• No School - Spring Break - Mar.14 - Mar.18
  • No School - Spring Vacation Day - April 15
  • HS Theatre Spring Show - April 8-9
  • End of 3rd Quarter - Mar. 31
  • HS One Act Plays- April 13 at 7pm
  • No School - Prof. Development Day - April 25
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf
STAR. Jurado was born in Mexico. She was discovered at the early age of 16. In addition to acting, she was also a movie columnist and reporter.

Katy Jurado

Sydney Weiss, Social Media Director
March 14, 2018
“PEOPLE’S PRINCESS.” Princess Diana meets with a child during her visit to Angola. She was extremely popular for her humanitarian efforts and remains so even after her death. Diana was particularly known for her positive energy and her ability to uplift those around her.

Princess Diana of Wales

Harsimran Makkad, Executive Web Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2018
Overlooked

“Overlooked”

Adhiti Chundur, Associate Editor
March 12, 2018
VISIONARY. The sharp and minimal design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial garnered Maya Lin national recognition. It is considered one of the most influential memorials of the post WWII period. Lin was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2009, a film about her art, “Maya Lin: A Strong, Clear Vision,” won 1994 Oscar for best documentary, and she was awarded with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016 by President Barack Obama.

Maya Lin

Adhiti Chundur, Associate Editor
March 9, 2018
International Womens Day

International Women’s Day

Adhiti Chundur, Associate Editor
March 8, 2018
TRAILBLAZER. As an important political figure in the 20th century, Margaret Chase Smith furthered the identity of women and government. She was the first woman to serve in both houses of Congress and maintained a solid career in politics. Her ‘Declaration of Conscience’ impacted groups and individuals with ideas that are constantly denied spotlight and support.

Margaret Chase Smith

Natalie Brinkman, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2018
EQUALITY. As the world fights for equality Susan B Anthony paves the way towards fair rights. Anthony grew up in a family that taught her to fight for what she deserved. This thinking lead her to be the woman she was and eventually one of the reasons why women have the right to vote.

Susan B. Anthony

Lindsey Brinkman, Entertainment Chief
March 6, 2018
PRIDE AND GRACE. Maria Tallchief receives a Dance Magazine award on April 28, 1961. During her lifetime, Tallchief received many accolades for her precise, graceful, and highly musical dancing. “Above all, I wanted to be appreciated as a prima ballerina who happened to be a Native American, never as someone who was an American Indian ballerina,” Tallchief once wrote.

Maria Tallchief

Anisa Khatana, Staff Writer
March 5, 2018
EXPLORE. Sabrina Pasterski’s work in quantum gravity seeks to explain gravity in context of quantum mechanics. Her studies delve into some of the most complex areas of physics. “Physics itself is exciting enough. It’s not like a 9-to-5 thing. When you’re tired you sleep, and when you’re not, you do physics,” Pasterski said.

Sabrina Pasterski

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
March 2, 2018
POWER TO THE PEACE. In 2013, Gloria Steinem was awarded the presidential medal of freedom. President Barack Obama bestowed her the metal to honor her work in the women’s liberation movement and for being an advocate for equality. Steinem is not only an activist but a journalist who has written about many social justice issues over the course of her career.

Gloria Steinem

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
March 1, 2018
STATEMENT. In pieces such as “Darkytown Rebellion,” Walker mixes mediums to create an intensely visual experience for her viewer. Bright colors are projected onto a panoramic scene of violence in the Antebellum South. She currently lives in New York, where she is on the staff of the MFA program at Columbia University.

Kara Walker

Adhiti Chundur, Associate Editor
February 28, 2018
PARTICIPATE. DeRay Mckesson is a part of multiple activist associations. He not only works to get attention for the Black Lives Matter and Campaign Zero, but he is also a part of the LGBT community and has spoken at the GLAAD Gala. He urges people to speak up and out and to expresss themselves.

DeRay Mckesson

Taylor Close, Leaflet Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2018
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