Boys’ Sports Credited More than Girls

by Hope Gouterman ’13 Let’s get it out of the way and state the obvious; boys’ sports have always been recognized over girls. At Sherwood the only girls’ event that has attracted any consistent fan base of more than 30 is volleyball, which is well deserved for the defending state champions. Yet it should not take a state title to … Read More

Warriors Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

by Michael Natelli ’14 The refs still can’t get it right, can they…? In the early going, it seemed as though Sherwood was almost destined to lose, as calls would just not go their way. Northwestern players lined up offsides four consecutive times, leading to the Warriors missing extra points on their first three scores (luckily they got the fourth … Read More

Documenting the American Dream

by Vicky Florian ’14 The Statue of Liberty promises a better life for immigrants to America. “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,” The words inscribed below the Statue of Liberty, the symbol of the “American Dream” for many around the world, were intended to welcome new immigrants into America, but new state laws … Read More

Flashmob Ensues After 5th Period

by Jacob Bogage ’12 and Andrew Wasik ’13 After 5th period Tuesday rowdy sophomores, juniors and seniors took to the hallways as security staff could do nothing to control the crowd of 300-some students until they dispersed four minutes later. A small group of 15 students gathered in the F-hall bathroom at the beginning of the week after 5th period and soon … Read More

Should be a Sport Not a Club

by Jenni Kenel ’14 Most of us know of the Sherwood Arrows Hockey club, but a few students question why it is not on the school website as an athletics team. Blake recognizes their ice hockey team under their winter sports labeled as “Community Ice Hockey.” Blake uses their school’s colors and is called the Blake Bengals. At Sherwood however … Read More

New Additions Lead to Increased Interest in Field of Screams

by Allie Strosnider ’12 and Abby Inwood ’13 Because of the many changes made in the Olney Boys and Girls Club’s (OBGC) Field of Screams, attendance has been greater than ever. Although exact numbers will not be available until after Field of Screams ends, attendance records have broken on several nights. The main reason the event has grown so much … Read More

Former Student Indicted for Rape and Robbery

by Devin Cornelius ’12 On September 26, 15-year-old Alvick Omenga was charged as an adult for one count of first degree rape and one count of attempted robbery.  Although Omenga attended Sherwood last year, he enrolled again this year as a freshman but was not an active student. In October, Omenga was indicted by a Montgomery County grand jury for … Read More

Bonita Wins 10,000 Dollar Nordstrom Scholarship

Senior Blake Bonita won a $10,000 scholarship to college from the Nordstrom community last week. He was one of 8 students selected from a pool of 1,500 other applicants last school year. Applications are due in May of a student’s junior year.  The application includes an essay about a role model and an interview. “I wrote about my grandfather who … Read More

Beat Reports 10/17-10/21

  In this report: Girl’s Volleyball, Girl’s Soccer, Golf, Girl’s Field Hockey   Girl’s Volleyball by Hope Gouterman ’13 The girl’s varsity volleyball team has held off their competition well. So far, they remain undefeated, obtaining a record of 11-0. “Every game is big, if we don’t go in with that winning attitude with energy and cheering, then you can win. … Read More

2011 MLB Playoffs Nearing End With Start of World Series

by Matt Diogo ’14 Well, it’s here; the end of the 2011 Major League Baseball (MLB) season. Throughout the year, there have been ups and downs for almost every team. But today, we’re focusing on the playoffs. Starting with the September collapse of the Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves, this year’s playoffs were already dubbed as eventful. Squeaking … Read More