by Ziv Golan ‘26 Flashback to the year 1990. My mom was applying to college with only one school on her list, Indiana University. She had grown passionate about journalism while on her high school paper and after attending a journalism conference at Indiana, she had essentially already decided she wanted to go there. The simplicity of that time is … Read More
by Evelyn San Miguel ‘26 Approaching the end of his 33-year career as an educator and administrator, Principal Tim Britton announced his impending retirement in March, saying goodbye to the Sherwood community and preparing for the transition to retired life. “We are deeply grateful for Mr. Britton for his leadership, passion, and commitment to the students and families of Sherwood,” … Read More
by Leslie Majkrzak ‘27 MCPS attempted to implement an energy-saving, environmentally friendly mode of transportation into the school system by shifting towards using electric buses instead of traditional diesel school buses. However, after signing a contract with Highland Electric Fleets and beginning to integrate their new electric buses into their fleet in the 2021-2022 school year, issues began to arise. … Read More
by Violet Fujimoto ‘27 Meta and YouTube were found liable for the mental health issues a young woman experienced due to her usage of social media. The jury awarded the plaintiff $3 million in compensation and an extra $3 million in punitive damages. The conclusion determined that social media platforms should be considered defective due to their addictive nature which … Read More
by Maddie Baron ‘27 In the past few months, communities across the country have seen cycles of strange and extreme weather, leaving many confused and distressed. From freezing temperatures in the South to intense heat in the West, weather patterns have been unpredictable and often dangerous. In Maryland, for example, the weather has changed drastically within just a few days. One … Read More
by Yasmin Sheikh ‘27 Sherwood club Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the annual Maryland FBLA Student Leadership Conference in Ocean City this past March and competed against more than 60 other Maryland high schools. Twenty-seven Sherwood students competed at states in 2026 compared to five students at last year’s competition. Now, for three Sherwood competitors, Nationals are on … Read More
by Nisha Khatri ‘26 The Maryland State Department of Education recently proposed an amendment that would take away the requirement that every school have a full-time certified school librarian. Although the department has since backtracked on the proposal, the move comes at a time of growing apathy with reading and literature and an already decreased number of librarians in several … Read More
by Maya Dorsam ‘27 While many high schoolers begin making money by picking up typical jobs such as babysitting or working at restaurants, a few stand out from their peers by starting their very own businesses. Such students experience the complexities of managing finances, time, and school all at once on a different level. Junior Elly Ylaya runs a nail … Read More
by Evelyn San Miguel ‘26 In a memo sent to MCPS principals on March 19, Chief of Schools Peter Moran outlined new guidelines for students, advisors, and administrators on the subject of student-run publications. Released just days before spring break, the memorandum demands strict guidelines for what can and can not be published or promoted. Including yearbooks and spiritwear, the … Read More
by Nicholas Jones ‘28 In the past few years, MCPS has not avoided the nationwide scourge of guns and gun violence in schools. MCPS has been impacted by multiple incidents over the past few years, including non-fatal shootings at Magruder and Wootton. Last fall, a student at Sherwood brought a gun to school, and administrators did not discover this until … Read More