by Mary Macrae ’14 Earlier this month a Syracuse student was suspended for tweeting his opinion about how his upstate New York school district was handling the budget. There were rumors that extracurricular activities and sports were going to be cut. Upon hearing this news, he tweeted that the principal’s position should be cut instead. As a result of his … Read More
by Steffi Carrera ’14 Although the grading system used in high schools throughout Montgomery County may seem straightforward, there is not one simple answer as to what dictates a student’s grade. The overall grade can generally be broken down into two components: the ability a student has in terms of intelligence and the amount of effort he or she puts … Read More
by Marie Moeller ‘15 There is a common notion that school is a waste of time. For most, the entirety of one’s education is not so. However, it is the tedious hours spent in the classroom or at home studying that makes the journey towards our futures all the much more harder to bear. Personally, in correspondence with practically every … Read More
by Michael Natelli ’14 Westfield’s Montgomery Mall is currently undergoing the first stage of a major renovation project that includes the reconfiguring of sidewalks as well as the construction of a new dining patio and high-end restaurants. The highlight of the project is a new luxury theater set to open in spring of 2014. While Montgomery County hosts several other … Read More
by Samantha Schwartz ’15 Prom is the one night completely designated to seniors, other than high school graduation. Recently it seems more and more underclassmen are escorted to prom along with their senior dates. Senior prom was originally designed for the soon-to-be graduates and it should stay that way. On their special day, they splurge on their clothes, and get … Read More
by Betselot Wondimu ’15 Alex’s Run, the annual five kilometer race at the Olney Boys and Girls Club, will be held on June 23. Organized by the Never Back Down Foundation, the race is a community event held in memory of Alex Popeck, a Sherwood junior who passed away in early 2011 from injuries he suffered in a car accident. … Read More
By Hunter Moore ’15 Logic, a Montgomery County native, continues to rise to fame with the latest hit mixtape ‘Welcome To Forever.’ Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, better known as Logic, is a local rapper whose popularity is increasing more and more each day. Also referred to as “Young Sinatra,” Logic, originally from Gaithersburg and raised in Montgomery County, has … Read More
by Michael Natelli ’14 and Kaleigh Homer ’15 After a long, unprecedented run, the Warriors’ season came to an end at the hands of the Broadneck Bruins in the 4A/3A Girl’s Lacrosse State Championship on May 22. The final score of the game was a lopsided 21-5, but don’t be fooled. While Broadneck was the dominant team, the Warriors certainly … Read More
by Brian Hughes ’15 We live in an era when the movie-making business no longer cares about an original storyline or leaving a lasting impact on its audience. To some extent, it seems that most moviegoers don’t seem to care either, paying to see almost the same thing again and sometimes again and again. Movie series’ like “Fast and … Read More
by Joey Lavoie ’14 This year, Sherwood fielded 1074 student athletes across 46 varsity and JV sports, all of whom faced the challenge of balancing athletic performance, a minimum 2.0 GPA and the everyday struggles of the normal high school student. In spite of the time crunch to participate in practices and games on top of going to school, many … Read More