by Olivia Skofteland ‘14 Typically when people think of prom, they visualize all their classmates packed into the ballroom of an elegant hotel. For prom 2014, however, this will not be the case, because this year prom will be held at an unconventional venue: the Baltimore aquarium. It will be from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. on April 26, and will cost … Read More
by Dalton Sanchez ’15 Just the anticipation for prom is simply exhilarating: the dance, the pictures, the shoes, the limo. And, for girls, the dress. Prom dresses have a sort of sentimental value for girls which may increase the pressure to find the perfect one. For some the search for the ideal prom dress starts very early. “Someone created a … Read More
By Dean Emerson ‘14 For the past 43 years, thousands of people wait in anticipation for Sherwood’s annual Rock ‘n’ Roll. While singers, dancers and band members often dominate the spotlight, none of the music would be possible without a quality sound system. This year, the school’s music department spent more than $80,000 updating the system, including a brand new … Read More
By Mandy Stussman ‘14 Usually, upon hearing the word ‘pet,’ one envisions a Cocker Spaniel, a Tabby cat, or maybe a goldfish. Yet for certain animal lovers, the word ‘pet’ conjures up images of animals you’d be more likely to see in an exhibit at the zoo. Freshman Caden O’Connell has a remarkably unique collection of animals, including a parakeet, … Read More
By Marie Moeller ‘15 One of the most pivotal aspects of any stage production is the set. With the ability to articulate a mood and atmosphere that engages the audience as well as portrays the show as a whole, Courtney Miller Bellairs, the set designer and painting crew director, faced the challenge of making a creative and thoughtful set … Read More
By Julia Gajewski-Nemes ‘15 “Blackfish” is a controversial documentary that was broadcasted in October on CNN. Since then, the film has reignited debate over animal captivity and the morality of SeaWorld’s treatment of orcas. “Blackfish” focuses on the story of Tilikum, a performing orca at SeaWorld that killed several trainers while in captivity. The documentary is mostly composed of interviews … Read More
By Samantha Schwartz ‘16 Wagging Tails Thrift Store in Rockville began in 2000 with one goal in mind: to help and support animals in Montgomery County. Wagging Tails employs a staff of volunteers and paid workers, who accept donations of “gently used” durable goods like furniture and other household goods and resell them at reasonable prices to the community. All … Read More
By Lucy Hurlbut ‘14 After having worked closely with music teachers Bill Evans and Alex Silverbook during his teaching internship back in 2008, Michael Maddox is thrilled to be back at Sherwood working as a full-time music teacher. While interning, Maddox helped out with the chambers singers, electronic music classes and the jazz classes. “Mr. Evans and I got along … Read More
By Olivia Skofteland ‘14 Just Puppies is a new pet store in Rockville where people can go to buy a new puppy, or just enjoy playing with them in the store. There are a multitude of different breeds that grow to be many different sizes, including everything from a Golden Retriever to a Yorkie. “I heard about Just Puppies … Read More
By Ashley Nnabue ’16 Rock ‘n’ Roll is a big deal in the Sherwood community. A really big deal. For six performances over two weekends, audiences will fill the Ertzman Theatre to witness the forty-third year of a Sherwood tradition. More than 200 students auditioned to score a spot on the cast this year. The long process of creating a … Read More