by Marie Moeller ’15 Journalism Student November 30: I learned: Black Friday is insane It all starts with my mom waking me up at four in the morning. Just great. Of course, I have gotten up much earlier in previous experiences (2 a.m. is my holding record), as just one of the many burdens of holiday shopping. Still a bit … Read More
by Michaela O’Donnell ’13 On December 15, 16, and 17, Sherwood performed “Guys and Dolls,” a musical about a group of gamblers in 1940s New York. The show centers around Nathan Detroit who bets fellow gambler Sky Masterson he can’t take saint-like missionary Sarah Brown on a date to Havana. The musical follows the messy relationship drama of Detroit and … Read More
by Steffi Carrera ’14 and Katie Mercogliano ’14 On November 17, Sherwood graduate Olijawon Griffin was fatally stabbed at Woodley Park Metro Station. What started out as a robbery ended in the death of a beloved member of the community. Loved ones gathered on Monday, November 19 to honor Griffin’s memory with a candle light vigil. Friends, teammates, coaches, teachers … Read More
by Leah Schroeder ’13 With Hurricane Sandy hitting just days before the November 1 college application deadline, many universities decided to allot extensions to give students who lost power more time to submit applications. These extended deadlines applied to the submission of transcripts and recommendations as well. Sherwood, however, did not require the extension. According to Joe Hock, the College … Read More
by Michael Natelli ’14 The Lady Warriors swept the Anne Arundel Wildcats in three sets on Monday to clinch the 4A championship for the third consecutive year. This marks the second straight year the Warriors faced the Wildcats in the battle for the title, and also marks the second straight year in which the Warriors didn’t surrender a set in … Read More
by Connor Martin ’13 Later start times: a concept only existing in students’ dreams. Now, it seems like this could be a dream the Montgomery County parents have as well. A petition is circulating on signon.org that asks for later start times for high school students in MCPS. The petition is based on the belief that adolescents need at least … Read More
by Andrew Wasik ’13 Make the streak 56 straight wins in a row. The Sherwood Lady Warriors are moving on in playoffs to the state championship game after defeating Walter Johnson 3-1 on November 15. With strong play from Alex Holston, who had 37 kills breaking the record for kills in a single match set in 1995, the Warriors defeated … Read More
by Michael Natelli ’14 Sherwood Chemistry and Physics teacher Michael Miehl was recently profiled in the Olney Gazette. Miehl answered questions regarding everything from his hometown to his favorite hobbies to his lessons to live by. Other details in the article included what Miehl likes about teaching, his college education and his family. For the full article, click here.
by Joy Zhang ’14 Teachers have encountered a problem of chronically broken copiers since the beginning of the school year. While students may be rejoicing over less assigned readings and other handouts, teachers have become increasingly frustrated with broken copiers interfering with their lesson planning. After multiple complaints from teachers, Sherwood administration contacted MCPS which sent out personnel to fix … Read More
by Jamie Langbein ’13 The Cross Country Warriors finished off their season with a successful day at the Maryland State Championships Saturday, November 10. Most notably, Amanda Hayes-Puttfarken finished an impressive freshman season placing sixth out of 159 individuals. The girls’ team finished their 0-5 season by grabbing twelfth place out of 22 teams. The boys had a solid finish, … Read More