by Cal Wilson ’14 For 13 years, the Arrows ice hockey team has played without the support or recognition of Sherwood, its only source of players since its formation. However, this season, they will step on the ice in brand new jerseys with “Warriors” printed in blue across their chests for the first time. The team will be starting their … Read More
by Mike Crooks ’14 Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III wowed football fans with his performance in his first six games of his highly anticipated rookie season. The second overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft is one of the biggest reasons why the Redskins are a top-five offense with a third-best 178 points and fifth-best 394 yards per … Read More
by Andrew Wasik ’13 Playing at the next level is a dream held by many student-athletes at Sherwood but few have a chance to actually pursue the dream. Seniors Ernest Williams and Jonny DeMoya have been given the opportunity to make their dreams come true by playing for The Baltimore Bay’s Chelsea U18 academy. Williams, primarily a right midfielder, is … Read More
by Steffi Carrera ’14 In a school with more than 2,000 students, a medical emergency is not a matter of if, but when. Sherwood, like other schools throughout MCPS, has a specific protocol and a designated trained staff to assist students in medical distress. Imagine sitting in the classroom when suddenly a student drops to the floor, and lies still … Read More
by Connor Martin ‘13 and Michaela O’Donnell ‘13 Television’s attraction to the drama, relationships and humor in the lives of teenagers at high school has not wavered. Since “Family Ties,” “The Cosby Show,” “Growing Pains,” “Welcome Back Kotter” and “Saved by the Bell” in the 70s, teen life has been a fascinating and popular story line. Today, shows like Fox’s … Read More
by Leah Schroeder ’13 On September 24, College Board released data indicating that the average national reading score on the SAT for the graduating class of 2012 decreased to 496, the lowest it has been since 1972, and that the writing score decreased to 488, the lowest it has been since the section was first tested in 2006. The … Read More
by Joe Lavoie ’14 Having six seniors graduate appears to be no major obstacle on a road to success for Coach Brian McCarty’s varsity volleyball squad, who are 11-0, and will face Blake tonight at home. The Lady Warriors returned 6’ 1″ senior outside hitters Alex Holston and Dominique Parker, along with their setter, senior Maddie Moyer. The two-time repeating … Read More
by Mandy Stussman ‘14 Passion is a difficult emotion to pinpoint. The exhilaration of living and the deep swoops of aching that being alive can bring ‒ all the emotions of subsisting can be found within Band of Horses’ celestial new album “Mirage Rock,” a reviving breath of fresh air after the band’s gaudy previous album “Infinite Arms,” which seemed … Read More
by Robel Wondimu ’13 I never understood why people say high school is going to be the best experience of your life or the most fun you’ll ever have. Maybe, if you plan on being homeless when you’re older. Oh wait, most of the people who think high school is the most fun they’ll ever have will be homeless when … Read More
by Katie Mercogliano ‘14 If you haven’t heard of the folk-inspired band Mumford & Sons, then you must have been living in a cave, pun intended. Their cannon-shot of a first album, “Sigh No More,” exploded onto the music scene with foot-stomping tunes like “The Cave” and “Little Lion Man.” The anticipated release of their sophomore album, “Babel,” raised several … Read More