MCPS Will Extend the School Year

By Noel Rosendorf ’17 Montgomery County Public Schools has been closed for six days because of the recent snow storms, but only has four inclement weather days built into its calendar. As of now, two days will be added onto the school year based on a contingency calendar which extends the school year as a result how many snow days … Read More

All “Hail” the Coen Brothers New Movie

By Lexi Paidas ’17 Are you a history buff? Movie fanatic? Then go to see “Hail, Caesar!” while it’s still in theaters. “Hail, Caesar!” depicts a day in the life of Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin), a movie fixer, as he struggles to decide whether or not to quit his job and go work as the manager for an airline. While … Read More

Snow Plows Could Have Done Better

Meghan Proctor ’16 The snow plows could have done a better job clearing the roads after last month’s blizzard. After the snow stopped falling, there was more than two feet of snow to clear from the roads. However, many main and residential roads did not get the help that was promised, and much of the snow was placed in areas … Read More

The Housewives are Coming to Olney

By Will Van Gelder ’16 The sensation known as “The Real Housewives” is coming to our very own town of Olney. The Olney edition will be an offshoot after the newly airing “Real Housewives of Potomac.” Olney was an obvious choice as it exudes class and style, which of course is necessary for any reality show. The show airing in … Read More

Students Who Do the Crime Do the Time

By Danielle Tobb ’17 As a result of efforts to keep students in school, the number of out-of-school suspensions at Sherwood has remained at an all-time low over the past two years. There were six suspensions during the first quarter of this school year. During the first quarter of 2014-2015 school year, there were just three suspensions. The school, instead, … Read More

Blast From the Past: Monty Python and the Holy Grail

By Tyler Ruth ’16 “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” is a film that is a part of a collection of TV shows, movies and theatrical plays.  Monty Python, the British comedy group that stars in these works, are known for their satirical and surreal humor.  The comedy that they utilize in their work is very polarizing.  In “Monty Python … Read More

Blast From the Past: Casablanca

By Tyler Ruth ’16 Of all the films in American history, “Casablanca” is arguably the most recognizable by name alone.  To many today, the film is known to be one of the greatest masterpieces of film in the last century.  The legends and rumors that surround the movie create so much buzz that it would seem almost impossible to actually … Read More