Hannah Lahey – The Beacon

Hannah Lahey, Written Content Editor

Hannah is a junior editor who is currently a freshman, although she has never actually been to the school. She prefers to be called “Hannah” because unfortunately at soccer practice she is forced to respond to “Lahey” because her coaches like the other Hannah more. She absolutely loves Mean Girls and has a tendency to spontaneously quote the film. If you talk to Hannah, you will find that her ADHD is extremely apparent as she has watched virtually every show created because she likes to watch them at 5x speed. “You go Glen Coco”

2020-21: Junior Editor
2021-22: Section Copy Editor
2022-24: Written Content Editor

All content by Hannah Lahey

Sub shortage calls for permanent substitutes

Hannah Lahey and Aniset Idriss • December 17, 2021

In response to a shortage of substitute teachers across DCPS, the District announced a nearly $40 million plan which included assigning schools permanent substitute teachers. Along with contact tracers...

Virtual platforms to be used for next year

Hannah Lahey, Written Content Editor • June 22, 2021

Students will continue using virtual learning platforms for the 2021-22 school year. “Now that teachers have become experienced users of technology, we will see a more blended classroom with technology...

Campus Kitchens Project tackles pandemic-caused hunger

Hannah Lahey, Written Content Editor • May 31, 2021

The Campus Kitchens Project in Washington, DC (CKWDC) is an organization aimed to combat hunger and poverty in D.C. Ever since the pandemic worsened food insecurity, the Project has been navigating unprecedented...

4×4 schedule to continue next year

Hannah Lahey, Written Content Editor • March 21, 2021

DCPS high school students will continue to follow a 4x4 schedule in the upcoming school year. However, Wednesdays will no longer be asynchronous. DCPS mandated the continuation of the 4x4 schedule...

Wilson’s myriad of mental health services

Natalie Gordon and Hannah Lahey • March 3, 2021

Between virtual classes, piles of homework, and limited social interaction, high school in a pandemic sucks, and struggling with mental health alone can be daunting. Wilson has a lot of mental health resources...

We need snow days, even at home

Natalie Gordon and Hannah Lahey • January 22, 2021

We need snow days this year because nowadays it seems as though there isn’t much to be happy about. From the news of the pandemic to the piles of homework assigned, happiness is rare. But when you can...

Some faculty have chosen to return to working from inside the Wilson building

Natalie Gordon and Hannah Lahey • October 29, 2020

Picture this—a teacher at the front of the class typing fervently on their computer. Beyond them, a sea of empty desks. Although the inside of the school building was somewhat of a ghost town last spring,...

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