By Kyle Melnick ‘14 After finishing the 2013 regular season with a 13-4-1 record, the Warriors lost to Westminster in a close 5-4 game in the third round of the playoffs. Despite the loss of eight seniors from last year’s roster, the team should have a smooth transition. All-Met senior Matt Chanin highlights the deep pitching rotation, being joined by … Read More
By Dean Emerson ‘14 For the past 43 years, thousands of people wait in anticipation for Sherwood’s annual Rock ‘n’ Roll. While singers, dancers and band members often dominate the spotlight, none of the music would be possible without a quality sound system. This year, the school’s music department spent more than $80,000 updating the system, including a brand new … Read More
By Ketki Chauhan ’16 This year’s two Student Member of the Board (SMOB) finalists are junior Calvin Yeh from Poolesville High School and junior Dahlia Huh from Clarksburg High School. On February 27, Clarksburg hosted the annual Nominating Convention in order to elect the final two candidates. Voting delegates from across the county attended the convention to hear the speeches … Read More
By Connor Loughran ‘15 MCPS has confirmed that it will add extra days to the end of the year to compensate for the nine snow-related closures. In an online memo sent to staff, MCPS stated that it will add five extra days to the school year, making the last day of school Thursday, June 19, rather than the originally scheduled … Read More
By Emma Hierholzer ‘15
By Leo Corman 15′ Following an impressive indoor season that saw several athletes compete in the state meet, the track and field team will look forward to a productive and successful outdoor campaign. Despite the loss of a number of key seniors from last year, the team has high hopes for this season. On the boys’ side, seniors Jarrett Harman, … Read More
By Olivia Skofteland ’14 “You’re such a bad texter.” I’ve heard this phrase many different times from many different people in my life. Usually this occurs after someone texts me and I don’t respond. People of our generation have this sense of entitlement when it comes to text messages; they feel like if they text you, you’re obligated to respond, … Read More
By Helen Schmidt ’15
By Will Van Gelder ‘16 Former Missouri defensive end Michael Sam publicly announced he was gay in a recent interview with ESPN’s “Outside The Lines.” Sam’s announcement has been widely considered an act of courage, as he is preparing for the NFL draft, which is to be held on the weekend of May 8-10. While many NFL franchises have already … Read More
By Mandy Stussman ‘14 Usually, upon hearing the word ‘pet,’ one envisions a Cocker Spaniel, a Tabby cat, or maybe a goldfish. Yet for certain animal lovers, the word ‘pet’ conjures up images of animals you’d be more likely to see in an exhibit at the zoo. Freshman Caden O’Connell has a remarkably unique collection of animals, including a parakeet, … Read More