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
by Leah Peloff ‘18 As the weather warms up and spring is in full bloom, many students are hit hard with the desire to be outside enjoying themselves instead of being cooped up in some small, stuffy classroom. This distraction from educational duties is largely due to the mere happiness and excitement that an increase in sunlight sparks in people … Read More
by Alleigh Keyes ‘16 Before he presses upload, sophomore Khari Johnson checks to confirm his track is mastered. Then, he listens to it a couple more times to make sure it sounds perfect. He decides to promote the track by releasing clips of it before he fully releases his original beats and rap songs. At the click of a button, … Read More
By Sidney Brown ’17
By Madison Dymond ’16 Everyone has fears. Most of us shudder at the thought of bugs crawling up our arms or feel our hearts racing before a big presentation, and we all have a survival instinct that makes us fear anything that may lead us to harm or even death. Few, however, are so afraid of something that it prevents … Read More
By Shannon Armstrong ’16 When a teacher poses a question to a classroom full of kindergarteners, the children are often bursting out of their seats, delighted with the opportunity to display their knowledge. Yet if a teacher were to ask this same group of children a question twelve years later, in their senior year of high school, the teacher would … Read More