by Marie Moeller ‘15 There is a common notion that school is a waste of time. For most, the entirety of one’s education is not so. However, it is the tedious hours spent in the classroom or at home studying that makes the journey towards our futures all the much more harder to bear. Personally, in correspondence with practically every … Read More
by Annie Augustine ‘14 and Whitney Marie Halllaby ‘14 One out of every 20 adolescents has a mental illness, which can range from anxiety disorders, eating disorders, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. An unfortunately prevalent assumption is that people who have these illnesses are too weak or incompetent to function normally in society. This is typically not the case. Mental … Read More
by Cameron Graf ‘13 If you commonly visit, interact with, or have in any way heard of the internet then chances are that you have heard of SOPA, the failed Congressional bill which sought to effectively neuter the internet and all that it stands for in accordance with international copyright law. If such a name rings a bell, then the … Read More
In the Student Town Hall meeting in March, Superintendent Joshua Starr took a poll on how many students have access to technology such as laptops and iPads, as well as whether or not they should be allowed within the learning environment. Pro by Shaan Verma ‘13 As technology advances and becomes more efficient, the older, more outdated ways of teaching … Read More
by Steffi Carrera ‘14 Latin was once part of high school curricula across the country. After controversy concerning the usefulness of spending time and resources studying a “dead language,” it was removed from the majority of schools nationwide. Some schools still offer this course but it is not very popular; in MCPS, only six high schools offer Latin as an … Read More
by Whitney Marie Halaby ‘14 The total prevention of rape is impossible, but our schools can better educate women about being safe at parties, not walking alone in the dark and taking other safety measures. Sometimes, horrible things happen; however, we can help the victims. I recently had a friend tell me that she was raped; I was shocked, scared … Read More
The final quarter of the 2012-2013 school year means AP exams, final exams, spring weather and thoughts of summer lingering in students’ minds. When presented with the task of studying for finals and working on a project or going out in sunny weather for some ice cream, the choice is obvious and not always the most productive. The task of … Read More
by Michaela O’Donnell ‘13 From 10:58 to 11:34, students are expected to eat lunch, come in to retake or make-up tests and quizzes, and meet for review sessions and club meetings. Although Sherwood’s lunch time is full of freedom and students are given the chance to choose how to spend their time, it has become an expectation that students utilize … Read More
by Marie Moeller ’15 April 10: I learned: a little about RRR Last year, I got to experience my first taste of Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival (RRR). I saw the show with my friend and, finally, realized what the big hype was about. Sherwood has many talented people that contribute to putting on such a great performance. A year later, … Read More
by Steffi Carrera ’14 Latin, the language of the Roman Empire, was once part of high school curriculums across the country because of its many benefits. Students had an advantage when learning new languages and their knowledge helped to improve standardized test scores. After controversy concerning the usefulness of spending time and resources studying a “dead language,” it was removed … Read More