by Dylan Sondike Looking back, my aspirations in middle school were immature and unrealistic. The pressure of finding extracurricular activities that I might enjoy was a battle. At the time, I had no idea what clubs to try. The only lead I had was to join the school newspaper. It wasn’t because I enjoyed writing then or being part of … Read More
by Katie Gough ’23 Right now, I am typing this into my notes app while I’m sitting on a concrete ledge next to a small pond in the park near my house. I couldn’t tell you how many books I’ve finished, decisions I’ve made, songs I heard for the first time- all sitting right here by myself on this ledge … Read More
by Gaby Caballero ’23 If there’s one word I would use to describe myself it would be “sporadic.” I’ve always been in inner turmoil, debating on whether or not I should say this or do that. I’ve done my best to manage this feeling of volatility but it’s tiresome. There have been many moments where the mismanagement of my big … Read More
by Perri Williams ’23 I’m convinced the perfect school does not exist. Whether the students have behavioral issues, the school needs a renovation, the teachers are burnt out, the students tired, or the parents are not involved, every school has its problems. Let me preface this by saying that these are not significant issues that I’ve seen at Sherwood, with … Read More
by Ella Scher ’23 The first thing you need to know about high school is that it sucks, and anyone who tells you that they actually enjoyed their time in high school is either a sociopath, a has-been, or a liar. It’s a hot mess of drama, complicated friendships, and forced assimilation. To be perfectly honest, my direct and honest … Read More
by Jena Le ’23 For many of you, junior year may have been unbearable; but for me, it was absolute hell. When I first entered high school, I was an energetic bright eyed freshman whose sole focus was to use my next four years to earn a spot at a top university like my older siblings. So, I relentlessly tried … Read More
by Gabi Admi ’23 Hey Gabs, you’re practically done with high school–I mean we basically stopped trying. Before you judge me, I would like to inform you that senioritis is a real thing, so get off your high horse little one. I’m tearing up bro, we’re getting so old. Anyways, there was this pandemic thing that started in the beginning … Read More
by Nia Peake ’23 Before high school, one of the most influential ways that we are exposed to the “high school experience” is through glamorized teen movies and TV shows. Anyone who has ever stepped foot into a high school can agree that high school is nothing like the movies. But just because high school isn’t as romanticized as what … Read More
by Lauren Frank ’23 When I started Newspaper class in the fall of my junior year, I never thought I’d stay in the class long enough to write a senior column. I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into. Better yet, I didn’t really know that the class I initially disliked would become a passion I intend to … Read More
by Genevieve Mayle ’23 As a freshman, I remember receiving a graphic organizer to fill in our high school schedule for each year. I planned my entire high school schedule the day I received the form. I planned everything, from which AP classes and exams I would take to having a half-day schedule senior year. I decided I wanted to … Read More