In 2012, MCPS students took 32,974 AP exams, the most exams taken during any year in county history, and 75 percent of those exams were scored a three or higher. Superintendent Joshua Starr celebrated the county’s success, stating, “AP is a strong indicator of readiness for college-level work, and it is clear that MCPS is a leader across the state … Read More
by Briana Applewhite ‘13 Breaking into the fashion industry can be one of the most terrifying things promising designers have to face, but senior Emily Kupersanin seems to have already achieved this task with ease. The talented and driven senior juggles a tedious school schedule and an internship at DMV Fashion News & Events in the afternoon. Students may have … Read More
by Robel Wondimu ’13 For the fourth year in a row, MCPS graduated 87.6 percent of its students, which is the highest rate among large school districts in the country. Last year, of Sherwood’s graduating class of 475, only four flunked out while seven dropped out, for a graduation rate above 97 percent. As impressive as that figure is, Principal … Read More
by Vicky Florian ’14 Junior Nick Cameron is committed, to say the least. Besides having played prominent roles in three school musicals, having solos in Rock ‘n’ Roll since freshman year, and participating in both the Chamber’s Choir and Jazz Band, Cameron is a member of two bands outside of school. At the age of five, Cameron landed his first … Read More
by Haley Whitt ’15 Participating in extra-curricular activities, babysitting, doing chores, working and making time for friends can be difficult, especially when homework is thrown into the mix. When students work hard to keep up with all of their responsibilities, it becomes stressful to log into their Edline account and find that there are no grades entered for the math … Read More
by Jakie Kim ’15 Almost every student at one point has forgotten to write down their homework and has no idea what they have to do when they get home. When this happens, most students rely on Edline to get the information they missed. Teachers should be constantly updating Edline to keep students informed about assignments, tests and lesson plans. … Read More
by Nick Mourtoupalas ‘13 Sherwood’s Twitter community is fueled by its most audacious students, constantly booming with fresh opinions, jokes and rumors. Some students who use and observe Twitter feel that its more adventurous users can make some disrespectful comments that shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Many of these comments are made in political discussions between students, especially since the … Read More
by Katie Mercogliano ’14 As the year comes to an end, The Warrior brings you what is out for 2012 and in for 2013. Television IN: Comedies, OUT: Reality Shows New comedies like “The New Normal” and “The Mindy Project” are bringing witty humor back to late night television, and fortunately beating out pointless reality shows. Music IN: Ilana Del … Read More
by Andrew Wasik ’13 The transfers are the talk of the season for varsity boys’ basketball. What better way to fill the gap of losing three starters from last season than to add three from other schools. Seniors Alec Wheeler and Daryl Brown, and junior Ellis Dozier are all eager to play basketball for the defending regional champion Sherwood Warriors. … Read More
by Hunter Moore ’15 Former JV coach Kenny Prather has moved up to coach girls’ varsity basketball, replacing Sandi Williams after her 10-year tenure coaching the Lady Warriors. In addition to coaching JV, Prather coaches over 100 games a year with a variety of other teams in the off season. Prather has high hopes for the future of the program … Read More