoms start to bloom, Tiger faithful know that the Tenley Tiger Run is around the corner. This year, the run boasted a new a high in participantion, clocking in at 536 runners....

Right before leaving for school last Wednesday, junior Rema Haile made the executive decision to completely change her fit. Why would she take precious time out of her morning just to change? “I had...

In the second episode of the Wilson Cribs series, Dr. Moore gives The Beacon an exclusive tour of her room. Find out why she has a vacant fishtank, what's edible in her room, and where the mysterious covered...

As we head into the second weekend of the 2019 March Madness tournament, it is worth taking a look into some of the strategies used by participants in the inaugural Wilson March Madness bracket pool. With...

A typical pregame football routine might include stretching, hype music, a last-minute film review, a special meal, or a senseless superstition. For junior defensive back and wide receiver Chad Rockingham,...

Beacon fanatics may recognize Adam Friedman as the top-ranked chess player in DC. Surprised as you may be, Friedman is also one of the District’s top wrestlers. “Wrestling is a great sport; it...

After a stellar Junior season, starting Quarterback Malakai Anthony decided to take his talents to DeMatha Catholic High School to finish out his high school career. Following a Freshman year of being...

Ever wonder why your art teacher's classroom has computers in it or why their tables are set up the way they are? Maybe you're curious about the little knick-knacks on their desk or the perks of their...

1:30.6 and 35.09. These two times are in the back of junior runner Ray Stevens’ mind every time he steps foot on the track. Why? Stevens explained that his main goal this season was to qualify for at...

With a loss to Bell Multicultural High School in the semifinals of the DCIAA playoffs, the Wilson girls varsity basketball team ended last year's season feeling as if they fell short of expectations. However,...

With a 5-6 record and a 2-1 win in an overtime thriller against School Without Walls, the Wilson field hockey team had its best season in recent memory. Co-captain and starting forward senior Julia Arnsberger...

The Wilson girls soccer team is off to a tremendous start with an 8-2 record. This success is largely due to their brick wall of a goalkeeper, senior Bella “The Tank” Lujan, who has let in an average...

Just three years ago, senior Adam Friedman found himself scrolling through chess.com, looking to kill some time. Now, he is the best high school player in Washington, DC. Friedman had been playing chess...

Boys soccer, Noah Gross Last year, the Wilson boys varsity soccer team had a historic season in which they earned their second straight DCIAA championship. Wilson beat local private school powerhouses...

Wilson’s lacrosse team culminated a fantastic season by winning the Washington Independent Lacrosse League with a 19-11 victory against St. Anselm's. This success has been largely due to their goalie,...

A little more than three quarters of the way through the season, the Wilson Baseball team is well on their way to another successful season. Boasting a 17-5 record, the Tigers are looking to win another...

Last year, twins Makhi and Mahkel played with number one player in the country, RJ Barrett, at famed Montverde Academy in Florida. The 6’9” University of Maryland committed twins have taken their talents...

Discovering a passion can take a lifetime. But for Willard Polston, all it took was one swing of a bat at age four. Today, Willard Polston, known to his players as Coach Trey, is one of Wilson’s most...

Seven days a year, students spend their days relaxing at home and teachers attend a Professional Development Day (PD Day) in order to better understand the DCPS core-curriculum. This caused me to question...

After an undefeated regular season and a 4-1 win against Cardozo in the DCIAA finals, Wilson Soccer was seeded first going into the DCSAA tournament. To start off the playoffs, Wilson beat a strong...

Monumental Sports & Entertainment currently owns the 20,000 seat arena, formerly known as the Verizon Center, which hosts a variety of events year round. These events range from professional basketball,...