Warrior
38th Year, Issue No.4
the
Inside: News: 1-5, Fears and Phobias: 6-7, Features: 8-11, Humor: 12-13, Spotlight: 14-15, Opinions: 16-19,Wondering Warrior: 20, Entertainment: 21-23, Sports: 24-28
by Naomi Lawrence 17
Common phobias
and new treatments
explored
pg. 6-7
Senioritis:
Negative effects of
the disease and the
latest research
pg. 12
Horoscopes:
Whats Next?:
pg. 17
Traveling:
Favorite vacation
spots, Spring Break
plans and more
pg. 20
Renwick Gallery:
A review of the
widely celebrated
art exhibit
pg. 21
March Madness:
Predictions about
the tournament
pg . 28
Charles Federline, or CJ as
he was called by his peers, was
only a junior when he passed
away on Friday, February 19.
Federline had been battling depression for many years before
ultimately taking his own life.
A memorial service was held
by the family to commemorate
Federlines life and was open
to the community. Held February 23 at the Oak Room at the
Sandy Spring Fire House, the
service included an opening
prayer and blessing by Pastor
Clark Baisden and remarks by
Principal Bill Gregory.
Federline was known for
enjoying fishing, which was
noted in many of the memories
written in the program for the
service. Other reminiscences of
Federline included summer visits to the creek in Chincoteague,
Virginia, and his love for video
games, swimming and playing
around.
I think his favorite part
[about visiting his aunt] was going to the creek to fish. It was
hard to get him to come home for
meals. He was always very independent. I will miss those visits,
one memory from his aunt said.
His tragic passing was
mourned by the school community in many ways. A letter was
written to the parents informing
them of the death and included
separate documentation with suggestions on discussing death. On
the first day back from the weekend, grief counselors and psychologists were available to help
students through their grieving. A
banner was also set up across the
health room for students wishing
to write their heartfelt farewells
to Federline.
Federlines parents have been
open about the cause of his passing as a way to raise awareness
about the dangers of depression,
and encourage those in similar
Kayla Cohen 17
A display case near the main office was set up for CJ Federline. The
tributes included pictures and other remembrances of the junior.
situations to seek out help. Rates
for both depression and suicide
have increased among teens,
making it important to pay attention to warning signs and to consult a trusted adult. The National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a
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by Mallory Carlson 19
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Sara Casareto 16
Evans works the soundboard during a practice for Rock n Roll Revival.
How do you and all the other
directors come up with these incredible and diverse themes year
after year?
Its a joint effort sometimes,
like last year it was student Rachyl
Hackett that came up with the
theme Dancing in the Streets.
This year Turn, Turn, Turn was
my idea. When [former teacher]
Mr. Orndorf was directing year
after year, we would work together throwing ideas around. He
would sometimes base it off the
set. Its changed over the years
but the planning has usually been
a collaborative effort of several
people.
Throughout all of that time
and work you must have created
a lot of memories. This might be
a tough one, but whats one of the
most memorable memories you
have of Rock n Roll?
by Elizabeth Thach 18
White, skinny, and youthful
has been the iconic look for Barbie dolls since they were released
in 1959. However, this will no
longer be the case, as Mattel, a
U.S. multinational toy manufacturer, has released a new line of
Barbie dolls that aims to break
these narrow beauty standards.
Girls everywhere now have
infinitely more ways to play out
their stories and spark their imaginations through Barbie. Along
with more overall diversity, we
proudly add three new body types
to our line, the company stated
on its website.
Barbie dolls will now be
sold in seven skin tones, 22 eye
colors, 24 hairstyles, and three
new body sizes: petite, tall, and
curvy. The new versions will be
sold alongside the original Barbie
doll, making this one of the most
drastic changes in Barbie history.
Mattels action also represents
a cultural shift in the American
society as citizens have become
more tolerant of body diversity
and sexuality. The U.S. toymaker recently created an Abigail
(Abby) Wambach doll, based off
the retired U.S. soccer player who
is a lesbian. The doll is part of
Barbies Shero collection, dolls
that honor real-life women and
like Barbie, have broken bound-
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The Barbie dolls above are models of the franchises latest release.
aries, challenged gender norms
and proven girls can be anything
they want to be according to
Time magazine.
This is radical because
were saying there isnt this narrow standard of what a beautiful
body looks like, said Robert
Best, the senior director of Barbie
product design.
In the past, Mattel has received negative criticism due to
their dolls having exaggerated
body proportions. Barbie sales
fell by four percent in 2015,
and the companys stock price
plummeted by nearly 43 percent
in 2013. According to a British
study conducted by the University of Sussex, Barbie dolls have
contributed to the development
of low-self esteem and poor body
image because they are not an
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Kayla Cohen 17
After spending six months in rehab, Max Dechter has restarted his senior year and uses his experience to
advise students to make better decisions. Dechter has kept an optimistic attitude and a positive perspective.
when Dechter returned to school,
particularly his teachers. Dechter
explained that teachers, like science teacher Britani Greco and
English teacher Melissa Flowers,
really helped him catch back up
after missing a full year of school.
As a whole, the accident
completely changed Dechters
outlook on life. Before, he got
into a lot of trouble, even calling
himself a really bad kid. Now,
however, hes changed his life
around. Im not into the same
stuff I was, said Dechter. Im
going to college next year. I have
a lot of goals. In fact, Dech-
by Megan Werden 17
courtesy of MCPS
Interesting Phobias
Ablutophobia - fear of bathing
Stasibasiphobia - fear of standing
for kids and adults alike, yet something about an unknown adult
adorned with make-up causes fear and discomfort in many. The
fear has garnered so much attention it has become a legitimate
phobia called coulrophobia.
Possible reasoning as to why there is a common fear of
clowns is that they were always scary, but people have only
just now begun to acknowledge it. In present times, distrust in
strangers is more common than it was in the past. Clowns are
not only physically masked, but their actual lives are completely
hidden from their audience, which can be unsettling.
The separation of life and character may be for the best,
considering the first widely famous clown, Joseph Grimaldi,
an English 19th century clown, was a drunk with a lonely life
which contrasted with his upbeat performance. His cheery nature in light of his misfortune made audiences adore him, although some did find the contrast strange. Besides Grimaldi,
other famous clowns have been known for their sinister sides,
like a 19th century Parisian clown who bludgeoned a child to
death for insulting him.
Over time, popular culture has replaced the happy and innocent nature of clowns usually seen in the past with an new
image of a dangerous and deranged clown, with books such as
Stephen Kings It, in which a demon is set loose to wreak
havoc posing as a killer clown, and the Saw movie franchise
featuring a creepy clown puppet. Not to mention the real-life
terror of 1970s serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who dressed up
as a clown to lure his young victims.
The exact future of the clumsy clown caricature is unclear,
but it seems that clowns days as widely welcomed comedians
may be long gone as people have developed phobias of them.
Barophobia is defined as the fear of gravity. Not to be confused with the fear of heights,
people who suffer from barophobia live in
constant fear of two possible scenarios. One is
when gravity will simply disappear and they
will float away. The second scenario is they fear
that gravity will become too strong and crush
them.
Just like any other phobia, one can get it
by simply having an experience in these conditions. A person could have fallen from a great
height and gotten hurt, or just watched TV and
saw a situation where there is no gravity. No
matter what the experience is, this phobia causes irrational reactions and anxiety attacks just at
the thought of gravity.
Some symptoms of this phobia can be minute or life changing. Some victims could just
be uncomfortable with the thought of gravity
while others are scared to leave their homes
and live out their daily lives. Those who have
severe barophobia suffer from breathlessness,
muscle tension, tremors, and the feeling of being trapped or out of control.
Most people seek help once they realize
they have an irrational fear of gravity. Although most who suffer from barophobia are
often able to diagnose and cope with the phobia
themselves, there are some cases where people
cant cope with it on their own.
Just like any other phobia, those who need
treatment go to therapy to learn how to cope
with their phobia so they no longer have to live
in fear.
Medicine.
Of course, it helps to have
coping mechanisms along the
way as you incrementally expose
yourself to more fearful situations. For instance, being mindful of your fear and recognizing
when it starts (i.e. sweaty palms,
tightening muscles) is a starting point to developing a coping
mechanism. Once you are more
aware of your fears and its symptoms, you start to let them come
and go without being too judgmental of yourself or your symptoms.
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Junior Renaldo Smith laughs with a fellow runner and friend at track practice after school.
I can only be myself. I set my own standards. Hopefully I can go far in this thing.
But in order to remain eligible for
track, Smith must keep his grades up. He
has studied hard and is now expected to
graduate in 2017, a year earlier than originally planned. School in the United States
is very different from his school in Jamaica. Here I get more help. Back there, the
teachers just expected you to figure things
out yourself, but here I get help from teachers and honor society members.
Smith plans on attending a culinary
arts school to study his other major passion, cooking. My love for cooking is out
of this world. I enjoy it because it is an art,
and when I cook I love to see people happy, said Smith. He takes cooking classes
at Sherwood, and hopes to one day become
a head chef at a restaurant.
Rather than covering up his mistakes,
Smith is growing and becoming the best
version of himself. He has opened up to his
teammates and his friends, informing them
of his life in Jamaica and trusting them to
help him get through high school so he
can move on to bigger and better things.
Watching him grow is remarkable. Im
so proud of him and all the progress hes
made here. Hes the most amazing guy I
know, said sophomore Amy Guenterburg,
one of Smiths closest friends on track.
So whenever you start to believe that
the American Dream is dead, keep Renaldo
Smith in mind. This is only the beginning
of a successful journey for him in the United States.
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by Katherine Sperduto 19
that coloring is
at-home therapy?
by Maya Koeppen 17
What used to be a favorite
childhood pastime is quickly
emerging again as a new trend in
the form of adult coloring books.
Holding five of the top 10 bestselling spots on Amazon, these
books have been quickly surging
in popularity as a unique alternative to meditation. Books feature intricate designs of anything
from nature to mandalas (diagram, chart, or geometric pattern
of Indian origin) and are intended to de-stress the user through
coloring. Despite their widespread popularity, few know of
the actual science behind the
books.
Although it is not considered a form of art therapy, coloring still has many healing qualities. Among colorings benefits
is its ability to induce a state of
focus and mindfulness in the
individual that is similar to that
of meditation. Dr. Stan Rodski, a
neuropsychologist and author of
his own line of coloring books,
notes that this response stems
from the details and repetition
of patterns associated with coloring. Even so much as choosing
whether or not to color the sun
yellow or orange, gets the mind
working. The prefrontal cortex of the brain, responsible for
many of the decisions in ones
daily life, is served well by this
series of insignificant choices;
further allowing the colorist
to enjoy an immense amount of
self-control in the midst of their
otherwise hectic and previously
mapped-out schedules.
For individuals suffering
from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and more, coloring
Senior Liana Azcuy sporting the popular gray hairstyle back in 2015.
does have one concern: scaring
possible employers from hiring
her.
One big thing for me was
applying for jobs. Personally, I
worry that an employer will not
find a kid who dyes their hair
whacky things a responsible employee, admitted Schwenke.
Although Schwenke loved
her gray locks, she recently went
back to being a brunette. On the
other hand, Azcuy kept her hair
died gray for longer.
Both in Hollywood and here
in Montgomery County, the trend
is hitting the streets. Kelly Osbourne, Rihanna and Kylie Jenner are among the celebrities who
have experimented with the style
Granny Hair.
Sara Mossavari, local hair
stylist for Salon Central, thinks
silver/gray hair is a beautiful
look. But, she warns that it does
come with some catches. Mossavari recommends coming in once
a week to get your hair retoned
after you get your hair dyed. If
you dont get it toned, the hair
will turn a yellow color. If you
choose to not tone your hair every
week at the salon, at least buy a
violet toner before you leave the
salon.
Like it or not, the Granny Hair trend that is hitting the
streets of Hollywood and Olney
today, will be hitting the pages of
a fashion history book tomorrow.
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18831905
By the early 20th century, the Quaker schools financial troubles made supporting the Sherwood Academy unrealistic. The Sandy Spring community, still traditionally Quaker, opposed the idea of making Sherwood public, but in 1905 it became
apparent there was no other choice. The next year, the school was loaned to the
county for a year to test the feasibility of a public school in its place. It has been
public ever since.
The first year of the public Sherwood High School we know today consisted of
around four staff and 100 students. Since there was only one high school in Howard
County, some students from places such as Highland and the Patuxent River area
attended Sherwood. A student from Highland ran to Sherwood every morning, which
led to his successful running career at College Park. A child who was the only Sherwood student in his or her household came to school on horseback. Once at school,
students could park their horse in the sheds in the back of the school (where they
were fed corn at lunch) for an annual parking permit fee of $1. Students with siblings would typically ride to school by horse and buggy or carriage, taking up to an
hour to arrive at Sherwood from Brookeville.
1905
The 1920s saw various modern updates and expansions to the school. A major addition was built in 1923, adding both more classrooms and a large assembly room
with lights. Also introduced in 1923 was Sherwoods first school bus. In the previous
years, the county paid seniors $2.50 per student they picked up in their cars. Due
to large enrollment increases, four new grammar school rooms were added in 1929,
leaving the old building for the high school.
A completely new building for the elementary school was built on campus in
1935. The elementary school began the day with their own set of morning exercises,
where students would sing Among the Leafy Branches, recite the Lords Prayer,
and read Bible verses.
Once students reached 7th grade, they advanced to high school. Sherwood had
two tracks the new high school students could choose from: commercial or academic. The commercial route was intended for students wishing to go into vocational or
secretarial work, offering courses such as typing, shorthand, and home economics.
The academic route, on the other hand, included courses such as English, Latin,
French, Spanish, history, and sciences. Students also participated in various extracurricular activities, the biggest ones being Future Farmers of America, debate,
newspaper and yearbook, glee club, and band.
As the 1930s came to an end and war clouds loomed above, many recent Sherwood graduates found themselves putting on army uniforms and, for many of these
boys, meeting their deaths. During the war, current Sherwood students participated
in various war-effort projects, collecting scrap metal and newspaper to support
their brothers at war.
19051915
19151940
Sherwood has gone through many changes and renovations in the last 70 years. The schools population has risen by thousands, due to development
of the surrounding areas. The building itself has also undergone numerous renovations, including a completely new building in 1950 and major renovations and modernizations in the early 1990s. The elementary school has since moved off the grounds and is now located down 108 (Sherwood Elementary). Although the original building, teachers, and students are long gone, our connection with these historical grounds remains. The very same
ground on which we have our classes, play our sports, and arrive at school has been used by students for over 130 years now. If you look across Route
108, you can see the Sherwood farm, now known as Cloverly, that Miss Mary Roberts gave to the Sandy Spring community. Its interesting to wonder
what students 100 years from now will discover about Sherwood High School in the early 22nd century.
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Sophomore Joey Hunt on the left and senior Joe Hunt on the right. While one conquers the field, the other one rocks the stage here at Sherwood.
winter and wake boarding in the
summer.
Hunt 16 lives and breathes
music. Throughout the years, his
diverse resume contains notable
roles such as Gaston in Beauty
in the Beast, Lionel in Cinderella, Pippin in Pippin, and a
soloist in Rock n Roll.
Quite the musical theater fanatic, Hunt 16 draws inspiration
from Lin-Manuel Miranda. He
wrote my favorite musical, Hamilton, and starred as the lead role.
He has risen so quickly and written such fantastic music. I want
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Following Republican candidate Donald Trumps stunning string of primary victories, millions of fearful Americans prepare to flee to Canada.
by Christopher Sung 17
Panic has gripped Canada as
thousands of young Americans
prepare to begin a mass exodus to
illegally enter the northern country. The looming immigration of
millions of Americans follows
the recent primary victories of
Donald Trump, a stunning result
that many Canadian pundits have
blamed for the impending migratory crisis.
Theyre going to come in
mass droves and steal our jobs,
stated former Toronto Mayor Rob
Ford, pointing out a recent surge
in how do I move to Canada
searches on Google. Listen carefully folks, Ive dealt with a lot
of these millennial Americans,
and they are going to destroy our
nations Conservative foundation. Its all because of Donald J.
Trump who is giving us Americas
liberals! Those lazy, pot-smoking
liberals! We already have enough
of them here! Despite a 2014
drug scandal in which the former
mayor confessed to using crack
cocaine while in public office,
Fords comments have gained
him a large following among disgruntled Canadians.
In Canada, a country that
has generally been stereotyped
as a nation superior to the United
States for its liberal values, many
Canadians have already voiced
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Interim Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Rona Ambrose and Canadian Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau furiously debate what to do with the millions of Americans that plan to flock to their country.
anger and discontent with the imminent flood of Americans.
These Americans are going
to impose their repulsive English language on Quebec, said
a French-speaking business owner and member of Canadas Parti
Quebecois. Their inferior language and culture have no place
here; we will need to control our
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Many cultures around the world use different zodiac signs and studies
of astrology. However, the one most recognized by Americans today, with
various constellations representing when in the year a person was born,
originated over 3,000 years ago. The Babylonians, who created this system, chose these signs to correspond with the constellations that the Sun
appears to pass through as the Earth revolves around the Sun throughout
the year. The zodiac was originally used as a way of dividing the sky into
equal sections to better understand the Earths revolution around the
Sun. These signs also have astrological purposes, connecting each sign
with different planets and other celestial bodies to determine horoscopes.
Although the zodiac signs are not entirely accurate with their respective
constellations. The Sun does not pass through each constellation for equal
lengths of time, despite the Babylonians assigning each sign the same
amount of time, leaving many people with a sign that may not match the
constellation that the Sun was in front of when they were born. In addition, the Sun also aligns with an additional constellation, Ophiuchus,
which is not included with the zodiac signs.
Despite their inaccuracies, the zodiac managed to stand the test of
time, as they are widely recognized today, comparing personality traits to
the people born under those specific time frames.
the end. The description of their personalities was basically snippets from horoscope readings. More than
80 percent of the students deemed the results very
accurate, thus showing how easily people can be led
into believing the accuracy of such horoscopes. This
experiment was the basis of what soon became known
as the Forer, or Barnum Effect.
Similarly, an American psychologist named Ross
Stagner tested the validity of horoscopes in the late
1950s. He gave 68 HR Managers a detailed questionnaire that would help with creating a psychological
description of each person. He then made one fake description using 13 phrases from different horoscopes.
After reading their descriptions, the participants
were tasked with deeming the horoscopes amazingly
true, very true, somewhere in the middle, mostly erroneous, or completely wrong. More than a third of the
individuals felt that their psychological portraits were
very true, 40 percent deemed them quite accurate, and
almost nobody saw them as completely erroneous.
Overall, the validity of horoscopes is in the eye of
the beholder. As shown by Forer, individuals have the
tendency to agree with the general descriptions found
in horoscopes. The human mind is easily manipulated, so it is very difficult to discern the true legitimacy
of horoscopes as a whole when people often believe
what they want to believe about themselves.
nar cycle. The Native American zodiac cycle is closely related to the solar system, and is based monthly
on the moon phases.
The two have considerable differences in traditions and attributes. In Chinese tradition, its considered bad luck if it is ones animals year because it is
believed one is angering the god of age. In order to
stop this, a child must wear something red passed
down from the older generations. Certain attributes
show what a persons personality is like. However,
with every attribute, there is also a contradicting saying that goes with it. For example, the rat is wisdom,
but, wisdom without industriousness leads to triviality. With these attributes, people can determine if
relationships will continue.
Native American signs are from ones animal
totem, the animal spirit one was born under. They
differ from a spirit totem since the spirit is not ones
guide. Each sign includes an animal, element, stone,
clan, and color. However, all of these vary as there
were many tribes in the Americas. Like the other
zodiac cultures, ones animal describes personality
traits and how a person interact with others.
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Moving Past the Rhetoric on Immigration
Should the children of illegal immigrants
receive a public education?
ple to come
What draws peo
tes?
to the United Sta
With the 2016 presidential election quickly
approaching, Republican candidates are pushing
for stricter laws on immigration, including a repeal
of President Obamas executive order that granted amnesty to five million existing illegal immigrants. Donald Trump has gone the furthest with
his promise to deport all illegal immigrants and
require Mexico to build a wall. In stark contrast,
Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton vowed last
week that she would not deport any illegal immigrants except violent criminals and terrorists.
There unfortunately appears to be no middle
ground on the complex issue of immigration. Politicians and their constituents alike are pigeonholed
into taking a position as either pro or anti-
immigration, as if it is not possible, for example,
to sympathize with illegal immigrants while also
advocating for rigorous background checks and
other requirements for citizenship. The debate over
immigration needs be addressed by its different
aspects if there will ever be actual solutions. One
such area is the availability of public education for
children of illegal immigrants.
Some might argue that if their children cannot be educated, it is less likely that parents or
prospective parents will immigrate to the United
States. Because thousands of illegal immigrants
come to the U.S. annually, seeking a better life for
their families, the number of illegal immigrants
could be reduced if their children were no longer
given the opportunity of an American education.
Is there a middle gr
ound on the
issue of immigration
?
However, some people come to the United States
to escape persecution or to find work for themselves, and these people will continue to immigrate
regardless of whether their children can register in
public schools or not.
The fundamental question, though, is whether the United States really would go so far as to
deny an education to children in an attempt to keep
out illegal immigrants. The answer should be a resounding no. These children cant be deprived of
an education, the primary vehicle that adjusts them
into American society and provides them with the
opportunities they need to make a better future for
themselves and their families. Instead, new legislation should be created to give existing illegal immigrants and their children a path to citizenship.
Is it fair and just that the children of illegal immigrants are given a public education when their
parents are not paying their equal share of taxes?
Probably not. That is why the country must create
citizenship paths for existing illegal immigrants.
Yes, they broke the law to come to this country,
but only because they wanted to fulfill the dream
of a better life that they know United States has
the capability to provide for people. Regardless
of how they got here, illegal immigrants are still
here today, and it would be unrealistic and frankly
heartless to kick them out. Therefore, the United
States must do its best to help them succeed, which
by extension, creates a better functioning society
for the benefit of everyone living in this country.
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Three students from Mr. Hucks AP Literature class respond to an assignment about the purpose of college.
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Netflix Show Exposes Faults in Justice System Swift Gets Too Much Criticism
by Lauren MacFadden 17
by Natalie Murray 18
Many people turn to Netflix to binge watch their favorite shows like Gossip Girl or
Greys Anatomy. However,
when Netflix released the documentary, Making a Murderer,
on Dec. 18, 2015, people could
not turn away from the suspense.
In this ten-part series, viewers dive into the case of Steven
Avery. In 1985, Avery was falsely
convicted of rape in Manitowoc,
Wisconsin. After spending 18
long years in prison, DNA finally proved Averys innocence and
he was released in 2003. However, Averys freedom did not last.
On October 31, 2005, Avery was
accused of the murder of Teresa
Halbach, a photographer for an
automobile magazine who earlier that day took pictures of cars
from Averys salvage yard. The
police arrested Avery after Halbachs car was found in the salvage yard. The police began an
eight-day search on his property
where they found Averys blood
in Halbachs car as well as her car
keys with traces of Averys sweat
in his trailer.
As if things could not get
worse for Avery, his nephew
Brendan Dassey confessed that
he and Avery raped and brutally murdered Halbach in Averys
trailer. Dassey later recanted his
testimony; however, Dassey was
still arrested. Despite substantial
evidence, issues surfaced that
suggest the investigation may
have led to an unfair trial for Avery.
The polices vendetta against
Avery began when he was convicted of rape in 1985. After Av-
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the key and there was a possibility that tampering of the evidence
had occurred. Despite this admission, the judge allowed the evidence to remain in the trial. Later,
the police found bullet holes in
the garage which matched one of
the guns kept in the house. Despite the bullet holes, no blood
or DNA of Halbach was found
in the trailer or the garage. It was
ruled out that Avery bleached either place because his DNA was
found in both places.
The documentary sheds light
on the various issues within the
justice system, particularly that of
law enforcement and raises questions surrounding Averys guilt.
This surprising and unexpected
documentary has opened the eyes
of various viewers to the negative actions the justice system is
capable of. Many viewers have
formed different and wide-ranging theories surrounding the case;
however Averys fight has not
ended yet.
To The Point
Apple is in the Right
Permission to Censor
by Tyler Ruth 16
by Natalie Murray 18
by Meghan Proctor 16
Say youre traveling through the desert when your water runs out and you become severely dehydrated. Another
traveler has much more water than they need, so you tell
them, I need water. They reply, everyone needs water, and give some to a healthy, perfectly hydrated traveler. This is, essentially, Black Lives Matter versus All
Lives Matter.
People who oppose All Lives Matter arent denying that everyones life has value. They dislike All Lives
Matter because that particular movement wasnt created
by white people who want to help all minorities who face
discrimination. All Lives Matter was created by childish
individuals who wrongly assumed that Black Lives Matter
meant Only Black Lives Matter, and proceeded to throw a
tantrum disguised as a social movement.
All Lives Matter may seem like its better for focusing on everyone, but by grouping all people together, it
implies that all races face the same level of discrimination
and injustice, and thats just not true. White people arent
shot for carrying a toy gun or playing loud music. White
people dont face the same dangers that black people do,
and stating the obvious that all peoples lives matter isnt
going to solve problems faced by any race.
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HOMEWORK
One of the most prevalent complaints among students is the amount of
homework they receive on a daily basis. Knowing this, the Warrior wanted
to find out exactly how the student body feels about homework and what
could be done to improve current policies regarding these assignments.
The following survey was gathered from a total of 142 responses, representing an even mix of on-level, honors, and Advanced Placement classes.
60%
The right
amount
Not
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5%
(17%)
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Unsure
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(27%)
(20%)
(24%)
(9%)
35%
No
52%
25%
Maybe if teachers could try and coordinate with assignments. Sometimes I have almost no homework, and other times I have a lot. -Stephanie Levin 18
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I would want to go to
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Bulls play live at their
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I would go to
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~Martha Bojang 17
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by Mallory Carlson 19
Mallory Carlson 19
This art piece, which is an assemblance of sculptures made from household materials by Tara Donovan,
is just one of the many unique and captivating works that exist within the walls of the Renwick Gallery.
Gabriel Dawe. The art is hard to
capture in one photo, as I learned
as I moved from side to side of
the room, trying to get the best
shot possible that captures the
beauty of the way the artwork
caught the light but also show
the extensive length it possessed.
After deciding that I had done the
best I could on the photo front,
I moved on to the second of my
three favorite exhibits.
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Movies
Batman v. Superman - March 25
Collide - April 1
Hardcore Henry - April 8
Concerts - Fillmore
Concerts - 9:30
Club
Hoodie Allen
March 18
Pusha T - March 23
Vance Joy - March 25
Frankie Ballard
April 13
Savages - March 27
twitter
deadline.com
6abc.com
fans captivating and relatable material on the journey towards becoming an adult.
Although there is the new
name and some different shows,
the network has vehemently
promised to continue their beloved traditions with their two
countdowns, original shows,
movies and marathons.
Yes, the iconic ABC Family is changing its name and aspects of the channel, but some
things will stay exactly the same.
Freeform will deliver new, exciting original content as well as
all the favorite shows our viewers already love on ABC Family,
Ascheim added.
After 17 years of never
matching navy blue with black
or polka dots and plaid, senior
fashion lovers Morgan Hill and
Samantha Schwartz are here to
share fashion opinions with the
students of Sherwood. In each
issue of The Warrior, we will
choose a different fashion faux
pas to critique. This time we address the Converse epidemic.
Converse come in all shapes
and sizes. They are not comfortable but easy to throw on which
leads to people wearing them for
every occasion. Similar to leggings, which we tackled in our
previous issue, Converse have a
time and a place that many of our
peers seem to be forgetting.
Converse can be the perfect
addition to a casual outfit, with
jeans and a T-shirt or for the hipsters channeling their inner 90s
grunge. This is the appropriate
application for Converse. When
paired with dresses and nicer
outfits, Converse appear out of
place. Converse are sneakers, and
sneakers are worn with casual,
athletic outfits. Were all for universal pieces, but Converse just
arent one of them.
The latest fad that has overtaken Sherwood is high top Converse paired with white mid-calf
Nike socks. We truly question
whether or not the people wearing
this combination look at themselves in the mirror and see a cute
or stylish outfit. Are the shoes that
uncomfortable that they need the
extra layer of comfort found in
the socks? This is not our attempt
at insulting those who wear this
combination. We sincerely do not
understand the trend.
The Converse epidemic is a
small piece to a large puzzle of a
problem. Trends spread like the
flu throughout Sherwood. Whether these trends are actually
fashionable is disregarded by the
people who follow them. You see
large groups of people wearing
something trendy and immediately think that this trend is something you should be wearing too.
Its a way of rationalizing your
wearing of a look that you know
isnt cute or fashionable.
We are not Converse haters,
but there are limitations to when
and where they should be worn. If
you try to pair your nicest clothes,
whether it be a dress or a sweater with Converse, it will never
work. Quit while you are ahead.
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Kanye Talks Big But Still Delivers The 1975 Creates Impact
by Alex Nnabue 18
by Lydia Valazquez 17
Even after the hype and then
controversy surrounding the February release of Kanye Wests
seventh studio album, The Life
Of Pablo (TLOP) stands up to
the high expectations. Departing
from the experimental electronic
tones of his last album, Yeezus.
TLOP is a versatile record that
noticeably reflects elements from
his fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy such
as soul, symphonic tones, and
strong electronic beats. TLOP
is highly unpredictable and is
able to shift into unique movements throughout each song.
Also similar to My Beautiful
Dark Twisted Fantasy, West relies heavily on an array of guests
including Rihanna, The Weeknd, Chris Brown, Frank Ocean,
and Kendrick Lamar. Ultralight Beam, featuring Chance
the Rapper, opens TLOP with
memorable gospels and R&B
tones while delivering a Christian
message. This is a change from
Yeezus because his last album
is often referred to as anti-Christian since he constantly referred
to himself as a god. The next two
songs, Father Stretch My Hands
Pt. 1 and Pt .2, feature Metro
Boomin and boast a strong bass
and uplifting lyrics. Famous,
mirror.co.uk
Grade:
B+
Grade:
B
GRADE:
A-
by Amanda Allen 17
Who would have thought
the beloved Tanner family would
make a reappearance in family
rooms years later? Netflix made
this possible, introducing the
original series Fuller House on
February 26 with 13 episodes.
The series is a resurrection of the
ABC sitcom Full House and
stars many of the original actors.
The Tanner family is brought
together when Danny Tanner
(Bob Saget) and Becky Katsopolis (Lori Loughlin) prepare to
move to Los Angeles to co-host
their morning show. Dannys
friend Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier) returns to the house to gather
his things before moving to Las
Vegas for his comedy shows.
After the first episode, which
mainly centers around the reunion
of the cast, the show focuses on
the eldest, now grown-up daughter D.J. Tanner (Candace Cameron Bure), who struggles to raise
her three boys after the death
of her husband. Middle sister
Stephanie Tanner (Jodie Sweetin)
moves in to help D.J., giving up
her music career. D.J.s irritating
childhood best friend Kimmy
Gibler (Andrea Barber) also joins
them, along with her daughter, after a recent divorce.
The show entails the daily
lives of the next generation of
the Tanner family, with no new
surprises. Giving D.J.s youngest
son Max the catchphrase, Holy
Chalupas! evokes nostalgia in
viewers that enjoyed the original show, which reminds them
of the characters old popular
catchphrases. Many of the pop-
people.com
All members from the original show agreed to return for Fuller House except the Olsen twins, who refused in order to control their fashion empire.
ular catchphrases were revived
within the first episode. Stephanies How Rude!, Uncle Joeys
Cut it out! and Uncle Jesses
Have Mercy! jokingly worked
their way into the show. The only
phrase missing is You got it
dude! from youngest daughter,
Michelle Tanner. Mary Kate and
Ashley Olsen are sole members
of the original cast who did not
join in on the reunion. Within the
first episode, the cast addressed
why Michelle was not present:
she was too busy running her
fashion empire. Fuller House
threw some shade by including a
long pause at the camera after this
explanation, which was a perfect
passive-aggressive approach to
address the absence.
Besides the nostalgia, the
show is nothing special compared
to todays exciting television
shows. The lack of plot makes it
difficult for viewers to stay tuned.
If they want this show to last,
the writers need to come up with
more original ideas. The show
tries to include D.J.s high school
sweetheart, Steve, as a possible
GRADE:
C+
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The WarriorSports
March 17, 2016
by Ben Cooper 16
by Bryan Hayre 16
25
Chase Wilson 17
Dan Reeks has coached cross country and track and field for 41 years.
Reeks coaches for many reasons, including his love for the
sport. Its fun to be around kids
who are smarter than me. This
program brings smart, motivated
kids, and it makes my day even if
I do get pissed off, said Reeks.
Hes a really nice guy, and
makes really bad dad jokes, but
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Softball
by Natalie Murray 18
2015 Record:
21-0
Playoff Results:
Beat Northwest 4-0 in
State Championship
First Game:
March 21
@ Quince Orchard
teams abilities--the team is not
ranked first in their class (4A)
for nothing--she does expect
tough competition from Blair,
Northwest, and Howard Countys
Leonardtown. Also, with strong
freshmen coming in all over the
county, she doesnt count any
team out and says that anything
can happen.
Although the players want to
continue the victory streak started by the team four years ago,
they dont intend to win games
strictly for the purpose of building
onto their state record. Our goal
is to do our best and always get
better, both individually and as a
team, said Barber-Strunk. I want
to instill great values both in softball and in life.
Baseball
by Nick Comeau 17
2015 Record:
13-7
Playoffs:
Lost 6-4 to Paint Branch
in Regional Semi-finals
First Game:
March 22
@ Quince Orchard
on varsity since his freshman year
and is expected to be the teams
ace this season. These players are
the only remaining members of
the state runner up team two seasons ago.
This team will have it tough
right off the bat when they play
Quince Orchard, a team Davis
expects to be one of the stronger
opponents this season. Another challenging opponent for the
squad on the schedule is defending 4A state champion Gaithersburg. However, Davis is confident
that he has the players who can
compete against the best teams
in the state. This is a very well
rounded team. We do everything
well. If we play our game, we will
be tough to beat.
by Lizi Thach 18
2015 Record:
11-1
Playoff Results:
Lost to Howard 16-14 in
Regional Finals
First Game:
March 21
vs Southern
by Elizabeth Kronlage 18
and John Sutherland 16
When boys lacrosse marches onto the field this spring, they
are going to look a whole lot different than last year. The team
lost a number of seniors from last
year, including All-American Chris
Chiogioji. All-County defender
Leo Hanrahan has transferred to
Bullis.
With so much change in the
roster, the team will need to rely
on senior Justin Rose to anchor
the defense. Rose brings much
needed experience, and Coach
Chip Steel even believes he may
have played in more games than
any other player in Sherwood history by the time he graduates.
There is plenty of talent left
on this roster despite all of the
changes. Senior Nick Dunwoody
will provide plenty of scoring in
the attack. Seniors Tommy Cuviello, Kennen Harman, Matt Leifer, and Alex Everett will lead the
midfield. All-County junior Matt
2015 Record:
11-5
Playoff Results:
Lost to Howard 21-5 in
Regional Finals
First Game:
March 21
@ Southern
Bump! Set! Spike! Co-ed volleyball is getting ready for another successful season as one of the
consistently top teams in Montgomery County.
We have an extremely experienced and talented group of
girls this year. The guys dont have
quite as much experience but
have the athleticism. We look at
that as a plus; the girls can teach
them how to use their talents on
the court, said Timothy Gilchrist,
the new co-ed volleyball coach
starting this season.
The top projected girls for
this years team consist of seniors
Ariella Rodriguez, Kendall Kahn,
Alex Greenbaum and Hannah
Brown. Varsity basketball players, senior Tyrese Williams and
2015 Record:
11-1
Playoff Results:
Lost to Clarksburg in
County Semi-finals
First Game:
March 21
vs Blair
sophomore Kamari Williams will
provide the team with height and
athleticism. Gilchrist also coaches
varsity basketball.
From all players we are looking for good work ethic, grit and
the will to win. Those qualities are
not teachable,said Gilchrist. Ball
handling and court play are what
we coach and teach, but the will
to win and learn is the real key to
any successful team.
by John Sutherland 16
2015 Record:
12-0
Playoff Results:
Beat BCC to win County
Championship
First Game:
March 21
vs Blair
the success the team had last year.
We want to make sure we continue that success.
Another big change is star
senior James Moyer switching
from libero to outside hitter. After being an all-county honorable
mention last year as a libero, he
will hope to have the same kind of
success at his new position. Much
of the teams dream of repeating
will rest on Moyers shoulders.
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March 17, 2016
Track & Field
by Lexi Matthews 18
Running shoes were laced,
layers thrown on and stretches
performed as the outdoor track
and field season began March 1.
Despite the graduation of several top-performing competitors,
senior jumper Alyssa Moran, senior long-distance runner Amanda Hayes-Puttfarcken and senior
thrower Rachel Goldberg return
as key leaders for the girls as well
as junior jumper Renaldo Smith,
senior hurdler Paul Lee, senior
thrower Osa Ikheloa, and senior
sprinter DeVonte Doward return
for the boys.
Despite some disappointment in the number of qualifiers
for States last season, the team is
encouraging each other to grow
from within and across event lines
to yield more consistently high
results this year. Competitors are
working hard to improve as individuals and as a whole in preparation for their first meet against
Paint Branch on March 22.
Paint Branch is in a rebuild-
Boys Tennis
Gymnastics
by Isabella Pilot 18
County Results:
Boys 9th, Girls 6th
State Results:
Boys 22nd, Girls 15th
First meet:
March 22
@ Paint Branch
ing year. That said, both their girls
and boys teams are strong. The
meet should be interesting, and
could come down to how well we
do in field events, where we may
have some surprises, and the 4x1
and 4x4 relays, said Coach Dan
Reeks.
And bring a fierce competition they will, as the Warriors
have many underclassmen runners able to hold their own too,
especially on the girls side. The
team also welcomes several topflight football players this spring,
including Travis Levy and Everett
Stubblefield, training as hopeful
competitors in various events.
Reeks encourages students to
come out and support the Warriors at Paint Branch and at the
first home meet against Springbrook and Blake on April 19.
2015 Record:
9-3
First Match:
March 21
vs Churchill
higher for each match, because
there is the added pressure to
achieve results to stay in Division 2 rather than Division 3 for
next year. The Warriors will play
matches against county competition at all three levels, including
matches against such traditional
powerhouses as Churchill, Walter
Johnson, and B-CC.
The tennis team will be coached
by Tom Maley, who is eager to
lead the boys to victory. Maley has
been using various techniques to
get a feel for the new and returning talent his team possesses and
prepare them for the quickly approaching opening match against
Churchill on March 21. He utilizes
fitness in his practices to ensure
that his players are at the top of
their game, and keeps the boys in
line with witty barbs that highlight
the sense of comradery between
coach and players.
2015 Record:
7-0
Playoff Results:
Won MCPS Championship
First Meet:
April 7
vs Blake and Blair
ing first in uneven bars and floor
exercise, and second in all around
and balance beam. Both girls are
team captains this season along
with senior Brooke Butterfield.
We must bring out the intensity we showed at the MCPS
Championship right away. I believe we will have a strong team
and all of the others teams will be
trying to knock us off, said Peters. The teams strength will be
tested on April 7, when they compete against Blake and Blair in
their first tri-meet of the season.
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POWER RANKINGS
2.
1.
4.
3.
6.
by Nick Comeau 17
and Ryan Deal 16
5.
7.
There is arguably no more
exciting time for sports fans than
March Madness. The stunning
upsets. The Cinderella teams. The
buzzer-beaters. All of these make
the NCAA Mens Basketball
Tournament thrilling for fans of
all teams. However, such excitement is boosted when you have a
horse in the race.
That is the reality for fans
of the Maryland Terrapins this
year, who have witnessed a roller-coaster season that began with
the best start in school history at
15-1, which provided ample optimism for Terps fans who entered
the season with sky-high expectations. However, that early-season