by Alex Nnabue ‘18 The test preparation be- hind the College Board’s SAT is notorious for involving pricey tutoring sessions and prep books from a variety of companies. According to the Washington Post, average private tutoring in the Wash- ington area costs $2,399 for 12 hours at Kaplan Test Prep while The Princeton Review charges $1,500 for 12 hours. Other … Read More
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by Malec Fahmy ‘20 The PTSA is now accepting applications from seniors to receive one of approximately 20 different scholarships, ranging in awards from $300 to $20,000.These applications have a deadline of March 1, but it is suggested that the FASFA application be turned in by February 10. These various applications can be found on the Sherwood website. “Our hope … Read More
by Lexi Paidas ‘17 When normally the halls would be filled with the sounds of students running around asking teachers questions and for extra last-second help, only an eerie silence remained. The first semester without exams has produced much different student attitudes than expected. Instead of being happy and relaxed without the weight of exams on their shoulders, students are … Read More
by Alex Le ‘17 1) Utilize Friendships In your times of trials and tribulations with singleness, friendship is the ultimate remedy. To deal with being single and sad, you’re going to need the support of your friends 24/7. While real-life friends are great, they aren’t awake every hour of the day like the Internet. The best way to make online … Read More
by Natalie Murray ‘18 Following the election, many young people expressed uncertainty about Donald Trump running the country. Some feared for their rights, their safety, and even their lives. However, most teenagers that are wary of a Trump presidency feel unable to do anything to assuage these fears, so English and Theatre teacher Chris Goodrich decided to take action. He … Read More
by Chase Wilson ‘17 Sherwood is spearheading a revolutionary pilot program in an attempt to control the increasing number of wandering students in the halls. The program separates chosen students from the rest of the student body by moving them into a section of the school that has been made completely escape-proof. Labeled “Purposefully Punctual,” the program is expected to … Read More
by Josh Averbach ‘18 In a few months, the seniors will participate in a phenomenon known as “Senior Skip Day.” As one can tell by the name, Senior Skip Day is a tradition in which the seniors collectively decide to skip school together. But this year, the tradition may be in danger. In an effort to curb the despicable behavior … Read More
by Emma Shuster ‘18 According to tradition, girls care more about Valentine’s Day than boys do, possibly because the day is a perfect opportunity for a boy to show how much he cares about a girl by performing extravagant romantic acts and buying lavish gifts. With the big day less than a week away, we decided to put this stereotype … Read More