The warrior october 2014

Warrior Sherwood High School 300 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860

37th Year, Issue No.1

October 9, 2014

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Inside: News: 1-3, School Safety: 4-5, Features: 6-8, Humor: 9, Spotlight: 10-11, Opinions: 12-14, Wondering Warrior: 15, Entertainment: 16-17, Sports: 18-20

Should the U.S. Intervene in Iraq and Syria?

Inside Sports

Football falls on the road, but looks to bounce back tomorrow at Magruder

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pg. 18 ‘Yik Yak’ App Raising Concerns About Cyberbullying at School

by Madison Dymond ‘16

Jack Armstrong ‘15

The makeshift memorial for Shawn Gangloff along Hines Road in Olney has become a gathering spot for the Sherwood community to mourn and remember Gangloff, who succumbed to his injuries on August 31.

School Mourns Death of Student

by Julia Gajewski-Nemes ‘15

Through the best and worst times, Sherwood has proven to encompass the traits of its mighty mascot—the Warrior. The strength of the community was unquestionable as it came together after hearing that three of its members were involved in a fatal car accident on August 30 at approximately 1:30 a.m. All three students were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle, senior Austin Hall, was released from the hospital days after the accident and the front seat passenger, senior Max Dechter, is expected to be

transferred from the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore to a rehabilitation center in early October. The backseat passenger, junior Shawn Gangloff, died the following afternoon.

Jackie Dechter, Max’s mother, maintains a journal blog with updates on Max’s condition. Over the past month, he has been recovering from a shattered elbow, three fractures to his neck, and, of greatest concern, trauma to his brain. While he has had many setbacks during his stay in the hospital, he is becoming more alert and responsive and plans to continue

see ACCIDENT, pg. 3

In mid-September over a three-day period, seemingly every student at Sherwood downloaded the Yik Yak app onto his or her smart phone. Yik Yak is a social networking app where one posts, comments, and does everything that one normally do with social media. The only difference is that Yik Yak is completely anonymous. It is essentially Twitter but without identities.

Yik Yak appeared approximately three months ago on college campuses, but just recently became popular at Sherwood.

Though the app is supposed to be used by college students, there is no way to guarantee this, as students are able to use it at school.

The app’s most attractive feature is that students can say whatever they want and no one will know it was them. The stated purpose of Yik Yak, as described in the app store, is to act “like a local bulletin board for your area by showing the most recent posts from other users around you.” It allows anyone to connect and share information with other people anonymously.

While the creators of Yik Yak, fraternity brothers Brooks Buff-

ington and Tyler Droll, intended for the app to be “a hyper-local place to rant about anything anonymously with people in your community,” posts from Sherwood students frequently ridicule or insult teachers and other students. Reportedly, some teachers with Yik Yak accounts “downvote” any hurtful posts they find.

Security Team Leader Patrick Rooney is aware of the app’s existence, but school security does not see Yik Yak as a significant problem, as new social media crazes come around all the time. “I understand that it’s out there and that it’s anonymous,” said Rooney.

Teachers have complained to Rooney about bullying on Yik Yak. Bullying is a concern and a criminal violation, so it is not covered by freedom of speech. However, as long as it is not threatening to public safety, there is little that the school can do. The app is “not worth your time. Don’t feed into the frenzy,” Rooney advised students.

If the cyberbullying gets in the way of students’ abilities to perform well in class or directly threatens someone’s safety, the school will have to become further involved in controlling the usage of Yik Yak.

Non-Athletic School Activities Receive Little Funding

by Jack Armstrong ‘15, Emma Izzo ‘15, and Connor Loughran ‘15 Nearly all non-athletic activities and clubs at Sherwood have to raise money on their own, with little or no financial support from either MCPS or the school. This leaves many clubs, honor societies, publications and performing arts groups scrambling to independently raise money to cover operational costs and activities such as field trips and school performances.

In order to raise money last year, the Key Club sold “boo grams” to students. Other clubs, such as the Shakespeare Club, sell pizza to students after school while a number of clubs and societies hold fundraiser nights at local restaurants. Any money raised is then put into individual school accounts for each club.

For most of these groups raising money is difficult. “We don’t really make any money,” said language resource teacher and French Honor Society sponsor John Falls. “The only money that we take in is [from members’] dues, and we honestly break even by buying the graduation cords at the end of the year.”

Falls said that the lack of money makes it difficult to have activities and events, so students have to pay out of pocket for them.

Another factor in raising money is both the type of club and the number of students in the club. Honor societies, for example, tend to have club dues for buying cords for graduation, and some, like French Honor Society, are required to pay a fee to the parent corporation.

Usually, service clubs, such as the Key Club, try to raise money for charities to which the club is affiliated, where-

as honor societies and student government tend to raise money to hold special events and activities such as Mr. Sherwood.

“Our club doesn’t really make money,” said Key Club sponsor and social studies teacher Michelle Games. “All of the money we do collect is either in terms of dues or any fundraiser or collections we do are primarily for charities.”

When clubs struggle to raise money, the burden often falls on staff sponsors and student members to raise more. In contrast, the athletics department receives annual funding from MCPS. Sherwood athletics received $34,102 from the county last year as well as $22,087 from student parking permits. The rest of the funding for school sports comes from booster clubs, parent sponsors, ticket sales and other fundraisers. All money raised by each sport, with the excep-

Money Raised from Parking Permits Annually Goes to the Athletics Department

by Jack Armstrong ‘15 The annual $75 parking permit fee required by students who drive to Sherwood raised $22,087.50 for the school during the 2013-2014 school year. The fee is set by the county and is the same for all MCPS high schools. The money Sherwood raises each year from these permit fees is distributed to the athletic departments throughout the county, going to multiple sports teams as a way to pay athletics expenses before other money comes in from MCPS. According to Business Ad-

ministrator Linda Berkheimer, the money Sherwood’s athletic department receives from MCPS is based on the number of parking permits sold and the enrollment at Sherwood. She says if Sherwood has a problem raising enough money from parking permits due to a declining number of upperclassmen who drive, Sherwood would receive additional funding from MCPS. The county would then take into account the total number of students enrolled before providing additional funds.

tion of fundraisers, then go into one large account that covers all sports, according to Business Administrator Linda Berkheimer.

“The money [for athletics]

is in one account, but tracked by the sub-accounts of each sport, Berkheimer said. “[After that], it is

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The Warrior•News 2

October 9, 2014

School Year Starts with New Administrators

by Kira Yates ‘16 This school year began with two new school administrators at Sherwood. However, neither of these faces are new to the school.

Positions in administration started opening when former Principal In tern James Allrich left Sherwood.

In August, Allrich had the opportunity to become the prin cipal of Banneker Middle School, and after an opening for an as sistant principal also arose at Banneker, former vice principal

Enrollment Shrinking in Contrast Erin Mazer took the opportunity

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by Betselot Wondimu ‘15

With shifts in the Washington-Metropolitan population in the past decade, MCPS has gained a considerable number of students for the 2014-15 school year. MCPS currently has its highest number of students ever, with more than 154,000 enrolled. This is an increase of about 2,700 students compared to the 151,289 enrolled in MCPS during the 2013-14 school year.

Despite the fact that MCPS’s overall enrollment has dramatically increased, Sherwood’s student body has actually dropped. Its enrollment has slumped to 1,877 after having 1,980 students during the 2013-14 school year. This can be partially attributed to the incoming Freshman Class consisting of 459 students, fairly smaller than the outgoing Senior Class of 496 students.

Sherwood’s enrollment has been falling for the past eight years, steadily declining from its peak of 2,240 students during the 2005-06 school year. MCPS officials predict Sherwood’s enrollment will continue declining and MCPS’s enrollment will continue rising, projecting 1,748 students to be enrolled in Sherwood and 163,049 in MCPS by the 2019-20 school year.

Whooping Cough Spreads Throughout MCPS

by Gianna Bartolini ‘15 Reports from Montgomery County Health and Human Services indicate that 38 MCPS personnel have now been diagnosed with pertussis, better known as whooping cough. Since a student from Sherwood came down with it during the first week of school, a newsletter was sent out by the school to notify parents. Students were also instructed to remain vigilant of the symptoms, which include runny nose and a cough, which can intensify and become fatal if left untreated.

Since whooping cough threatens to become an epidemic, especially among younger, elementary and middle school-aged children, the county has put into effect mandatory vaccinations against it. According to the Washington Post, students who do not receive the vaccine are not going to be permitted into school beginning Monday, October 29.

Students Put into Alternate Technology Classes

by Will Van Gelder ‘16 This year dozens of students currently taking the course Designing Tech Solutions in actuality signed up for Foundations of Technology, one of the other courses offered for tech credit. Due to very high demand for Foundations and the fact that only one teacher, Jason Braverman, is teaching all of the classes, many of the students who would have liked to be placed in Foundations ended up being put into Solutions, taught by Pamela Johnson.

While these classes may sound similar from their course titles, there are significant differences. “Foundations is more a hands-on designing course, while Design is much more computer-focused and based on programs,” said counselor Jamii Avery.

This unexpected class change came as an irritating shock to some students who are now in a course that they didn’t sign up for.

Jason Daigle, the technology resource teacher, explained the cause.

“More students enrolled in the Foundations of Technology class than sections we were able to offer based on staffing needs and considerations,” said Daigle. “Designing Technology Solutions meets the same curriculum standards as the Foundations of Technology class so some students had to be shifted.”

to gain administrative experience at the middle school level and joined Allrich at Banneker.

To fill their positions, Principal Bill Gregory conducted interviews for an assistant principal job two weeks before school started and one week before teachers returned. Sandi Williams was promoted from assistant school administrator (ASA), an 11-month position, to fill this year-round position. Earlier in the summer, Karen Rose had been hired to fill another assistant principal opening at Sherwood.

Rose, the assistant principal assigned to grade 9, has come back to Sherwood after spending four years at Damascus as an assistant principal.

She had worked at Sherwood as an administrator before that.

Rose, who lives in Olney and whose children graduated from Sherwood, says she is extremely happy to come back to Sherwood because she says it is like coming home to family. “I am looking forward to working with the Freshman Class, having them be as successful as they possibly can be and [being] part of all the activities that are involved with Sherwood,” said Rose.

To fill Williams’ ASA position, Sapna Chaudhry, the former math resource teacher, was promoted to become the acting ASA. Chaudhry said she “was

Changes Take Place in the Math Department

by Ankur Kayastha ‘15 At the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year, changes within the math department of Sherwood affected many students and teachers alike. Former resource teacher of the math department and AP Statistics teacher Sapna Chaudhry was promoted to Sherwood’s acting Assistant School Administrator, leading to changes of other teachers’ positions within the department.

AP Calculus teacher Thomas Cohan has taken over Chaudhry’s AP Statistics courses. Cohan was essentially one of the few teachers able to teach statistics classes, as he has had experience with teaching statistics (including AP). Cohan had taught AP Statistics about 10 years ago, and still gladly accepts the challenge of acquiring more students and teaching with a more rigorous schedule.

“I had 90 new students after one week…it’s a lot of work, but I look forward to the challenge and relearning the class because I don’t like teaching the same thing over and over again. Statistics is one of my favorite classes because of how real and in-depth it is,” said Cohan.

Not surprisingly, the move has caused some minor stress to all those undergoing change, but with the support of the math team as a whole, the transition is expected to smooth out in no time. The math department has acquired a new department resource teacher, Jordan Bennett. Bennett had joined the Sherwood community during the 2013-2014 school year, so he is not entirely new, but with the changes going on and his recent promotion to department chair, things may certainly be seen from a different perspective. Since taking his new administrative position, Bennett looks forward to working with the math team and working with students and staff to make for a good school year using his newly earned position.

“Taking over the position was smooth…the changes were a bit different with the change in routine and with teachers out of their comfort zone,” said Bennett. “But I look forward to the challenges of the new year and we expect the math department to be a great one.” not initially thinking about [an administrative position], but approached Mr. Gregory to find out the responsibilities attached to the ASA position,” and he encouraged her to apply.

Chaudhry explained that her position is labeled as ‘acting’ ASA because of how late into the school year things developed. With Allrich and Mazer leaving near the start of the school year it “was not in the best interest of our school to have a whole interview process, and that is why [the] position is acting for the time being.”

Although Gregory felt that the process was stressful, he is very happy for both Allrich and Mazer to have middle school experience.

A recurring pattern in this administration is promoting from within Sherwood. “I always look for the best candidate, for someone who believes in the best of students and adults and I have found that strong people within the school already have that,” said Gregory.

Gregory also clarified that outside candidates were brought in to interview for the assistant principal position but that for a few times, especially “for resource teacher positions, the top candidates have been all inside the building.”

Gregory said that he is excited to work with Williams in her new assistant principal position and Chaudhry in the ASA position.

MCPS Keeps Pushing Back Date to Stop Using Edline

by Emily Gilburt ‘16 In 2009, MCPS began using a web-based program called myMCPS that was intended to replace and enhance the features of Edline, which serves the MCPS community by providing communication of grades, school events and other information. However, as of 2014, the myMCPS program is still only accessible to school staff. Although the school system has indicated that myMCPS will become available to parents and students this year, there has been no formal announcement regarding a switch from Edline to the internal web-based system.

The switch from Edline to myMCPS has proven more difficult than anticipated due to the necessary financial investment as well as technological hurdles to provide certain safeguards for the website in order to disable students from accessing material that is off-limits.

Currently, myMCPS is used by school staff as a portal for organized school system information, school and student data, and internal communication. For more than a year, MCPS officials have been describing the benefits of the program once it becomes fully functional. “The expansion of myMCPS to include parents and students will provide a community forum for document sharing, accessing curriculum and resources, video conferencing, sending messages about key learning experiences, and monitoring progress on students’ work,” said Kara Trenkamp, the director of the Department of Instructional Technology for MCPS, in a January 30 article in The Warrior.

According to a memo written to the Board of Education in 2009 by former Superintendent Jerry Weast, the myMCPS program was established with a goal in mind of eventually eliminating external systems, such as Edline.

“By eliminating the use of multiple external systems, we can budget our resources more effectively,” Weast wrote five years ago.

In the time since, MCPS has continued to indicate its desire to stop using Edline. “The school system would consider ending the use of Edline if it was determined that myMCPS can fully replace it,” MCPS spokesperson Dana Tofig said, adding that it would be ideal if the school system could use just one online system.

It is possible that some changes could be ready for this school year, stated Tofig to the Gazette.

“The goal was to try to expand myMCPS to provide more access for students. Edline is great. It is wonderful. It is a product that is run by an outside organization and we wanted to bring it in house and expand on it,” stated Tofig in a February 2013 article.

In the meantime, students and parents will continue to use Edline until myMCPS is available.

The Warrior•News October 9, 2014 Chick-fil-A To Come to Olney in Near Future

by Meagan Barrett ‘15

Chick-fil-A representatives revealed a proposal to build a 4,780 square foot establishment in Olney during a July meeting with a group of Olney representatives. According to the company’s plans, the future restaurant is set to include a drive-thru, children’s play place, and 120 seat occupancy. The goal is to give the restaurant more of a “street presence” by giving it outdoor seating as well as a pedestrian connection off of Georgia Avenue.

Chick-fil-A will replace the small building adjacent to Five Guys, which currently houses Master Method Karate, S Cleaners and Designs by Nicole. The building, as well as an unoccupied house on the east end of the property, is going to be razed.

Along with changing the building, the company is planning to work with Five Guys, Chipotle and Gorman’s Garments and Gear to completely overhaul the parking lot and create a space with more than 170 parking spaces.

During the meeting of Olney representatives, one representative, who refrained from giving her name, expressed concern that the political, moral, and religious viewpoints of Chick-fil-A executives may not align with those of the Olney community. In June, 2012, the president of the company, Dan Cathy, son of founder Truett Cathy, openly expressed his disapproval of gay and lesbian couples and their right to marriage. Under criticism, Cathy said he was “guilty as charged,” and that he and the other company executives believed in upholding

Community Grieves Loss of Student after Car Accident from ACCIDENT, pg. 1

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An artist’s rendition of what a possible Chick-fil-A may look like. The plan is to build Chick-fil-A in Olney near the Five Guys and Chipotle. the biblical definition of marriage.

Conservative political figurehead Mike Huckabee then established on social media that August 1, 2012 was “National Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day,” later supported and advertised by former presidential candidate Rick Santorum.

While Cathy’s viewpoints made Chick-fil-A more popular in conservative areas, Olney is predominantly liberal.

It was a brief concern that residents’ political and religious affiliations would prevent them from frequenting Chick-fil-A. However, no other representatives considered it a problem.

What others saw as more of a concern was whether or not Olney needs another fast

food restaurant when there are more than 20 already within a three-mile radius of the town.

In response, Chick-fil-A offered examples of its community involvement at previously established locations. Many places offer family-oriented activities such as story night, father-daughter night and others.

While Olney is already overflowing with fast food, Chickfil-A promises to add a unique experience to the community.

There are no final arrangements as of yet, but a lot of planning has been done in order to accommodate for the possibility. It is likely that within the next two years, Chick-fil-A will make an appearance in Olney.

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his recovery at Mount Washington Pediatric Center.

The Sherwood community has united to commemorate the life of Shawn and support the families of the other two boys involved in the accident. Shawn was an easy-going 15-year-old who enjoyed making people laugh. He was a member of the Sherwood lacrosse team, but also loved to draw, ski, skateboard and play Hacky Sack.

Since the accident, there have been several prayer sessions and small group gatherings held outside of school across the Sherwood community. On August 31, Oakdale Emory Church hosted a candlelight vigil, where friends and loved ones shared their favorite memories of Shawn and exchanged flowers to support one another through the difficult time.

Many have also gathered around the site of the accident to honor his life. Friends of Shawn colored the tree his favorite color, purple, and left him flowers, lacrosse gear, notes, posters, and articles of clothing that held meaning to him. On one poster was a photograph of Shawn with messages written to him: “Keep smiling;” “Rest easy Warrior;” “You brought joy to everyone.”

The tree has served as another meeting place in which members of the community join to mourn the death and celebrate the life of one of its beloved members.

Returning to school after Labor Day weekend, students par-

ticipated in a school-wide “blueout” in honor of Shawn and the mark he left on Sherwood. Not only were students able to come together during their advisory periods that Tuesday morning, but they were welcome to the Ertzman Theater until lunch to help cope with the tragedy. Students had the opportunity to talk to counselors and sign posters for the three boys and their siblings in order to show their support.

A viewing was held on September 8 at St. Peter’s Church in which members of the community could pay their respects and send their condolences to the Gangloff family. A funeral service was held the following day at St. Peter’s Church, where community members joined in officially celebrating Shawn’s life for a final time.

During the funeral, Shawn’s mother, Allison Gangloff, expressed her hopes that her son’s death could serve as a lesson for his peers. She spoke of parents setting rules for their teenagers and how important it is for teenagers to make good choices. She explained that while it is important to have fun, it is also important to know where “to draw the line.”

Although Sherwood lost a wonderful member of its community, Shawn’s organs were donated and have already been used to improve the lives of seven patients.

May Shawn live on in our memories and may we always remember, in the words of his mother, “Even though Shawn died young, he lived his life to the fullest.”

MCPS Financially Supports Athletics as Many Non-Athletic Clubs Struggle from CLUBS, pg. 1 [Athletic Director Kathy] Green’s job to make sure that all the money is distributed evenly,” she said.

In total, athletics’ revenue for the 2013-2014 school year was $197,586. In addition to the allocation from MCPS,

sources of money included $28,120 from the Warrior Booster Club, $50,848 from gate receipts, and $42,210 from various fundraising campaigns.

Sherwood sports in total spent $222,526 last year. The overall Athletics’ account began the 2013-14 year with a

balance of $100,913 and ended the year with $75,974 in its account. In contrast, most clubs and activities started the year with zero, and ended it with the same amount, since the only money that came in was spent.

While a few non-athletic activities receive a small amount of

money from MCPS, that amount is barely enough to cover yearly expenses or cover costs of buying new or replacing damaged equipment. The drama department, for example, only received $275 in ‘program aids’ last year.

While some organizations have built networks of financial

support from the parent community, no singular booster club exists to generally support the efforts of the school’s clubs and academically-focused extracurricular activities. Similarly, the school itself provides limited financial support for a small number of the many non-athletic activities.

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If you are interested in becoming a patron, contact Peter Huck at Peter_J_Huck@mcpsmd.org or go to the Warrior Online at www.thewarrioronline.com

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Progression of School Safety

by Ryan Deal ‘16

Over the last two decades, school safety has been a hotly debated issue among politicians and the general population alike. Events such as the tragic shootings at Columbine, Virgina Tech and Sandy Hook have made school safety one of the major issues of the twenty-first century, and various policies have been enacted to create safer environments nationwide.

October 9, 2014 SDFSCA Creates Pathway for Safer Schools

Controversial Bill Enforces Unique Requirement

Columbine Massacre Puts Spotlight on School Safety

The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, passed in 1994, was one of the first laws passed by Congress to better promote school safety. The law called for programs that would work toward creating drug-free communities, decreasing the crime rate and

On February 12, 1998, the Senate approved a bill that would provide all California schools with a security officer to protect students and staff. The SB 1626, as it was named, was the first law of its kind to allow for such a presence in a school. With such a bold new provision being installed,

On April 20, 1999, the nation was blindsided with a horrific tragedy that occurred in the town of Columbine, Colorado. Two students with mental disorders, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, opened fire within Columbine High School, murdering 15 students and teachers and wound-

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improving discipline among the student body. This law was essential in creating a welcoming and inviting atmosphere within schools. It was met with praise by school staffs and parents across the nation.

other schools began to take notice. This California law was one of the first significant school security laws to be enforced before Columbine. Many laws after the massacre were crafted based off of this precedent.

ing 24 others. The events sparked a national debate on what should be done regarding the safety of students. The massacre was one of the largest school shootings and worked as a catalyst for school safety reform.

Door Security Officer Veiga Finds Welcoming Second Home Access System by Ketki Chauhan ‘16 Faces Delays

by Sammie Spillman ‘16

The full use of the security system that was installed last June in the front lobby, lower H-hall doors and upper B-hall doors has been delayed. The new access control system is required by MCPS at all of its schools. The system is not yet functional at Sherwood and other high schools, but MCPS has implemented the use of control systems in elementary and middle schools.

Sherwood’s control system should come into place as early as next semester.

The computerized system will secure the building from the outside during the day and better monitor who enters and exits the school. A physical barrier is to be installed, leading visitors from the front doors directly to the main office.

Security Team Leader Pat Rooney is disappointed that the control system is not functional. “If you had another tool at your command, why not [use it]?” Rooney asked. Although the front door is not locked during the day, security always monitors it, according to Rooney.

Although the system is not fully operational, MCPS has added 16 cameras over the past year at Sherwood to better monitor the hallways and card readers outside some of the doors. Eventually, teachers will receive cards that will permit them to enter the school after-hours by swiping their key card to unlock the door. When visitors enter the school, they will have to go to the main office and check in by swiping their driver’s license. The card-reading machine can conduct a background check, according to Rooney. Any visitors coming in will also receive a white nametag with the date and time they entered the building.

Mauricio Veiga is Sherwood’s new School Resource Officer (SRO). This year is the first year MCPS has assigned a SRO, or uniformed police officer, to all 25 schools in the county. Veiga is a graduate from Springbrook and has lived in Montgomery County his entire life. For seven years, he has worked in the school system, and he has been in the police department for over 11 years. He is also a decentralized hostage negotiator, a detective and a defensive tactics instructor who has spent a majority of his career in Silver Spring as a patrol officer. He was one of the first police officers to arrive on scene, call out and make entry at the Discovery Building on September 1, 2010 when a lone gunman held three people hostage.

What are your responsibilities and how are they different from Sherwood’s security team?

“Part of my responsibility here at Sherwood is to build a [harmonious relationship] between the police department, the students, the staff and the community. There are certain crimes that can only be handled by the police that I am here to handle. There are a lot of school policies that are not criminal, in which the police have no jurisdiction.

Those would strictly be handled by school security and school administration.”

How are the assignments to the different high schools made?

“When there is an opening at a school for a School Resource Officer, an application is placed out to the department. Officers who are interested write a letter of interest and then are given an interview. The interview includes the lieutenant in charge of the school officer position, a principal within that district and generally a sergeant or above. Based on the interviews, an officer’s yearly reviews are looked at, and then the most qualified applicants are placed in schools. When you apply, it depends on the number of openings in the district; officers can put a preference of which school they would like to go to. It’s kind of like a wish list. ” Why were you interested in coming to a school?

“There are a couple of reasons. One, I used to teach middle school. My degree is in secondary education social studies. So, I was in the school system for seven years and taught for two. Even on the road, I’ve had a close relationship with the schools I’ve

Chase Wilson ‘17

Springbrook graduate Mauricio Veiga is Sherwood’s newest School Resource Officer. worked with. With Sherwood in particular, I’ve worked different sporting events here, and I’ve enjoyed them. I also know a lot of the staff here. My kids are also in this cluster. Sherwood was a school I really wanted to be a part of.”

How have the students and staff interacted with you?

“The students have been very positive and very polite. Some have asked me questions like how to become a police officer and how I like Sherwood. They have also expressed their gratitude about me being here. One of the primary reasons we are in the school is to show that just because a police officer is here, it doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing; it can be a positive thing too. The staff has been very supportive. They’ve shown me around and welcomed me here. It’s like a second home.“ Why do you think it took so long to put a police officer in all 25 high schools?

“When the program initially started, there was an officer in every high school. With the economy getting so bad, we had a job freeze. Instead of hiring new officers, they had to take officers out of schools and put them back in the stations. With the economy getting better, we can go ahead and put them back in schools.”

How do you think school security can be improved?

“To be honest, the Sherwood security team is very good. Mr. Rooney and his team are very efficient; they know the students, the staff and the school. I think that their model is excellent; they have a fantastic relationship with the administration and work closely with the police department. A lot of times things can be prevented by having that proactive, good relationship with the students. We can come to you and let you know if something is going on in order to prevent something. The key is a security team that has a good relationship with the administration and their School Resource Officer. It makes for a really successful program.”

What are your expectations about being at Sherwood?

“Every day is a day that I come in and learn something new. I have expressed interest to several teachers to go into their classrooms and to talk about the department, law or any other topic they would like. I have also gone in for the ESOL classes.

I’ve had a wonderful opportunity to speak to some parents who only speak Spanish.

I’m really happy to be able to connect with some members of the community that didn’t have the opportunity before.”

The Warrior•School Safety October 9, 2014 No Child Left Behind Law Attempts to Solve Problems

IDEA Mandates Help For Those in Need

Safety Measures Expanded After Sandy Hook

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Steube’s Firearm Bill Tabled In the Senate

One of the most influential laws of the 2000s was the No Child Left Behind Act. Signed into law

by President George W. Bush, the act sought to improve the quality of education for students and protect them from any trouble that they may encounter during their school career. The law stat-

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was an important act that placed an emphasis on assisting and providing proper educational services to those with special needs. Despite opposition of the act from many teachers, who felt the excessive workload would take away from

After the tragedy that occurred in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, 2012, a new set of measures were enacted in many states to prevent future crises. In Rutherford County, Tennessee, all 24 elementary schools were permitted one security officer for protection.

Asheville, North Carolina spent

Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R), with the help of the National Rifle Association (NRA), crafted a bill that would allow for designated school personnel to possess a firearm at all times in case of an emergency.

The controversial bill, which also called for school drills that

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ed that any students that attended what was labeled by the state as a “persistently dangerous” public school must transfer to a “safe” school. This provision was included largely to put students in a nurturing and healthy environment.

teaching time, the law was passed and has been improved considerably over the years. As an extension of the No Child Left Behind Act, this law additionally aimed to stop potentially violent circumstances before they begin.

$1.3 million for automatic doors and additional social workers to better protect the schools. The new measures made the Newtown shooting arguably the most influential tragedy since Columbine in terms of improving school safety.

would prepare a student for an active-shooter situation, passed through the House of Representatives quickly. However, the bill has been stalled in the Senate for months and may never come up for discussion among senators.

New Disciplinary Policy in Effect Peer Mediation Returns

by Stacey Wells ‘15 In order to confront the problems of racial disparities and the high number of suspensions in MCPS, officials have issued a new disciplinary policy that went into effect at the start of the 201415 school year. The county hopes the policy’s increased flexibility will be able to help students learn and improve, instead of simply punishing them.

A “disciplinary matrix” is now being utilized. Each matrix describes a punishable behavior, which has an accompanying range of consequences. Students are able to look over the new policy and the matrices in the 20142015 Code of Conduct booklet.

Say a student continues to disrupt class by talking out of turn. The policy’s increased elasticity allows the student to potentially have a meeting with his or her parents, teacher and administrator to evaluate the problem and to select the most appropriate punishment. According to the

Code of Conduct booklet, consequences for “engaging in minor behavior that distracts from the learning environment” range from a written apology to an inschool suspension. Factors such as the type of behavior, frequency of the behavior, and the student’s record will be taken into consideration when deciding a punishment. If the student changes his behavior after a stern conversation, he might just have to write an apology. However, if the student continues to antagonize and verbally abuse other people, he/ she might face an in-school suspension.

Principal Bill Gregory strongly agrees with the new MCPS policy. “It seems to be much more positive in terms of expectations and how we respect one another,” said Gregory. “It allows for flexibility … standardization [and] an opportunity to learn more about … students’ needs.”

The main goal of the new disciplinary policy is to address concerns about the prevalence of

racial disparities and the number of suspensions in schools. Instead of just handing out harsh punishments to any student who breaks the rules, the new policy steers towards a more rehabilitative approach. Suspensions have already decreased by about 37 percent in MCPS last school year, but they will continue to be given out for serious offenses or as last steps in the disciplinary process.

“Taking students out of school leads to a disinterest in school … this [new] policy takes away harsh consequences when they’re not needed,” said Gregory.

Gregory also thinks that this policy will be a positive step towards reducing racial discrepancies. Even though the rate of suspensions continues to decrease, African American and Hispanic students are still being suspended at a higher rate than other students. Officials hope that by implementing this new policy, racial inequality in school discipline will continue to diminish.

To Support Student Body

by Annie Feinroth ‘15 Studies show that peer mediation has a positive effect on students who are in conflict with each other. The head of Peer Mediation, Erin McKenna, and the rest of the counseling department are working to bring the program back to Sherwood this year.

“Peer mediation worked really well at Sherwood. Students responded well to the support and mediators did their job better than expected,” McKenna explained.

However, the funding, which was essential to running the training and for supplies, was limited.

“We lost funding and my support team,” said McKenna. “It became much more difficult to maintain, so we had to stop the program [before the 2013 school year].”

McKenna first observed Peer Mediation in Howard County. “In middle schools and high schools, mediation was a prominent feature. The county paid for train-

ing and supported us with a lot of staff,” she said. Since MCPS doesn’t fund the program, McKenna applied for a grant in 2009 and received only a little over $1,000.

McKenna plans to have Peer Mediation back as soon as possible, hopefully even more effectively than in past years. “We want to bring the program to as many students as possible . . . the more exposure the better,” she said.

McKenna is hoping to have applications out by the end of the month, looking for a group of at least 20 students. Depending on how the first months go, McKenna hopes to bring up the program during Advisory Period, possibly having a discussion run by mediators to explain the goals of the program and how other students can participate. Hopefully, the students will respond well to the program, so it can stay in place for years to come.

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Studies Confirm Later Start Times Are Beneficial

by Steven Witkin ‘16

Haley Whitt ‘15

Chris Goodrich, a new English teacher, calmly awaits a fresh group of students before class begins.

English Department Gains Member

by Chase Wilson ‘17 English 10 and Theatre teacher Chris Goodrich may be a new teacher to Sherwood this year, but he comes with many experiences to share with students.

Goodrich was a stage actor before he started teaching and has been awarded the Stella Adler Studio Who’s Who award and the Audience Favorite Award for his work. He also has published an acclaimed book of poetry.

Before transferring to Sherwood, Goodrich taught at Northwood for six years. He started his teaching career as an adjunct professor at New York University, and after that he was hired as an adjunct English professor for Frostburg University. “I liked

what [acting] offered in terms of working with people … so it got me interacting [with students] and it brought me into a world of ideas,” Goodrich said.

Goodrich transferred to Sherwood in part for the students’ positive attitude toward learning, along with the administration’s support of their teachers. If he could pick his perfect class to teach, it would be creative writing with oral interpretation, a class that would focus on the kind of speech and words a person uses when reading poems out loud.

When he was in high school, Goodrich joined the theatre club and stayed in it for the duration of his four years there before attending New York University.

He graduated and began direct-

ing throughout the city before he moved back to Maryland, his home state. Goodrich and his wife then started Unexpected Stage, a theatre company, in 2010. His Theatre class meshes his teaching career with his passion for acting.

Goodrich started his poetry career in college and continues it today. “I have a master’s degree in poetry and creative writing with a concentration in poetry that I got in 2005,” Goodrich said. “I was at a point in my life where I really wanted to study just language and written word … so I took two years and I just studied poetry.”

In 2009, his first book of poems, “Nevertheless, Hello,” was published by Steel Toe Books, and the second one titled “No Texting at the Dinner Table” is forthcoming.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a nationwide group of 62,000 pediatricians, made a policy statement on August 25 highly recommending the delaying of school start times as a solution to widespread sleep deficiencies among teens. The statement came less than three months after Superintendent Joshua Starr recommended that MCPS not move forward with the start time schedule proposed in 2013.

The AAP’s policy statement reflects the findings of several scientific studies. In 2006, a poll showed that 87 percent of high school students get less than the recommended eight and a half hours of sleep each night, with the average student sleeping less than seven hours. The same poll showed that 28 percent of students fall asleep in class at least once a week. Insufficient sleep doesn’t just make students tired; the AAP reports that repetitive sleep loss can increase the chances of anxiety, mood disorders, car crashes, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.

While sleep patterns depend on many influences, the time first period begins sets a concrete barrier on when students have to wake up. Several studies have shown that the average teenager develops sleep rhythms best suited to fall asleep around 11 p.m. and wake around 8 a.m. With 43 percent of public high schools starting before 8 am, students often have to catch a bus much earlier and rarely achieve this ideal sleep schedule.

As school systems make the change to later start times, several have been studied to measure the change in sleep patterns and student performance. A school district which delayed start times from 7:30 to 8:30 found that the percentage of students averaging over 8 hours of sleep rose from 37 percent to 50 percent. Other studies of schools that moved the start time to after 8 a.m. found that, with more sleep, some students achieved higher grades in core subjects and standardized tests.

Since a conglomerate of studies and a nationwide pediatrics organization show strong support for later start times, why did Starr’s plan come to a halt? The plan to move high school start times to 8:15, 15 minutes earlier than the AAP-recommended 8:30, was tentatively denied due to the $21 million cost of extra busing.

There is a future possibility that state and federal governments will offer money to schools systems pursuing later start times. Another deciding factor was the results of polls of over 75,000 MCPS students, parents and teachers.

Only 50 percent of high school students and staff supported the change, and there was even less enthusiasm in the elementary schools. The plan is not completely dead; Starr said the board “will continue to discuss and monitor the issue.”

Whether the many benefits of later start times are worth the high cost is now left for future MCPS board members to determine the next time a school start time change is proposed.

Teachers Utilize Social Media To Communicate with Students

by Samantha Schwartz ‘16 Social media has begun to run teenager’s lives. They feel obligated to tell the world what they are doing, whether it’s “tweeting” their love for Chipotle or “Instagraming” a quick picture from the party the night before. Many teachers have noticed this technology obsession and opened their classrooms to it.

Teachers throughout Sherwood have been logging in and connecting with students for easy contact to answer quick questions about homework or to inform students of upcoming assignments.

Teachers use sites that they feel are most helpful and accessible. Social studies resource teacher Christine McKeldin has an available Twitter account for her students. McKeldin believes that Twitter is a fast way to share information with her AP Psychology students.

With the choice of many different social media sites, McKeldin chose Twitter over Facebook and Instagram because of its ease and widespread usage.

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account to answer students’ questions and communicate with them about the course. “[They have] quick and easy access to me for questions or to share information.

My school e-mail does not come through on my phone but my twitter notifications do. I also gain a lot by following and sharing ideas with other teachers across

the nation,” said McKeldin. She believes it has made communication easier and hopes that more of her students choose to use it.

English teacher Beth Dibler has the same idea as McKeldin for easy communication with her students, but she prefers Facebook, which allows students to create groups based on classes. Dibler

then joins the group and can answer questions, keep students up to date, and easily communicate.

She is able to participate in the group and still keep her Facebook page private from her students.

Dibler believes that Facebook is a helpful tool and has allowed students to gain more information that they could not before. “First,

[students] can get pretty immediate feedback on their questions.

Other students who may have the same questions can then see my response, saving them time as well. Second, I think it helps students gain a comfort level. If they are more comfortable communicating on Facebook, that then translates into more relaxed students, which often means higher quality work” said Dibler.

Junior Abby Palmer has both technology-savvy teachers McKeldin and Dibler. Palmer finds their involvement with social media to be very helpful.

Not all of Palmer’s teachers use the Internet to communicate with students and she believes that “it would be helpful to have teachers on social media because that’s mainly how [students] communicate with each other. It’s easier, faster and more convenient for us to reach them,” said Palmer.

Social media has taken over and impacted many students’ lives. Teachers are slowly but increasingly jumping on the bandwagon, hoping to use social media to advance learning in their classrooms.

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Myths Behind Society’s Social Expectations

by Meagan Barrett ‘15 In society today, everyone is expected to be outgoing, talkative and perpetually social. What’s often overlooked is the fact that some people are not geared to be as expressive, animated, and, well … extroverted as these expectations would suggest. In fact, approximately one out of every three people in the United States is an introvert, and aren’t even aware of it. On the quieter end of the spectrum, introverts tend to be more thoughtful, reserved and less social than extroverts.

The term “introvert” implies that a person is stimulated by internal stimuli, such as ideas and thoughts, while extroverts are stimulated by external stimuli, such as people, places and activities. More than that, there are distinct differences in the way blood flows through the brain, as well as the chemicals released by the brain.

More blood flows to the brain in introverts, causing more stimulation.

Extroverts make up for the lack of stimulation by turning to the outside world.

The pathway the blood takes through the brain is also longer for introverts, passing through areas that are associated with matters of internal focus, such as memory and planning; simply speaking, introverts spend a lot more time thinking about their thoughts before they share them. Extroverts, on the other hand, think with pathways linked directly to sensory information, producing a response almost at the same time they are process-

ing what someone else has said.

Also, the chemicals needed to feel happiness vary between the two. Extroverts run on dopamine, which activates the sympathetic nervous system and provokes action, rewarding activity and physical accomplishment; however, introverts release acetylcholine, which rewards activities such as thinking and feeling with happiness. Acetylcholine activates the parasympathetic nervous system rather than the sympathetic, and promotes withdrawal from a situation.

A common misconception is that introverted is the same as shy, and extroverted is the same as outgoing, but nothing could be further from the truth. A shy person may very well be an extrovert, meaning they want social interaction but are afraid of it.

On the other hand, an introvert can be very sociable and easy to talk to … they may just prefer not to. And introverts don’t necessarily dislike people. They simply can’t handle too much social interaction without getting overstimulated and needing some alone time to cool down.

It’s been argued recently, spearheaded by Susan Caine, author of “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking,” that society is designed for and values extroversion more than introversion.

In fact, public schools are one of the most dominant places where the extroversion bias exists. Putting a lot of kids in a big classroom automatically creates a highly stimulating environment.

That alone is exhausting for the

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...there is a bias against introverts? introvert. However, school also encourages group activities and socialization. If one prefers not to join in, they’re considered shy or quiet. It starts out cute, but as the kid grows older, people see it as a crippling attribute; it appears to hold the person back.

While the intentions of teaching kids to work in groups and “jump in” socially are altruistic, it teaches introverted children to dislike their introversion, and tells them what they feel and prefer is invalid.

Promises of Privacy with New Wi-Fi goes through the same filters and monitoring tools as the school computers. There is a web filter As many students have noat the point of entry to the MCPS ticed, free Wi-Fi is now available network, so if certain students are at Sherwood. The purpose of this repetitively trying to view inapnetwork is to expand the availpropriate material, they will be ability of technology as classreported to the school and actions room material for students and will be taken at a lower level. teachers. It is available to them Any websites that are blocked on on their iPhones, tablets and lapthe school comtops. The building-wide wireless “Staff and students are guests on puters also will be blocked on access was inthe MCPS network and should be usthe wireless netstalled in August work. MCPS is ing it as they would on a school computer.” and September of 2013, but was ~ IT Systems Specialist Andrew Dodge legally required to follow fedonly available eral law in profor MCPS detecting students on its netsages to other iPhones are sent vices. Many new access points work from specific material. using “iMessage,” which uses were added and moved in Jan The school expects students cellular data, or any available Wiuary of this year. Over the sumand staff to use the wireless netFi. It has been reported that the mer, capabilities were added work for educational use.

The staff at the school and the district in order to allow staff and students to use the schools net- wide level are not monitoring rules of technology usage in the work without a key or password. day-to-day text messages. If there classroom still apply to students; According to IT Specialist is any suspicion of misuse with- it will be allowed based on the Andrew Dodge, no additional in the school’s Wi-Fi, additional teacher’s discretion. Using the equipment was installed when steps will be taken by the school. Wi-Fi is like using the school’s the Wi-Fi was added to monitor At Sherwood’s level, there computers. “Staff and students what the students were doing on is no way for the staff to pull up are guests on the network and the school’s network with their any activity of the students on de- should use it as they would on a own personal devices. In relation mand. All of the network usage school computer,” said Dodge.

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to passwords and student’s privacy, most websites that are visited encrypt passwords so the school has no access to them. “It is important to note that no one [at Sherwood or in MCPS] is actively looking for passwords or personal information,” said Dodge.

With the popular iPhone, all incoming and outgoing text mes-

Telling this to a child consistently can be detrimental to one’s self esteem. But problems such as these can be fixed by making teachers and school staff aware of the possibility that certain students will be introverts and may need structured alone time in their day.

Allowances could be made to certain students, even in simple ways such as letting a student take a break from the loud and overwhelming classroom while they work independently in the hallway.

Simple solutions like these can easily relieve the stress of spending seven straight hours a day with people, which is far more than most introverts can handle.

The next step after that is for society itself to be made aware of the differences, and recognize that there is nothing less valuable about the way introverts function.

Some of the world’s best thinkers are introverts, and it’s important for society as a whole to recognize that, rather than trying to change the nature of introverts.

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Experts Mystified by Spike in Admission Colorado colleges see inexplicable increase in enrollment.

by Leo Corman ‘15 An emerging trend has baffled college admissions analysts across the country: students really want to go to school in the state of Colorado. That much is certainly clear, as statistics point to a 27.3 percent jump in overall enrollment in universities and colleges across the state, with an even more astounding 40-percent increase in applications to Colorado schools. Colorado is apparently the place to be, but no one is quite sure why.

According to one admissions expert, these findings are “absolutely remarkable. It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before—I simply cannot explain it. It’s as if these kids have some sort of bodily compulsion, a physical craving, for life in Colorado. I just wish I could understand why.”

Of course, there is no shortage of speculation as to the causes of this recent phenomenon. Some postulate that Colorado’s ideal location in the center of the country has made it an enticing destination for students from all over.

Others have hypothesized that prospective students were attracted by Colorado’s raucous celebration of Volunteer Recognition Day (at least that’s what students seemed to be so excited about on April 20). A few have theorized that the rise in admissions is

linked to Colorado’s glorious skiing and snowboarding tradition.

However, these people have been cautioned to not stereotype Colorado by associating it with winter sports and emphasizing only one aspect of the state. Nonetheless, all studies performed to date have been inconclusive, and the source of this momentous migration remains undetermined.

One incoming freshman to the University of Colorado at Boulder, who identified himself under the pseudonym “Bro Weiss,” said the main consideration in his decision was the campus atmosphere: “It was just a really chill vibe, you know? That’s what mattered to me: the chill factor. I knew I wouldn’t be able to handle a school that wasn’t chill.

But I’m totally stoked to be here.

They’ve got frats, Frisbee and females—What more could I want?

I’m also pretty excited for my hydroponics class this semester, if you know what I’m saying.”

Mr. Weiss also mentioned that the school cafeteria has an excellent baked goods section.

While the motivations of Colorado’s new college students continue to be hazy, Colorado schools have undoubtedly smoked their competition when it comes to appealing to high school youth.

In other, unrelated news, recreational marijuana use became legal in Colorado on January 1.

Students Struggle To Work with Wet Hands

by Stacey Wells ‘15 Using the bathroom during the school day is an ordinary thing for most—if not all—students. They enter the bathroom, do their business, wash their hands and then … wait in line to use the malfunctioning hand dryer. Most of the time, especially during lunch, there will be crowds of people waiting to use a single dryer. And that’s on a good day.

Students handle this major inconvenience in a variety of ways. Some will groan and attempt to wipe their hands on their jeans before they trudge back to class. Others unsuccessfully try to dry their sopping wet hands with toilet paper, which leaves them with lovely little scraps of tissue stuck to their hands.

The rest of the students, wearing grim faces and heaving sighs, try to summon up hope that the hand dryer might just work.

They watch as its sad “puff puff” of air lightly breezes over their hands, evaporating about one percent of the water.

Senior Phil Towellete shares the feelings of many other stu-

dents. “I just hate it,” snapped Towellete. “You’re standing in line forever, and then the hand dryer doesn’t even work!”

Other concerns students seem to have revolve around a very important issue—safety. Last spring a group of freshman girls weren’t able to dry their hands sufficiently, and while in the hallway they made contact with several people, getting arms and clothing soaking wet. Severe nasty comments and aggressive behavior ensued.

“It was really scary and dangerous,” commented Jenny Brown. “I am now terrified of the hand dryers. We need another option.”

A few years ago, there was a revolutionary device stocked in each and every bathroom—paper towels. These thick sheets of paper were able to dry students’ hands extremely fast and even allowed them to return to class in a reasonable amount of time— which of course is every student’s goal.

Students believe that there is a necessity for a definite change in how Sherwood treats their bathrooms. Paper towels must be reinstalled—before it’s too late.

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Danger in Freedomville

by Betselot Wondimu ‘15

Tensions are flaring at the Mexico-U.S. border as American citizens continue to flood into northern Mexico. Americans from Freedomville, Texas, a small town near the border, are desperately fleeing violence, social hardship and outright chaos after Freedomville’s government suddenly collapsed in July. After total anarchy engulfed the region, Americans crossing the border were deemed refugees by the United Nations (UN).

The huge surge in illegal immigration to Mexico has brought about a great deal of concern and anger, as the increase in population and clash of cultures are beginning to take their toll on Mexican society. The Mexican people fear for their well-being, complaining that the majority of illegal immigrants are coming equipped with semi-automatic weapons and cries of “‘Murica!”

In response to these claims, migrants have demanded that Mexican thugs don’t unfairly paint them as violent people.

“The [undocumented] men keep on threatening to shoot our children while they’re playing outside, yelling about their right to bear arms and repeating that their self-defense claims will stand up in a court of law,” said one Mexican resident who wished to remain anonymous.

“They won’t stop talking about their Second Amendment rights.

When I explained to them that we don’t adhere to the U.S. Constitution in Mexico, they called me a traitor and suggested that I be deported.”

Mexican school districts also are struggling to deal with the influx of undocumented children enrolling in their institutions.

Schools in Mexico opened in August and saw their student body

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Illegal Immigrants from Freedomville mumble the Mexican National Anthem amongst citizens of their newfound country across the border. double in size. Many of the children are expected to need extra instruction in Spanish, including tutoring outside of school, officials say. Most illegal immigrants have no proficiency in Spanish, and though they have proudly stated they have no desire to speak any language but “American,” Spanish for Speakers of Other Languages (SSOL) programs have been promptly created.

Despite their undocumented status and disregard for the law, citizens from Freedomville wholeheartedly believe that crossing the border illegally is perfectly okay. “Listen up,” began Ron Johnson, a former police officer from Freedomville, “I’m from ‘Murica, the greatest nation to ever bless this filthy earth.

We’re facing some tough times right now. Our government’s collapsed; drug violence is on the rise; hell, Freedomville’s starting

to look like Mexico City. When the ‘Murican people are living in that kind of condition, you better believe we’ll do anything to escape and pursue our happiness.”

Johnson began getting emotional, and after a tear fell into his mustache, he picked up his shotgun and walked away.

In addition to the horrendous condition of Freedomville and their inalienable right to the pursuit of happiness, citizens from Freedomville cited American Exceptionalism and Manifest Destiny as acceptable reasons for crossing the border illegally.

“I don’t understand why the Mexican people can’t take us in as refugees looking for a safe place to live and show some compassion to those in need,” said Gloria Smith, a former teacher from Freedomville. “I know that’s exactly what Americans would do if the tables were turned.”

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October 9, 2014

Staff Editorial:

In Our Opinion

Social Media for a Good Cause? edium to share m te a ri p ro p p a n Is social media a ation through? rm fo in t n a rt o p im Do teens care about the world they live in?

How effective are social m edia campaigns in raising awareness for caus es?

With the advancement of technology in the twenty-first century, social media is slowly becoming acknowledged as a reliable source for news and an acceptable medium for social justice.

Organizations and news sources are largely dependent on social media to educate citizens on national issues. Most notably, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis disease (ALS) became a well-known topic last summer when it went viral on Facebook and Instagram after the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” was created to spread awareness of the disease. While it is very apparent that social media has a large role in spreading information, its value to America’s youth remains debatable.

The benefits of social media are clear; young people are exposed to various causes and have the chance to directly involve themselves in those causes. The ALS Foundation, for example, was able to use fast-paced social media to raise several million dollars from donations via promotion of the Ice Bucket Challenge, which strongly contrasts the comparatively minuscule amount the foundation collected in years past.

Nonetheless, the major increase in ALS funds is largely due to the participation and generous donations of celebrities, not those of teenagers.

While many young people participated in the challenge, the motives behind their participation were often not in appreciation of the cause but rather in yearning for attention or simply for fun.

Many completed the challenge to take part in the new “fad.” As a result, many teens do not take the time to fully understand ALS, even though the facts are readily available to them.

This highlights a latent problem Millennials have: most don’t care about any issue unless a fun, desirable outcome awaits them. There is a myriad of information available on social media concerning injustices and hardships worldwide— from racial and gender discrimination to water scarcity—but teens have become indifferent toward it. With an overabundance of information and resources, it becomes difficult for teens to discern the importance of different issues, which leads them to think “I can’t fix all of these problems, so why try at all?”

Despite these negative aspects, the potential of social media could override people’s apathy. A majority of young Americans today have a smartphone right in their pockets and constantly check them. It would be absurd not to use social media as a medium to find out what’s going on in the world around them.

It isn’t that social media is necessarily an unsuitable means for social justice, but that younger generations have an inappropriate attitude toward learning. Once they grow more interested in their surroundings and accept that urgent problems won’t solve themselves, the true power of social media will be unleashed.

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Ryan Deal ‘16

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October 9, 2014 Continuity in Schedule Policies

by Emma Hierholzer ‘15

We’ve all had them before— teachers who we just can’t stand.

As hard as we try, even the most valiant efforts to reconcile some sense of understanding fails to be achieved. Some people just don’t click.

Teacher-student relationships have always been a key factor in the distinction between classroom success and failure. Although some would argue that a student’s maturity plays an overarching role in his/her liking towards a teacher, it’s never one-sided. Tempting as it is to blame the younger party, the older mentor is just as responsible for fostering a productive and meaningful partnership. This is why making sure students are put with teachers they appreciate and giving them the option to change teachers is so important.

At Sherwood, there is a stated policy that requesting class changes because of a conflict with a teacher is not a viable reason. Some counselors honor this “code” while others do not. This inconsistency on the counselors’ part only creates an even more frustrating situation in which some students get the teachers they work well with, and the others are stuck with whoever they receive. Although I don’t agree with the school’s policy, it’s only

fair that counselors try to be more consistent in their decisions to either let students modify their assigned instructors or not.

However, this is only a small part of the larger issue at hand. In the ideal situation, we wouldn’t have to worry what’s fair or not.

Instead, students would be given the freedom to make a choice about one of the biggest influences in their academic achievement—their teachers.

But this privilege will undoubtedly never be fulfilled. We should focus on making the policy that counselors follow more well-known to both students and instructors. Whether it is decided that there should be teacher changes allowed or not, consistency is key. Although students will never be given the full ability to change teachers themselves, a good compromise between absolute freedom and complete restriction would be the evaluation of each situation on a case-bycase basis. This way counselors can have their say while students feel like their opinions are heard.

With all of this in mind, the administration should reevaluate its rescheduling policy. Inevitably, students will want to change their teachers, but with a more efficient approach to dealing with these requests, there will be less confusion along the way.

Chromebooks Belong in STEM

by Ankur Kayastha ‘15

MCPS purchased about 40,000 Chromebooks to distribute among elementary, middle and high schools across the county. Of those, about 10,000 are dedicated to high school classrooms, but not all types of classes. The total cost of the program is a substantial $15 million for the first year, and high school students get the lower end of the distribution deal. The idea is to use the Chromebook devices and other android-based products with the newly-updated Wi-Fi network in schools for a more interactive learning experience.

According to this new policy, only social studies classrooms in high schools are given the Chromebook devices. The rest are allocated to kids in grades three through eight. Not only do the third graders of Montgomery County get to use devices that are too technologically advanced for their age, but also kindergarteners receive android tablets to supplement their coloring book-style learning. What purpose could a multifunctional smart tablet serve to 5 and 6-year-olds besides fun?

MCPS intends to provide students with a more “Twenty-first century learning space,” (according to the MCPS website), yet kids who are barely able to read and write clearly should not be the ones to take advantage of the technology that they think is a product of ‘magic.’

Elementary schools get the better bet, sure, but zeroing in on high school, the Chromebooks

are strictly given to social studies classes. And the need for the most advanced technology should not be for classes that teach about the past. Aside from the irony, history and government classes utilize the internet and visual aids less than most other academic classes in county curriculum. This is not to say that they would not get any use out of the Chromebooks, it’s just that it really is not pressing to have in social studies classrooms.

Instead STEM classes could and should be the main focus of this program, potentially changing the course of learning for the better within these courses.

Within STEM classes, visual representation and interactivity is key to learning. In calculus, for example, use of videos and graphical representations is vital to learning the basic concepts of infinity. In engineering, rendering of images and designs could be a noticeable, positive change due to incorporating Chromebooks into these classes. Even in the field of biology, using the Chromebooks to blast (magnify) genes from genome databases in a lab could be useful and engaging. Or, it can be used in a chemistry lab.

In history and government, the classes rely more on lectures and PowerPoints. If a timeline is needed to show some span of history, the Promethean board would be enough to present it to the entire class. Basically, the only thing that history and government classes could use Chromebooks for is as a headrest or overpriced paperweight. They would be better put to use in STEM classes.

Advisory Period This year Sherwood added a 27-minute period every Tuesday between periods 3 and 4 that helps students learn key academic skills and troubleshoot topics such as course selection, time management and organization. The advisory period is intended to be a time for students and staff to address school-related issues and concerns. The Warrior Staff conducted a survey on how students feel about this new policy.

Do you enjoy having an advisory period?

Unsure 16%

Yes 39%

No 45%

*175 students surveyed on September 25

How effective do you feel advisory period will be at increasing achievement and enjoyment of high school?

Not very effective

Moderately effective

Very effective

51%

43%

6%

How seriously does your homeroom teacher take the advisory period and its stated goals?

Not very seriously

Seriously

Very seriously

6%

65%

29%

What improvements should be made to the advisory period?

“Hold the class outside”

“Make it a time to study and tutor other students”

“Provide snacks”

“Include fun activities”

“Let students use it as a time to do homework” students to visit “Less paperwork” “Allowteachers for help”

“Less structure”

What topics should be covered during advisory period in the future?

“Updates on what’s going on in our school such as pep rallies, spirit days and days off”

“Career paths”

“College applications” “Current events and community news”

“School-wide issues such as bullying”

“Studying methods”

“Scholarship opportunities”

“Life skills like taxes”

“Time management and how to stay motivated”

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Should U.S. Troops Directly Confront ISIS?

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has been waging genocide on Shia Muslims and religious minorities in the Middle East for months, in addition to beheading two American journalists. A plan of action is needed, but how far should the United States go? Should our nation take a head-on approach until the threat is completely eliminated, or do what is necessary to prevent ISIS from spreading and avoid another decade-long war? The Warrior debates the issue.

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by Brian Hughes ‘15 The United States is the leader of the free world. ISIS is a threat to the free world. It can’t be much clearer. As a global superpower, our nation must do what it can to eliminate a threat completely, and not simply suppress ISIS with drone strikes and bombing runs. By looking at past successes of U.S. military intervention in the Middle East and due to the fact that ISIS, unlike the Taliban in Afghanistan, is a potential threat worldwide, there come about definitive reasons for why it’s America’s job to lead the fight against the Islamic State.

For now, sadly, small-scale airstrikes will have to be enough to protect refugees as they escape the Islamic State’s genocide and to guard American forces currently in Iraq. America has acted with immediate force towards terror threats in the past, and those efforts have been vastly successful (contrary to popular belief). People tend to forget about the victories of the Gulf War in 1991. With the United States at the head of the international coalition, Operation Desert Storm air offensives paved the way for ground forces to roll in less than a month later. This process, Operation Desert Sabre, lasted less than a week

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before Iraqi forces were driven out of Kuwait with roughly 300 casualties. Executed with a roughly similar structure and more modern, precise Special Forces tactics, another North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) effort is bound to work if an offensive is launched before ISIS grows to a broader status than it is at now.

That creates more of a reason to eliminate the threat as soon as possible. More sophisticated than the monkey-bar-efficient, ragtag militia of the Iraqi “Surge” of 2007 (which, it’s worth noting, is another example of successful American-led military intervention), the new enemy is an immediate, resourceful threat, both on its homefront and ours. The Islamic State funds itself through its captured oil trade and steadily attracts more recruits daily.

Some join out of fear of becoming a statistic of the genocide of religious minorities while others are even Americans and Europeans influenced by ISIS’s presence on social media and other popular culture.

No longer are there messages broadcasted from a cave twice a year.

With a former offensive structure that proved its efficiency and a more intricate threat on its hands, America must live up to its role as the leader of the free world and deliver justice before it’s too late.

by Ankur Kayastha ‘15 Stopping the spread of terror is the only policy that the United States should follow when considering the actions to be taken against ISIS. The last time the United States was directly involved in a foreign intervention (in Afghanistan), it ended up in an 11-year-war. The last Iraq War lasted 8 years. It is best to simply wait until ISIS becomes an immediate threat to U.S. security, because right now, putting booton-the-ground is not the proper move. The United States shouldn’t enter a conflict it can’t realistically fix.

First thing is first, we don’t want any more lives lost to useless warfare, like in the Iraq War. There were absolutely no weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) there, and also Saddam Hussein was not tied to any terrorist organization. To fight terrorism is one thing, but to directly involve ourselves into a conflict taking place in the Middle East is folly. Sure, the United States is a world superpower, but it should not abuse that role. Should ISIS come to the homefront, it is completely understandable to fight fire with fire. But by historical precedent, the United States’ expertise does not lie in entering countries and leaving them politically intact. It is time to

stay on the sidelines when it comes to Middle Eastern conflicts, probably because it would make things worse to get involved.

Of course the thousands of people slaughtered by ISIS should be avenged, but through a global coalition rather than the United States just sending the bulk of needed troops. Fully eliminating ISIS would not be as simple as taking out Saddam Hussein, or suppressing Taliban terrorist threats in Afghanistan. ISIS contains a 31,000-manned army with many soldiers that survived the harshest warfare, and ultimately evolved into ruthless, heartless war machines. Not only are Syrian extremist rebels controlled by ISIS and their Sunni-based semi-empire, but ISIS has also recruited former Iraqi commanders from Hussein’s army. The fight would drag on, and would not end as cleanly or as efficiently as we would like.

To contain ISIS and prevent it from attacking Europe and the United States should be the main concern. Use of drones and airstrikes may not be as effective as full military force, but the targeting and elimination of ISIS leaders can prove vital to taking down ISIS as a whole. The process will be long, but at least a direct war can be avoided and ISIS contained, along with the suppression of the threat it poses.

To The Point Bathroom Parties More Annoying Than Fun

by Connor Loughran ‘15 In the last couple of years at Sherwood, a new phenomenon has emerged—the “Bathroom Party.” This is when a group of popular boys run into one of the many bathrooms at Sherwood, usually chanting “USA! USA!” Not only is this an annoyance to many students in the hallways attempting to get to their classes on time, but it is also a problem for security and school staff. For instance, at one of the Bathroom Parties last year, a mirror was broken and some tiles cracked due to the unruly nature of the crowd. Additionally, security, who try to keep hallways clear and orderly, often have trouble breaking up these groups, as well as restoring order.

With at least one Bathroom Party having already occurred this year, and likely many more to come, the question arises: What is the purpose of these parties? Perhaps it is a statement of rebellion, or maybe it is just a way to let off some steam. It’s possibly even a way to raise school spirit, according to one participant. But for most students, it is just a nuisance and a sad fact that exists at Sherwood. So please, stop.

Covert College Admissions Officers

Too Many Warning Signs Ignored

by Julia Gajewski-Nemes ‘15

by Kira Yates ‘16

As high school seniors around the nation continue to perfect their early applications for colleges, many do not realize that social media activity can hinder their chances of being accepted. In a Kaplan survey of college admissions officers from 381 different institutions, it was found that 31 percent of the officers visit applicant’s social media pages and 29 percent conduct Google searches in order to learn more about the student. Of those, 30 percent reported finding something online that negatively impacted a student’s admissions chances.

Although it is rare that a social media post be the sole reason that a student does not get admitted into a college, there is something incredibly unsettling about the thought of an admissions officer covertly nosing through the social media sites of prospective students. Due to the impulsiveness and hormonal nature of the typical teenager, it seems unfair for an applicant’s character to be judged on his or her past, especially when the applicant is not notified that his or her social media pages may be examined during the application process.

Texas native Omar Gonzalez, who jumped the White House fence on September 19, should have been monitored more closely after previous run-ins with police. On July 19, Gonzalez was arrested in Virginia with many weapons including four handguns found in his car along with a map with a line pointing to the White House. On August 25, Gonzalez was stopped by a cop as he was walking outside the White House fence with a hatchet. Gonzalez also has a history of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after serving in the army for more than 13 years, and spending time overseas.

These incidents should have sounded an alarm that this man has the potential to be very dangerous. After finding the White House circled on a map and many weapons in his possession, Gonzalez should have been placed into a mental health facility or closely monitored by other means. By letting Gonzalez off the hook repeatedly, law enforcement allowed Gonzalez to not only climb the White House fence, but also sprint 70 yards and enter the White House with a knife and 800 rounds of ammo from his car.

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October 9, 2014

Fall Do you drink pumpkin spice lattes?

Do you plan on going to.....

Yes 31% No 69%

The homecoming game 39% said no 61% said yes The homecoming dance 54%said no

17% 19% 64%

How much money are you willing to spend at the Field of Screams?

34% said None 41% said $20-$40 19% said $40-$60

of students said they do not watch football of students said they watch high school football the most of students said they watch college or NFL football the most

6% said Over $60

Do you call this season Fall or Autumn?

of students said they do Trick-or-Treat

38% 62%

46% said yes

of students said they do not Trick-or-Treat

Fall 88% Autumn 12%

What was your best Halloween Costume and why?

“My costumes 1st-5th grade: 1.

Present 2. Rubix Cube 3. Dice 4. TV. 5. Basketball hoop (All using the same box).”

-Grant Fricke ‘15

“Inflatable Sumo Wrestler.”

-Chase Mulligan ‘15

“I was Urkle from Family Matters.”

-Moaz Hassanin ‘15

What is your favorite aspect of Fall?

“I like carving pumpkins and watching high school football.”

-Kelly Saah ‘15

“The sweater weather, the “Wearing comfortable changing colors of leaves, clothes.” hot chocolate and sitting by -Sami Davidson ‘15 the fire.”

-Savannah Suser ‘14

*123 students surveyed compiled by Lauren Cosca ‘15 and Kaleigh Homer ‘15

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Concerts

The Orwells Black Cat October 14

Courtney Barnett Black Cat October 18

Bastille Patriot Center October 11

Capital Cities 9:30 Club November 11

Skrillex EchoStage October 24

graphic by Ketki Chauhan ‘16 and Ryan Deal ‘16

Fall Fashion Themes

Want to change up your look? Here are a few ideas based off of the predictions for fall 2014 most successful trends.

Luxury Meets Casual

Mod/1960s Revival Shop: etsy.com

Shop: J. Crew

Mid-twentieth century fashions are one way to stay classy, no matter what decade you live in. The 1960’s London Look is definitely back, with heavy influences on the runway and in the streets. Here are some trending pieces:

America is known for popularizing casual, athletic, easy pieces. This season, many brands and designers have built upon this national standard and mixed them in ways so that we all can look a little more dressed up while feeling like we’re wearing our leggings and sweatshirts.

The most successful combos include: -Sneakers with dress clothes -High end pieces + thrifted finds -Camo and lace -Tulle and luxury skirts with ratty tee shirts -Button ups and ball caps -Silk blouses and jeans

Girls:

na BaHanson, Gian Models: Alex (right to left) row nip Go ll Wi tolini, Moeller Photo: Marie

-Slightly androgynous -Shift dresses/shirt dresses -Houndstooth -Cat-eye -Longer skirts -Drop-waist -Head scarves -Bold jewelry -Pixie Haircuts

Boys: -Grey, black, navy, brown -Slim cut clothes -Luxe sweaters -Patterned shirts -Skinny ties -Beatle boots -Desert boots -Button-down, collared shirts -Long, styled hair

Both: loafers, oxfords, European influence, trench coats, pea coats The nineties are back! If you’re into the whole ‘grunge’ scene but don’t have the patience for thrifting and/or digging through dumpsters, there are a lot of stores that carry staples for the look.

Some examples include: -Flannel -Beanies -Camo -Distressed denim -Dark, muted colors Designer: Samantha Berger Model: Pearl Mak Photo: Lianna Lieberman

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-Unisex pieces -For girls: Boyfriend jeans -For boys: Wear them a little tighter -Shoes: high top sneakers, Doc Marten boots, Vans

Grunge Renewal

Borrow from the boys Shop: Urban Outfitters

Model: Gabrielle Bartolini Photo: Marie Moeller

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Want a Thrill, Denzel Kills From Fine to Frustrating:

by Allie Pino ’15 Fall’s Newest TV Shows Every few years, Hollywood treats audiences to a quality example of a revenge-style flick with an Oscar-caliber actor.

“The Equalizer,” starring Denzel Washington, is firmly rooted in this tradition, delivering exactly what its ad campaign has promised.

The camera travels through the apartment of Robert McCall (Washington) as he goes about his evening routine in the film’s opening moments. He’s one of those guys who keeps to himself, and it isn’t hard to figure out why.

He has a dark history, except we don’t know what that history is yet. Every night, after working at the local Home Mart, he goes to his usual diner where he spots his only friend, the local hooker. But McCall sees something different in Teri (Chloë Grace Moretz) than most people do. He sees her potential to become the singer she has always dreamed of becoming.

McCall is distraught when he learns that Teri was beaten by her pimp, a local Russian crime boss.

To McCall’s credit, he offers a fair deal of ten grand to win Teri’s freedom. But the boss and his half dozen thugs just laugh at McCall.

Boy, was that a mistake. This is the first moment when we see what McCall is capable of. With unimaginable speed, he kills everyone in the room. What McCall doesn’t know is that he just wiped out the Russian Mafia’s entire East Coast team.

The Russian Mafia’s CEO dispatches a trained psychopath named Teddy (Marton Csokas) to protect investments in America’s

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1. Gotham

organized crime and make an example of McCall. This naturally means there’s going to be a monster showdown. The Russian Mafia’s biggest, baddest men versus one man, who they don’t know once had a career as a well-armed shadowy government agent.

Director Antoine Fuqua is at his best when teasing out the tensions between doing what’s right and what’s legal. There’s something appealing about a scenario where a man has the ability to right wrongs without having to worry about the strictures of the law.

There are few actors who radiate the sort of calm authority Washington does—the dry smile and arched eyebrow that suggests he knows he’s always in charge, regardless of how many thugs are in the room. “The Equalizer” is a bit long at 128 minutes, but who’s really going to complain about getting to hang out with Denzel Washington for longer than two hours?

Annabelle Falls Short of Going Down in History

by Haley Whitt ‘15 Usually when we think of dolls, we think of the happiness and innocence of childhood.

However, the horror movie “Annabelle” puts a perverse twist on a vintage childhood toy.

In “Annabelle” by John Leonetti, the director of noted horror films “Insidious” and “The Conjuring,” a couple experiences supernatural events that turn their world upside down. It all starts when a doll of theirs becomes possessed by a demon summoned by satanic cult members. As if this wasn’t baffling enough, the characters soon learn that the only way to get rid of the demon’s presence is to offer up one of their souls. This riveting prequel to “The Conjuring” keeps audience members squirming in their seats as the electrifying plot unravels.

The mother Mia (played by Annabelle Wallis) juxtaposes this exhilarating plot with her substandard acting. She bores the audience with her lack of expressive personality. Often times, her shrieks seem more forced than natural. On the other hand, Ward

Horton, who plays the father John, misleads the audience into thinking he is evil with his fake persona. Whether this was intentional or not, he acts suspicious, and this confusing and distracting fact ends up taking away from the overall plot. In the scene where graphic drawings are shown, he acts too optimistic as he assures his wife that it means nothing and that things will be okay.

“Annabelle” combines satanic murders and bodily possession, two thrilling aspects of horror movies, to terrify the audience.

The unexpected pop-ups are guaranteed to startle audiences, but the slight overuse of blankly staring figurines and machines turning on and off by themselves grows predictable.

This film had the potential to be the new “Exorcist” for contemporary audiences. The plot is often attention-grabbing and scary, but its lack of competent acting almost sinks the film.

While “Annabelle” succeeds in scaring viewers in the moments they are watching it, the fear and memory of the film wears off as soon as they leave the theater.

Gotham without Batman?!

That’s certainly an interesting twist. Instead of focusing on the nation’s favorite bat-crazed vigilante, FOX is focusing on a much simpler time. A time when Commissioner Gordon, Gotham’s hotshot detective, is calling the shots instead of the batman.

It’s a novel idea to use the richness of a comic book city as the setting for a crime thriller. The pilot came chock-full of referenc-

es to the whole Batman cast. We get to see a young Catwoman, a recently orphaned Bruce Wayne, and a young Harvey Dent among others. I’m sure I didn’t catch all of the references, but it defi-

nitely has enough to please even the most hardcore Batman fan.

With nearly 60 years of Batman mythos to pull from, it is hard to see this show as being anything but a success.

2. Red Band Society I cannot watch NBC for more than ten minutes without seeing some sort of ad or pop-up for this show. Sadly, no matter how hard the network pushes the show, the premise is still awful. Watching a bunch of ill children is not a fun pastime. No matter how many hijinks they pull, you cannot help but remember that these kids are

sick, really sick. One has a heart problem, another has cancer, and the other is in a coma. That makes it hard to establish a fun, go-lucky attitude that “Red Band Society” pushes hard on its viewers. Too often it feels like this show should be in a high school instead of a hospital. This show has a case of an identity crisis.

3. Black-ish I went into this show thinking it would be like a black “Modern Family.” Was I wrong? “Blackish” depicts a rich black man deciding that his family needs to reconnect with their black roots. He has this epiphany when he finds out that his son wants to play field hockey instead of basketball, and when his wife bakes chicken instead of frying it. He sees this

as meaning that his family is not black enough anymore. So, he decides that he must urbanize them by making them follow stereotypes, like wearing a tracksuit everywhere. This show lacks the charm that successful sitcoms like “Modern Family” have; instead it just comes off as racist and offensive with a few laughs in between.

4. Utopia Reality TV shows do not get much better than this. Think “Real World” meets “Survivor.” They plop 15 people on the island and instead of telling them to compete against each other, they are just told to survive. And of course, everyone does not get along. The show is rife with conflict as contestants vie to make their version of a perfect civilization. Surprisingly, there is not even any prize

money to win! They are just there to try and build their own society.

The best thing is that the show is happening in real time.

People can watch live streams of contestants at any hour of the day. This lends a certain level of authenticity to the show. Coupled with the fact that FOX shows two episodes per week, it almost feels like you’re living with the contestants.

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Warriors Can’t Catch Up against Seneca Valley

by Leo Corman ‘15 and Stephen Luckey ‘15 The Warriors suffered their first loss of the season against Seneca Valley, 27-17, last Thursday night. Seneca Valley jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter, mounting a 21-0 lead before the Warriors scored their first points. After going into halftime with a 21-3 deficit, the Warriors cut the lead to 21-10 in the third quarter on a 48-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Neven Sussman to senior receiver Myanthony Starnes, but the Warriors were ultimately unable to overcome their slow start.

“We must practice and play with more heart and intensity,” said Coach Chris Grier. “We believe we can learn a lot from the Seneca loss and become a much better team because of it. We will make some adjustments in our schemes offensively and defensively so we can take more advantage of our strengths.”

Seneca Valley’s rushing attack proved difficult for the Warriors to defend, racking up over 200 yards on the ground against a Warriors’ defense that held its first three opponents in the single

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Senior quarterback Neven Sussman scans the field for junior wide receiver Marcus Simms (foreground) during a game at Seneca Valley on October 2. The Warriors fell to the Screaming Eagles and are now 4-1. digits for points. The Screaming receiver Marcus Simms, whose ca didn’t win because they were Eagles also managed for much big play ability has provided better than us—we just didn’t of the game to stifle a normally an excellent boost for the War- finish drives the way we should productive Warriors’ offense, al- riors’ offense so far this season. have. But give credit to [our] lowing only one first down in the “The story of the game was defense [for only allowing] one entire first quarter. After Seneca missed opportunities,” said senior touchdown after the first quarter.”

Valley scored in the final seconds linebacker and tight end Jared Despite the disappointing of the fourth quarter, the Warriors Shaia. “Our offense had multi- loss, the Warriors displayed great ended the game with an 80-yard ple opportunities in the red zone mental toughness by fighting bomb from Sussman to junior and we didn’t capitalize. Sene- back and making the game close

in the end. The loss brought the Warriors’ record to 4-1, the first stumble in a season that had been almost all success up to this game.

The game was the Warriors’ worst performance of the season on both sides of the ball, part of which can be attributed to the strength of a talented Seneca Valley team (4-1).

Grier expects his team to have a great week of practice and get back on track tomorrow when the Warriors go on the road to take on 2-3 Magruder. Sherwood will then face their next big test of the regular season when they play Quince Orchard at home next Thursday. The Cougars currently are 4-1, and senior running back Kyle Green has rushed for 480 yards with a 5.7-yard average per carry this season. If the Warriors can contain Green and the rest of the Cougars’ offense, the game will be a strong indication that the Warriors will be ready for the post-season.

“We expect the team to refocus after the Seneca loss and recommit themselves to playing hungry and with a chip on their shoulders,” said Grier. “If we can do that every week during the second half of the season, we’ll have a chance to make a playoff run.”

Spirit Squads Find New Way To Bond

by Hunter Moore ‘15 The 2014-2015 school year has started differently for the Sherwood varsity poms and cheerleaders as a way to amp school spirit. The two spirit squads traditionally have a little sister-big sister relationship within each individual squad, in which the older girls mentor the younger ones.

This year, however, they have decided to connect the two squads by having individual “cousins” on the other squad. Both squads are looking to return to the top of the county after being voted second place, in cheer’s case, and fourth place, in poms’ case.

“The point of this is for the spirit squads to be coming together and promoting SHS spirit,” said senior cheer captain Devin Rogers. “We give our cousins on the pom squad small $5 gifts before the first game and the homecoming game.”

Led by captains and fouryear varsity cheerleaders Rogers and senior Austyn Waldron, the cheer squad is looking to improve last year’s second place finish in the county championship. When not in competition, the cheerleaders cheer on the sideline of football games.

Their “cousins” on poms also perform at football games, but at halftime, when they perform their original dances created by the captains and other members of the team.

“Being cousins with the boys and girls of the cheer team allows us to form a new Sherwood family that represents school spirit and camaraderie,” said senior

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Poms perform their latest dance routine at the first home football game of the season on September 5 against Gaithersburg. poms officer Katarina Stephanos.

The poms last year did not rank in the county competition, which is unusual for the traditional county powerhouse.

Team members are confident this year will be different. “With the positive attitude we have been displaying so far this season, and with every girl on the team giving it 110 percent each day, we will win back our county title,” said Stephanos.

Although cheer and poms sound somewhat similar, the girls on either team insist that they are very different. The poms have a season that lasts through both fall and winter. During this stretch,

they attend and perform at football games, soccer games, basketball games and a few other activities.

Cheer, on the other hand, is broken up into two separate seasons, having a varsity team in the fall and a varsity team in the winter, with some new members. They too attend football, soccer, basketball and other sports teams’ games.

“Poms routines consist of strictly dancing and different types of dance, whereas cheer is a bunch of different things,” said Waldron. “Our [cheer] routine is made up of stunts, dancing motions, tumbling and most of all cheers.”

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Hard Work Pays Off for Runner on the Field, in the Classroom

by Leo Corman ‘15

Senior boys’ cross country captain and top runner Jefferson Ruiz moved from El Salvador to the United States in 2012 and enrolled at Sherwood at the beginning of his sophomore year. At the time, he spoke very little English. Ruiz originally wanted to try out for the soccer team, but he couldn’t find transportation home after the tryouts. Persuaded by a friend, he decided to join the cross country team. When Ruiz first started running, he owned no running shoes and had to take three public buses just to get home.

“It was hard at first, but I liked the challenge. I knew I could do more and improve, so I kept with it,” said Ruiz. In fact, through his first cross country season, Ruiz was a relatively average runner. However, after participating in indoor and outdoor track and training consistently over the summer, Ruiz returned for his junior season and firmly established himself as the number two runner on the team, behind Jarrett Harman (‘14). This season, Ruiz is the team’s clear number one runner, but his talents extend beyond the athletic sphere.

Ruiz also excels academically, testing out of the ESOL program and receiving only one “B” thus far at Sherwood. Ruiz is also the Treasurer of the Spanish Honor Society, and he helped create the ESOL Honor Society. “The reason [behind the ESOL Honor Society] was to help ESOL students who struggle with classes and to help each other with college applications. I thought it would also motivate students because they don’t have to speak perfect English to be in an honor society,” explained Ruiz, who

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The NFL Needs To Take a Stand on Domestic Abuse

by Zach Stubblefield ‘15

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Senior Jefferson Ruiz finishes a race at Georgetown Prep on September 8 at the Woodward Relays. Sherwood boys finished third in the meet. described learning English as the hardest part about adjusting to life in the United States.

In addition, Ruiz has a passion for acting. Before he moved, Ruiz had an acting scholarship to an academy in El Salvador. While running leaves him without much time to perform, he is currently taking a drama class at Sherwood.

Ruiz’s goals for this cross country season include improving on his present 5k personal record of 16:36 and finishing in the top 25 at the state meet. As for his post-high school plans,

Ruiz is very much undecided. He could either stay in the United States and pay his way through college or return to El Salvador and rededicate himself to acting.

Regardless of the path he chooses, his upstanding character should serve him well along the way. “Jefferson works really hard and inspires us all,” said fellow senior captain Bobby Hanlon. “He’s unbelievably humble and nice, and he’s such a positive influence on our team.

I don’t think anyone could say anything negative about him.”

Professional football players by and large are an arrogant bunch. They have been the best at their craft for much of their lives, and that breeds a certain amount of cockiness in them.

This obviously does not give them an excuse to beat women and children, but it may explain why players think they are above the law. The NFL needs to take a stand against these actions for the sake of the league’s reputation, but more importantly to set an example.

Ravens running back Ray Rice is a perfect example of how the NFL is not taking the proper steps necessary against domestic violence. When the incident was first reported, the Ravens PR team released a column that said things like, “If you had asked me on February 1 to name five Ravens players I would never expect to receive a call at 3:00 in the morning about doing something illegal, Ray Rice would be on the list – EASILY.” Basically, Rice is a good guy, and he’s not the type to knock out a woman.

But the fact of the matter is he did knock out his fiancée and dragged her out of an elevator.

The NFL initially suspended Ray Rice two games for this.

To put that in perspective, NFL player Josh Gordon was suspended for a year for smoking marijuana. The NFL made a statement about domestic violence with these two suspensions and not a very good one; beating is eight times less severe than smoking.

The NFL has since gone on to change these suspensions, increasing Rice’s and decreasing Gordon’s. However, the damage had already been done by then.

The original suspensions show how the NFL thought about domestic violence. If they really thought it was an important issue, they would’ve suspended Rice for a longer period of time in the first place. The only reason they changed it was because the media was crucifying the NFL about its decision.

Although the NFL floundered on its first domestic violence case, they can still set an example for the rest of the country. Another star running back, Adrian Peterson, has been indicted for child abuse, and the NFL has another chance to make a statement. The league needs to show its 100 million viewers how serious domestic violence is by making a statement with one of their premier players.

The league has already taken the first step by suspending him from all NFL-related activities. Now the NFL will need to wait for the investigation to close and punish him appropriately. This will help make America a safer place for women and children everywhere by sending a message that abuse will not be tolerated, even from NFL star players.

Girls’ Soccer Looks to Use Speed to Their Advantage

by Ashley Nnabue ‘16

The success behind the 6-2 record, as of Wednesday, October 1, held by the girls’ soccer team is the talented players’ skills put to good use through the team’s strategic approach on the field.

It is no secret that the Warriors have fast, strong forwards.

The team takes advantage of this by getting the ball to their outside strikers who dribble the ball with pace down the sideline and look for the opportunity to cross the ball to a player in the middle who has a chance at scoring.

“This has been a system of play that has been effective over the course of the last three seasons at Sherwood. It has fit our team very well with our exceptional athleticism on the outside, and skillful, smart players in the middle of the field,” said Coach Danielle Rosanova.

Using the 4-3-3 system, the midfield has been successful in maintaining an attack-minded

focus, which is highly beneficial since they are the heart of the team. The midfield assists both offensively and defensively by setting up the forwards with through balls and then coming back to support the defense when marking the opposing players.

“They need to move up and back—together. Pretty much the whole team needs to move as a unit,” said senior Tiffany Woods, who plays defense.

The Warriors’ two losses came against top teams in Montgomery County and in the state as a whole. In a 2-0 loss on September 10 against BCC, the Warriors continued their tendency to play nervously against the powerhouse program that has won multiple state titles over the past five years.

The Churchill game on September 22 resulted in a 3-0 loss, but the team played very well defensively. “The last two goals were a result of [Sherwood’s desperate] offensive push in the final minutes of the

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Junior midfielder Barbara Pizarro looks to make a pass during a game on September 29 against Clarksburg. Senior Lauren Woods, junior Ariella Amaguana and Pizarro dominated the second half. game,” explained Rosanova.

Although both BCC and Churchill are strong teams, the key for the Warriors is finishing on

their quality scoring opportunities and minimizing mistakes. “We just need to keep our focus the entire game … It impacts the future

because now knowing those mistakes, they won’t happen again and we can move forward,” said senior forward Lauren Woods.

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READY FOR IMPACT Senior midfielder Ethan Carey fights for the ball during a game against Bethesda-Chevy Chase on September 10. It was a great back and forth game that went all the way to double overtime, but no goals were scored, resulting in a tie, 0-0. Carey had a near miss at the end of the game. The team looks to increase their field strategy and communication going forward. As of October 1, the team’s record is 4-2-1. Their next game is at 7pm on October 10 at Paint Branch.

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ON THE RUN Senior attacker Zoe Kaminski dribbles the ball down the field to attempt a shot against Northwest on September 11. The Warriors lost to Northwest 2-0.

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IN THE LEAD Varsity runner, junior Colin Loiacono, leads ahead of a pack of Sherwood runners during a meet at Churchill on September 10. Loiacono finished sixteenth (19:04.09).

UP FOR THE HIT Senior Julia Gajewski-Nemes and junior Kendall Kahn cover sophomore Kaiya Heylinger-Powell as she attempts to spike during a game against Broadneck on September 11. The Warriors are currently 8-0.

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