by Katie Ng ‘25 In 7th grade, I had to write a letter to an incoming 6th grader for English class, but I was not allowed to scare them or say anything negative about Rosa Parks Middle School. I won’t sugarcoat or censor myself now though. Quite frankly, the high school years may not be your golden years. I remember … Read More
by Justin Lakso ‘25 We all know that losing sucks. Maybe you got a bad grade on a quiz, maybe you didn’t do well in a sporting event, or maybe it was just losing a bet with a friend. The main thing is, none of these losses are going to affect your life forever. If you told that to a … Read More
by Matthew Leighton-Jones ‘25 I wasn’t a big music listener in freshman year, and I think that’s one thing that made it worse than my other high school years. Since then, listening to tons of different genres of music helped me figure out what music I love most and also helped me figure out a little more about myself. I … Read More
by Nick Hammond ‘25 As I’ve gotten older, and especially as my high school experience comes to a close, I have begun reassessing what is truly important to me and what activities and experiences I want to prioritize. I have found great fulfillment and passion by reaching into many different areas of creative expression and work, but I have also … Read More
by Cliff Vacin ‘25 I’m confident enough to say that everyone has sad or stressful periods throughout high school. My freshman, sophomore, and junior years were filled with a lot of misery, with most of the fault being my own. A lot of stress manifested throughout that time, and it’s hard to look back at my younger self and be … Read More
by Paloma Illanes ‘25 Thinking back on the last four years of my life at Sherwood and trying not to sound too cliche is difficult. Like everyone warned, it’s gone by in the blink of an eye and I can’t seem to wrap my head around the fact that I’m graduating soon. I’ve grown as a person, but I’m also … Read More
by Declan Rooney ‘25 As a freshman coming into Sherwood I was self conscious of everything I did. I was scared to talk to kids I didn’t know. I was scared to go out and do things because of how I thought people might perceive me. I’m sure we all can relate to the struggle to “fit in” coming into … Read More
by Jordan Costolo ‘25 I’ve done a lot of dumb stuff over my time at Sherwood. I competed in a watermelon eating contest and lost terribly, dressed up in embarrassing costumes for spirit days, did jokes in front of random people that only my friends and I found funny. I was loud, sometimes obnoxious, and overall spent a decent amount … Read More
by George Awkard ‘25 Compared to Spring, the other seasons seem long-awaited. Spring’s rainy days seem endless, the daylight stretches on like a never-ending to-do list, and the end of school feels light years away. Yet, spring holds something special, especially for seniors. With Prom, the last day of high school, graduation, and Beach Week all just around the corner, … Read More
by Audrey Farris ‘25 Senior year descended with a heavy weight, each tick of the clock echoing the relentless march toward graduation. My world was shifting, soundtracked by the echoes of 60s and 70s psychedelic rock. Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon became a constant companion, especially “Time” which wrapped itself around my soul. The idea that nothing lasts … Read More