by Staff When homecoming season comes around each year, critics of Sherwood’s school spirit propose various explanations for why “this year isn’t as spirited as last year” and what may cause some students to become more apathetic about their school climate. You are likely to see plenty of people attending football games and a few over-the-top Spirit Week fanatics, but … Read More
by Briana Applewhite ’13 It’s senior year! The happiest time in a high-schooler’s life comes with easy classes, low attendance standards and fun. Junior year was misery, filled with anxiety and crying yourself to sleep, and now you’re a senior and in the clear. Guess again. Dear freshmen, sophomores and juniors, first semester of senior year has been the equivalent … Read More
Recently, amidst a dramatic increase in mass shootings across the country, the controversy of gun rights versus gun control has circled through the media and the minds of Americans. Gun control laws and regulations exist at all levels of government in the United States, with the vast majority being local codes which vary between jurisdictions. So the question is: How … Read More
by Alex Porter ’13 A background in business is the new vogue accessory for American candidates running for elected office. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has largely based his campaign on his experience in private industry, asserting that it is “essential to his task” of being President of the United States. While Romney and many other politicians have had illustrious … Read More
by Shaan Verma ’13 On September 12, the iPhone 5 was unveiled by the high and mighty tech giant Apple. This new device is said to be on the cutting edge of modern technology; however, it is obvious that the world’s most valuable company is only making a play for more profits. The iPhone 5 essentially has nothing to offer … Read More
by Nick Mourtoupalas ’13 We are born onto this planet, our home, yet we are limited to its few continents. Individuals just like yourself share identical feelings, but are fated to another side of the same world. Those who witness what is beyond their home return with something more than photos; they bring with them an irreplaceable collection of mental … Read More
Sherwood education is imperfect. We have both incredibly fulfilled students and those who are struggling; some who cannot stay awake in class and others who listen intently yet still face difficulty interpreting various teaching styles. At the heart of an education system filled with both dramatic success stories and tragic failures lies perhaps the most essential component of a classroom: … Read More
by Mandy Stussman ’14 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed employment discrimination in the workplace based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. And yet, on Wednesday January 11, the Supreme Court ruled that there will be a new exception to this rule. The discrimination laws established nearly fifty years ago no longer protect church employees who perform … Read More
by Cal Wilson ’14 Well, exam time again. This is when all those notes from the very beginning of the year are pulled out and looked over in hopes of remembering ancient facts long forgotten by students. On top of stressful mid-terms next week, some students have to tackle additional HSAs this week. This is the time for cramming, and … Read More
by Bethany Van Waes ’12 Every new year begins with the dreaded semester exams. They’re worth a quarter of our grade, but they have the worst timing. To be honest, the yearly schedule for Montgomery County Public Schools does not make any sense. Winter break comes right before the end of second quarter, leaving exams to be what students come … Read More