by Nick Mourtoupalas ’13 Microsoft is confronting lackluster sales for their new operating system on their tablets and computer with their recent launch of Windows 8. While this fault may seem curable for a corporation of its size, very few of Microsoft’s properties, such as their Windows Phones, are not performing well. In fact, Apple’s iPhone business alone is worth … Read More
by Steffi Carrera ’14 An automobile accident on February 1 resulted in the death of former Sherwood student, Earl Lee. Though he only attended Sherwood during his freshman year, his passing has impacted students, and he will be missed. The following Monday, students resumed school as usual. Some awaited a moment of silence for Lee, but were surprised when their … Read More
by Jessicca Carrera ’13 Art departments across the country are fighting for their survival as the U.S. Department of Education, school districts, private organizations and companies continue to prioritize STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) classes while de-emphasizing the arts and music. Exxon Mobile has aired its “Let’s Solve This” commercials for the last seven months and the statistics that … Read More
by Steffi Carrera ’14 When a large portion of students think of the ESOL program at Sherwood, they do not really understand its enormity; 200 students are a part of a close-knit community within the walls of this school. This diverse group often faces isolation from the rest of the student body. Contrary to popular belief, the downstairs D hall, … Read More
by Nick Mourtoupalas ’13 A number of former Sherwood students started living with their parents and siblings after years of attending college away from home, reminding each other how the dynamics of their lives have changed since they first left. Current Sherwood students appreciate having their family members home once again, although there are many hurdles to overcome. Senior Sarah … Read More
by Meagan Barrett ’15 and Haley Whitt ’15 For obvious reasons, it is hard for students not to notice when one of their teachers is pregnant. However, students likely do not consider how much more challenging and tiring it becomes to be an effective, interactive teacher while handling all of the physical and emotional demands of being an expectant mother. … Read More
by Diana McDermott ’13 Knitting for Humanity, started by senior Henrietta Biayemi, is a club in which students knit scarves to send to an organization called Knit With Love. Knit With Love in return sends the scarves to needy people such as homeless people, impoverished children abroad, premature babies, and people going through cancer treatments. The gift of a knit … Read More
by Mandy Stussman ’14 The Maryland Dream Act, which passed in November to provide undocumented immigrants with in-state college tuition rates, has resulted in the major increase in price for certain students due to wording in the law. According to The Washington Post, the loophole arises in the statement that immigrant students can get in-state tuition upon graduation from high … Read More
by Mary Macrae ’14 MCPS is reviewing its Seven Keys to College Readiness in order to accommodate new national and state education reforms—such as the Common Core Standards—and the changing needs and expectations of its students. Since 2009, the Keys set the minimum requirements and benchmarks for students in order to increase their chances of being ready for and successful … Read More
by Leah Schroeder ’13 For the second year in a row, about 40 Sherwood students were among the hundreds to participate in the 15th annual Polar Plunge sponsored by the Maryland State Police. The school group participated in the fourth annual Cool Schools Challenge Plunge Frigid Friday, which is exclusively for school teams and took place on January 25, the … Read More