by Andrew Fenner ‘27 In January of this year, the Department of Homeland Security announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are allowed to conduct investigations, searches, and arrests in “sensitive locations” such as churches and schools. At a regional assembly of student leaders on October 22, MCPS Chief of Schools Peter Moran made a statement against ICE enforcement … Read More
by Rachel Themistokleous ‘26 With the first quarter officially over and the second quarter reaching its midway point, students and staff have begun to see with more clarity how the new grading policy affects grades and student engagement for the semester. Teachers and administration continue to express their support for the policy, explaining that they’ve seen a more academically focused … Read More
by Kenzy Duda ‘28 Sherwood’s Creative Lit and Art Club began last year, founded by senior Lilah Boig and led by students who are both talented and passionate about art. Not only does it shine because of its members, but the club also benefits from having an equally talented and passionate sponsor. Fine Arts teacher Nakeya Cook is not only … Read More
by Chloe Cha ‘28 The Maryland Business Honor Society (BHS) is a new chapter at Sherwood which strives to encourage young students who want to go into the business field, created by sophomore president Wyatt Tang and sophomore vice president Layla Woldu. The staff sponsor is Michele Bloom in K167. BHS is structured as a statewide honor society. This is … Read More
by Yasmin Sheikh ‘27 New York City mayoral-elect Zohran Mamdani will be the youngest mayor of America’s largest city since 1892. He is a Muslim, an African-born immigrant, and a democratic socialist. These factors, when combined, make Mamdani’s win truly groundbreaking. For many young people, Mamdani’s election is an exciting change from the status quo. Mamdani’s mayoral campaign, which started … Read More
by Elise Yang ‘27 College application season. A daunting time for most students. Throughout their high school career, students worry about what they must do in order to get into the best college or university for them. By the time students reach the start of their senior year, many find themselves wondering what they could’ve done better to increase their … Read More
by Evelyn San Miguel ’26 The senior class shirt—a time-honored tradition often playing on the numerical graduation year and the word ‘senior’—went awry this year, sparking a total recall, redesign, and release of a county-issued statement discussing its contents. Distributed to Class of 2026 seniors on October 15, the shirt had an arrangement of the graduation numbers 2 and 6 … Read More
by Violet Fujimoto ‘27 Sherwood is one of the oldest high school buildings in MCPS, with its main building constructed in 1950. As buildings age, maintenance issues arise and it is inevitable that repairs need to be made. Claudia Delgado, the current president of Sherwood’s PTSA, and other parents in Sherwood’s community have attempted to highlight concerns that the school’s … Read More
by Rachel Themistokleous ‘26 On October 31, Principal Tim Britton emailed the Sherwood community that it was reported that a student had brought a pistol to campus and had it with them throughout the entire day. Administration was not aware of the situation until the afternoon, when a student decided to go to them and share an image that was … Read More
by Nisha Khatri ‘26 Sherwood’s Class of 2026 graduation will be at UMBC on May 28 at 6 p.m., as announced by administration in early October. Sherwood’s graduations have been at UMBC for the past three years, creating a sense of familiarity with the location. Students, staff, and parents have generally expressed approval for the location over the past few years, … Read More