by Ella Casey ‘21 While there is an obvious adjustment period coupled with lots of concern about the effectiveness of the sudden shift to online education, an additional question arises: could this quick-fix online system actually be a glimpse into the near future of education, too? As technology has advanced over the past decade, more and more people have been … Read More
by Adina Brenner ‘20 The other day I woke up to one of the loudest and most annoying sounds known to kids today … my mother vacuuming. You might’ve assumed I meant my alarm, but due to the current circumstances, that hadn’t been set to wake me up in quite a while. After numerous unsuccessful attempts of trying to fall … Read More
by Adam Pfeiffer ‘20 When my high school wrestling career ended on March 7, I was upset. I had lost in the state semifinals by a score of 2-1 to the eventual champion, who went on to destroy his opponent in the finals (who I beat a week prior at the regional tournament), while I had to settle for third … Read More
by Jackson Hongtong ’21 My daily schedule for the past few weeks has been the same. I wake up at around nine, watch Netflix for about an hour, and then eat breakfast. After that, I might go hop on video games, do homework (not really), or really just anything to pass the time. Then at noon, I get in the … Read More
by Jenna Timmons ’21 Even though Sherwood students are not utilizing the school parking lot right now, they will return driving to and from school, whether it happens this school year or not until the fall. Once the bell rings during a normal school day, hundreds of Sherwood students come pouring out of the building and rush into their cars. … Read More
by Rachel Klein ’22 I keep thinking to myself that this isn’t so bad, but in reality, it is. I have done some research on the topic of dangers of social isolation in teens, mostly because I have nothing better to do. Social isolation can be very harmful to not only teen’s, but everyone’s mental health. Personally, I’m not sure … Read More
by Eve Schlegel ‘20 During a school board committee meeting shortly before the closing of schools due to the coronavirus, MCPS released data that shows black and Hispanic are three times more likely to be suspended as their peers. According to the Bethesda Magazine article, more than 80 percent of all suspensions over the past three years were of … Read More
by Hena Hussain ‘20 The last day we were at school, I jokingly told my friends, “watch this be our last day of high school.” At the time, I hadn’t anticipated the idea that we really might not be able to come back. I thought Covid-19 wasn’t that serious, and it would all blow over in a few weeks. I’m … Read More
by Marissa Harris ‘22 It has been more than three weeks since students have stepped foot into Sherwood and been surrounded by their friends and teachers. With all of this time on our hands, kids have been utilizing it differently. Originally, I thought this break would be a time to relax and get away from the stress of tests, quizzes, … Read More
by Jimmy Yates ‘21 At first I was ecstatic, a month or two without the stress of tests, waking up early, and carrying around a hundred-pound backpack. I spent the first two weeks of break enjoying my freedom: going to sleep after midnight, waking up at noon, playing video games, watching tv, playing tennis, mountain biking, and going for the … Read More