Beloved Bookstore Closes Its Doors
by Anna Haas ‘23 Cricket Book Shop has been a cornerstone of the Ashton and Olney-Sandy Spring community and has now, after five decades, decided to close its doors. In late July of 1969, Nan Yarnall, then a teacher at Sandy Spring Friends School, opened Cricket Book Shop in its original location, a building that is unfortunately no longer there. … Read More
Rock ‘n’ Roll Cast Prepares for First Show in Two Years
by Matt Kauffman ‘23 One year and ten months after the closure of MCPS schools due to the Coronavirus, the setlist for Rock ‘n’ Roll 50 has been released and rehearsals have begun. This year’s show, named Timeless, will be the first in two years, and the band and cast members have been eager to get back into the process … Read More
Teachers’ Sweet and Savory Holiday Favorites
by Riley Sandoval ‘22 The holiday season is a great time to come together with some tasty food and baked goods. Here are some of Sherwood teachers’ favorite holiday recipes! Culinary teacher Lisa Gilbert’s favorite holiday recipe is for golden pecan tassies. For Gilbert, the holidays were filled with baking holiday cookies, including these tassies that her mom would only … Read More
Read This Before Ordering a Starbucks Holiday Drink
by Hailey Sepulvado ‘22 It’s that time of year again; Starbucks has released its collection of holiday drinks with their warm and delicious festive flavors! Since there are a plethora of drinks, I taste-tested all of them for you to order the one you think you’ll like best. Sugar Cookie Almond Milk Latte If you like sweet drinks, this … Read More
Student-run Instagram Accounts Take a Hold
by Tori Newby ’22 The Instagram account frenzy of Sherwood High School began with @shsstupidparking. Accepting photos via DMs, the account exposes cars that have parked over the lines in the school parking lot. After the first post on November 12, the account now has over 600 followers and counting. Students interact with the account, commenting on the posts and … Read More
English Teacher Finds Time To Sponsor Student Organizations
by Daisia Smith ‘22 English teacher Lynnette Evans-Williams wears many titles at Sherwood. While teaching AP Language and Composition and Honors English 9 for five periods a day, Evans-Williams is also the sponsor of both Black Student Union (BSU) and National English Honors Society (NEHS). Evans-Williams sponsors NEHS and shares that her “passion for English makes it easier for [her] … Read More
Senior Interns with Maryland State Attorney
by Tori Newby ‘22 As Sherwood seniors take advantage of half-day schedules to attend various jobs and internships, senior Makenna Hill uses her free afternoons to gain experience in a field in which she hopes to work one day. Hill interns at the Family Justice Center, which is a part of the state attorney’s office that provides services to create … Read More
Warriors for Change’ Shifts to Its First Year In-Person
by Perri Williams ‘23 Last school year during virtual learning, students received a homeroom lesson that focused on anti-racism and equality. At the end of the lesson, a survey asked students if they wanted to learn more about the issues raised in the lesson. Sherwood health and PE teacher Heather Giovenco then emailed the students who answered yes, asking if … Read More