by Robel Wondimu ’13 For the fourth year in a row, MCPS graduated 87.6 percent of its students, which is the highest rate among large school districts in the country. Last year, of Sherwood’s graduating class of 475, only four flunked out while seven dropped out, for a graduation rate above 97 percent. As impressive as that figure is, Principal … Read More
by Bridget Cook ’14 MCPS has never been considered a dangerous school system. Staff and students do not come to school each day feeling tense, concerned or at risk. County schools, like Sherwood, are calm, safe environments where students can learn without fear of significant emergencies. The county upholds a constant standard of excellence in safety that people generally take … Read More
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 know how to use the system or … Read More
compiled by Diana McDermott ’13 January Cruise Ship Capsizes near Italy The Costa Concordia, a cruise liner, runs into a coral reef near the Italian island Giglio, killing 30. The ship’s captain, Francesco Schettino, is charges with manslaughter for taking the ship off its intended course. February Pop Superstar Whitney Houston Dies Whitney Houston, 48, is found dead the night … Read More
by Michael Natelli ’14 Sherwood Raises Money For Empty Bowls Sherwood and Blake art students gathered on Thursday, November 15 to sell their own original art works in an attempt to raise money for the Empty Bowls Foundation. Empty Bowls focuses on feeding the hungry in the local area. Click the blue link above to view the video on YouTube.
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