• 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

This is a bookshelf from the Hub at SHS. Students wait for these books to come to the shelves of the library. Some of the first books from these anticipated novels may be here.

Looking ahead at new books

Allyson Bonhaus, Staff Writer December 1, 2015

Not all of these novels are not the first in their series. Their publication dates range widely. The books are young adult fantasy and fiction. “Winter” by Marissa Meyer “Wandering Star” by...

In the mood

In the mood

William Coleman, Staff Writer November 30, 2015

Orchestra stops rehearsal throughout the bell for sectionals. Each section leaves the rehearsal to go into the music office and work on the finale piece with Mr. David Swift. They do this so it is less intimidating when individuals test one on one. The testing itself does not disrupt rehearsal, since students just get up and leave the room when it is their turn.

Orchestra memorizes Christmas rock

Jenna Bao, Associate Editor November 18, 2015

When a high school orchestra winter concert comes to mind, the image is usually of playing various classic symphonic pieces with a few variations on “Jingle Bells.” That image, however, usually does...

This is the released promo poster for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. 
The play wasw created by a collaboration group including J.K Rowling. 
The production will be shown in London during the summer of 2016.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child makes debut in summer 2016

Stephanie Kidd, Staff Writer November 17, 2015

J.K. Rowling released the synopsis of a new theatrical sequel to her billion dollar story with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Fri., Oct. 23. Pottermore’s blurb of the stage prodution said,“It...

The strange story of Alexander Hamilton is a cleverly drawn up style of theatre presentation. Told through songs and rap, fans are craving this unique production. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical is bound to make history viewed in a more interesting light.

Colorblind: Hamilton forms new way of musical casting

Stephanie Kidd, Staff Writer November 13, 2015

One of the newest Broadway additions, "Hamilton" is the number one show to see. Making its debut on Feb. 17, 2015 at the Newman Theatre, this history-packed-rap musical is breaking boundaries. Inspired...

How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying was performed at the Stained Glass Theater in Newprot, KY through Nov. 7. The Stained Glass Theater will be performing Picnic, Jesus Christ SuperStar, and My Way in upcoming months.

Review of Stained Glass Theater

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2015

Community theater is often looked down upon as having poor actors, bad props, and a mess of a composure. At least that’s what I thought. I attended a production of How to Succeed in Business without...

Donald Trump speaks at EarthTalk calling climate change a hoax. Trump has stirred controversy, escpeicially the Latinx community. A Latinx group even protested outside of 30 Rock during Trump’s SNL episode.

Out of Trump’s pocket, it’s Saturday night!

Claire Lefton, a&e chief November 12, 2015

The sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” has been a cornerstone in American culture for over 40 years providing pop culture insight, clever humor, and political commentary. But what happens when...

Lady Gaga apperars as “The Countess” in “American Horror Story: Hotel”. The Countess is a glamorous vampire and hotel owner who has trysts with many lovers for nearly a century. She is at the center of everything that takes place in the hotel.

No vacancies at ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’

Claire Lefton, A&E Chief November 5, 2015

The FX horror anthology series “American Horror Story” takes viewers to a new time and place every autumn for a spectacle of shocks and scares. Season five, ‘Hotel,’ takes place in the fictional...

   Home is written in Robinson’s unusual, almost prose-to-poetry style, focusing on day to day life in a small town in rural Iowa. Robinson’s text is grace and home-y-ness in a book.

Home reminds of the value of place and family

Madeline Marsh, Feature Chief November 4, 2015

Marilynne Robinson is the New York Times best-selling author of Gilead. Home follows Gilead but can be read as a stand alone novel. The Reverend Boughton, referred to in Gilead and his family get their...

Top 5 Netflix originals

Top 5 Netflix originals

Ben Ruskin, Social Media Director October 31, 2015

Brielle (Bri) Robbins is reading “Queen of Shadows.” It was released to bookstores on Sept. 1 2015. This is the fourth installment in the series that starts with the “Throne of Glass.”

Author continues to write in debut series

Allyson Bonhaus, Staff Writer October 30, 2015

Sarah J. Maas plans to have the series be six books along with some ebooks. Maas is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. “Heir of Fire” the third novel in the series was nominated for...

The boys released a book last Oct. after the release their first album, 5 Seconds of Summer. Inside, there are personal accounts of the groups first practice, gigs, and even their childhood before 5 Seconds of Summer existed. You can buy the book on amazon, along with their CD’s and other band merch.

Album ensures band’s vision

Taylor Close, Staff Writer October 28, 2015

5 seconds of summer have been saying from the beginning that they are not just another boy band, and this new album looks to be ensuring their claim. Sounds Good Feels Good is set to release Oct. 23. Sophomore...

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