by Vicky Florian ’14 Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival is a gem of the Sherwood Music Department, organized annually by music teachers Bill Evans and Alex Silverbook. They work in coordination with some of the most musically talented individuals at the school along with vocal assistant, Will Mills. The spectacular show is a time-honored tradition. With 40 songs in the lineup, … Read More
by Leah Schroeder ’13 Once upon a time, I went to see a movie, but found myself more entertained by the enthusiastic six-year-old behind me and the mysterious employee who would periodically wander the theater. There was a movie playing, but, not unlike Hansel and Gretel’s breadcrumb trail, it was going nowhere. Tommy Wirkola’s “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters” couldn’t … Read More
by Bridget Cook ’14 Ever heard of “Ridiculously Photogenic Guy,” “Forever Alone” or “Grumpy Cat?” Then you might be a Redditor. Founded in 2005, the social news and entertainment website has soared in popularity, gaining recognition and use from a vast demographic, including teenagers. The site not only covers national news, politics and popular culture, but serves as the birthplace … Read More
by Joy Zhang ’14 With my exams ending on Wednesday, the long weekend was beginning to feel like a second winter break. There’s no better way to enjoy this mini-vacation than to wild out at a 2 Chainz concert. On January 19, rapper 2 Chainz, formerly known as Tity Boi, performed at the Fillmore in downtown Silver Spring for his … Read More
by Tom Lee ’14 The swim and dive team has had an exciting season this year. Currently the girls are 4-1 and the boys 1-4. On January 19, both the boys and girls team faced off against the Poolesville Falcons with the girls comfortably winning 107-64. Freshman Morgan Hill put in an impressive first place in the 200-yard freestyle while … Read More
by Bridget Cook ’14 Was that thunder? Nope– that was the sound of indie film “Struck By Lighting” crashing to the bottom of the charts. Written by and starring “Glee” fan favorite and Golden-Globe winner Chris Colfer, this film enjoyed a tremendous pre-release hype that its screening could not sustain. Based on the novel of the same name, the flick’s … Read More
by Marie Moeller ’15 With the red and gold colors of Gryffindor and the name J.K. Rowling embellished on the cover of her new book “The Casual Vacancy,” I could not help but to cherish the fond memories of the “Harry Potter” books. With Rowling’s new novel, I hoped to embark another breathtaking journey. As a “Harry Potter” fan, I … Read More
by Sean Kang ’14 A year since the release of his fourth album, “The R.E.D. Album,” veteran West Coast rapper, The Game, returned to the hip-hop scene in December with his newest album, “Jesus Piece.” “Jesus Piece” is The Game’s first concept album, in which all the songs contribute to a single overall theme. Despite the name, Game explained that … Read More
Warrior Staffer Hunter Moore makes his picks for this week’s NFL Conference Championship Games by Hunter Moore ’15 and Alec Perez ’14 Hunter’s Picks AFC: Ravens vs. Patriots- In a rematch of the AFC championship from last year, the Ravens look to avenge their three-point loss from last season, and carry on the ride of Captain Ray Lewis. The Ravens … Read More
by Andrew Wasik ’13 While Sherwood boys basketball may not have the record everyone expected them to have, they do know how to beat the teams they need to beat. Yes, Sherwood an 8-4 team is sitting at the top of the Montgomery 4A East conference with a 5-0 record. On January 11, the team beat a 6-6 Blake team … Read More