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
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