“Rule Helps Students To Keep Trying” By Hunter Moore ‘15 In 2006, MCPS made the wise decision of implementing the 50-percent rule. The rule prohibits teachers from giving low, failing grades. Although some contend that the rule allows students to slack off, the 50-percent rule actually encourages students to keep trying and not give up on a course in which … Read More
by Steffani Carerra ‘14 High school grades, particularly GPAs, have long been an important aspect of the college admissions process; however, as a steady trend of increasingly higher grades among students continues, speculation rises as to whether these grades are truly an accurate indication of a student’s knowledge. Grade inflation, or receiving higher grades for work that has remained at … Read More
Photo by Jack Armstrong ’15 By Joey Lavoie ‘14 Seniors Kasey Rosen, Lisa Intoccia, Addie Armbruster, Rae Harrison and Meggie Dejter garnered attention as freshmen when they were each photographed and individually quoted in the school yearbook after they made varsity softball. The team is now made up of the latter three, who look to play huge roles in the … Read More
By Ryan Deal ‘16 The future of how people watch television as we know it is quickly approaching an impasse. Broadcast television and its original programming has been a mainstay in the common American household for decades, but an opponent is coming which could rattle programming for the future. Netflix, a revolutionary website which streams around 2,000 different TV series, … Read More
By Michael Crooks ‘14 On February 2, Oscar-winning actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his Manhattan apartment with a needle in his left arm. The 46-year-old died of a heroin overdose. Seven months earlier, “Glee” actor Cory Monteith died due to a combined drug intoxication of heroin and alcohol. Cases such as these have led many people to … Read More
By Stacey Wells ‘15 This past December, a teenage boy in Texas drove drunk and murdered four people. Instead of serving the recommended 20 years in prison, he got off easy with only 10 years of probation. The defense argued that the boy suffered from “affluenza,” which is a ‘psychological problem’ that can affect privileged children. In other words, this … Read More
Photo by Jack Armstrong ’15 By Zach Stubblefield ‘15 Boys’ basketball’s playoff run came to an end on Wednesday night when the Warriors fell to Springbrook by a final score of 74-52. Sherwood had won its first-round playoff game on February 28 with a 53-47 win against Paint Branch. The victory over Paint Branch was a rough and tumble affair. … Read More
By Michael Natelli ‘14 For many newscasters (specifically, sportscasters) around the world, covering the Olympics is considered the pinnacle of their journalistic career. While she’s not quite there yet, aspiring newscaster and Sherwood graduate Abby Isaacs (‘12) did have a gold medal-worthy experience at the 2014 Winter Games interning with NBC. Now a sophomore at Syracuse University, Isaacs is studying … Read More
By Samantha Schwartz ‘16 Even if you do not know Dino personally, you’ve heard of him. How could you not? Senior Dino Zagami is known for his many talents and leadership roles. He is SGA president, MC at pep rallies and that voice heard over the PA system with a special announcement as 2:10 nears. He is a driving force … Read More
By Marie Moeller ‘15 One of the most pivotal aspects of any stage production is the set. With the ability to articulate a mood and atmosphere that engages the audience as well as portrays the show as a whole, Courtney Miller Bellairs, the set designer and painting crew director, faced the challenge of making a creative and thoughtful set … Read More