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Students at PB and throughout Montgomery County now face a slightly more stringent grading policy.
MCPS Updates Grading Policy
April 17, 2024
NJROTC during their annual inspection.
NJROTC Completes Annual Inspection
April 17, 2024
Putting Themselves to the Test
March 22, 2024
The Pit Orchestra is an essential part of any musical performance put on by Perspectives.
Amélie Fills the Stage With Joy
March 22, 2024
NJROTC Completes Annual Inspection
NJROTC Completes Annual Inspection
March 22, 2024
The Panther Paw is open to staff and students at PB and draws a large crowd each time it is open.
Panther Paw: More Than Just a Restaurant
April 19, 2024
Cliffs of Moher - My favorite natural site were probably be the Cliffs of Moher. They were visually breathtaking, especially as we arrived at sunset.
A Visual Trip Through Ireland and Northern Ireland
April 19, 2024
A Review of Five Nights At Freddys
A Review of Five Nights At Freddy’s
April 15, 2024
Mr. Montgomery is in his first year with PB Security.
Inside MCPS Security With Two of PB’s Own
April 5, 2024
Gas or Electric: Which Vehicle is Better?
February 23, 2024
Pros and Cons of Social Media Podcast
January 25, 2024
Picture taken by Zach Schermele of Teen Vogue
MCPS Grading Policy: Unknowingly Beneficial
January 24, 2024
The Importance of Introducing Kids to Sports at a Young Age
January 12, 2024
MCPS Should Have a 4-Day School Week (pro/con)
January 12, 2024
Full Year Health: NO THANK YOU!
January 12, 2024
Media as Escapism: Reward or Roadblock?
April 19, 2024
A Review of Five Nights At Freddys
A Review of Five Nights At Freddy’s
April 15, 2024
The Pit Orchestra is an essential part of any musical performance put on by Perspectives.
Amélie Fills the Stage With Joy
March 22, 2024
Spring Talent Show Brings Out Some of PBs Best
Spring Talent Show Brings Out Some of PB’s Best
March 22, 2024
Pokemon Z is Finally Confirmed…After 10 Short Years
March 14, 2024
The softball team celebrates after beating rival Springbrook earlier this season.
This Week in PB Athletics
April 16, 2024
Wizards, Pistons Setting Records for Futility
March 18, 2024
NBA Player Participation Policy Already Making Impact
February 29, 2024
Second Half of The NBA Season Storylines
February 29, 2024
Paint Branch vs Richard Montgomery Game
Inside Look into PB Basketball
February 16, 2024
NBA Mid-Season Report
January 31, 2024
Pros and Cons of Social Media Podcast
January 25, 2024
Balancing Sports and Grades
December 15, 2023
Peace
Discussing the Israel/Palestine Conflict
December 14, 2023
The Best Eras of Music Podcast Episode
November 27, 2023
Students Conquer Fashion
March 10, 2023
Panthers Dominate at Wrestling Regionals
Panthers Dominate at Wrestling Regionals
March 10, 2022
Looking Back on the First Quarter
Looking Back on the First Quarter
November 19, 2021
Seniors playing Red Light, Green Light.
Class of 2022 Takes on Senior Unity Day
October 27, 2021
Boys Soccer Ties in Battle against Northwood Gladiators
Boys Soccer Ties in Battle against Northwood Gladiators
October 26, 2021
This is Paint Branch (2018 Homecoming Game)
This is Paint Branch (2018 Homecoming Game)
October 27, 2018
This is Paint Branch (Culture Day)
This is Paint Branch (Culture Day)
October 19, 2018
Yap Yap Yap with Liz
April 9, 2024
NBA Mid-Season Report
January 31, 2024
Pros and Cons of Social Media Podcast
January 25, 2024
High School vs Middle School
January 23, 2024
Balancing Sports and Grades
December 15, 2023
Spending time in the halls in her mobile office, running a meeting for staff, or spending time out and about at a PB event, Dr. Mirshah can be found all over PB.
Meeting Dr. Mirshah-Nayar
October 6, 2021
Mainstream Worthy Episode 3 - Pisces prophet Sonnie teaches Nigus and Izzie astrology
Mainstream Worthy Episode 3 – Pisces prophet Sonnie teaches Nigus and Izzie astrology
January 21, 2020
Mainstream Worthy episode 2- Trumps Impeachment: what does it really mean?
Mainstream Worthy episode 2- Trump’s Impeachment: what does it really mean?
November 27, 2019
Mainstream Worthy- Episode 1: Leadership and Self Actualization in modern age with Mr.Bohlen
Mainstream Worthy- Episode 1: Leadership and Self Actualization in modern age with Mr.Bohlen
October 5, 2019
How did your team do in the NFL draft?
June 2, 2022
This is the final podcast for Rushabh & Angad as they are set to graduate in June and head off to college next year. Heres to nothing but good times ahead for these two NFL super fans.
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – Super Bowl Edition
February 11, 2022
Joe Burrow leads the surprising Bengals into Kansas City to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the AFC, while the Niners head to LA to take on Rams.
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – Conference Championship Edition
January 28, 2022
Josh Allen and the Bills head to KC to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Sunday.
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – Divisional Round
January 21, 2022
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – SuperBigWildCardWeekend
PBHS Edge Pigskin Podcast – SuperBigWildCardWeekend
January 14, 2022
NBA Mid-Season Report
January 31, 2024
Pros and Cons of Social Media Podcast
January 25, 2024
High School vs Middle School
January 23, 2024
Balancing Sports and Grades
December 15, 2023
Peace
Discussing the Israel/Palestine Conflict
December 14, 2023
Media as Escapism: Reward or Roadblock?
April 19, 2024
The softball team celebrates after beating rival Springbrook earlier this season.
This Week in PB Athletics
April 16, 2024
A Review of Five Nights At Freddys
A Review of Five Nights At Freddy’s
April 15, 2024
Yap Yap Yap with Liz
April 9, 2024
Mr. Montgomery is in his first year with PB Security.
Inside MCPS Security With Two of PB’s Own
April 5, 2024
Mainstream – March, 2024 – Full Issue PDF
Mainstream – March, 2024 – Full Issue PDF
March 21, 2024
Mainstream - December, 2023 - Full Issue PDF
Mainstream – December, 2023 – Full Issue PDF
December 20, 2023
Mainstream May/June, 2023 - Full Issue PDF
Mainstream May/June, 2023 – Full Issue PDF
May 25, 2023
Mainstream March, 2023 - Full Issue PDF
Mainstream March, 2023 – Full Issue PDF
March 28, 2023
Mainstream – December, 2022 – Full Issue PDF
Mainstream – December, 2022 – Full Issue PDF
December 20, 2022
Cliffs of Moher - My favorite natural site were probably be the Cliffs of Moher. They were visually breathtaking, especially as we arrived at sunset.
A Visual Trip Through Ireland and Northern Ireland
April 19, 2024
Students at PB and throughout Montgomery County now face a slightly more stringent grading policy.
MCPS Updates Grading Policy
April 17, 2024
Mr. Montgomery is in his first year with PB Security.
Inside MCPS Security With Two of PB’s Own
April 5, 2024
The Pit Orchestra is an essential part of any musical performance put on by Perspectives.
Amélie Fills the Stage With Joy
March 22, 2024
Spring Talent Show Brings Out Some of PBs Best
Spring Talent Show Brings Out Some of PB’s Best
March 22, 2024
The Stress of College Applications, Seniors Reflect on a Difficult Process.
The Stress of College Applications, Seniors Reflect on a Difficult Process.
January 5, 2023
Dear Cis People
April 6, 2022
Does Pop Culture Divide Generations?
January 6, 2022
Pressures Faced by Current Teens Surpasses Other Generations
Pressures Faced by Current Teens Surpasses Other Generations
November 22, 2021
Dismantling the Model Minority Myth
April 26, 2021
Burtonsville Driving School
Burtonsville Driving School
December 11, 2017
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The artworks shown are some of my favorite pieces Ive done so far. I learned that I have a love-hate relationship with acrylic paint and how much I love drawing eyes. Overall this year has been therapeutic in a chaotic sense, as the year started off crazy and has since slowed down thankfully.

2021 Reflection

Michael Taylor, Staff Writer
May 25, 2021
Vaccines: There are two kinds of people

Editorial Cartoons: Vaccines and the 2020-21 Rollercoaster

Michael Taylor, Staff Writer
May 7, 2021
It was Wandavision All Along

It was Wandavision All Along

Michael Taylor, Staff Writer
April 9, 2021
Marvel vs. DC Comics(ft. Tracy Kamwasi)

Marvel vs. DC Comics(ft. Tracy Kamwasi)

Michael Taylor, Staff Writer
February 26, 2021
All Black Lives Matter protesters hold rainbow-colored signs near a mural of George Floyd during their solidarity march with the LGBTQ community in Los Angeles.

Homophobia in the Black Community

Michael Taylor, Staff Writer
January 26, 2021

The Problem with Our Police Force

Michael Taylor, Staff Writer
December 4, 2020
Nidhis almost constant companion during the pandemic has been her dog, Nina.

Senior Spotlight: Nidhi Lad

Michael Taylor, Staff Writer
October 21, 2020
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