By Emma Izzo ’15 The animals have run out of space and need a new home. To accommodate an ever growing stray animal population, Montgomery County has built a new state of the art facility in Derwood to house the animals and replace an almost 40-year-old aging animal shelter in Rockville. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place March 1. The new … Read More
by Mike Crooks ‘14 and Tom Lee ‘14 10. Jamaican Bobsled Team (Calgary 1988) People were, understandingly, surprised, when they heard the tropical island of Jamaica was sending a bobsled team to the Winter Olympics at Calgary in 1988. The team made their debut in Calgary and though they did not finish their run, they became a fan favorite, as … Read More
Sarah Hendrickson Jumps for Gold by Lucy Hurlbut ‘14 The Sochi games will introduce Olympic female ski jumping for the first time in Olympic history. Sarah Hendrickson, a 19-year-old from Salt Lake City, Utah, could definitely be a contender for a gold medal in the sport. She has won 9 of the 13 World Cup titles in 2012, medaled at … Read More
by Emma Hierholzer ‘15 We all know you take antibiotics when you get sick in order to fight a bacterial infection; but do we all know that a person takes antibiotics when eating most meat products? That’s right – family favorites like your grocery store rotisserie chicken, chicken nuggets and juicy steaks all hold antibiotics. Take major companies like Perdue … Read More
By Will Van Gelder ‘16 While the Olympic Games are about the spirit of competition and sports, choosing a host remains a political matter. What many point to as a reason for not holding the Olympics in Russia in 2014 is the fact that while Russia is technically a democracy, President Vladimir Putin, who has been in power since 2000, … Read More
by Mary Macrae ‘14 In October of 2012, an organization of parents of MCPS students called the Real Food for Kids-Montgomery (RFKM) was formed to encourage and promote healthy, whole and nutritious food in all MCPS schools. Co-founders Karen Devitt and Lindsey Parsons were concerned about the current food served in schools and wanted a change. So far the group … Read More
by Meagan Barrett ‘15 1.What are trans fats? The term “trans fat” is short for trans fatty acids. These are unsaturated fatty acids that have been manufactured through the process known as hydrogenation, which is adding hydrogen to substances. This gives substances like margarine and cooking oils a longer shelf life, and makes them feel less greasy. These types of … Read More
by Steven Witkin ‘16 America is not as healthy as it used to be. It may not be so evident in the halls of Sherwood, but one in three adult Americans are obese. These adults are more prone to deadly diseases, cancers and diabetes. The average obese adult has an annual medical expense that is $1,429 higher than those with … Read More
By Mandy Stussman ‘14 November 28 Newly discovered comet ISON will make its closest approach to the Sun on November 28. If the comet survives its encounter with the Sun, it could be one of the brightest comets in recent memory, and will be visible in the early morning and early evening sky. Some astronomers are already calling it the … Read More
By Taylor Fernandes ‘14 A new elective offered at Sherwood this year, Astronomy is the obvious choice for students with any interest in learning about space. The Astronomy course gives students a chance to voice what they want to learn. “I get to decide what to teach, when to teach it, and how to teach it,” said science teacher Glenn … Read More