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
by Leah Schroeder ’13 On September 24, College Board released data indicating that the average national reading score on the SAT for the graduating class of 2012 decreased to 496, the lowest it has been since 1972, and that the writing score decreased to 488, the lowest it has been since the section was first tested in 2006. The … Read More
by Leah Schroeder ’13 As a result of the work done in the 2011-2012 school year, The Warrior has received a First-Class Rating, the second-highest rating possible from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA). The Warrior also received a Mark of Distinction in Coverage and Content. The NSPA praised The Warrior for its ability to highlight the successes of the … Read More
by Robel Wondimu ’13 Erin Mazer is eager to begin her new role this year as tenth grade administrator. She replaces Renee Brimfield, who retired over the summer. Mazer began her career in education as a science teacher at Gaithersburg High School, teaching biology and anatomy. She then took on the role of academy coordinator, and was promoted to assistant … Read More