by Allie Sivak ’11 “Yeah, I saw it on Facebook,” is the nonchalant response that accounts for the knowledge of others’ relationship statuses, work information and day-to-day activities. Ever since this social networking site’s creation, it is all too convenient to see what old friends, current friends or even love interests are up to. With the simple click of a … Read More
by Holland McCabe ’11 For many juniors and seniors across the country, the college application process looms large and occupies much of students’ free time with researching colleges, writing essays and taking standardized tests. Parents, teachers and counselors push students to take AP courses and succeed at standardized tests, and throughout this process many do not pause to appraise the … Read More
By Michaela O’Donnell ’13 When deciding where to go for a classy dinner, a rundown shopping center in Olney isn’t what comes to mind. Near an old beer and wine store, a Popeye’s fried chicken restaurant and a Rite Aid, however, is Taste: Mezze Tapas Lounge. Walking into Taste is like taking a breath of fresh air. Candles flicker on … Read More
by Brad Matthews ’11 You never know the interesting things some students do outside the brick walls of Sherwood. Some people party; some people do sports. Junior Brett Melnick attends film festivals such as the MCPS Student Film Festival on March 31st; sophomore Joe Gruber competes regionally in men’s gymnastics. Gruber, a male gymnast, competes in Region 7 at Level … Read More