by Emory Gun ‘22 Last month as Sherwood found itself in the middle of controversy and being labeled a “racist school” by some on social media, students in Montgomery County began re-posting the Instagram account called “mococonnects” that posted an informational graphic in April that claimed, “the history of the Northeast Consortium in MCPS has been rooted in racism, segregation, … Read More
by Lauren Frank ‘23 English teacher Christiane Lock participated in a strenuous 310-mile bike ride from September 30 to October 3 on the Great Allegheny Passage, stretching from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Gaithersburg, Maryland. Lock was one of hundreds of cyclists who participated in the ride, raising money for the Operation Second Chance Organization that supports wounded and disabled veterans, specifically … Read More
by Evan Joseph ‘23 While still in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, many students are wondering what Sherwood’s homecoming will be like when it occurs on October 23. Will students have to wear masks? Will the dance be indoors? Will there be social distancing or capacity requirements? In the September 15 issue of MCPS Quicknotes, the county released guidance … Read More
by Emory Gun ‘22 Classes are back in session, and students of all ages are returning to classrooms after a year or more of virtual school. Transitioning back to fully in-person school is a major change for everyone, but current college freshmen and a number of sophomores have gone from being quarantined to living away from home for the first … Read More
by Liam Trump ‘24 In recent years, Soundcloud rappers have become a staple of the Sherwood community. Soundcloud, the popular music sharing website, has garnered popularity amongst teens as the definitive way of uploading songs in the rap sub-genre. Heavily influenced by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Young Thug, and Bob Marley, sophomore Alex Lanning took on the challenge of posting his … Read More
by Marissa Harris ‘22 This summer will be very different from last year as many people are getting vaccinated. Even with the increase of vaccinations, it never hurts to spend time outside as many have been cooped up inside throughout this year. This summer, it will be even easier to do these outdoor activities as vaccinated individuals can ride in … Read More
by Devon Goldstein ‘21 As seniors in high school are beginning to make their final decisions as to where they will commit to college, many of them are going to decide without having seen any of the campuses in person. Although this has put the seniors at a disadvantage from those in the past, they have found ways to work … Read More
by Jenna Bloom ‘21 At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Sherwood was facing administrative struggles amidst school closures and adjustments to virtual learning. With an admin position open, music teacher Johnathan Dunn took the leap and became the school’s Acting Assistant Secondary Administrator. Dunn entered the education field with one goal: making an impact. “Truthfully, I wanted to be … Read More
by Sudha Sudhaker ‘21 Even though a number of colleges and universities have made SAT score submission optional, earning a good score on the exam has become more important than ever for many students entering the college application process. With extracurricular activities being canceled and the challenges of online learning taking a toll on students’ performances, submitting a good SAT … Read More
by Kate Diuguid ‘22 In May, two months into the Covid-19 pandemic quarantine, my family got an Australian Shepherd puppy and named him Finnegan. This tiny puppy would grow to be utterly afraid of every little thing, namely baby gates, delivery boxes, vacuums, and literally every person outside of our immediate family. Little did we know, this phenomenon of terrified, … Read More