by Tom Lee ‘14 Last February, the Supreme Court decided to hear the case Fisher v. University of Texas on the volatile topic of affirmative action in college admissions. This past October, the Court heard oral arguments from both parties for the first time with Justice Elena Kagan recusing herself from the case. A decision will be made some time … Read More
by Bridget Cook ’14 and Daniel Hatfield ’13 Sherwood prides itself on offering and encouraging an abundance of highly advanced courses which are advertised as beneficial for the future. However, classes that don’t focus on typical “college-ready” subjects but more practical subject matter are treated as inferior or unnecessary. If students are not equipped with basic real-world skills such as … Read More
by Robel Wondimu ’13 For most, the college admissions process has left as quickly as it came. Some seniors are thrilled with where they were accepted, others may only be content, and even more may be devastated. In these testing times, at the expense of sounding cliché and trite, I want to remind everyone to hold steadfast to their dreams, … Read More
by Leah Schroeder ‘13 “Feel free to ask anything that is on your minds … because what we think as adults and the policies that exist at the federal and state level may not match up with what you actually need and what will help you be successful in life,” said MCPS Superintendent Josh Starr as he introduced himself at … Read More
by Alex Porter ’13 Ten years ago this month, the United States invaded Iraq, handily toppling Saddam Hussein’s government in weeks. President George W. Bush announced victory 42 days later on May 1. Eight years later, the United States ended this war that was seen as a simple task. The Obama administration is moving toward complete withdrawal from Afghanistan after … Read More
by Julianne Maxwell ’13 Every spring break, seniors gear up for the notorious trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. While others view wild pictures on social networks and hear crazy stories, the seniors live it up, partying at night and spending days on the beach. Although Myrtle is a memorable experience, it takes a lot of convincing for most to … Read More
by Whitney Marie Halaby ‘14 As seniors start receiving college acceptance letters and committing to colleges, they face yet another decision: choosing whether or not to take one or more AP exams in early May and whether it is worth the time or cost. More than 88 percent of Sherwood students enrolled in AP courses took the AP exam last … Read More
by Brian Hughes ‘15 World War II veteran Dee Paris appeared at Sherwood as a guest speaker in the Ertzman Theatre on February 25 to share his experiences and stories with history students. “I’m happy to share the information that I have with others. I’ll gladly share the historical aspects as well as the personal and human aspects of war. … Read More
by Will Van Gelder ’16 On Super Bowl Media Day, San Francisco 49er Chris Culliver indulged in open gay bashing. He stated emphatically to comedian Artie Lang, “I don’t do the gay guys, man. I don’t do that … Ain’t got no gay people on the team. They gotta get up outta here if they do. Can’t be with that … Read More
by Emma Hierholzer ’15