By Mandy Stussman ’14 I’m writing this on a bus coming home from an incredible day in New York City, and the headlights of cars are dashing past like comets and I’m watching the miles roll steadily by, unraveling in the goodness of travel and movement and the night sky is heavy and black and starless. I feel strangely intimate, … Read More
By Katie Mercigliano ’14 As the end of high school approached me, I came to a sudden and shocking realization. A realization no one really wants to ever have in their lifetime, and most people can’t even admit to themselves. But here is my confession; my name is Katie…and I love the 80s. Before this moment, I had never been … Read More
By Kyle Melnick Through my seventeen years of life, many times I have questioned how a person’s character is defined. Many people presume and judge high school students off of their grades, community service, and honors they have been given. But a lot of times one’s true character is defined as what they are not recognized for, and what they … Read More
By Jenni Kenel ’14 All my life I have been listening to “oldies” artists like Billy Joel, Elton John, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, The Doors, Three Dog Night and a ton more. The reason being that from the prime age of 5, my father would test me by asking, “Who is this artist, Jenni?” and when I was younger I … Read More
By Becky Ewing Senior year was a time of epiphanies for me, because every piece of advice my parents, teachers and older sister have ever given me suddenly make sense. Earlier this year, while I was frantically applying to scholarships, I realized exactly why they always told me to take school seriously. Scholarships save so much money. If I had … Read More
By Lucy Hurlbut Over the past few years, singing has become a very important aspect of my life. I sing whenever I have the chance, even when it’s just around my house. A while ago, my dad told me that when I was little, I used to sing all the time. Sometimes it drove my parents nuts, because there was … Read More
By Mike Crooks What’s up ladies my name is Mike. I’m 17 years old, I go to Sherwood High School, I’ve been single for about 17 years now, and I’m looking for love. Before we meet you should know a few things about me. I love Ryan Seacrest, I hate reptiles, I enjoy taking frequent cat naps, and my favorite … Read More
By Sean Kang Before I start this senior column, I should probably make it clear that I don’t ever consider myself to be egotistical, overconfident, conceited or narcissistic. With that being said, if you asked me where I’ll be in 10 years, I’ll say at the Oscars, or the Grammys, or both (yeah, probably both). But in 10 years, when … Read More
By Dean Emerson ’14 I’ve only been writing for the school paper all of a semester, and already I’ve hit a major writer’s block. Like actually, this is my fifth attempt at writing my senior column, so hopefully I finish this one successfully. Let’s backtrack a little. My first column was about how I’m always tired, which I am, and … Read More
By Whitney-Marie Halaby The end of high school is rapidly approaching, and here I sit writing the most personal piece I will ever write in The Warrior that 2,000 people can read. But this is my chance to leave a mark, so leave a mark I shall. I remember my first day of high school, everything seemed so big, the … Read More