Sam Marks

Sam Marks , Junior Editor

Sam is a junior editor who has written on The Beacon for a year. He’s primarily writes for features and news and is ready to tackle anything. He’s a fan a British TV, video games, and also works on the plays in stage crew. He has been introduced to the world of journalism by his father, a freelance journalist in DC. Sam is constantly swinging for the fences.

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Arctic to activism: the diverse summer plans of Wilson teachers

Sam Marks, Junior Editor • June 3, 2019

As the year comes to a close, many faculty and students have already planned their summer holiday. While we're counting the days until school lets out, many Wilson teachers have made their summer with...

Beloved custodian to retire after 50 years

Sam Marks and E Parker • December 15, 2018

A lot has happened at Wilson since 1968. In the past half-century, the student body integrated, students protested the Vietnam War and the election of Donald Trump, the school underwent a renovation, thousands...

‘Labels Off:’ new group looks to promote diversity in theater

Sam Marks, Junior Editor • October 5, 2018

With winds of change blowing through the Wilson theater department, a new student-led group called Labels Off has formed with the hope of increasing diversity in casting. Diversity has been a complex...

College Board cuts AP World History curriculum

Sam Marks, Junior Editor • September 4, 2018

The College Board removed 9,000 years from the AP World History curriculum for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. The course will begin in 1200 A.D. and end in present day. The curriculum currently...

Students hope for more flexibility with electives

Sam Marks, Junior Editor • May 9, 2018

Whether you’re interested in learning about theater, different cultures, or journalism, Wilson offers an elective for you. From Dance Potpourri to AP Human Geography to Computer Applications, Wilson’s...

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