• 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
Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in wheat and other grains. It acts as the ‘glue’ that allows the food to maintain its shape for as long as possible. Gluten is completely indigestible to everyone.

Testing for allergies

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
December 7, 2016
Photo Caption: Just like in fiction and nonfiction, poetry has different styles. It can be good to get a head start on yearly English poetry units and get a feel for different styles of poetry. Also, you may find a style you like and can try to match in your own poetry.

Tracking the right books

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
December 7, 2016
Junior Lalitha Konda works at the French department’s Haiti collection table in the Commons. Over $100 were raised during lunch, but the vast majority of the funds came from French students personally collecting of donating. The week-long fundraiser for HavServe produced $2100.

French succeeds supporting Haiti

Jenna Bao, Creative Projects Director
December 6, 2016
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters releases decision to retry Ray Tensing for murder and voluntary manslaughter on Nov. 22. For the new trial, there will be a new jury and judge (Judge Leslie Ghiz). It is yet undecided whether the second trial will take place in Cincinnati again or elsewhere in Ohio as the prosecution is requesting.

Starting from scratch

Jenna Bao, Creative Projects Director
December 5, 2016
The marching band preforms their show, Vortex on the move for the first time. It was the group’s third competition but due to rain, the other past ones were held indoors, while standing still. The band received third and qualified for state competition.

Color Guard competes collectively

Lindsey Brinkman, Staff Writer
November 22, 2016
Block Party. Blocking a crucial hit, Fanta Kouyate, 12, saves yet another play for the team. Kouyate is looking to play volleyball in college, most likely at Western Nebraska. The team will miss Kouyate and its other seven seniors in 2017.

Volleyball season comes to spiking conclusion

Caroline Veraldo, Sports Chief
November 22, 2016
UP NEXT. Following 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is The Improv Show. Improv is an annual performance. It is extremely unique when compared to the other productions in that it is an improvised, rather than scripted show.

Aves Theatre spells “D-O-N-E”

Sydney Weiss, Social Media Director
November 22, 2016
People often question the impact of global warming. A rise in sea levels is one huge impact. Certain animals may need to move north as well.

2016 stays hot

Sydney Weiss, Social Media Director
November 21, 2016
From Nov. 9 through the 13, the marching band and orchestra went to Disney World to perform music they have worked very hard on. The trip consisted of three days actually in the park, with one day the orchestra having a concert in Disney Springs, and another the band paraded through epcot. Both groups also participated in workshops to better their skills.

Bringing music across country

Lindsey Brinkman, Staff Writer
November 21, 2016
Many days after school, many students have been staying to create powerful posters that promote love and acceptance. They used sources such a pinterest, google, and their own creativity to come up with their posters. Many other students have become interested in joining the movement and filling the school with love; there may be a club created to do just that.

Students build wall…of love

Caroline Bruns, Webmaster
November 21, 2016
Black Lives Matter protests take place outside the courthouse during and following the trial of Sam Tensing. The movement fights for reform and attention to African Americans being killed by police. City leaders are working to keep the situation safe for everyone involved.

Cincinnati ‘Tensing’ after mistrial

Jenna Bao, Creative Projects Director
November 18, 2016
France is famous for their breads and varities of different cheeses. Some of the most well know french cheeses are Camembert, Brie, and Boursin. The french club has a diverse selection of food at every meeting, especially at their picnic meeting.

French Club chews chocolate, cheese

Taylor Close, Associate Editor
November 18, 2016
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