Critics question the motives of attorney who handles author of “To Kill a Mockingbird” By Milan Polk ’16 Every year, freshmen at Sherwood read “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, a classic in which a young woman recounts her childhood and remembers a court case that changed her hometown. In February, the media was in frenzy with the announcement … Read More
By Tyler Jones ’15 The Warriors opened their season against a tough Our Lady of Good Counsel team. The Warriors pitching rotation walked numerous batters, and the Falcons capitalized by outscoring the Warriors 7-4 for the win. Senior outfielder Neven Sussman led the offensive charge by going two for three at the plate, and also hit a solo homerun in … Read More
By Ryan Deal ’16 The 2014-15 softball season is officially under way for the Warriors. The team, which is returning back key players such as senior pitcher Jaimie Schimer, junior first baseman Kelly Bouma and junior outfielder Hanna Nalls, is looking to capture a fourth-straight softball state championship. The squad began their season on March 23, defeating Good Counsel and … Read More
By Connor Loughran ’15 A recent study conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA) and published in the Washington Post reported that 58 percent of accidents involving teens were caused by distracted driving—four times greater than last year. The study, which analyzed 1700 different videos of car accidents involving teens, showed that driver interaction with passengers accounted for 15 percent … Read More
By Dalton Sanchez ’15 The Warriors started off their 2015 season with a 14-7 win away against Blake. At the end of first quarter the Warriors were leading 4-3. As the boys continued to battle, senior Chris Chiogioji scored multiple goals which helped the Warriors increase their lead. Before half time ended, senior Jake Guiffree got injured and was unable … Read More
By Lauren Cosca ’15 Sherwood’s co-ed volleyball team started the season with victory in their first game against Poolesville, last year’s MCPS champion, on Friday, March 20. Sherwood won three straight sets, 25-13, 25-11 and 25-9. With junior and starting setter Ariella Rodriguez unable to play due to a volleyball tournament, junior Alex Greenbaum showed her ability to excel in … Read More
By Samantha Schwartz ’16 Most high school students’ schedules are jam-packed, and it is always difficult to fit in required courses such as an art or STEM credit. Luckily students have the opportunity to take one required credit online, Comprehensive Health Education, like I did. For six weeks in February and March I took MCPS’ online version of the health … Read More
By Christopher Sung ’17 Candidates Eric Guerci and Rachit Agarwal have been nominated to run as the final two candidates in the upcoming general election for the thirty-eighth SMOB of Montgomery County. Guerci, a sophomore from BCC and policy advisor to former SMOB Justin Kim, led the pack on Wednesday, amidst a crowded competition of six candidates. Guerci, who had … Read More
By Sammie Spillman ’16 The boys’ volleyball team played their opening game on March 20 at Poolesville and won in three sets, 25-20, 25-18 and 25-12. Poolesville played solid throughout the game; however, Sherwood’s success came down to focusing on their star player and trying to limit him and shut him down. “The game started tight but as it went … Read More
By Ben Cooper ’16 Even with the poor weather conditions in recent weeks, the Boys’ tennis team is eager to show off their strengths this season. The new additions of six freshman, as well as the return of all four singles players from last year, should play an important role for the team. “Our biggest strength this year is our … Read More