by Anika Mittu ’19 When MCPS unveiled the new grading policy in 2016, eliminating county finals and stating that any student receiving an A and a B as quarter grades would obtain an A as a final semester grade, critics worried about potential grade inflation. These predictions became reality: A’s comprised 54 percent of the first semester grades received at … Read More
by Frank Platko ’18 The Quince Orchard community is mourning the loss of senior Tyler Terry, who passed away days ago after being on life support for nearly two weeks. On Monday, January 29, police and paramedics arrived to a basketball court just blocks away from Quince Orchard High School to find Terry collapsed on the ground, in cardiac arrest, … Read More
by Hena Hussain ‘20 Every winter, a new strain of influenza, or “the flu”, makes an appearance. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this year’s flu season has become “one of the biggest health threats” the American public is facing. So far, 49 states have reported widespread flu activity. As of February 2, overall hospitalizations of … Read More
by Sydney Henry ’20 On February 6, MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith met with student reporters from multiple high school publications to discuss his vision for the school system. Many of the questions asked by students had to do with the recent demographic and enrollment reports that were published by the school board in January. One topic brought up by editor-in-chief at … Read More
by Lexi Matthews ’18 School counselor Erin McKenna was arrested in a drug raid at the Mason Inn in Washington D.C. on February 1, charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute as a misdemeanor. McKenna, along with Joshua Myers and Scott Price, were in possession of 102 assorted edibles, five brown liquid capsules, nine bags of marijuana and … Read More
by Isabella Pilot ’18 Every March, thousands of patrons from the Sherwood community and beyond flock to the Ertzman Theatre to witness the annual production of Rock ‘n Roll Revival. Hours upon hours of rehearsal are put towards perfecting lyrics, harmonies, rhythms, and dances. While all singers learn some form of choreography, a select group of students—twelve girls and twelve … Read More
by Josh Averbach ’18 Last Friday, Sherwood announced that it had hired Tom Crowell as the new football coach, replacing Chris Grier. Crowell had been an assistant coach at Sherwood during the 1990s, and he assumed the top job in 2001. He led Sherwood to a 21-10 record from 2001-2003, and his Warriors were State Runners-Up in 2002. Since then, … Read More
by Russell Irons ’19 The results of the annual MCPS 2016- 2017 survey showed that staff morale at Sherwood is low. Nearly half of the staff surveyed disagreed with the statement that staff morale is positive. Many staff members felt there was a lack of communication throughout Sherwood, and they felt uninvolved with decision-making that correlated directly to their work. … Read More
by Mallory Carlson ’19 On January 12, Maryland became the second state in the nation (the first being Louisiana) to pass legislation that will prohibit colleges in the state to ask applicants about their criminal history. The House of Delegates overrode a 2017 veto by Governor Larry Hogan, and the bill responds to progressive advocacy groups’ priorities that having the … Read More
by Lexi Matthews ’18 Three new medical marijuana dispensaries, RISE in Bethesda, Potomac Holistics in Rockville, and Bloom Medicinals in Germantown, are set to open as some of the first dispensaries in Montgomery County in 2018, bringing the number of legal medical marijuana storefronts in the state to 22 and in the county to six. While medical marijuana was legalized … Read More