compiled by Diana McDermott ’13 January Cruise Ship Capsizes near Italy The Costa Concordia, a cruise liner, runs into a coral reef near the Italian island Giglio, killing 30. The ship’s captain, Francesco Schettino, is charges with manslaughter for taking the ship off its intended course. February Pop Superstar Whitney Houston Dies Whitney Houston, 48, is found dead the night … Read More
Shakespeare’s work is encountered by Sherwood students for at least three of their high school years, but why does MCPS devote so much time to this one guy? Compiled by Alex Porter ’13 The Warrior recently had a chance to catch up with some Shakespeare enthusiasts in the building to ask them: Why Shakespeare? What about students who will not … Read More
by Joy Zhang ’14 The holidays should be a time of appreciation and generosity, but girls our age seem to take advantage of this festive occasion to make outrageous demands. I admit I’m one of those brats … 10) Lots and lots of nail polish 9) Ugg boots 8) Tiffany’s jewelry 7) Northface jacket 6) iPhone 5 5) Phone cases … Read More
by Ryan Deal ’16 For many, there is a certain glamour about attending private schools, part of which is the notion that private schooling will increase one’s chances for success. Although there is a common perception that private schools offer a better education than public schools, a new study disproves that. The study, conducted by the Center for Education Policy … Read More
by Brendan Cudd ‘14 Don’t you just hate it when you’re walking in the halls and somebody is blaring their music without headphones? Because the first thing I want to hear when I walk in the door is music bouncing off the walls. I can’t stand it when students who “forgot” to bring their listening devices decide to blast music … Read More
by Cal Wilson ‘14 Sometimes, I feel like a spaceship in the halls, dodging students like they’re asteroids. I barely have enough room as is, but as soon as I turn my head for three seconds to high-five my friend, the student in front of me stops and I get a face full of backpack. Unless someone is losing gallons … Read More
by Joey Lavoie ’14 When you think of the United States of America, many things come to mind, among them being our cities, trucks, hotdogs and most importantly, our sports. The United States is second to none when it comes to athletics and sports. Since 1992, the United States has ended on top of the medal count every four years … Read More
by Connor Martin ‘13 It’s always fun to take a break from the monotony of the daily school routine, and that often comes in the form of a day off from school or a specially-themed day. Now, MCPS administrators have decided to add a new in-school holiday. This month, MCPS is implementing a pilot program throughout the county that will … Read More
by Alex Porter ‘13 After a disappointing first term, Americans who anticipated an Armageddon to accompany President Obama’s time in office are ready to give him another shot. Without the looming specter of reelection, the paranoid who await the end of days hope that the president will bring the doomsday they were promised. America’s first black, Muslim, non-citizen, lizard antichrist … Read More
Rudolph Got Run Over By My Grandma Just as he arrived on Christmas Day She had gotten sick and tired of hearing that song where she gets trampled by a sleigh. She’d been listening to the radio and she nearly lost her breath yellin’ cuss words at the DJ for playin’ that song where she gets hooved to death. So … Read More