In late May, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Association (MVA) removed the parallel parking requirement from the driver’s test. The news was received with enthusiasm by unlicensed drivers across the state. Others believe that the maneuver is essential and its removal jeopardizes the safety of all drivers. By not testing this skill, new drivers will be less proficient on the road. … Read More
By Maya Koeppen ’16 Following recommendations made last year by a mathematics exam work group and Board of Education President Patricia O’Neill, MCPS has begun to consider plans for dropping final semester exams. This change would potentially affect middle and high school students in courses in which the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) or HSA … Read More
By Ben Cooper ’16 Numerous Montgomery County High Schools were ranked on the annual “US News Best High Schools” list. However, Sherwood did not make the list despite performing better than some of the MCPS schools that were ranked. The categories that US News used were “College Readiness,” proficiency in Algebra and proficiency in English. A schools’ level of college … Read More
By Madison Dymond ’16 As this school year comes to a close, a good number of teachers will be teaching their last ever classes at Sherwood. The English department’s Gloria Condelli, the Science department’s Diane Niedzialkowski, the Special Ed. department’s Rosanne Ferris and the Counseling department’s Conni Lee are all retiring at the end of the year. Staff members such … Read More
By Kira Yates ’16 The issue of whether gay marriage should be legalized or not has been extremely prevalent in the past few years, and especially the last few months. In the United Sates, 37 states, along with the District of Columbia, already allow gay marriage. The other 13 states, including many of which are located in the deep South, … Read More
By Betselot Wondimu ’15 One thing I’ve heard too many times from adults is the worn message that “you shouldn’t waste your time doing anything you don’t want to.” My gut instinct every time I hear that is to scold them for being so blindly naive in their mid-lives, but I end up restraining myself for my sake and theirs. … Read More
By Ketki Chauhan ’16 Despite the county’s efforts at appointing a new superintendent by July 1, the Board of Education has decided to continue interim superintendent Larry Bower’s term for another year. Bowers was set to retire on June 30, but due to requests made by board members, he has chosen to continue serving the school system. The Board of … Read More
By Noah Rosendorf ’17 It’s that time of year again. Olney Days 2015 is this weekend May 16 – May 17, and many events will appeal to all ages. The weekend kicks off with Joe’s Ride and Stride, which is dedicated to all of the families that have lost a child. The day continues with Olney’s Idol contest, in which … Read More
By Sara Casareto ’16 With beach week occurring this time of year and college just around the corner for many, this is a popular time for seniors and juniors to get fake IDs. Fake IDs are primarily used to buy and obtain alcohol or go to 21-and-over clubs. “I use my fake ID to get alcohol and to have a … Read More
By Ashley Nnabue ’16 There is more to people than what one may see externally. Their experiences, struggles, triumphs and many other factors mold them into the person they are today. Sandy Spring Museum attempted to capture this internal aspect from English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students at Sherwood. The students were encouraged to open up and share … Read More