Sherwood SAT Scores Clear National Average

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

Olney Farmers Market Becomes Nonprofit

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

Damaging Effect of Government Shutdown Continues

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

MCPS Modernizes Technological Devices

  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‘16 Better late than never, MCPS is keeping up with the most recent technology modernization, and Sherwood has replaced outdated computers with brand new desktops and laptops.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

Olney Library on Track for January Opening

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

MCPS Re-examines Sexual Harassment and Abuse Policies

  By Tom Lee ‘14 In February, a Montgomery County music teacher was arrested on child pornography charges when a multi-state investigation led authorities to his Dundalk community home in Baltimore. Montgomery County school officials say Lawrence E. Joynes, 54, worked for MCPS in 11 schools, mostly in Silver Spring. He has also been charged with sexually abusing 14 of … Read More

Curriculum Diversifies with Addition of GeoScience Class

By Lucy Hurlbut ‘14 A  new GeoScience curriculum has been created for MCPS, and Sherwood is one of four schools offering the course this year. The class is taught by science teacher Glenn Gerhardt, who also teaches Astronomy and Physics. Students can take the class for the whole year or just one semester, because each semester discusses a different aspect … Read More

Warrior NSPA Results

By Marie Moeller ‘15 The Warrior has once again achieved a First-Class Rating, the second-highest rating possible from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA). The dedication and hard work of the staff of the 2012-2013 school year led to three Marks of Distinction in Leadership, Layout and Design, and Graphics. The Warrior was one mark away from obtaining the All-American … Read More