by Mallory Carlson ‘19 When a lot of teenagers try to get a job, they automatically believe they will have to work somewhere they do not like. Teens begrudgingly apply to anywhere hiring, which often leads to further discouragement upon rejection or disappointment upon realization of their new responsibilities as an employee. It doesn’t have to be this way; Olney … Read More
by Jared Schwartz ‘18 The Maryland General Assembly is considering passing a bill that would raise the state minimum wage to $15 per an hour. The bill, “Labor and Employment – Payment of Minimum Wage Required (Fight for Fifteen),” would set a road map to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2022. This plan would raise the … Read More
by Lauren MacFadden ‘17 The Power Rangers we all know and love, with their cheesy lines and vibrant uniforms, have completely transformed into modern teenagers in the film “Power Rangers.” Set in a small town Angel Grove, five teens with little in common all coincidentally meet at a gold mine where they each find a colored stone. After this discovery, … Read More
by Jonathan Chang ‘17 For International Women’s day, the school’s Women’s Studies class organized a teach-in at the cafeteria on March 9. Students were allowed to leave class during 7th period to attend the teach-in which saw many students and staff attending. The teach-in was planned by students in the Women’s Studies class, taught by Beth Shevitz, when students found … Read More
by Christopher Sung ’17 President Trump’s election has sent shockwaves throughout our nation. On Capitol Hill, numerous Republican congressmen have become placed in precarious positions, trying to hold on to their control of the legislative branch of government, while Democratic members of congress have been forced to recover lost ground from a resurgence of the political right. Even across America’s … Read More
by Lexi Paidas ‘17 Students might have noticed construction going on and the large metal boxes appearing above the school’s water fountains. The efforts of Eco Sherwood have led to the installment of refillable water bottle stations in the G hall, outside of the cafeteria, and by the main gym. The first station was installed in the beginning of January … Read More
by Naomi Lawrence ’17 An unofficial “Senior Skip day” on Friday, February 24 resulted in 210 seniors, approximately 45 percent of the class, being marked absent from sixth period. Senior Skip days in the past have occured a few times during the second semester. While many seniors view the day as a fun experience, Sherwood’s administration has a different opinion. … Read More
by Josh Averbach ’18 This year’s race for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair—who serves as the head of the Democratic Party—was one of the most contentious in the party’s history. Hardcore progressives, who largely supported Bernie Sanders in the primaries, backed Minnesota congressman Keith Ellison for DNC chair, while the party’s more moderate, Clinton-supporting wing backed former Secretary of … Read More
by Jonathan Chang ‘17 Ballerinas gracefully twirl and soar around the marley floor while others stretch and warm-up around the bars in the brightly lit studio. This is a typical scene at the Berrend Ballet Centre, a school for dance located nearby in Olney and where many students, former or current, have attended. Patricia Berrend, a former associate director of … Read More
by Frank Platko ‘18 When Sherwood’s tenured FACS (Family and Consumer Science) teacher Kim Cannon decided the 2015-2016 school year would be her last, she wanted to make sure her position would be in good hands. She knew exactly how to assure this would happen. She asked longtime friend, Lisa Gilbert, to replace her. Gilbert was hesitant to the idea … Read More