by Leah Schroeder ’13 In light of the many students that were left without power and internet access as a result of Hurricane Sandy, many colleges have decided to push back their November 1 deadlines. The University of Maryland has extended its priority deadline to November 9. The University of Virginia and Duke University pushed their deadlines back to November … Read More
by Robel Wondimu ’13 The end of the first marking period comes with sad news for some students: beloved Family and Consumer Science teacher and Student Service Learning coordinator Laura Fike is leaving Sherwood. This decision was made after her husband found a job in Garrett County, Maryland, which is where most of their families live. She will begin to … Read More
by Marie Moeller ’15 Journalism Student I learned: Girls do have cooties. Hello my fellow citizens of the planet Earth! It was only about a week ago when we ran into a Boy Scout troop selling some (very delicious) popcorn out in front of Shoppers. Naturally, we bought some popcorn, but I am not here to tell you how delicious … Read More
by Marie Moeller ’15 Journalism Student I learned: If crosswalks could talk, they would be seriously annoying Annoying indeed. It was about a week ago that I went to Gordon Biersch (a really good restaurant) with my family. It’s located right on the edge of an intersection, so from where we parked, my family and I had to cross the … Read More
by Bridget Cook ’14 Thanks to the National Aquarium and invaluable help from student volunteers, Sherwood now accommodates a new aquarium in the K-wing courtyard which is used to raise rockfish and saltmarsh grass to help restore the Chesapeake Bay. AP Environmental Science teacher Laura Dinerman headed the project, and is thrilled at the benefits it will bring. “The idea … Read More
by Shaan Verma ’14 Environmental Change Climate change is a hazard to the world as a whole, threatening to destabilize environments and what is left of natural habitats. It is an issue that is endangering entire species of animals such as polar bears and fish populations, but Obama and Romney have neglected not to speak on this issue. Through its … Read More
by Mandy Stussman ’14 The following questions will appear on the Maryland ballot, aside from the elections. The questions are called referendums, a direct majority vote in which the entire voting public are asked to either accept or reject a particular piece of legislation or law. Quesiton 4 The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act allows illegal … Read More
by Vicky Florian ’14 Numerous states have or are trying to pass laws requiring voters to show a particular form of photo identification at the polls such as a license, passport or military ID. Supporters of the law view it as a tool against voter fraud, allowing only those legally eligible the ability to vote. Opponents view it as a … Read More
by Steffi Carrera ’14 In a school with more than 2,000 students, a medical emergency is not a matter of if, but when. Sherwood, like other schools throughout MCPS, has a specific protocol and a designated trained staff to assist students in medical distress. Imagine sitting in the classroom when suddenly a student drops to the floor, and lies still … Read More