by Shawn Yaftali ‘17 Twenty years ago, about half of all Americans between the ages of 16 and 19 had employment during the summer. Today, less than one-third of this age group will have a summer job. This reality can be attributed to the Great Recession, an economic downturn that caused consumer spending and business investment to dry up in … Read More
by Josh Averbach ’18 Late spring means warm weather and the approach of summer. It also means that it is time for AP testing. Some 820 Sherwood students are taking about 1,696 tests this year. Jamii Avery, a counselor who helps coordinate Sherwood’s AP testing, thinks that students sometimes don’t choose wisely when deciding what AP classes to take. She … Read More
by Lexi Matthews ‘18 At an MCPS Board of Education meeting in February, Safe Tech for Schools Maryland (STFSM) questioned the health implications of Wi-Fi in schools. The group read 15 letters expressing why wireless technology should be removed from classrooms because of its carcinogenic, or cancer-inducing, nature. Wi-Fi, like all radio-frequencies, emits radiation as it carries signals between devices. … Read More
by Christopher Sung ‘17 Responding to Young Democrat Madeline Daugherty ’17 (Left), Young Republican Mike Ricciardella ‘17 (Right) counters claims made against the Republican National Committee’s platform on global climate change. While Ricciardella speaks, the moderator, panelists, and other debaters stare at Ricciardella in earnest. Although underestimated, the Young Republicans were able to control much of the debate and elicit … Read More
by Danielle Tobb ‘17 A 504 plan is intended to level the playing field for students with documented disabilities and is analogous to the school providing ramps for wheelchairs. However, an issue with these 504 plans is that it is difficult to prove that a student needs access to additional aids to learn in the same manner that his or … Read More
by Lauren MacFadden ‘17 The first beauty pageant was in 1888 in Belgium; it was a formal event in which those who attended had to dress in their nicest clothing. Since then, the ‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ phenomenon swept the nation in 2008, leading to a widely held belief that all beauty pageants are superficial and mean-spirited. Inspired by her mom … Read More
by Lucy Kuchma ‘18 When it comes to vacation, most people envision a calm, relaxing environment with good food, a nice place to stay, and fun activities. Imagine going to a foreign country with no idea what your lodging will be like, what you will be fed, or what you are going to do. Then imagine how great that adventure … Read More
by Priyanka Paudel ‘19 “Which Famous Family Do You Belong To Based On Three Random Questions?” Clearly, I am a part of the Miley Cyrus family. What about you? If you don’t know to which clan you belong, BuzzFeed has the answer to that quiz and more, as well as videos and news. BuzzFeed’s audience has swelled to over 200 … Read More
by Lizi Thach ‘18 Music is an interest that appeals to many students here at Sherwood, but not all students are able to take the music class they desire. Thanks to the ingenuity of some band students, kids with special needs are able to experience a real music class—many for the first time. This effort first began when Special Education … Read More
by Lydia Velazquez ‘17 Dreams are frightening, no doubt about it, especially in a day and age when the “future” is constantly at teenagers’ throats and it seems more reasonable to pursue a career that guarantees stability rather than fulfilling a dream. Though there is nothing wrong with wanting to major in something that provides a sense of security, junior … Read More