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In this MyMCMedia extra, Kelly Bolcik remembers her grandfather, John Harvill, who coached the Gaithersburg High School football team for decades. In fact, during his coaching career he was known as the dean of Maryland coaches. Harvill was recently celebrated at an event that brought together many of his former players, rival coaches, colleagues, family […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Dave Mencarini, head football coach of Urbana High, talks about the influence of former Gaithersburg High School football coach John Harvill. Take a look: For more coverage, see our related posts on the celebration of Coach Harvill’s life. Related:

In this MyMCMedia extra, Dave Mencarini, Urbana High School’s head football coach, shares his favorite memory of the late Coach John Harvill. During his coaching years at Gaithersburg High School, Harvill was considered the dean of Maryland coaches and he greatly inspired Mencarini’s coaching style. Take a look: Former players, rival coaches, colleagues and friends […]

During his long coaching career at Gaithersburg High School, the late John Harvill was known as the dean of Maryland football coaches and now his players, colleagues, rival coaches, cheerleaders and friends and family are celebrating his life and legacy. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Related:

Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz has ordered the city of Gaithersburg flag to be flown at half-staff from now until Monday morning, March 3, in honor and remembrance of football coach John Harvill, who passed away late last year. Harvill coached the Gaithersburg High School football team for 43 seasons, winning two state championships along the […]

It was all Gaithersburg during the Quince Orchard basketball game on Feb. 4. The Trojans won both the varsity and junior varsity games. Here are some photos from the game courtesy of Phil Fabrizio:  

Those wishing to own a piece of Gaithersburg history are encouraged to purchase one of the bricks used in the original construction of Gaithersburg High School in 1951. The bricks were salvaged during the demolition of the old school. The sale of the bricks is being coordinated by the city of Gaithersburg High School Student […]

Montgomery County high school students hit the stage on Monday night, competing in the 14th annual MCPS Latin Dance Competition at Strathmore. The packed event brought 10 local schools together to compete and show off their moves. This year marked the first time that Wheaton and Montgomery Blair submitted dance numbers in the event. Below […]

Montgomery County Public Schools students are back in class as the 2013-2014 school year is now underway and school administrators report that student enrollment is on the rise. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.

In this MyMCMedia extra, Dr. Christine Handy Collins describes some of the highlights of the new Gaithersburg High School. For one, the new 431,178 square feet building has a new street address: 101 Education Boulevard. Watch the video for more fun facts: The new school also features state of the art technology; a vegetative roof; […]