By Cal Wilson ‘14 Sometime in March, Sherwood is expanding its security system by 16 interior and 6 exterior cameras. Once established, new hallways, staircases, corners and fragments of some rooms will be visible on the monitors in the security office. The new cameras will provide “a great view inside and an excellent view outside the school,” said security team … Read More
By Lucy Hurlbut ‘14 The FDA has required that artificial trans fats be listed on nutrition labels since 2006, however, it now wants to remove artificial trans fats from foods entirely. This is a great move, because they can have adverse affects on the body, including raising bad cholesterol and lowering good cholesterol. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Read More
By Vicky Florian ‘14 MCPS Superintendent Joshua Starr has advocated a change in start and end times for high school students and intends to thoroughly investigate the various aspects of the subject. His proposal was unanimously approved by the Board of Education on October 8, meaning much more discussion and analysis of the details will follow. High schools in the … Read More
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By Michael Natelli ‘14 Nearly eighty-three percent of Sherwood seniors took the SAT in 2012/2013, and once again, school averages surpassed state and national averages. Just 44 percent of seniors nationwide took the SAT. Maryland seniors averaged a 1483, while the national average was a 1498. Sherwood seniors topped both those numbers, averaging a 1611 superscore (37 points below the … Read More
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by Jack Armstrong ’15 The Olney Farmers and Artists Market announced last month that it is now officially a nonprofit organization. The market now has the potential to receive grants enabling greater funding for community events and market operations. Donations to the market also can now be tax-deductible. The market provides the community with lively activities including chefs’ demos, live … Read More
By Betselot Wondimu ‘15 On October 1, the federal government shut down due to Congress’ inability to pass a budget bill, which details how much money is to be allocated to each government activity, program, law, etc. within the upcoming fiscal year. The shutdown was primarily the result of Republicans in the House of Representatives trying to halt the implementation … Read More
By Brian Hughes ‘15, Catherine Jou ’15, Samantha Schwartz ‘16 Better late than never, MCPS is keeping up with the most recent technology modernization, and Sherwood has replaced outdated computers with brand new desktops and laptops. The school is now equipped with wireless Internet capability and specific classrooms have new technology. Sherwood has completed part of the ongoing Technology … Read More
By Mandy Stussman ‘14 Construction of the Olney Library on Route 108 is scheduled to be complete by October 18, or soon after. This will be the culmination of over four years of consulting, designing and finally building the much anticipated community facility. The new and improved library will feature a larger children’s room, a separate teen area with an … Read More