Senior 2015 Issue

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The Warrior:
Sherwood High School
May 22, 2015
300 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
37th Year
The Warrior
Senior Edition
Local Author Set To Speak at Graduation
by Meagan Barrett
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All-Senior Team
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Superlatives
This years graduation speaker will

be Mary Amato, a local childrens author
and songwriter, and a strong supporter of
humor, heart and grit. Amato is a versatile
writer; not only does she write novels for
young adults and chapter and picture books
for children, she also writes plays, problems, songs and essays.
However, Amato said it wasnt her
original plan to be a writer. In high school
I was seriously into ballet, modern and musical theater. That was my story. It took me
a long time to discover that I had this hidden burning desire to be a writer.
Amatos own path to achievement
didnt happen as she expected it to. Growing up, she recalls, writing never seemed
like a plausible option, and her passion
wasnt realized until after she had attended
college. Although the signs were there, she
was unsure of the profession, so she avoided it. When you are just graduating from
high school and trying to decide what to do
with your life, often there are so many conflicting voices it is hard to hear your own
true voice clearly, she explained.
Amato is intrigued by what she calls
threshold moments or moments when
you pass from one experience or place
to another. To her, graduating from high
school is a threshold moment. If you are
a person who hasnt pushed hard enough,
now is your chance to take yourself more
seriously. If you are a person who has
pushed too hard, expected perfection, now
is your chance to allow yourself to make
mistakes. It is a chance to dig deep and find
out who you really are and what you really
want to do.
Amato was both surprised and flattered to be asked to give the commencement speech. I have spoken at many
events over the years This will be my
first commencement address, which makes
it special.
She has decided she wants to make
sure her speech applies to everyone, since
she knows each students experience in
www.maryamato.com
Mary Amato (pictured above), who is this years graduation guest speaker, is the author
of many childrens books and teen novels. Some of her most known works include The
Word Eater (2000), The Naked Mole-Rat Letters (2005), and Get Happy (2014).
high school is unique. I am not going to
say good luck to all the Sherwood students
because I dont believe that luck is what
you need, revealed Amato. I will wish

for strength, courage, determination and
humor for all of you as you go forward.
Students Attempt To Navigate Graduation Parties

by Lauren Cosca
and Haley Whitt
pg. 10
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Spotlight: 8-9
Features: 10-11
Columns: 12-16
Its that time of year again, so break

out the bean bags and prepare your stomachs for an endless amount of catered and
homemade food. With graduation right
around the corner comes numerous graduation parties. Seniors face scheduling their
graduation party on the same dates as their
peers since there are only a few weekends
left to choose from. Some seniors find this
convenient because they want to have a
party in which guests only stop by briefly
before heading on to the next party. Others
struggle to find a date that is not already
taken by another senior so that all of
their guests can attend their party for
the full time.
There is also stress related to the number of guests to invite. Some senior party
hosts create an invite list with upwards of
100 people. Senior Alex Hanson, whose
graduation party takes place on May 31

and has an invite list with more than 200
guests, is still able to find the entire process
manageable.
The hardest part is figuring out how to
entertain people for that long of a time, but
most people just stop by for maybe an hour
and go on their way, so its not that bad,
said Hanson. Along with other seniors having graduation parties, Hanson has elected
to use a moon bounce as his main source of
entertainment.
A few seniors have made the decision
to have a joint graduation party, including
seniors DJ Reeves and Troy Berkheimer,
whose celebration will take place on June
20. Troy and I have been best friends
since elementary school, and we wanted
to celebrate the end of high school together, explained Reeves. When people are
thinking years later about high school and
last memories, we want people to remember our graduation party together as DJ
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and Troy, like always.

Various arrangements need to be made
to accommodate a large party. These include entertainment, decorations and
food. Lianna Lieberman is making all of
her food, which consists largely of baked
desserts and various appetizers. I decided
to make all the food because cooking has
always been a passion of mine, so it just
made sense to make everything and save
money. Im starting preparation on May 18
and preparing throughout the week, said
Lieberman, whose party takes place on
May 23.
As the Facebook invites continue to
pile on, students are scrambling to figure
out how they can make an appearance at
the very least at a couple of their friends
graduation parties. Despite the pressures
and strains placed on party hosts and their
attendees alike, in the end, there are definitely worse ways to spend the beginning
of summer.
The WarriorNews
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May 22, 2015
Student Wins Cruise during Beach Week

by Marie Moeller
Chase Wilson 17
Senior Molly Wholihan was chosen by the SGA and a panel of school
staff to be this years graduation ceremonys student speaker.
Speaker Focuses on Chance

by Annie Feinroth
This year, Sherwoods graduation speaker panel decided to
choose a senior speaker purely
based on the best message, looking for something to inspire seniors and capture the next chapter. After careful consideration
they chose Molly Wholihans
speech on serendipity.
Wholihan and 15 other seniors had to sign up for the competition and needed a prepared
two-to-three minute speech with
a clear message. The students
recited their speeches in front of
the panel, Kathlyn Carroll, Jodie
Friedman, Katherine Jaffe and
Maria Peterson, with the senior
class officers. They judged us
and timed us. And they made an
announcement everyone had to
meet up, they did a good job keeping everyones speech private for
auditions, Wholihan said.
The panel picked her speech
due to her definition of serendipity and how after graduation students have the choice to live that
life. Ive tried [to have a serendipitous life]. It was definitely an
act to write the speech, she said.
I honestly didnt think I
would get this far. I didnt really tell anyone about it because I
didnt think I would get it, she
said. I was petrified and still am
a little bit.
Wholihan decided to try the
contest in an effort to further her
school participation. I havent
been the most involved in school,
but this is my opportunity to go
out with a bang I wanted to get
my few words in before it ends.
Per tradition, many seniors

participate in Beach Week, a
week-long trip to the beach to celebrate graduation. However, senior Nicole Lado has slightly different plans. Instead of spending
the beginning of summer with her
friends, she is going on a cruise
in Croatia with her favorite actor,
Misha Collins, who is best known
for his role as Castiel on the TV
show Supernatural.
Collins is the founder of
GISHWHES (gishhwez), which
stands for Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World
has Ever Seen. People from all
around the world form teams of
15 people to complete as many of
the listed items as possiblein
the best fashionin the span of a
week. The items are captured in
the form of a video or photo, ranging from perform a sock puppet
show at a childrens hospital to
a fully dressed storm trooper
cleaning a pool next to a sunbather. The submissions are graded on a point-based system by a
group of judges. The team with
the most points was promised a
three-day vacation with Collins
on a pirate ship where parts of the
show Game of Thrones were
filmed.
In May of 2014, Lado joined
Team Impala, the runner-up team
in 2013, and together they worked
to submit 179 photos and videos
Lianna Lieberman 15
GISHWHES has taken its toll this year. You deserve a break. Hit the
hot tub with a couple of friends wearing hats made of ice cream.
Pictured from left: Sophie Mezebish, Nicole Lado and Alex Hanson.
out of 197 total items on the list
that June.
I did more locational tasks
because I was the only person
on the East Coast, commented
Lado. There were items like do
Shakespeare in the park, and you
have to go up to Grand Central
Park at Shakespeare Gardens and
perform a piece of Shakespeare.
That was the coolest because I
got to go up to New York with my
brother.
After waiting almost a year
to attend the cruise, Lado is most
looking forward to meeting her
fellow teammates in person. We
have kept in contact through this
entire span of time between when
I first joined the team and now

Im dying to meet these people
meeting Misha [Collins] is an
added bonus, said Lado.
Lado leaves for Croatia on
June 2 and will be gone for a
week. Originally, Lado and her
friends tried to work around the
cruise, insisting that they would
postpone their beach week plans
so they could all go together. Finally, I was like, Dont plan your
beach week around me because
Im not going to be able to go at
all, recalled Lado.
Despite this loss, Lado is
more than enthusiastic about her
summer plans. Its a sacrifice,
but Im willing to make it.
Common Questions about Senior Year & Graduation Answered

Why Isnt There a Valedictorian?
by Brian Hughes
If you were to go back to
the time when you were filling
out college applications, you
would probably remember seeing a section asking about your
class ranking. Most likely, you
put None or N/A in that
spot because you dont have one.
That is because Montgomery County abolished general class rankings back in 1993
once many school officials became collectively aware that
they actually hurt students by
giving some students an unfair
advantage, and creating a sense
of inadequacy or superiority
amongst others. A variety of factors such as a lack of challenging coursework and an increase
of straight-A students caused
problems when colleges went
to compare a student among his
or her peers. It wasnt fitting to
have many students making decisions about which classes to
take for the sake of high GPAs.
Students who are taking
five AP classes may find that
to be appropriately rigorous
for them, while others who
are not taking weighted courses are still challenging themselves as well. But what results
is a large difference in their
weighted GPAs, said counselor
Elizabeth Al-Atrash. So [class
rank] is not really an appropriate indicator of who the top academic students in the class are.
Al-Atrash also explained
how grading scales differ across
the country, and even just within the state. Good Counsel, for
instance, does not give extra
points for honors and AP classes, whereas its a common practice in MCPS. It is the colleges
responsibility to take all of these
factors into consideration when
looking at potential applicants.
Colleges have kids applying from all over, coming in with
different kinds of indicators.
Its up to them to decipher all of
that information, said Al-Atrash. She explained that different grading systems put emphasis on different thing, making
class ranking almost arbitrary.
While Montgomery County has not officially placed a
ban on selecting valedictorians
for graduation, the widespread
discontinuation of the practice has basically facilitated the
end of valedictorians. That is
why Sherwood, along with other high schools, holds annual
speech auditions that are open
to all interested seniors instead
of designating a class valedictorian for the purpose of having
a student speaker at graduation.
Why Are the Graduation Gowns Only Blue?

by Connor Loughran
Caps and gowns will only

be blue at this years graduation
ceremony instead of girls wearing white gowns and boys wearing blue as has been the case in
previous years. The decision was
made by school administration in
light of recommendations from
MCPS over concerns that having
two different colors based on gender would force transgender students to choose one or the other.
The decision to change to
one color was not a county-wide
mandate, rather it was to be
made by each school individually through either that schools
administration, SGA, or both.
At Sherwood, the SGA was
notified via an email earlier in the
school year with regard to the

color of the gowns, and Principal Bill Gregory also met with
SGA representatives to discuss
the changes that had taken effect. According to Assistant
Principal Kathlyn Carroll, the
change to all blue may not be
permanent, as future SGAs
may be able to vote to revert
back to blue and white gowns.
more errand on a packed agenda.

As we began to plan the banquet
we realized we had no time,
Class of 2015 Sponsor Jodie
Friedman explained. Timing is
everything with events like this.
Another issue the SGA faced
was finances. Seniors would likely not be willing to shell-out twenty dollars to go bowling when so
much of their money is going

towards prom and graduation.
In the end, the SGA decided that
seniors were too overwhelmed
with functions to add a banquet.
With all the time and money going towards prom, graduation
and college, following through
with the banquet would have
been stressful for students.
Why Isnt There Going To Be a Senior Banquet?

by Dalton Sanchez
In previous years, the SGA

has planned annual Senior Banquets. When planning this years
banquet, the SGA realized it
would have to choose a date between graduation rehearsal and
beach week, and the banquet
would seem like squeezing one
What Song Will Mr. Gregory Choose for This Year?

by Malkaiah Mehlek
When Principal Bill Gregory was in high school, his principal would incorporate a song
into his graduation remarks
that symbolized the graduating
class. Decades later, Gregory
has implemented that same tradition into Sherwoods legacy.
The first year I chose a
song, I selected it because I liked
the message and I remembered
the moment I heard it. At home-
coming there were hundreds of

students singing at the top of
their lungs; there was such unity. That was a part of my message about Sherwoods sense of
community, Gregory said. By
his third year of picking songs,
he realized that it had become
a custommany students were
curious to hear how he would
weave a song into his remarks.
The reasons why Gregory chooses a song is partly because it helps him remember
each class in a unique way, and

it provides students with an
easy and fun way to remember graduation in the future.
Alumni may not remember the speeches, and everything that occurred during
graduation, but the song
could be something for them
to remember, Gregory said.
He added that he wanted the
song to reflect how each specific graduating class was
unique and special to him.
The WarriorSports
May 22, 2015
ALL-SENIOR TEAM
The Warrior considered a number of factors while compiling the All-Senior Team. The athletes below were selected on the basis of
excellence/distinction in their sport(s), playing a sport in college, leadership and the recommendations of Sherwood coaches.
Jack Armstrong
Top row: Lauren Woods, Jefferson Ruiz, Zoe Kaminski, Neven Sussman, Corbin Brailsford, Geremiah Charles, Andy Miller, Xav McCants
Middle row: Hunter Moore, Tiffany Woods, Christina Kolanowski, Jake Ryan, Troy Berkheimer, Chris Chiogioji, Dotun Oseni-Adegbite
Front row: Stacey ONeale, Nicole Stockinger, Alison Sarver, Kaitlyn Heo, Victoria Costa, Cassidy Deerin, Andrew Frumkin, Junior Settles
TROY BERKHEIMER
Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse

Leading tackler past two seasons.
Placed 4th in County, 7th in Region
for wrestling.
Favorite memory: Running
through the tunnel on my last home
game in front of my favorite crowd.
ANDREW FRUMKIN
Wrestling, Cross Country

Wrestling and cross country captain.
County and Region champ in wrestling. 4th place in States, 3-time State
qualifier.
Favorite memory: Watching those
I helped coach and practice with
succeed in wrestling.
ANDY MILLER
Volleyball
4-year starter, 2-year captain. Named
player to look out for past 2 years.
Favorite memory: Winning the
division all four years, and making it
to the finals my senior year. Its great
to watch my teammates improve and
overcome challenges together.
JAKE RYAN
Swimming
Metros A finalist. Junior national
qualifier. 2nd in Region in 100 free.
Potomac Valley Scholar Athlete.
Swimming at Florida State.
Favorite memory: Metros finals.
The atmosphere was great and I got
to race a bunch of my friends.
NEVEN SUSSMAN
Football, Basketball, Baseball

All-County, All-State Honorable
Mention (football). 2-year starter
(baseball). Playing football at Albany.
Favorite memory: Playing on
Friday nights in front of the student
section and being with the team.
2015
CORBIN BRAILSFORD
Soccer
Captain, 1st Team All-Gazette. Playing at Catholic University.
Favorite memory: Scoring the
winning goal against Magruder when
I was a sophomore on varsity. After
the game one of the Magruder kids
punched our teammates.
GEREMIAH CHARLES
Football, Basketball, Track

2-year varsity basketball, 3-year varsity football, 3-year varsity track. 4th
in Region for 110-meter hurdles.
Favorite memory: Crushing Gaithersburg in the first football game this
year after they beat us badly the year
before.
CHRIS CHIOGIOJI
Lacrosse, Basketball
Captain, leading scorer, 4-year varsity player for lacrosse. Played defense,
midfield and attack.
Favorite memory: Robby Blaustein.
VICTORIA COSTA
Lacrosse, Swimming
Captain for swimming and lacrosse.
Favorite memory: The traditions
each sport has, like having themes to
school on game days.
CASSIDY DEERIN
Gymnastics
Captain. 2-time Division champ,
County champ. 1st Team All-Met.
Favorite memory: Seeing my coach
finally win the county title for the
first time in his 30 years of coaching.
KAITLYN HEO
HUNTER MOORE
ZOE KAMINSKI
Basketball captain, co-ed volleyball

captain. Two-way starter for football.
Playing varsity football and basketball since sophomore year.
Favorite memory: My opening intro before big games where I became
the Sherwood Archer and shot an
imaginary arrow into the crowd and
watched them all fall.
Tennis
Undefeated record (13-0) this season. County champ, State qualifier
in doubles. Ranked 9th in Maryland.
Will try out for UMBC.
Favorite memory: Talking and
hanging out with the girls before
practices and matches.
Field Hockey
Captain, 3-year starter, leading scorer. Honorable Mention All-Gazette.
Favorite memory: Winning Regionals against Quince Orchard (first
time since 1980s)
CHRISTINA KOLANOWSKI
Swimming
Captain, MVP. Swimming club at
James Madison University.
Favorite memory: This past year at
Metros. Our girls finished 4th in the
400 freestyle relay and I couldnt have
been more proud. Metros is a very
exciting meet, and this last one was
bittersweet.
XAV MCCANTS
Basketball, Co-ed Volleyball

Basketball captain. 2nd Team
All-Gazette, McDonalds All-American nominee. Playing at Eastern
Mennonite University.
Favorite memory: Going to State
semifinals as a freshman and being
able to play with my brother that
year.
Football, Basketball, Co-ed Volleyball
STACEY ONEALE
Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse

4-year varsity cross country, 4-year
varsity basketball, 2-year varsity
lacrosse. Playing basketball at Wesley
College.
Favorite memory: Having a winning season for basketball senior
year. Along with beating teams that
thought they were going to win.
DALTON SANCHEZ
Volleyball
Captain, 3-year varsity player, State
champ 2013. Named player to look
out for by the Gazette.
Favorite memory: Being able to
beat Damascus my senior year, and
making it to state semifinals and
playing at Ritchie Coliseum.
ALISON SARVER
Volleyball
Senior All-Star team. 2-year varsity.
Won MVP for co-ed.
Favorite memory: Going to State
Semi-finals and playing at Ritchie
Coliseum at UMD.
JUNIOR SETTLES
Football, Track
Two-way starter for football. State
qualifier in indoor track for shot put.
Favorite memory: Christian Bobos
cypher on the football bus.
Track
3-time All-American, broke 4 school
records (55m, 300m, 400m, 200m),
3-time National qualifier. Junior
Olympian, 2nd Team All-Gazette.
Running track for Morgan State.
Favorite memory: Breaking the
300 meter and 55 meter dash records
during my senior season.
JEFFERSON RUIZ
NICOLE STOCKINGER
DOTUN OSENI
Cross Country, Track

Captain, 3-year varsity for cross
country. Top-10 in Region past two
seasons.
Favorite memory: When I stayed
up the night before we had a race
against Einstein. So I was exhausted
and I went the wrong way during the
race, but I still won.
Softball, Basketball
Captain for softball and basketball.
1st Team All-Gazette 2012-14,
1st Team All-Met 2013-14. 2-year
varsity basketball. Playing softball at
Towson.
Favorite memory: Winning the
State Championship in 2012-14, and
three years without losing a game.
JULIE SWARR
Softball
Captain, 4-year varsity player.
Favorite memory: The first time we
won states and how it was the best
feeling and how we won in the last
inning, 1-0.
KERRA TIRADO
Volleyball
1st Team All-Gazette 2014, Honorable Mention All-Gazette 2013.
Playing at Rollins College.
Favorite memory: Going to States
sophomore and senior years.
LAUREN WOODS
Track, Soccer
All-American in the Junior Olympics
for 4x400 meter relay. Qualified for
New Balance Nationals 2 years in a
row. Running track at Delaware State.
Favorite memory: Being able to
represent the school in a national
meet, and putting the school name
out there.
TIFFANY WOODS
Track, Soccer
All-Gazette and County champ in
the 400-meter. Two time All-American. Running track at Delaware State.
Favorite memory: Beating Howard
from the come-up and winning in
penalty kicks in a playoff game.
compiled by
Jack Armstrong and
Leo Corman
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Ive always been into filmmaking. Columbia College Hollywood is definitely a good fit for what Im going into. The school is small and focused
on what I want to achieve. It puts a lot of emphasis on hands-on-learning
and building internships and connections, because its super important
for the entertainment industry to build connections when starting out.
~ Jack Armstrong
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be on my own for two years. I havent been assigned anywhere yet, but Im
anxious to know. My parents werent able to go on their missions, so they are
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I also want to study [physical therapy] because its always good to have a
backup plan.
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serve my country like most of the men in my family and to grow stronger as
an individual. My grandpa, great grandpa, older brother, dad and uncle are still
in the army or served for a period of time. I want to make my parents proud
and make up for whatever wrong I caused them in the past and through my
high school years.
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to include all members of the Senior
Class, some students could not be contacted or did not want to be included
in the Destinations Section.
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Sour patch candy because its sour at the beginning
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but sweet when youre getting ready to graduate.
cringe sometimes.
- Katlyn Mbanong
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- Hayley Mazur
First day of freshman year some upperclassmen that I knew threw me into
a trash can head first.
- Austin Dowrick
Time of My
Life by Pitbull
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The WarriorFeatures
10
May 22, 2015
Media Alters Dynamics

Dorm Decorating Tips! Social
of Finding Potential Roomate
For all seniors going away for college, dorm life will be a huge adjustment from living at
home. Not only are you really going to miss Moms home cooking, but youre also going to miss by Stacey Wells
would be a really good match for
the expanse of space and privacy your room at home offers. Lucky for you and your roomme so Im sure well be great
mate, here are some great tips for keeping your dorm room looking just as good as it is func- Many students are now roommates!
tional!
Even with this system in
finding their college roommate
place,
some students still prefer
through
social
media,
most
fre2
3
1
quently by using their univer- to just take a roommate survey
sities Facebook group. Set up or participate in Random Roomby college upperclassmen, these mate, which is when students
groups are full of incoming fresh- allow their school to randomly
man who are on the search for assign them a roommate. These
potential roommates. In order students often cite how one canto connect with others before not judge a potential roommates
they even step foot on campus, compatibility over the internet and
students write a short bio about how someone could appear different onthemselves,
4
5
line than
which usually
in person.
includes their
[Searching for a roomIt is also
major, extracurriculars, mate on Facebook is] super more difNetflix hab- easy, even if it is pretty awk- ficult to
change a
its, and how
much
they ward at first. It definitely feels roommate
later
on
like to go a little like online dating.
if the stuout. Through
~Senior Kristin Stitzlein dents have
compiled by Gianna Bartolini these bios,
selected
students are
1. Home away from home 2. Staying warm is totally 3. A rug would be nice as able to find a
each othdoesnt have to mean home worth it. Thats why you should wellgetting up is going to roommate with similar interests, er through the online dating
away from your loved ones. invest in a nice comforter in- be even more of struggle if which can make their first-year groups. Some students prefer to
One way of keeping those stead of buying a cheap one, your tile floor is colder than college experience that much bet- keep their options open in case
who are far away a bit closer especially if youre a brave who knows what. A fun rug (not ter. Students then message one they wish to change roommates
is by hanging pictures of your soul going up north. Not only white, itll get dirty and gross) another to further get to know later on.
friends and family on the walls will it last a long time, but it will not only brighten the room, each other and see if they would Additionally, some colleges
do not allow incoming freshman
be compatible roommates.
of your dorm, so that youll al- will keep you from getting cold but also encourage you to get

Almost every university has to choose their roommate, such
come November or December. up and go to class.
ways be able to see them.
a Facebook page for incoming as in certain programs at Brigham
4. The room is filled from wall to wall (most like- 5. Having a green thumb for this tip is totally un- freshman, so I joined the one for Young University. I picked ranly with photos, firefly lights, DIY wall dcor and necessary. Having easy-going plants, like cacti USC [University of South Car- dom because the complex [with
olina] and started the search the five other guys] only let me
tapestries), but not from floor to ceiling. Loft- or succulents can be a fun way to spruce up a its super easy, even if it is pret- know their names, nothing else,
ing the beds and putting your desk or dresser room (ha-ha, get my tree pun?). They require ty awkward at first; it definitely said senior Nikolas Krieger. I
underneath is a great way to maximize floor very little work to maintain and come in all kinds feels a little like online dating, dont think its a big deal it
space You can also buy bed risers if you dont of colors. Some schools even allow you to have said senior Kristin Stitzlein. Af- will only affect one semester
want to climb all the way up to a lofted bed but fish, so if that sounds more up your alley, check ter talking to a few different peo- [and] it gives more of a reach of
ple, I found someone who I felt the new student body.
still want extra storage space.
with the school about their pet policy.
Retiring Teachers Give Their Final Farewells

Gloria Condelli
English teacher at Sherwood since 2008; has taught in MCPS for 21 years; previously
taught at Montgomery Village Middle School and Takoma Park Middle School.
Q: What roles did you have throughout your teaching career?
A: In all schools Ive taught, I have been the union rep, so Ive always enjoyed my roll there
helping other teachers out and representing them, especially lately because I feel that
with the accountability movement and with No Child Left Behind, although its goals are
laudable, it has increased pressures on teachers in ways that have had to be addressed.
Q: What are your plans for the future?
A: Well, initially Im going to travel quite a bit. I will be going to Australia as soon as
school gets out, and then Ill be going to Italy this fall. Im really excited for this first year
of traveling, and I hope to do some writing myself.
Constance Lee
Counselor at Sherwood for eight years; has been teacher and counselor in MCPS for more
than 20 years; previously worked as administrator for summer programs for the orthopedically handicapped in Prince Georges County.
Q: What are your favorite memories of counseling?
A: I think when I have students that are struggling with school and then I work with them
day after day and meet with them over and over but finally they turn the corner and
have a break through. They realize if they work hard and do their homework they will
see a reward.
A: I want to have more time for my parents. When I work many, many hours I just dont
have time, and I havent had the time that I think I should have for them. I also want to
travel, so I do have some designated funds and plans for that. Ive never been to Greece
or New Zealand, so I will have to check then off my list of destinations.
Rosanne Ferris
Teacher in the School-Community Based Program (SCBP) and Learning for Independence
(LFI) programs at Sherwood since 1993; except for one year with Special Ed staff at Gaithersburg Middle School.
Q: What roles did you have throughout your teaching career?
A: I was a sponsor for Best Buddies for nine years. It was gratifying to see friendships
form between our students with intellectual disabilities and the General-Ed students. Because our students are largely in self-contained classrooms for academic support, they
dont have many opportunities to interact with General-Ed students. Best Buddies gave
them the chance to do things together. Not only do these friendships enrich the lives of
our students, it helps them feel more a part of the school social environment. Our students
enjoy the same things as non-disabled students: Parties, music, hanging out, etc.
A: I have two children now working and living in Germany and Australia so Ill be
whipping out that passport. Id also like to take a stab at writing high-interest books for
young adult students with intellectual disabilities. At any cognitive level, reading is so
important, and there is a paucity of written material for this population.
Diane Niedzialkowski
Has taught at Sherwood the past two years; has taught for a total of 18 years; also taught
at Wheaton and Springbrook in past.
Q: What are your favorite memories of teaching?
A: Mentoring students on the Green Team in creating a video advocating for the replacement of foam trays in the cafeteria with a more sustainable option. This has happened.
A: I am taking an environmental research expedition to the Amazon Rainforest this summer. I am also relocating to Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
The WarriorFeatures
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May 22, 2015
Words of Wisdom
Based on their past experiences, teachers offer their advice to seniors on college and life after high school.
To shamelessly paraphrase
Amy Schumer: Be your
own fairy godmother. You
decide if you are beautiful. You decide if you are
strong. You decide your
story.
Beth Dibler
Love what you do and do

what you love Imagination should be the center of
Two simple words, yes, your life
(Ray Bradbury).
and no, will form your
Christiane Lock
future and who you

are as a person. Use
them wisely and well.
Emilia Gonzales
Civility is the most

arrow
powerful
in your quiver to
make the world a
better place.
Scott Allen
Remember success is not

judged or valued solely in
the financial gains one has
acquired. Success is measured in the miles you have
traveled to experience new
places, lasting friendships
you hold close to your heart
and the contributions you
have made to ensure each
day on Earth is a better
world because of your own
personal actions.
Jodie Friedman
Keep an open mind and

an open heart. Just as
there is no limit to how
much a mind can learn in
a lifetime, there is no limit
to how much a heart can
love. Learn deeply, love
generously and welcome
Pursue a life of joy. This takes
new people and new opvigilancefor you must surround
portunities into your lives.
with the people, work and
Gloria CondelliWork,yourself
waitthat
andbring
win. joy,
Attend,
adapt
things
and distance
and yourself
acquire.fromRead,
receive
and
that which
doesnt.
reason.
Respect,
reconcile
and
reSo aim to keep it simple and find
solve.your
Investigate,
invent and inspire.
joy.
See as muc h of the
Observe, obtain and Aileen
outwit.Woolley
Realworld as you can;
ize, revitalize
and rejoice.
Standa
Its the possibility
of having
it is one enormous
dream
come
true
that
makes
life
up, support and smile. WARRIORS
playground!
2015!interesting (Paulo Coelho).
John Falls
Find your purpose;
live authenticalAlexandria
Green
ly; live intensely.
Patty Jasnow
Be ready to encounter obstacles

and pitfalls; these are part of life.
Whether it is finances, the death of
a loved one, a serious illness, an accident, you will no doubt encounter
some obstacle. Rather than let it get
in the way of reaching your goals
and living your dreams be persistent and resilient.
Cathy Cross
Dont be afraid to change or make
adjustments to your course. Up
until now, a lot of people have been
telling you who and what you are.
Only you know what you are. Mistakes made now are magnified by
time. And an error doesnt become
a mistake until you refuse to correct
it (O.A. Battista).
Thomas Cohan
Make sure
to
thing durin get involved with s
o
g college
... it will he memeet new
lp you
people an
d help ma
lege more
ke co
m
major and emorable. Try to fi lnd
th
you happy en career(s) that m a
ak
a
want to liv nd lets you live how es
e. Good lu
you
ck.
Brendan L
ee
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Online to view
more Words of
Wisdom and
Shoutouts!
Shoutouts to Our Educators

Bill Evans
He has made such a big impact on me

and my love for music. His belief in me
makes me believe in myself.
Gabby Spann
Britani Greco
Shes a great teacher, fun person and

takes a lot of stress off her students. She
gives great advice and is always there
to help her students.
Nicholas Ozkayan
Katherine Jaffe
She is always very helpful and always

makes sure you are comfortable and
get good grades. Always positive and
always in a good mood.
Kelly Saah
A special thank you to

Any of the janitors because of their hard work and dedication
that goes unnoticed to many.
Grant Fricke
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Senior Columns
Class of 2015
Thanks from a Future Author

by Meagan Barrett

Maybe Im the only one, but high school wasnt
what I would call fun times. It was the source of a lot of
frustration, anxiety and disappointment, mostly because
of the people. However, at the same time, that was the
biggest learning experience of all for me, the most useful
knowledge that Ill carry with me for the rest of my life.

I can say without a trace of doubt that the source
of my disappointment was my own creation. Growing up
naive and obsessed with books, I expected real people to
act like the main characters I spent so much time reading
about. Because why shouldnt they? When the characters
disappointed everyone, they decided to change. They were
active growers, and they used that to achieve their goals.
But upon starting high school, I was abruptly made aware of the sad truth: real people arent
like that. Most real people are the annoying secondary characters that make problems for the main
character.
For that utterly crushing disillusionment, Id like to thank my high school experience, and everyone reading this, but mostly those who arent reading this, because you have each taught me
something about writing realistic characters, especially the people I havent exactly gotten along with.
The most useful thing that Ive learned throughout my English classes is that for characters to be
likable, there has to be a part of them that no one really likes.
Every second longer that I spend writing, my appreciation for the individual increases. Every
person I meet is a learning experience, a potential character with goals and flaws and personality
quirks. So little do you all know it, but Ill remember you. Whether or not youll remember me ten
years from now, youve been profiled in my head as a personality that I can use. And at some point
in our short lives, youll all show up in my novel. Some of you will be presidents or princes or best
friends. Others will be janitors, and talking doormats named Luther, and whiny, snotty older sisters,
with names like Candace, or Gertrude. I know, it hurts. Try not to cry about it.
Winning Everything, Except Basketball

by Leo Corman
I want to tell you the story of one of the

greatest OBGC House Basketball teams to ever
don a cotton jersey. I want to tell you about
a ragtag group of misfits that came together
against all odds to shock the world. I want to
tell you about an array of skill, athleticism and
swagger that could rival any ever assembled. I
want to tell you how the path of such a remarkable team was ultimately derailed by injuries and
snow days. I want to
tell you about the Olney
Mustardseeds.
At our first practice, we were truly a
sight to behold: 10 ballers
with no prior experience
playing together, looking
to achieve something
special. We were like the
Miami Heat in their first
season with LeBron, except we had more talent,
and Hall-of-Fame coach
Dan Weiss, recently
emerging from retirement, along with rookie
coach Mark Glaudemans, faced the difficult task
of making sure so much basketball ability could
exist on one court at the same time. While we
had never played together before, we were already all accomplished athletes.
There was Owen, with a wingspan longer
than a jet plane and a jaw line stronger than
Tom Bradys, who dominated the paint on offense
and defense; Adam, a.k.a. Mr. Chill or just Bro,

whose post fundamentals were on par with those
of Tim Duncan and whose free-throw shooting
was the best in the game; Vinod, a.k.a. Handles,
whose off-balance front-spin shots baffled defenses game after game; Brian, whose unstoppable pull-up jumper and positive attitude never
failed to give the team a boost; Jared, a.k.a.
The Tank, who set OBGC rebounding and shoulder-width records; Ethan, the defensive specialist, whose friendly disposition and cheery smile
belied his tenacious
on-court
presence;
Josh and Brendan, a.k.a.
Those Jewish kids,
whose scrappiness and
hustle made them exceptional team players;
Michael, the leagues top
three-point shooter and
ankle-breaker; and of
course there was me,
the point guard who orchestrated all that talent.
Unfortunately,
history will probably
remember the Mustardseeds as the goofy
team that finished last in the league and wore
running shorts to a basketball game, but Ill remember the awesome teammates that made a
3-13 season truly fun. Playing a sport I love
with a great group of friends was one of my
most rewarding experiences in high school, and
in college Ill look forward to using sports to build
friendships and make connections with people.
Dont Lose Your Balance
by Betselot Wondimu
One thing Ive heard too many times from

adults is the worn message that you shouldnt
waste your time doing anything you dont want
to. My gut instinct every time I hear that is to
scold them for being so blindly naive in their
mid-lives, but I end up restraining myself for my
sake and theirs. If theres
one thing Ive learned this
year, its that you do, in
fact, have to do things you
dont have an interest in if
you want to move forward in
your life.
During my senior year,
with a lot of academic expectations and requirements
seemingly lifted, I really
rearranged my priorities in
terms of what I want to do
versus what I dont. Even
though Ive understood the importance of education from a young age, I found myself thinking,
Man, this Chemistry lab is due in two days, and
I should really study for this Statistics test; but
Tetsuo & Youth and B4.Da.$$ just came out on
the same day, and I want to go listen to them
ten times each. Still, I always tried to do what
I knew I needed to first in order to move to-
ward my broader goal (fives on those AP exams,

homie).
These types of situations will probably
transform themselves into more serious forms
in the future. Personally, Im going to have to
put myself in more social environments if I
want to make lasting connections with people,
even though Id rather chill
in my dorm with an album
or a book. You might have
to take a certain course you
dont want to in order to fulfill a requirement for your
major, and theres nothing
youll be able to do about it;
You might have to take on
an inconvenient internship
or job during a summer, and
youll have to suck it up and
put your end goals before
what you want at the moment.
Life will always put you in
situations where you have conflicting positions;
where what you want to do may not be what you
need to do. Dont spoil yourself by always doing
what you want, but at the same time, dont torture yourself by always doing what you think is
best for your career. You have to find the right
balance that will maximize your happiness and
minimize your sorrow.
What High School Really Taught Me

by Brian Hughes
The thought that some people have about
your four years of high school being some of
the best in your life is a questionable one to me.
For my sake, at least, I hope its not so.
Come graduation, I dont want to be standing there in a cap and gown with my diploma
thinking about how the best years of my life
are already behind me, and more importantly,
about how doomed I am for the rest of my life
if that was the best part of it. But even with that
said, I dont think I would change a whole lot
given the chance to go back and do it all over
again.
Dealing with the pressures and obstacles of Sherwood over the past four years has shaped my
character to my satisfaction and has taught me a few life lessons. Take for instance all of the bright,
colorfully confident students here who just overflow with intelligence and self-proclaimed potential, so
much so that they cant help but share with you all the things they know (especially about themselves).
These types of kids can teach you a great deal, like how to restrain impulses you have to give your
input and instead sit back and laugh to yourself contently.
And then there are the lucky students out there who have already aligned their futures and
realize school doesnt need to be a part of it, so they do everything they can to divert their priorities
from class. I cant thank these people enough for giving me daily examples of mannerisms to avoid
copying myself.
Ultimately, the most important thing I have learned in high school, if anything, is how to roll with
the things that I cant change and know that what lies within the schools walls is not everything life
has to offer. The one thing I will miss, however, is the anticipation felt when I think about what
my later years will bring.
To My Future Roommate: Its The Truth 13
by Annie Feinroth
This is not going to be about my experience

at Sherwood because honestly, Im completely
focused on this coming year. Yes, the devastatingly fatal disease of senioritis has hit me.
I dont think about my PsychSim or my Calculus
test. I am stressing over my deposit not going
through or how I am going to be able to function in a different state. (Im going to JMU).
Im thinking about my college schedule and if I
will genuinely get along with my roommate myself and not someone fake. So, I am going to
take this time to address my roommate, because
hopefully the rest of it will work itself out.
Listen Courtney, we all advertised our best
sides on that Facebook group, but here Im going
to give it to you straight.
First, I burp a lot. I apologize now, but you
have got to come to terms with that quickly. People burp. I do love pizza and movies, thats definitely true. To be truthful, Ill probably go to just
a few athletic events, not a lot. The games, plus
the people and the noise, its too much. Sorry.
I sort of sugar-coated the sleeping part. I
love my sleep. If you decide to come stomping
through our hall and banging on the door at 3
a.m., I will be pissed for a month. Also, life gets
in the way of keeping my room clean. I will work
on thatsomeday. In all likelihood, I will not
work out with you. Running or going to the gym
is my time to get away from people and socializing; why would I want to include someone? Ill
need that time to de-stress on my own.
My sarcasm is a level that you probably
wont get. Thats okay. Just be prepared to question everything I sayserious or not. Also, I
will correct text messages if you make a spelling
Retro Tracksuit
by Hunter Moore
I was a freshman entering a big high

school, and I didnt want to be like the rest of the
freshmen. I wanted to stand out but how?
I thought about this a great
deal. I ran for class VP (and
won), which was a start, but it
wasnt different enough and I
just ended up having an extra workload on top of sports.
But it all changed when I was
watching an independent film
and one of the main characters was strolling around in
a bright red tracksuit, and an
idea kicked my head.
I saved up money, compiled $200 and purchased a bright red throwback Adidas tracksuit
with matching kicks and wore it to school the
next Tuesday, deeming it Tracksuit Tuesday. I
by Haley Whitt
became known around school as the tall awkward

freshman who wore a tracksuit. This got people
to believe that I had a sense of humor, which led
to me being awarded the title of Class Clown, and
gaining enough popularity to be the SGA Secretary for two years.
Without that tracksuit, I
wouldnt be the man I am
today. Well, maybe thats not
true, but I just love that tracksuit, and you bet your hiney
Ill be bringing it to college.
High school has been a fouryear long journey, and Ive
valued every second of it. Ill
miss coming to Sherwood everyday (although Ill not miss
waking up at 6:15). Ill be a Warrior for as long
as I live; Ill have my tracksuit for as long as I
live. Ill always do what I can to stand out in a
sea of people who do not know much about me.
Groupthink
Whether we like to admit it or not, we are concerned

with our social image and how other people see us. This
seems reasonable, given the fact that much of our lives are
spent in groups. In addition to socializing, playing sports
and working together, groups deliver us our social identity,
which adds to our sense of who we are. So what happens
when we find ourselves floating between different groups
of people and never truly fitting into just one category?
Up until about halfway through my high school career, I
had thought that fitting into a group was one of the most
important social aspects of high school (likely due to the
clich that says high school is where you find yourself and
who your true friends are, but clearly, I wasnt finding that).
I have come to realize that it isnt about what group you fit
into; it is about being around people who bring out the best
in you. Personally, I have found that the people I associate myself with are all completely different,
meaning they have come from different groups themselves, but they all bring out positive sides of
me that motivate and support me.
It is important to focus on ourselves and how to make ourselves the best that we can be instead
of concentrating on trying to fit in, because it shouldnt require effort to feel part of a friendship
or group (this includes cutting out the feelings that make us feel alone or secluded from groups).
It is much better to have a few widespread friends that you can completely be yourself with than
having several friends within a specific group who dont even relate to you. Being independent is a
scary part of growing up, but it gives us all a chance to truly be ourselves and not feel pressured
to conform to any certain social group.
As I graduate from Sherwood and move on to be a Tiger at Towson, I look forward to seeing
new faces and making connections with people that I can (fingers crossed) effortlessly get along
with and that can enrich my educational experience.
or grammatical mistake; its a habit.

There are going to be timesprobably a
lotwhen I am going to hang out with other
people. We do not need to do everything together.
I know I said that I wanted my roomie to be my
best friend, my pal and my soulmate, but its hard
to meet your best friend over Facebook. I completely lied on one part, so my apologies. I will
not party as much as I study. Speech Pathology/
Audiology is a seriously hard major. Im going to
need to graduate, so I will be working my butt
off.
Just to be clear, no I will not come home
with you for Thanksgiving. Because why would I
take that free time to see my own family instead
of spending the most family-orientated holiday
with your family? Yay.
Alright, try not to let these flaws cloud your
awesome judgment to room with me.
Out With the Old, In With the New
by Stephen Luckey
High school was always something I feared prior to my entrance to

Sherwood. I remember my first day of freshman year and how the hallways were stuffed to the gills with students I had never seen. I remember
it all felt like a blur. The thing about high school is its all just a game. We
as students are the players, and the adversity we face will either lead us
to victory or swallow us whole.
Popularity in high school is what drives us adolescents to do the
things we never imagined just to feel accepted and a part of something
special. Admittedly, I used to care about that, and I would legitimately
diminish myself just because some posse of kids didnt want me in their
group. I know now that all I needed was a purpose to come and get an education. I know now that
my handful of friends gave me the best of times. The ones who were there with me from the start
to the end are those who kept high school fun for me.
If I could go back and change one thing in high school, I wouldve tried to put myself out there
more, and step away from my comfort zone. I wish I hung out with people with different interests
than me, in hopes of seeing different ways of life and alternative methods of dealing with things.
Ive had a lot of fun in high school, and Ive had time for reflection. I spent two years wrestling,
which was a huge time-commitment, but well worth it. I was a part of the best high school newspaper
in the nation where we produced quality stuff for the eyes of the Sherwood community. I found
myself intrigued by topics that would have bored me to sleep in ninth grade, and it is interesting to
recognize my growth through high school.
Outside of school, I had Friday nights fishing, and Monday mornings caffeine-filled conversations with my father. The little things in life have a way of finding a place in your memory. The
Wood has been a great place of excitement, but it feels so good to say high school is all over now.
by Jack Armstrong
For Reel
I have always known what I wanted to do

after high school: be a filmmaker. As high school
comes to an end, its hard to explain the level of
passion and dedication I have for filmmaking.
Most people would probably assume I just like to sit around
watching movies and TV shows
(I do to some extent) and that
is why I want to go into film
and television, but my interest
in film is so much more than
that. Throughout high school,
the short films and documentaries I have worked on have
helped me better understand
why this is definitely what I
want to do.
Everyone will tell you the
four years of high school will go by quickly, and
they are absolutely right. It may be hard to see
the point of high school especially if you are like
me and have a very specific career focus and
passion. They will also tell you high school is a
time for you to learn from your mistakes, which
couldnt be more true.
When I joined The Warrior staff my junior
year, it quickly became a place where I could write

about important issues and help inform others,
but also to try new things. The new app, Aurasma, put video content in the paper this year.
My sports photojournalism has helped calm my
patience and need for total perfection. The first
picture I take is never going to
be the best, but if I keep moving around and shooting I will
eventually get it right. I still remember the moment I captured
one of my best sports photos:
I just happened to be on the
right side of the court as Xav
McCants went for the dunk, and
everything about the photo just
came together perfectly.
Looking back on these past
four years, its hard to sum
up the countless opportunities
Sherwood has provided me. I am glad I learned
more about myself and the direction I want my
future to go in. Take any experience in high
school and learn from it, figure out what you
love doing and find a way to make it work. Whatever you want to do after high school, what is
most important is that you never stop believing
in yourself.
14 How Math Changed My Life

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by Connor Loughran
My grades werent the best freshman and sophomore years. In fact, I had to go to summer school
for Algebra II my sophomore year. However, I learned
more than math that summer. I learned that there are
consequences for not taking responsibility, and because I put in my best effort in summer school, I
learned that hard work really does pay off. Sure it may
seem clich, but its true.
Yet that wasnt the only lesson I learned in high school. I also learned that having good
friends who not only care about you, but want you to succeed, will actually help you succeed. If it
werent for my best friend who advised me on course selection and urged me to challenge myself
during my junior year, and without the help from the countless teachers who worked tirelessly to help
me through high school, I may not have taken or been able to take the classes that truly interested
me.
Through all this, I learned to challenge myself and take risks. Without taking risks, I wouldnt
have taken Journalism my junior year and found out that I love writing news articles. Without taking
risks, I probably wouldnt have found something that Id like to do in the future. And if I had not tried
to do my best my junior and senior years, I might not have improved my overall GPA enough to get
into college. Maybe I just got lucky, but I dont think thats the case. I honestly believe that through
hard work and taking responsibility for myself, I got to where I am today.
Eat, Pray, Football
by Zach Stubblefield
Thank You
by Stacey Wells
When I entered my sophomore year, I

wasnt involved in any clubs or organizations
at Sherwood. My mom and I argued about it
(well, more of her making a decision and me
resisting). I was to join something that year and
it better be interesting. I refused to stay long
hours after school and with my lack of ideas, I
signed up for the school newspaper. Surprisingly,
this one rash decision completely changed my
high school experience.
I had to take the prerequisite course Journalism in tenth grade, so I joined the staff at
the start of my junior year. My first day of
newspaper consisted of some very loud and
intimidating seniors, Huck saying something
about InDesign (what the heck was that?) and
receiving a HUGE calendar full of articles. Like
almost all new experiences, it was overwhelming
at first, but after a while it all started to make
sense. Throughout the past two years on staff,
Ive written tons (almost too many) of rough
draft articles, interviewed some pretty interesting people, and learned how to work as a team in
a professional-like setting.
But more importantly, Ive learned which
chairs in the newspaper office are the comfiest
(the black twisty ones), how many people you
can shove into one tiny office (20 students and
one Huck) and the amount of time it takes for
food to disappear (0.1 second). Ive learned the
exact number of people who forget to wear their
staff t-shirts when theyre supposed to (myself
included) and how many words you can type into
a spreadsheet before your eyes go numb (somewhere between 200 and 300). Ive learned that
the newspaper office is always open and that
you can usually find an awesome staff member
lounging in one of the comfy chairs.
So thank you mom for forcing me into a
club, specifically this one. And thank you Newspaper for giving me memories I wont forget.
Ive done many extracurricular activities

during my time at high school and theyve all
been a blast, but without a doubt football has
made me grow the most as a person.
As clich as it sounds, football really is a
character builder. It is a weird microcosm of life.
People are forced to work together for a common
goal, and they dont always like the people they
are working with. There may be a punk rocker and a freakytoo who are next to each other,
and they must learn to coexist. Coaches, much
like bosses, may be difficult at times, but you
learn to persevere. You may need to learn how to
play through an injury or sickness, but be smart
enough at the same time to say something if
you cannot play through it. A football team is its
own little violent company.
The fun I had in football led me to try other
extracurriculars. The desire to work with a wide
range of people led me to try Rock n Roll. The
authoritarian nature of football coaches gave me
enough thick skin to put up with Mr. Huck, The
Warriors sponsor, when he got extra red and
angry during newspaper. The resilience football
taught me allowed me to run through nagging
injuries during track without trepidation.
Football has motivated me to try tons of new
things, but I certainly cannot say that it was all
a great experience. Doing homework into the wee
hours of the morning because we HAD to get an
hour lift in before our three-hour practice was
certainly frustrating; being called slow, fat and
athletic in front of my teammates was trying;
losing my senior homecoming game because of
a coaching gaffe was undoubtedly heartbreaking.
Despite all this, the good times definitely
made up for the bad. Whenever football knocked
me down my teammates and friends were always
there to pick me back up. The whirlwind of experiences football has put me through the past four
years is what has had the greatest impact on my
high school experience.
Your Girl From Channel 36
by Allie Pino
Before I even begin and start getting into

my feelings, I want to warn you that my experience with high school didnt turn out like any
other seniors. And in no way, shape or form am
I setting up a pathway for future generations to
walk along. This column has been written strictly
for my fans that know me from the hit television
show Warrior Wake-Up Live and all those that
want to know how I managed
my days at Sherwood High.
Lets start the show!
The past four years of
high school have turned out to
be different than what I imagined. I remember the first day
I came home from school. I
got off the bus, into my car
and said to my mom, High
school is not for me!
My freshman and sophomore years were
challenging. I mean, I was a scrawny, fourteenyear-old, in the mix of finding my identity, while
attending a school where the students looked like
they had already graduated college. There was
one incident where I found myself lost in the
hallway. Next to me was a tall guy with a fullgrown beard. I was going to ask him for help,
but I stopped myself because I didnt know if he
was a teacher or student.
I was really confused on how I would make
a name for myself, considering all the other

unique characters/students I was up against,
but things cleared up junior and senior year. I
finally found a class I enjoyed, and as you probably guessed, it was TV Production. Along side
my co-anchors Ashley Profitt and Isaiah Willis,
I became one of three main hosts, reporting
live from the Sherwood TV Studio. I learned to
talk the talk and walk the walk.
With this newly found talent, one would think
I wouldnt be able to handle my
hectic schedule. The publicity
and fame did come pretty fast,
but it never put obstacles in my
way. I maintained good grades,
while still having time for all
my fans that wanted a picture
or an autograph from me. What
can I say; Im a giver!
But in all seriousness, the
goal all along was to find my
identity by the time I graduated from high school. I found something I was
really good at (being a well-known celebrity) and
managed to pass a milestone at the same time.
Ill admit things were stressful, and getting to
the point Im at today wasnt a walk in the park.
To get through it all, Ill offer you this piece of
advice (and my motto): in high school, you learn
that if youre late, you might as well be hella late
and go get some breakfast. Or have one of your
workers bring it for you.
Speaking Words of Wisdom, Let it Be
by Emma Hierholzer
For some reason, unbeknownst to me, I have
trouble relating to todays music. Call me crazy but
as hard as I try, as much as I ponder their words,
I cannot find humanitys truths in, My anaconda
dont want some unless you got buns hon. Weird,
right? So, I thought for my final piece in the Warrior I would educate those who have never ventured beyond the confines of Taylor Swift, Jason
Derulo or that annoying bald guy who always yells
dal, and let those much wiser speak (or sing
rather) for the important life lessons every young
person should know a much needed lesson in
both wisdom and music history. Youre welcome.
1. Evrybody knows
That Babys got new clothes
But lately I see her ribbons and her bows
Have fallen from her curls,
Just Like A Woman (Bob Dylan)
Life Lesson: People change and transform in high school. And it doesnt stop here. People are
fluctuating and moving all the time and if you want to maintain relationships, you have to learn to
accept that.
2.These days I seem to think a lot
About the things that I forgot to do
For you
And all the times I had
The chance to,
These Days (Jackson Browne)
Life Lesson: When you want to do something, think about what you can do to achieve that goal today!
Life sneaks up on you, and if youre too slow, you could end up behind.
3.Dont you draw the queen of diamonds boy
Shell beat you if shes able
You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet,
Desperado (The Eagles)
Life Lesson: Money doesnt always show you the way to love. Pursue what you love, but dont live
your life in the pursuit of that tempting green paper.
4.Im a street walking cheetah with a heart full of napalm
Im a runaway son of the nuclear a-bomb
I am a worlds forgotten boy
The one who searches and destroys,
Search & Destroy (Iggy Pop)
Life Lesson: Although I dont necessarily condone all his activities, take a pointer from this particular
musician and live your life like a total punk-god. If YOLO was around back in Iggys days, Im sure
hed be a frequent offender of using that catchy acronym.
Anarchy Club, My Sole Regret What I Learned in High School 15

by Gianna Bartolini
Ive heard theories about what high school
should be. One is that its where youre supposed
to find where, and with whom, you fit in. The
school community emphasizes belonging, whether it is a club, a team or a friend group. Students
are often pressured into these activities, then
into embodying the ideals and values of whatever
they decide to become a part of.
Crazy thought: what if thats totally wrong?
During my early years at Sherwood, I surrendered to the indoctrination the school was dishing out. I tried to personify my interests and
assimilate to my friends. At this point, though,
Ive realized that high school is really where
youre supposed to figure out who you are. If
you make friends who can always support you
along the way, thats an added bonus, but otherwise, youre not gonna figure yourself out; youll
only learn to fake it convincingly.
This brings me to Anarchy Club. It seems
like the only thing better than joining a club is
starting one. If I felt the urge to conform to
the model student, I would, characteristically, do
it in the most ironic way possible.
My pitch would be as follows:
The Anarchy Club is a club where people of all
by Catherine Jou
ages, races, genders, religions, etc. can find a

place to do whatever they want. The first rule
of the club is that there are no rules, no officers, and absolutely no organized activities.
Members are free to express themselves however and may engage in debates/discussions at
their own discretion. Theyre welcome to explore
free-thinking, do whatever and be natural.
Anyways, while youre shoving pamphlets at
the poor freshmen at
orientation, scaring
them and enticing
them at once, consider this: societys
expectation for us is
that we know who we
are by the time were
eighteen. If you accept that challenge,
knowing yourself
ASAP is imperative.
Before joining twenty clubs, four varsity sports and approximately
fourteen group chats, think about what it is doing
to your individuality. Then see the Anarchy Clubs
booth in the back corner. Maybe theres someone
representing but then again, nothings mandatory, so maybe not.
by Marie Moeller
After several drafts, I finally decided that the easiest way to express my thoughts toward high
school is through a list of 40 things I learned. So, I learned 1. I would rather have two close friends
than a friend group, 2. Durkheims theory of social integration, 3. sleep deprivation is the norm, 4.
a B will not kill me, 5. how to fake a smile around people I dont like, 6. how to apply the therapies
from AP Psychology, 7. communication is key, 8. how to drive a car, 9. friends are allies, 10. pints of
ice cream were made to be split, 11. I want to explore the world 12. National Honor Society is a joke,
13. nice is different than good, 14. the fundamental theorem of calculus
(parts one and two), 15. writing is a form of release, 16. you cant always
go to your dream college, 17. what it feels like to be betrayed, 18. naps are
not just for old men, 19. I aspire to be bohemian, 20. not to expect much
of the future, 21. your friends will not always be there for you, 22. my
intelligence cannot and should not be identified by a test score, 23. how to
operate behind the scenes, 24. Im a feminist, 25. the best way to learn is
through experience, 26. pineapples mean you are perfect, 27. New Years
is a pointless holiday, 28. that I let people walk all over me, 29. what veganism means, 30. Im an introvert, 31. I have no tolerance for superficial
people, 32. labels were made for conformity and self-acceptance, 33. you can maintain long distance
friendships, 34. drinking coffee at 10 p.m. will keep me awake until 3 a.m., 35. no one prepares you for
when the reality of graduation hits, 36. people make nave promises because we want to live in the
moment, 37. summer brings life, 38. people will lie, 39. these people will not change, and 40. everything
changes.
Random is Calling
I dont know who I am, what I will be like in the future and how I was perceived through this
purgatory we call high school. In the eyes of my friends Ill probably be remembered for being
notoriously random and abstract. To most of my teachers, I was more likely than not your typical,
quiet and average-performing student. Lastly, and perhaps most relevant to those reading this,
are my peers but who knows what they think of me.
Im pretty sure my friends make fun of me for some of my quirky sayings like cry cry, but at
the same time theyve started using these sayings in conversations with others. So I cant help
but feel content for starting a weird trend of using action/emotion metonymies within my group.
Ive also noticed that after I first dyed half of my hair my junior year I began subsequently
noticing others with similar styles. Now Im not trying to sound pretentious, but I feel like I was
the first to do it at our school (and even if I wasnt, that doesnt matter because its the thought
that counts). So yes, I guess you could call me a trendsetter, but if that sounds too egotistical for your liking I guess inspirer is good
alternative. I mean it makes me cry cry when people cant take a joke.
I never actively sought to be different or weird or random. I just did what I wanted to do and whether you know me by my twotoned hair or my bewildered persona, can you really say you know me? While reading this you are probably thinking I seem pretty
extroverted, but Im actually only that way around my friends.
Most of my high school days have been bland and uneventful. I havent really learned much and still dont know what Im going to
do in life, but everyone should have fun, be weird, talk to random people and be themselves.
by Ankur Kayastha
Patience is a Virtue
Adolescence is a confusing time in everyones life. You have

the expectations of an adult, but the freedom of a child. You are
guaranteed to make mistakes, yet no one seems to understand
when you do. This is the life of many
teens going through high school, especially if you dont hang around the right
people. The people around you singlehandedly become the most important aspect
you can control. They can make you the
happiest, and they can mess you up.
The first two years of high school
are easily the most boring. You have to
be concerned about school because freshman and sophomore year are the foundation of your academic life. You have to
care, and if you dont, good luck to you
in the future. Its repetitive and slow, but
you get through it. Attempting to fit in
with friend groups becomes cumbersome, and you really dont
know yourself yet.
Then comes junior year. It will arguably be the worst year of
your life thus far, in terms of rigor and workload. Thats when you
go hardcore and show colleges what youve got filled transcript,
standardized testing and added lines to the rsum. You will lose
sleep and it will be a long year. But school isnt the hard part. Its
choosing the right people to be around.
In the midst of junior year, everyone changes, whether they
acknowledge it or not. This is the year everyone is able to drive
on his or her own and become virtually independent, or at least
elusive. Exposure to drugs and alcohol become a reality and friend groups
change. Radically. Curiosity really kicks in
when youre 16 or 17, but some people go
off the rails with it. What you longed for
so muchfreedom and a limitless atmospheremay be more overwhelming
than you would like to believe. It isnt
easy making decisions that could offset
your future.

I walked in wanting to make all the
friends in the world. Its my senior year
now and Im most proud of the select
few friends Ive found. Ive only got like,
five, but Id let each and every one of
them live in my basement if it comes down to it. Whether theyre
minutes away at Maryland, or more than 4 hours away at Pitt,
Amherst or BYU, I know Ill always have people to count on. Youll
know who your real friends are by the end. If youve got a nickname, you made the cut. I can count mine on one hand because
I took my time finding them. Thats what I call adulthood.
Dont Wait for Friday
by Julia Gajewski-Nemes
Through the majority of my high school career I felt as

though I was Sisyphus, a king in Greek mythology that was punished for chronic deceitfulness by being compelled to roll a massive bolder up a hill, only to watch it roll back down, repeating this
action forever. Now, I dont think that I struggled with chronic
deceitfulness, but I definitely did feel as though I got caught in
a perpetual cycle of working unnaturally hard for five days and
spending my two days of rest dreading the five days that were
to come.
Many would blame my angst on school itself, but reflecting
back, I am ultimately the one at fault. At the time, I didnt realize
that there is a fine line between hard work and overwork and
that I had well overstepped that line. I would turn down exciting,
conceivably memorable opportunities Sunday through Thursday because I had this preconceived notion that those days were strictly
for work.
Mid-junior year, however, I finally understood the importance
of balance and taking advantage of the experiences adolescence
has to offer. It is a time when I am tied down by relatively
nothinga time when I should be experimenting and experiencing
because, at this point, I have very little to lose. I dont remember
how I came to this realization, but I do remember my moms interminable lectures about finishing strong and how this [wasnt]
the time to stop caring about [my] future. While I see where she
was coming from, what she didnt understand was that my change
in approach toward school was not a result of laziness but of a
newly found awareness. I hadnt decided that it was okay to fail
out of school; I had just realized that there are priorities more
important than being the seemingly perfect student.
As I move on to college, it is my mission to make my weekdays more enjoyable. There is no reason why the name of a day
should dictate the amount of joy I find in it, so everyday I am
going to give myself something to look forward to. Whether it be
catching a mid-week movie, going for a hike every Monday after
my classes or having a spontaneous lunch date with my best
friend, there will always be something to smile about that will make
each day pleasantly memorable.
16
An Open Letter
Dear Underclassmen,
Weve roamed these halls for four years, and by
this point, I think we can say that we know a thing or
two about high school. Weve dealt with drama, struggled to balance school work with our social lives, and
created fond memories of bathroom parties, hanging
out with friends and, of course, Newspaper. So now we
want to pass on our knowledge to you:
1. Make quality friends early on, so they can be
there to support you throughout the years.
2. Dont be too serious about your school work,
but dont blow it off either. Everyone needs time to
relax. Know when to make school or your social life a
priority to minimize stress.

3. Join clubs or sports. Get involved in the Sherwood community so you can make friends and have
fun while finding a passion.
4. Appreciate the teachers who care. They are
not always easy to come by so dont take them for
granted.
We, as The Warrior Senior Staff, are so thankful
for the opportunity we have had through Newspaper
to learn each of these things. So, as our final sign
off: have some grit and have fun with high school
you deserve it.
~ The Warrior Senior Staff
Warrior Senior Staff

Managing Editors:
Marie Moeller
Betselot Wondimu
Content Directors:
Meagan Barrett
Leo Corman
Ankur Kayastha
Photographers:
Jack Armstrong
Haley Whitt
Advisor:
Peter Huck
Section Editors:
News
Connor Loughran
Sports
Jack Armstrong
Destinations
Allie Pino
Spotlight
Emma Hierholzer
Features
Annie Feinroth
Columns
Julia Gajewski-Nemes
Staff Writers:
Gianna Bartolini
Kaleigh Homer
Brian Hughes
Emma Izzo
Tyler Jones
Catherine Jou
Stephen Luckey
Malkaiah Mehlek
Dalton Sanchez
Zach Stubblefield
Pollsters:
Lauren Cosca
Stacey Wells

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Sherwood High School

May 22, 2015

300 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860

This years graduation speaker will

you need, revealed Amato. I will wish

Students Attempt To Navigate Graduation Parties

Its that time of year again, so break

graduation party takes place on May 31

and Troy, like always.

May 22, 2015

Student Wins Cruise during Beach Week

Speaker Focuses on Chance

Per tradition, many seniors

I first joined the team and now

Common Questions about Senior Year & Graduation Answered

Why Are the Graduation Gowns Only Blue?

Caps and gowns will only

school year with regard to the

more errand on a packed agenda.

much of their money is going

Why Isnt There Going To Be a Senior Banquet?

In previous years, the SGA

What Song Will Mr. Gregory Choose for This Year?

coming there were hundreds of

each class in a unique way, and

May 22, 2015

Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse

Wrestling, Cross Country

Football, Basketball, Baseball

Football, Basketball, Track

Basketball captain, co-ed volleyball

Basketball, Co-ed Volleyball

Football, Basketball, Co-ed Volleyball

Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse

Cross Country, Track

May 22, 2015

What does the future

Franklin and Marshall College

I decided on Boston Conservatory because out of the eight schools I got

Going on a [Morman] mission will help me gain independence because I will

May 22, 2015

Top 5 Schools Seniors Are Attending:

Catholic University of America

15 students are going into the military

University of Central Florida

Although The Warrior made an effort

How would you say high school tasted?

Like cereal when it gets mushy.

When I dated Hunter Moore!

When Adam Weiss stepped on my foot

Whats your funniest school memory?

Best Calves Brandon Ali

Do your very best

Most Loved student

Yes, you can grow a

Why do you set your

May 22, 2015

Media Alters Dynamics

Retiring Teachers Give Their Final Farewells

May 22, 2015

Love what you do and do

future and who you

Civility is the most