by Will Van Gelder ’16 A study conducted by Montgomery County Council’s Office of Legislative Oversight found that Caucasian and Asian Americans in MCPS have much higher test scores on achievement tests than do African Americans and Latinos, with the gap widening as students enter high school. This gap distressed many educators and leaders in the county, especially since African … Read More
by Dylan Craig ’16 Washington Post columnist Jay Matthews recently ranked the 50 best high schools in the DC area as part of his annual Challenge Index. Sherwood was ranked at 44, with an average SAT score (for the class of 2012) of 1622 and a challenge rating of 3.406. A challenge rating is calculated by the number of AP … Read More
by Mary Macrae ’14 Principal Bill Gregory informed staff earlier this month that Assistant Principal Terry Heintze and Assistant School Administrator George Awkard will be departing from Sherwood at the end of the school year. Heintze has been with Sherwood for the past three years and Awkard for four. An Assistant School Administrator position is a four-year position and Awkard … Read More
The final quarter of the 2012-2013 school year means AP exams, final exams, spring weather and thoughts of summer lingering in students’ minds. When presented with the task of studying for finals and working on a project or going out in sunny weather for some ice cream, the choice is obvious and not always the most productive. The task of … Read More
As a tribute to Earth Day on Monday, April 22, The Warrior suggests easy ways to go green on a local and global scale. From everyday things teens can do to measures the government should take, here are a few tips to help move toward a healthier environment and a cleaner world. by Vicky Florian ‘14, Tom Lee ‘14 and … Read More
by Andrew Wasik ’13 Since her freshmen year, junior Meggie Dejter has wanted to win a state championship for Sherwood. Last year, her dream came true when she pitched a 1-0 shutout in the championship game against Chesapeake to complete the team’s perfect season and win the first softball state championship in school history. “I was really nervous before the … Read More
Students and teachers talk about being honest in school. by Connor Martin ’13 I do my homework every night. I enjoy every one of my classes. I love getting up early for school in the morning. Which one of those statements is the lie? If you guessed all of them, then ding, ding, ding! You’re right. These days, lying is … Read More
by Bridget Cook ’14 It’s 2:10 on a Tuesday afternoon, and while other students scurry to their buses, sports practices and after-school meetings, members of the Computer Science club rush to A107 to diligently work through problems and master the programming languages which they hope will lead them to future victories in competitions. The main focus of the club is … Read More
by Maria Claudia Garcia-Rada ‘13 and Alyssa Miller ‘13 1. Debug. We all remember the “Debug” system, a favorite amongst elementary school teachers and counselors: Ignore, move away, talk friendly, talk firmly and get adult help. However, in the modern high school environment, some adaptations are necessary. First, ignore all texts, so they get the message that you don’t want … Read More
by Samantha Schwartz ’16 The new courses involved in the Certified Professional Horticulturalist (CPH) programs have gained much interest from Sherwood students. This course officially started this past year at Sherwood, as well as at Clarksburg and Damascus. Of the three current MCPS schools committed to the CPH program, Sherwood has the best facility for horticulture. The greenhouse is a … Read More