Thehappyarc.com Emphasizes Progress and Recovery Against COVID-19

by Jenna Bloom ’21 There’s no denying that times like these are overwhelming, stressful, and unprecedented. Mental health is at stake, and everything on the news just seems to be negative. It’s hard to take a step back and appreciate the small wins. To combat this, thehappyarc.com is a new website sharing the positive stats of COVID-19, including recovery numbers, … Read More

Senior Issue: Seniors’ Tailgate Apparel Business Thrives

by Christianna Tran and Anjali Verma ‘20 Quarantine can make it easy for people to slack off and fall into a cycle of procrastination. This, however, is not the case for seniors Ben Chipurnoi and Nabeela Idris, who have been working diligently on their new clothing line, Univtees.  Their brand showcases a wide array of clothing ranging from tube tops … Read More

Senior Issue: Senior Despair: How Our Lives Were Turned Upside Down

by Eve Schlegel ‘20 There is a common feeling of despondency at the moment, not only among Americans, but people all around the world. Our lives and daily routines have hit a dead end as we have become hermits in our homes. Big events for high school and college seniors, like graduation and prom, come and go. As a high … Read More

Senior Issue: What To Do For Your Quarantine Birthday

by Sophia Wooden ’20 During a time when no one expected to be forced to stay in their homes, many people struggle with having a birthday during a lockdown. I can say from firsthand experience that although spending my eighteenth birthday in my house wasn’t ideal, it was a milestone that I’ll never forget and was quite special. These are … Read More

Senior Issue: Sherwood Seniors Weigh College Decisions During Coronavirus

by Nick Stonesifer ’20 With the ongoing pandemic and college move-in less than five months away, students are wondering how their fall semesters will start, if they even start at all.  Coronavirus has had impacts of different severity all across the country, hitting large cities the hardest so far, making one student need to weigh the value of attending college … Read More

The State of Drunk Driving Education

by Phoebe Farris ’20 Years ago, Sherwood had several programs in place to educate students about the dangers and consequences of drunk driving. One of these programs was called “Every 15 Minutes.” The two-day event, with a name derived from a statistic that someone was killed by a drunk driver every 15 minutes, was a haunting, two-day-long demonstration. This harrowing … Read More

MCPS Students Take the Lead on Activism

by Carlee Malone ’20 Modern protest movements involve today’s youth like never before. From March For Our Lives, a movement spearheaded by student survivors of gun violence, and Fridays for Future, a protest movement started by teen activist Greta Thunberg, younger generations have been taking an active role in making their voice heard. Though the names Greta Thunberg and Emma … Read More

Sherwood’s Club for Nature Enthusiasts

by Sudha Sudhaker ‘21 The Nature Conservation Club has begun at Sherwood, and its aim is to empower students to take action in order to maintain a cleaner environment and preserve wildlife and nature. “The environment has always been a passion of mine, and the club is just another way it can be a part of my everyday life,” said … Read More

Sherwood Teachers Inspire Others to Reach Their Health Goals

by Adina Brenner ’20 From the keto to the paleo diet, when it comes to losing weight there are what feels like hundreds of trends to try. But the biggest issue for those trying to change their physical health habits is finding the right method that works best for them. Whether you or someone you know is looking for a … Read More