by Jay Joseph Spoiler Alert: I don’t believe there is one. (Sorry to return to this topic for those who took AP Lit and had this fun conversation about existentialism.) I grew up with conflicting views on religious beliefs (yes, religious beliefs; it wasn’t just different overall religions), so I was no stranger as a kid to contemplating how life … Read More
by Marissa Harris Dear Marissaaaaa, First of all, you would be so proud of yourself for how far you have come as a person, student, and athlete. While there were certainly some breakdowns, you made it through in one piece, and with SOME sanity. It’s all about growth. Alrighty, I guess I should get a little bit deep. During the … Read More
by Riley Sandoval Going into high school as a freshman, I had high hopes and expectations for what my next four years would be like. I wanted those movie and TV show experiences that show teens having fun all the time. Little did I know that my main obstacle keeping me from those experiences would be myself. As a freshman … Read More
by Emily Siansky For the past eight years, I have played competitive travel softball. Through the dozens of camps and clinics I’ve attended, a phrase I’ve often heard is “pressure is a privilege.” In terms of sports, this mantra implies that you should be grateful if you happen to be in a stressful situation. For example, you’re up to bat … Read More
by Yusra Husain Freshman year came with a lot of firsts for me: I joined a new school system as well as a girls travel ice hockey team. While I came to school every day ready to forge new friendships, I didn’t feel like I had to look far for companionship on my team. There’s just something special about the … Read More
by Eric Johnson Mental health has always been a hard topic to tackle. Those struggling with issues often are afraid to talk about it, as if saying things out loud will bring about some curse or make their life worse somehow. The fact is, it won’t. I have had mental health issues for years, and at this point, I’ve grown … Read More
by Selene Ashewood I’m not fully comfortable yet with the proper term “anorexia” so I will use the euphemism ¨being stupid.” In being stupid, I prepared like hell for the future without comprehending how fast it was approaching or that I was at risk of not having one. As if I have not already shouted it from the rooftops, I’m … Read More
by Hailey Sepulvado Going into high school I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up. Of course I had passing thoughts of different careers, such as interior designer, marine biologist, or doctor, but none of them stuck. This was the case up until my sophomore year at Sherwood when I took AP NSL and Newspaper. … Read More
by Emory Gun Like many others, music plays a major role in my life. Whether I’m stressed, angry, nostalgic, or on top of the world, there is a song that I relate to. Freshman year was filled with new experiences and new people. “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield states, “I am unwritten/ … I’m just the beginning/ The pens in my … Read More
by Peyton Blumenfeld Ah, the classic high school coming-of-age film: the guy gets the girl, they go on outrageous adventures, and they all have a happy ending. While that all seems well and good, that simply is not how high school really is. It’s safe to say that I’ve done my fair share of comparing my high school experience to … Read More