by Devin Kosiorowski ‘24 On March 13, Sherwood embarked on its 2nd year celebrating Pi Week. The event was hosted by Math Honors Society sponsor Rebekah Byerly and the school’s math department. The event celebrated the digit of pi through a series of competitions that all revolved around the number. Students who won the competitions were given a free pass … Read More
This winter, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the findings from their 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The survey gathers data on behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems in American youth including poor mental health and substance abuse. The CDC noted alarming increases in the percentage of students who felt … Read More
by Lauren Frank ‘23 During Women’s History Month, people celebrate the several advancements in women’s rights, recognizing the numerous achievements of women in all areas of life and their impact in the past and throughout society today. Whether it’s through important legislation such as the Title IX or pionering political moments like electing Kamala Harris as the United States’s first … Read More
by Aidan Therrien ‘23 Anthony “Tony” Zagami, a frequent substitute teacher at Sherwood and other public schools in and around Olney, had a lengthy career in the federal government and public service. A testament to his impressive professional life, Zagami has photographs of him with former vice president Hubert Humphery, Maryland senator Chris Van Hollen, and even President Joe Biden, … Read More
In July of 2022, Suffolk University conducted a poll which revealed that only 25 percent of American voters are satisfied with current political party offerings. This number shrinks further when one begins focusing on younger voters. It’s clear that a third option is badly needed. Maryland is consistently Democratic, and Montgomery County is even more so. Every single elected county … Read More
by Katie Gough ‘23 In a survey given to AP Calculus BC students, 16 juniors across the two classes expressed interest in taking a multivariable calculus course their senior year. The higher-level math classes currently offered at Sherwood are AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics. Many Sherwood students who were placed on an accelerated math track in … Read More
by Aidan Therrien ‘23 The process by which songs for Sherwood’s annual rock show, Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival (RRR), are selected is an enigma to most. From the cast’s perspective, a finished setlist is handed out before winter break, without fail. However, this overlooks the deliberation and careful consideration from the show’s directors, Jonathan Dunn and Alexander Silverbook. The directors … Read More
by Ziv Golan ‘26 Sherwood has been around for over 100 years and although things have changed over the years, students who have returned as teachers have added to a state of continuity. Currently, nine teachers at Sherwood also attended the school: Dr. Gina Martin, Mr. Matthew Schneider, Mr. Thomas Nakamura, Mr. Ryan Burnsky, Mrs. Caitlin Thompson, Mr. Sean Hillman, … Read More
by Devin Kosiorowski ‘24 At the beginning of the this school year business education teacher Margaret Lynch decided to take a new approach to the business management club. While keeping the overall focus of the club the same, Lynch broadened the opportunities for club members and gave the club more structure by switching the business management club into DECA (Distributive … Read More
by Brian Wilbur ‘24 Whether the quality of a college education has changed over the years is a matter of intense debate, but no one disputes that the price of college has skyrocketed. This leaves prospective and current college students wondering if a degree is worth $102,828, which is the average four-year college price tag for in-state. Out-of-state students on … Read More