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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

‘Wrapped in Red’ by Kelly Clarkson album review

Clarkson’s new Christmas album features many styles of music. Her upbeat ballads keep the Christmas spirit merry. It features many guest vocalists. Photo Courtesy: MCT Photo
Clarkson’s new Christmas album features many styles of music. Her upbeat ballads keep the Christmas spirit merry. It features many guest vocalists. Photo courtesy of MCT Photo.

By the time December arrives there’s no getting away from the Christmas music. The holiday hits swirl around us in endless variety, countless versions of classic carols along with novelty tunes and pop songs galore. 

Over the years, Clarkson has proved herself one of the greatest active singing talents in the decade since she became the first “American Idol” winner.

“I really love Clarkson’s huge vocal range. She has so much talent,” said Caroline Veraldo, 9.

Clarkson channels her powerful vocals in “Every Christmas,” while on tracks like “Baby It’s Cold Outside” she proves herself that she can sing songs not always with a pop twist but with an airy glide.

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“Clarkson has always been a favorite of mine. Her music is very uplifting and powerful,” said Kiley Schafer, 9.

The album opens with two original songs that are the strongest candidates for lasting popularity. The songs have a very pretty twist of traditional country cool R&B vocals.

“Clarkson is really inspirational ever since she was the first winner of American Idol. She has influenced many people to sing and her voice is amazing,” said Jory Gould, 10.

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Amy Deng, Managing Editor
Hello! My name is Amy Deng and I am a senior at Sycamore High School. This is my fourth year on staff and I currently hold the position of managing editor for the print magazine, The Leaf. My job is to design the style sheet, mentor new students, and oversee the design process of the print platform. I enjoy writing articles on multiple genres, including feature, news, and sports. In particular, I work with several design programs such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create pages and layouts for the Leaf. I joined journalism hoping to experience hands-on news coverage and to improve my writing skills. Over the years, I have grown to enjoy and value my experiences in the classroom. Through collaborating with other staff members, I have developed and improved my communication and leadership skills; and through working as a team, we have been able to produce an award-winning, student-run news magazine. I am excited for the new year and can’t wait to see what it holds! More about myself: I have always been involved with sports ever since I was a child. I participated in synchronized swimming for seven years and am currently a part of the school varsity swim team and during the offseason I am part of a club team, BASH. In addition, I have always been passionate about my cultural roots which is why I am the vice president of the Chinese Club. My role is to lead club presentations and organize bi-weekly activities. I also volunteer at Bethesda North Hospital as an escort where I discharge patients. Additionally, my favorite hobby is listening to music. I enjoy a wide span of genres and a few of my favorite artists include: Two Door Cinema Club, Mac Demarco, Beach House, Bon Iver, Chance the Rapper, Childish Gambino, and Stevie Wonder. Quote to live by: “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others” - Audrey Hepburn.
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‘Wrapped in Red’ by Kelly Clarkson album review