by Ziv Golan ‘26 The National Honors Society (NHS) is a staple of the high school experience for countless American students. The organization states its goals as fostering leadership skills among students and building a sense of community service in secondary schools. In theory this is a noble idea; however, in practice it has not panned out that way, specifically … Read More
by Evelyn San Miguel ‘26 On February 5, Donald Trump proposed an outrageous, shocking, and absolutely ridiculous prospect — that the United States “take over” and “develop” the Gaza Strip. Surprising even his most senior staff, the press, and Democrats, Trump’s plan to turn Gaza into prime real estate is just one of many bombardments of chaotic static, a staple … Read More
by Piotr Popiel-Machnicki ‘26 Bathroom passes: a waste of paper, time, and patience. Schools claim they’re inevitable for order, but let’s be real—if a student really wants to skip class, some slip of paper won’t stop them. Meanwhile, those who actually need to use the bathroom are stuck waiting endlessly for a teacher to agree on their basic human right. … Read More
by Rachel Themistokleous ‘26 The previous testing policy implemented at Sherwood put a restriction on when certain subjects could provide tests for students. However, there was a lot of disorganization surrounding the policy. Certain days conflicted with teacher schedules, many teachers didn’t even try to follow the policy, and there was the major question of “what was considered a test?” … Read More
by Madelyn Awwad ‘27 As the White House reportedly prepares an executive order to get rid of the Department of Education, which could seriously mess up schools across the country. There are some people that think the states should control their own education, but removing federal support would do more harm than good. Millions of students around the country rely … Read More
by Deepika Shrestha ‘27 President Trump has made an executive order to take away Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs in the federal government because he feels like it discriminates against people. DEI programs are meant to help all people feel accepted at their organization or company. Trump and other Republican lawmakers have called DEI programs illegal as they discriminate against … Read More
by Maya Dorsam ‘27 Whether or not you politically align with President Donald Trump, his actions to pardon those who participated in the January 6 insurrection pose a great threat to the security and welfare of our nation. January 6 will forever be stained with the hurt and fear that millions of Americans experienced while watching from home or being … Read More
by Laurika Pich ‘27 USAID staff had received emails regarding that the agency location in Washington D.C. was closed for the day and advised staff that they should work from home, as well as putting on leave several senior officials. U.S. Agency for International Development, known as USAID, is an independent agency of the government that administers foreign aid and … Read More
by Lilah Boig ‘26 In the MCPS district, world language classes begin being offered in 6th grade. This includes lessons in Spanish, French, and other languages that garner interest. In elementary school, world language instruction is not offered, and the only way someone can get world language education at this age is to enroll in a full immersion class or … Read More
by Miriam Lev ‘27 Sherwood students are highly encouraged to challenge themselves by taking AP classes, as well as exploring new extracurricular activities. Taking AP classes allow students to increase knowledge in certain areas. Before taking an AP class, however, students must understand the amount of work that will be given, the level of difficulty, and the amount of time … Read More