There are 18 Building Services workers at Sherwood. The Warrior is giving you a chance to get to know a few of them a bit better. compiled by Mary Macrae ’14 and Mandy Stussman ’14 What do you like to do outside of work? Markey Palmer: I like fishing, I like to hunt and I go to the race track. Marina Sorto … Read More
by Kyle Melnick ’14 Attention Sherwood Upperclassmen: If you are not climbing the world’s Seven Summits this spring break, it is the perfect time to visit college campuses. Visiting colleges over spring break allows high school students to experience what living at a university is really like. Junior Vinnie Jackson plans on traveling south this spring break to visit the … Read More
by Katie Mercogliano ’14 On Thursday, February 28, more than 20 football players, cheerleaders and volleyball players visited Belmont Elementary School in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America Week, starting on March 2. Each Warrior paired up and chose a Dr. Seuss book of their liking to read to the children. The event was coordinated by Coach … Read More
by Joy Zhang ’14 Each morning, twin sisters Erica and Kerrie Prestipino get ready and drive to school together, but from there they go their different ways. Despite their usual inseparability (outside of school), identical appearance and similar hobbies, the two are markedly dissimilar in their personalities. The sisters competed in acrobatic gymnastics for 10 years, participated in fall varsity … Read More
Curious about feminism but too afraid to ask? Below is a list of all the basics you should know. compiled by Alyssa Miller ’13 Vocabulary Phallocentrism- “The belief that the male is superior to the female or, more generally, the belief that what is male is a legitimate, universally applicable point of reference for all things human.” Misogyny- “The hatred … Read More
There are numerous differing opinions on the roles women are expected to play in our society today. Below are two opposing viewpoints of The Warrior staff. Ending the ‘Tradition’ of Labels by Katie Mercogliano ’14 The idea that men are from Mars and women are from Venus has become ingrained in the popular consciousness, but frankly, it is untrue. Both … Read More
by Bridget Cook ’14 Anyone who has or plans to take the SAT in the upcoming months is familiar with the extensive and detailed procedure. By the time registration draws to a close, students sigh with relief that the long sign-up process is over. That is, until they reach the page with the available test sites and discover that their … Read More
Looking for something besides the all too repetitive and boring songs you hear on the radio? Check out these bands that may not be mainstream but are sure to provide some variety in your playlist. From Alternative Country to Hip-Hop, these bands will broaden your musical horizons. Ryan Adams by Emma Hierholzer ‘15 When thinking of what makes a good … Read More
The Washington Redskins have had their name for 76 years. Recently, the controversy has arisen again that “Redskins” is considered derogatory towards Native Americans. Of students surveyed … 78% Say Keep It Since 1937, when this professional football team was moved from Boston to Washington, they have been called the Redskins, and it should remain that way until they are … Read More
by Warrior Staff With the recent nationwide push towards the set of education standards known as Common Core, educational reform in the United States has been one of the hottest topics of the new year. As one of the most prominent educational figures in the state of Maryland, MCPS Superintendent Josh Starr made waves last month with the publication of … Read More