The Race for SGA 2016

By Steven Witkin ’16 The country has fixated for months on the close race for its next president, but Sherwood students have a race more exciting, more important, and just a few months away to focus on—SGA President 2016. Following the model of the national race, several candidates, including some eighth graders, have already declared their intent with lunchtime speeches. … Read More

Pumpkin Spice Virus Starts

By Meghan Proctor ’16 A disease is sweeping the nation with no clear signs of relief. What was once an innocent twist on everyone’s favorite seasonal fruit has become a threatening culinary epidemic. It infects the foods in grocery stores everywhere, and it has even mutated to thrive in many other products. This disease is of course none other than … Read More

Historic Pool Moved to a New Location

By Steven Witkin ’16 Being over 100 years old, this school faces a common dilemma with each construction project and renovation. How can the building be upgraded without destroying its historic aspects? Compromises have been made in the past, but when this summer’s project of covering the roof with solar panels threatened the existence of the third-floor pool, the teachers … Read More

Freshman Excited to Almost Be a Senior, Graduate

By Steven Witkin ’16 As another school year comes to a close, a wave of optimism and excitement for the future has spread over the community. Graduating seniors, with school behind them,  have their whole life to look forward to. This sentiment is not present just in seniors, the enthusiasm has trickled down to local freshman Jacob Resnick, who shared … Read More

Teacher To Hit the Road with Comedy Routine

By Leo Corman ’15 Many teachers like to think that they know their way around a joke or two. Some actually do, but very few actually have the talent needed to go on tour as a stand-up comedian. Math teacher Kevin Winiarz has this rare ability, and he plans to utilize it for a profit this summer. Winiarz will perform … Read More

Loss of Learning in Summer Provides Benefits

By Brian Hughes ’15 In Sherwood’s AP Psychology course, learning is defined as “a relatively permanent change in an organism’s behavior due to experience.” But, those who took the class last year have probably forgotten that by now, thanks to how they spent their summer break. This is what’s known by many people as the “summer slide,” the phenomenon that … Read More

Senior Girl Is Positive Guy Has Crush on Her

By Catherine Jou ’15 Many students are oblivious to the interactions that occur around them and do not grasp the true meanings behind the subtle gestures and hints given or directed towards them. Senior Cali Reno has been an avid observer of these signs since her freshman year. “When someone has a crush on someone the signs aren’t always obvious. … Read More

Mother Suits Up for Co-ed Volleyball

By Sammie Spillman ’16 Volleyball, like all other sports, requires a lot of serious dedication; not just from players but also parents. It separates enthusiasm from the players’ parents who have pushed their children to play the sport, and sometimes, passion can lead to surprising actions. Tara Campbell, starting hitter for the co-ed volleyball team, is living proof. Recently in … Read More

iPhones Have Feelings, Too

By Haley Whitt ’15 Apple has developed a new feature for its products called Force Touch. The smart phone responds differently to variations in pressure depending on the force of the tap. If a user clicks on an item, and then presses harder on a second click, a different function is activated. The company plans to introduce this technology into … Read More