The TidePod

Five minutes left in the period. You’re frantically pouring and mixing chemicals into glass beakers and graduated cylinders in search of the promised results, scribbling numbers and observations onto a sheet of paper, trying to finish before the bell rings. We’ve all had experiences with labs in science classes, and when everything goes well, it can be a lot of fun - but what happens when something doesn’t go as smoothly as expected? Join us in this exciting new TidePod episode as we delve into the world of science experiments gone wrong, right here at RM.

In this episode of TidePod, we sat down with Mrs. Miller, the College and Career Center Coordinator at Richard Montgomery. The College and Career Center has provided students with resources for many years. These include SAT prep, college visits, FAFSA information, etc. To learn more about the College and Career Center email [email protected]. 

In this episode of the TidePod, we spoke with Junior Rosie Clemans-Cope about her climate activism journey.
Rosie has been a climate activist for six years with FridaysForFuture DC, the Sunrise Movement as the Rockville hub leader, and has been a United Nations YOUNGO Climate Finance and Markets Working Group member since 2023. Rosie is the UN YOUNGO coordinator for the UN’s Paris Agreement Article 6, which establishes carbon markets to promote and regulate international cooperation on emission reductions.

In this episode of the TidePod, I sat down with the president of the Manna Food Market Ansuya Bisbey to discuss its impact on the Richard Montgomery Community. The new market that opened this school was put in place with the help of the principal Mrs. Deeny to provide fresh produce to staff and students. The Manna Food Center which sponsors the Richard Montgomery community strives to eliminate hunger in Montgomery County. To learn more check out mannafood.org.

With the recent passing of New Year's and the signaling of 2025, all across the globe people use this time to celebrate with others. From the ball drop in New York to parties with friends and family, people everywhere find a way to enjoy the clean slate the holiday brings. New Year's helps set the stage for new goals, resolutions, and traditions for the upcoming year. In this episode, we dive into the different New Year's traditions and resolutions around the world.

In this episode, we'll discuss students' favorite holiday activities and what they look forward to during winter break. From December 23rd to January 1st, students get a break from school to enjoy the holiday spirit. Winter brings new activities such as ice skating, skiing, sledding, etc. It also serves as a time for students to spend more time with family over the holidays. We spoke to students in the RM community to learn more about their favorite winter activities and what they look forward to during the break. 

Over the years we have seen a change in the holiday Black Friday, with no more early hours, large crowds, enormous lines, or massive deals that have Americans standing outside in the cold for hours on end. But why is that, let's dive into the background of Black Friday to explain why.

It seems to be that over the decades younger generations have begun to involve themselves more in the world of politics. The polarized atmosphere of the political circle seems to have drawn the interest of Gen Z in recent years. But why is that? That's what we discuss in this episode. 

The winter sports season begins on November 15th with sports such as boys and girls basketball, bocce, cheerleading, indoor track, poms, swim and dive, and coed wrestling being available for students. Tryouts will also begin on November 15th this school year. Many students entering the winter season have already had experience in the sport they are trying out for. But what are their hopes and goals for the season? Especially for freshmen, what are they expecting for their first season? To learn more about athletes competing in the winter season, we decided to speak with students in the Richard Montgomery community. 

Many teenagers begin to apply and get jobs during high school for various reasons, such as saving up for college or a car. But how are students balancing the demands of school and part-time work? Juggling school and work while trying to make time to thrive socially can take a toll on students mentally, physically, and academically. Students often have to make adjustments to their schedule as there is not enough time in the day to complete all the tasks at hand.  We decided to speak with students in the RM community about why they chose to start working at an early age and how they navigate the pressure to succeed in both areas.