By Sara Casareto ’16 After the success of the 45th Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival show, music teacher Bill Evans can relax more as he nears his retirement at the end of the school year. Evans has worked at the school for 37 years as a teacher of choral music and music technology, as the past official department chair and current … Read More
By Tyler Ruth ’16 In December of 2015, Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta, a Class of 2009 Sherwood graduate, was participating in the annual Holiday Alcohol Task Force. He pulled over a car and mere moments later, a drunk driver in a Honda CRV crashed into him and his cruiser. He died seven days later. The driver, Luis Reluzco, … Read More
By Meghan Proctor ’16 The Zika virus became a global problem last month, and it continues to become a major issue around the world. The virus was first discovered in 1947, but was not a fear until May of last year, when the first case in Brazil was reported. The virus spread has to more than 23 countries across the … Read More
By Kira Yates ’16 When presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders calls himself a democratic socialist, he is not talking about the government owning and controlling major industries or the Marxist theory that socialism is the transitional stage between capitalism and communism. Instead, Sanders argues that American workers deserve a lot more benefits, like what many workers around the world already receive. … Read More
By Naomi Lawrence and Lydia Velazquez ’17 Seen on T-shirts, sweatshirts, even phone cases, the phrase “Feel the Bern” highlights the enthusiasm that young people, including some Sherwood students, feel about democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. These young people’s engagement in the political process is made all the more surprising by the fact their excitement centers on a rumpled 74-year-old … Read More
By Shawn Yaftali ’17 A majority of graduating seniors are faced with the dilemma of having to pay for costly college tuition. Several graduates have found a solution to this issue through Raise.me, a startup website aimed at making college more accessible for students. The site provides a maximum of $80,000 to pay for college. Founded by three friends, Preston … Read More
By Morgan Hill ’16 Spurred by the parents of two Wootton students killed in a drunk driving crash last summer, a Maryland Senate committee has voted to move forward with “Alex and Calvin’s Bill,” a measure that will impose jail time on adults who provide alcohol to minors or knowingly host parties where underage drinking takes place. The current penalty … Read More
By Mallory Carlson ’19 Larry Hogan, the current governor of Maryland, signed an executive order on January 27 that creates the Maryland Early Graduation Scholarship Program. This program aims to make college more affordable for students who complete high school in three years or less. Under the program, students who have confirmed their acceptance to “any approved postsecondary educational institution … Read More
By Ketki Chauhan ’16 Charles Federline, or CJ as he was called by his peers, was only a junior when he passed away on Friday, February 19. Federline had been battling depression for many years before ultimately taking his own life. A memorial service was held by the family to commemorate Federline’s life and was open to the community. Held … Read More
By Naomi Lawrence ’17 The 50-percent rule may have raised students’ grades, but does it prepare them for real life or just get them through their high school career? Ten years after the implementation of the rule, the question remains hotly debated across MCPS, particularly among teachers. Established in 2006, the 50-percent rule was created as a response to former … Read More