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The season for annual charitable events has returned to Olney, marked by the eighth Joe’s Ride and Stride, which took place May 22, and the fifth Olney Relay for Life, which is to take place June 12.
Olney Finds Opportunities To Give Back Field Trips Limited to Few Classes
MCPS Terminates LC Policy New Mural Celebrates Diversity of the School
Chipotle's Move Will Hurt Appeal
Adam Kopp Jun 8 10:57 AM
As I’m sure many of you already know Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new restaurant in Olney where the long-lived Madison’s used to be located.
Oil in Gulf Caused by Greed and Incompetence
Brad Matthews '11 Jun 8 10:48 AM
As oil continues to fill the Gulf of Mexico one month after a BP oil well exploded, bureaucratic incompetence and corporate greed are once again highlighted.
In Our Opinion: Summer Assignments Waste Everyone's Time
Unsigned Editorial Jun 8 10:45 AM
On paper, summer reading may seem like a good idea, as MCPS asserts that it will "help students develop their literacy skills, broaden their interests and extend their background knowledge.
Sounds of Summer
Adam Howard '11 Jun 7 10:37 AM
A rite of summer for many teens is attending their favorite artists’ music concerts. In one of the steps towards independence during high school, students choose which music act they would like to see perform and then get to attend the event unaccompanied by a parent.
The Secret Life of the American Superstar
by Taylor Janney '10 May 21 11:43 AM
You may not have realized this, but Sherwood has been graced with the presence of a celebrity for the past four years—me.
What I’ve Learned in the Past Three Years
by Eric Van Gelder '10 May 21 11:55 AM
What is the name of the 3rd extra in "All the President’s Men"? I couldn’t tell you today, and I couldn’t tell you back in 10th grade when I was taking Journalism, and there was a similar question on the Current Events test.
“No! Wait! You can recycle that!”
by Lexi Evans '10 May 21 11:58 AM
If you’ve ever walked past the newspaper office you’ve probably heard me yell this across the room at least once.
‘As We Go On, We Remember All the Times We Had Together’
by Melissa Berkowitz '10 May 21 11:57 AM
As seniors, we know what it’s like to casually, deliberately, bump into freshmen just to make them know their place.
2010 All-Senior Team
by Danny Golden '10 and Greg Grant '10 May 21 12:54 PM
BoysEric Conrad (Swimming)The future Ohio State swimmer won county titles in the 200 medley relay, 100 fly and back, and 400 freestyle on the way to earning All-American honors in the 100 fly and back.
"Juliet" Not Worth Time or Money
Amanda Woolson '13 May 27 10:15 AM
If you’re the kind of person who hates those loud giggling girls in chick flicks that never seem to be quiet, then I suggest waiting to see “Letters to Juliet” for when it comes out on On Demand.
Mr. Huck's Farewell
by Peter Huck May 21 11:59 AM
Even though I am essentially their boss, the editors of the Senior Columns section assigned me to write an introduction to the columns.
Astounding Aspiring Artist: Emily Levine
Allie Sivak '11 Jun 7 10:26 AM
The seemingly insignificant events that make up a childhood, the first bike riding lesson or winning goal in a soccer game, can often grow into meaningful memories that stay with students for years to come.
Prince of Persia: The Waste of Time
Nick K. '10 Jun 2 1:15 PM
“Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” is one of an increasing number of films that are ingeniously being based off of popular video games.
Jen and Lil
by Lilly Johnson '10 May 21 11:48 AM
For most seniors, it’s time to spend our final days at Sherwood. I see it as not only the last time in these halls, but the last time I see the students I’m graduating with.
What’s Actually Important in School
by Rachel Witkin '10 May 21 11:48 AM
I’m one of those people who dread the passage of time. I’m that strange one who loves high school, and isn’t counting the number of days until graduation.
Way Too Cool for School
by Moriah Ellenbogen '10 May 21 11:49 AM
In case you don’t know me, I’m the cool kid on the staff. I’m the one who, instead of going to some crazy party at 2 AM, would much prefer to watch "The Lion King" in a friend’s basement.
Preparing for Takeoff, I Examine My Runway
by Kevin Hogan '10 May 21 11:44 AM
It all seemed very surreal to me. I think it was those fluorescent lights, the way their artificial glow hit Monday-morning eyes felt so alien, and so forced.
I’ll Leave You With These Last Few Words
by Alicia Romero '10 May 21 11:45 AM
To all those adults who told me that high school passes just like that, I can say that for once in your long lives you were right.
Trying to Find Out Who I Am
by Sarah Levine '10 May 21 11:46 AM
Who really knows when they find out who they really are? I used to think I did. When I came to Sherwood to start my freshman year, I was so sure of everything.
Returning Videotapes
by Ben Durham '10 May 21 11:53 AM
Time is elusive.What is it anyway? It is an ominous storm cloud constantly lurking over you; it is a never ceasing ticking in the back of your mind that’s ever pushing down on your shoulders.
The Five People You Meet in High School
by Kimberly Wan '10 May 21 11:53 AM
In high school, you can do a complete 360 and blossom into a handsome swan after a few years of enduring orthodontia and limbs growing at an alarming rate.
The Magical World of My Dreams
by Maria Romas '10 May 21 11:54 AM
The summer that I turned eleven-years-old, I wanted a letter from Hogwarts. I knew it was irrational, and would never have admitted to anyone at the time what I was waiting for.
Spend a Moment Reminiscing, the Rest of Your Life Living
by Ariana Rodriguez-Gitler '10 May 21 11:50 AM
We’re graduating. (Insert clichéd statement here: These have been the best four years of my life, I’m going to miss this school, it won’t be the same without you all, etc.
I’m Not Exactly Sure What to Say Here
by Danny Golden '10 May 21 11:51 AM
High school is a time for teens to discover themselves. Some discover a passion for bird calling. Others may decide that they have a future playing the bagpipes.
Now, I Will Destroy the World
by Marcus Lee May 21 11:52 AM
"If the radiance of 1,000 suns were to burst at once into the sky, that would be like the splendor of the mighty one.
This Firewall Must Be Torn Down
Sean Clifford '13 Jun 8 10:58 AM
The Child Internet Protection Act requires all schools that use federal funds to have some sort of internet censorship policy.
WARRIORS CAPTURE CHAMPIONSHIP
Austin Finlay '13 and Jacob Bogage '12 Jun 8 11:35 AM
Sherwood’s varsity baseball team claimed its second state championship in three years with a 2-1 victory over the Chesapeake Cougars (Anne Arundel County) on Friday, May 28.