by Leah Schroeder ’13 This fall was the first time that TCCI: Family Connections, a purely electronic system, was used to send seniors’ transcripts and letters of recommendation to the colleges to which they were applying. While some students appreciate its speed and wealth of information, others are frustrated because they do not how to use the system or if … Read More
by Marie Moeller ’15 Journalism Student November 30: I learned: Black Friday is insane It all starts with my mom waking me up at four in the morning. Just great. Of course, I have gotten up much earlier in previous experiences (2 a.m. is my holding record), as just one of the many burdens of holiday shopping. Still a bit … Read More
by Steffi Carrera ’14 and Katie Mercogliano ’14 On November 17, Sherwood graduate Olijawon Griffin was fatally stabbed at Woodley Park Metro Station. What started out as a robbery ended in the death of a beloved member of the community. Loved ones gathered on Monday, November 19 to honor Griffin’s memory with a candle light vigil. Friends, teammates, coaches, teachers … Read More
by Leah Schroeder ’13 With Hurricane Sandy hitting just days before the November 1 college application deadline, many universities decided to allot extensions to give students who lost power more time to submit applications. These extended deadlines applied to the submission of transcripts and recommendations as well. Sherwood, however, did not require the extension. According to Joe Hock, the College … Read More
by Connor Martin ’13 Later start times: a concept only existing in students’ dreams. Now, it seems like this could be a dream the Montgomery County parents have as well. A petition is circulating on signon.org that asks for later start times for high school students in MCPS. The petition is based on the belief that adolescents need at least … Read More
by Michael Natelli ’14 Sherwood Chemistry and Physics teacher Michael Miehl was recently profiled in the Olney Gazette. Miehl answered questions regarding everything from his hometown to his favorite hobbies to his lessons to live by. Other details in the article included what Miehl likes about teaching, his college education and his family. For the full article, click here.
by Joy Zhang ’14 Teachers have encountered a problem of chronically broken copiers since the beginning of the school year. While students may be rejoicing over less assigned readings and other handouts, teachers have become increasingly frustrated with broken copiers interfering with their lesson planning. After multiple complaints from teachers, Sherwood administration contacted MCPS which sent out personnel to fix … Read More
by Marie Moeller ’15 Journalism Student November 11: I learned: my calculator curse is preparing to strike again So, guys, I sort of have this … curse. Ironically, this curse affects one of the most expensive objects used in my everyday life: my pristine pink TI 84 (plus silver edition) calculator. Now, my unfortunate curse started in sixth grade, the … Read More
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