We Aren’t ‘Illiterate’

by Jamie Langbein ’13 If you’re reading this right now, I’m already winning my argument. The other day, a teacher accused her AP class of being “illiterate”. She was trying to reference a book, but no one knew what she was talking about. She chastised us, saying we needed to spend less time with technology and more time reading. I … Read More

Parents Against Vegetables Used in Meal Program

by Katie Nolan ’12 Recently, Congress has agreed to allow federal school meal programs to continue serving potatoes and tomato sauce as vegetables. This resulted in many questions and complaints. Specifically, many question the government’s role in dictating what kids eat, as well as whether they are qualified to set a nutrition policy. Concerned parents and figures of authority have … Read More

My Family in a Nutshell

by Jenni Kenel ’14 Everyone may think that their family is nuts, but they have no idea. Over Thanksgiving break, my family decided to go to Williamsburg. Yes, we went all the way out to Williamsburg to go to Busch Gardens, an amusement park, for Thanksgiving. We’re an unusual bunch. On the way there, my brother, 18, started singing “Last … Read More

Girls’ Volleyball Confirm They’re the Best

Team goes undefeated and wins state championship for the second time in row. Sherwood Warriors def. Arundel Wildcats 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-19) by Hope Gouterman ’13 The Sherwood varsity girl’s volleyball team is officially unbeatable. The team capped off an undefeated 19-0 season by defeating Arundel High School [25-21, 25-19, 25-19] in the 4A State Championship held at Ritchie Coliseum … Read More

Cutting Trees to Cut Costs

by Allie Strosnider ’12 Washington Gas is currently in the process of cutting down trees in the front yards of people on Vandever Street in Brookeville. They are not only cutting down trees in the area directly over the gas pipes but trees far into the yard, in one case right in front of the fence separating backyard from front. … Read More

Fire Alarms Are No Longer Alarming

by Mary Macrae ’14 It seems that most students and teachers think that every fire alarm is just a drill.  But what if there was an actual fire?  Would students continue to casually exit the school believing that they are free from danger or would they panic and run as fast as they could to the nearest exits in fear? … Read More

Obesity Weighs down the Country and Needs Active Solutions

by Becca Stussman ’12 Obesity is not healthy. According to WebMD, someone who is 40 percent overweight is twice as likely to die prematurely than a person of average weight, and obesity is the second most prevalent carcinogen, lesser only to smoking. Obese people can be accomplished and skilled, productive and sexy, popular and loved. They can be doctors, lawyers, … Read More

The Black Friday Rush

by Joy Zhang ’14 Black Friday shopping is an exciting part of the year that I always look forward to. I’m actually more enthusiastic about waking up at dawn and standing in 30 degree weather rather than spending quality time with my family at a turkey dinner. I happen to find great entertainment from watching grouchy middle-aged men fight over … Read More

Republican Candidates as a Delightful Buffet Lunch

by Rebecca Stussman ’12 If the top republican candidates were a buffet, Mitt Romney would be the mystery vegetables, Herman Cain the spicy wings, Rick Perry champagne. Ron Paul would be the BBQ dipping sauce, Newt Gingrich the military-style hardy meats. And Bachmann would be the creepy lady who stands judgmentally behind the spread and makes you feel piggish for … Read More

Occupy Wall Street Protesters Pushed out the Way

by Maya Lennon ’14 After almost two months of protesting, the protesters  in New York City’s Zuccotti Park  were all cleared out. They were cleared out for safety concerns and sanitary reasons.  They keep themselves alive through the Internet, and they’re only allowed to be there during the daytime. They’re restricted from sleeping there at night to prevent them from … Read More