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
by Joy Zhang ’14 At a luncheon on October 4, Principal Bill Gregory celebrated the achievements of 18 commended seniors for the 2013 National Merit Program, two semi-finalists, Emily Reed and Leah Schroeder, for the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program and one semi-finalist, Alex Porter, for the 2013 National Merit Achievement Program for black students. The invited students had lunch … Read More
photo by Holly Cuozzo ’12 To raise money for the Special Olympics, juniors Cooper Weinberger [looking towards the water], Katie McCallister and Molly Nickerson, and senior Shannon Murphy frolic in the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay for the Polar Bear Plunge. “[Participating in Best Buddies events] is a nice way to interact with the students that you don’t … Read More
Vicky Florian ‘14 At a meeting of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology on January 6, five experts rejected Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ move to have the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) make Plan B available over the counter to women of all ages. Plan B, or the “morning-after pill,” is an emergency contraceptive … Read More
Daniel Frank ‘12 President Obama has put forth his plan to increase federal grants for universities and low-interest loans for students. The plan, Obama says, will reduce the cost of universities and increase the availability of higher education in the United States. The changes would include increasing the federal investment in the Perkins loan program from $1 billion to $8 … Read More