• 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

Students help Fashion for the Cure

Students help Fashion for the Cure

Kirsten Thomas, Web Editor February 11, 2019

On Friday, Feb. 8, sophomores Sophia Odaka and Marilene Van den Berg cut and donated their hair during A lunch. During B lunch, seniors Peyton Gilhart and Hannah Kirkham donated their hair and shaved their...

ODE TO REMEMBER. SHS takes this month as an opportunity to reflect on, highlight, and discuss the school’s diversity. The Young Scholars are hosting a trivia contest every Tuesday and Thursday of the month on their Twitter,  @YScholars2k19 as well as holding a fundraiser from Feb. 18-22.

Relationship between news and Black History Month: the good, the bad, the ugly

Allyson Bonhaus, Editor in Chief February 11, 2019

Martin Luther King Jr. Rosa Parks. Harriet Tubman. These are the most recognizable African American figures in history classes. Many more are ignored by pop culture. In the month of February, Black...

Students embrace Year of the Pig

Students embrace Year of the Pig

Harsitha Kalaiarasan, Feature Chief February 11, 2019

While students filed into the Commons for lunch on Tuesday, the Year of the Pig was ushered in in the Hub. Students in Chinese classes and Chinese club organized a special event during lunch to observe...

K-POP EXPANDS. These past years have been very exciting for the K-pop industry as a whole. With groups like Blackpink, BTS, Monsta X, and many others breaking records on Youtube and Billboard, international fans have been excited to see their favorite groups represented.

K-pop goes to Grammys

Linya Guo, Art and Photo Editor February 9, 2019

From Shawn Mendes to Beyonce, hundreds of familiar superstar singers prepare for the 2019 annual Grammys. This year, thousands of K-pop fans around the world eagerly wait for the attendance of eight new...

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE. Students across the high school and junior high performed on Saturday. Each student receives a score sheet and individual comments from each judge.“We got a score of 1, it was really rewarding” said Patrick Ma, 10.

Solo and Ensemble students shine

Chloe Mensch, Copy Editor February 8, 2019

Every year in late January, the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) provides an opportunity for soloists and ensembles to be adjudicated for their performance. This year, Solo and Ensemble took place...

MADE IN THE U.S.A. President Donald Trump delivers the 2019 State of the Union address with Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi behind him. Throughout his speech, Trump often emphasized aspects of the current State of the Union that he claims are the best they have ever been. “There’s been nothing like this,” Trump said while discussing the economic boom that has coincided with the first two years of his presidency.

Teen-friendly recap of the State of the Union Address

Anisa Khatana, News Chief February 6, 2019

“The state of our union is strong,” said President Donald Trump on the evening of Feb. 5, pausing for emphasis before the last two words. Chants of “U.S.A!” rang out from the Republican side...

INTERACTIVE. This is what the app Smiling Mind looks like.  The app suggests mindfulness programs for you to try and tracks your progress. You can also use the app to track how you feel before and after meditating.

I tried a mindfulness app for one week

Allison McElroy, PR Team February 6, 2019

Like most high school students, my life can be stressful sometimes. I have heard for a long time that mindfulness is beneficial for reducing stress, and while I have a little experience doing mindfulness...

FYRE. A music festival in the Bahamas will go down in history as the greatest party that never happened. Billy McFarland set this up lacking both money and time, thus the reason for his downfall.

‘Fyre’ review

Megan Soellner, Copy Editor February 5, 2019

Imagine paying $12,000, expecting a VIP package for a music festival, but when you get there, it is the total opposite. Imagine the horror when the luxurious villas that you expected turned out to be tents...

SMILING FOR STATES. The SHS Robotics team pose for a picture at the 2019 Regional First Tech Challenge competition, where they won five awards.

SHS Robotics Team advances to State

Linya Guo, Art & Photo Editor February 5, 2019

This school year has been quite busy for the SHS Robotics Team, from meetings to competing in the First Tech Challenge regional competition last weekend. The First Tech Challenge is an international...

MOOD. As our moods fluctuate, so can our perception of clothes, especially the color of clothing. Power is often associated with the classic black and white, usually including red accents as well. On the other hand, relaxing days call for neutrals and pastels. Regardless, 
the Psychologist World suggests that “the clothes we wear send powerful signals to our peers and strangers, projecting the self image of us that we want to display.”

What your clothes say about you

Grace Zhang, Copy Editor February 4, 2019

Picture this. It’s Sunday night. A new week is upon us and if you are anything like me, this means it is time to outfit plan. Eyeing your closet, tops are artfully selected while you hunt for your favorite...

HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS. The kabobs are served on a platter with rice, Israeli salad and tzatziki sauce. “This was by far the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. The food... hit all the right spots,” said Ally Zimmerman, 11.

Kinneret Grill Review

Henry Loeb, PR Team February 4, 2019

This week we chose to eat dinner at Kinneret Grill, a Mediterranean restaurant located in Deer Park near their High School. Kinneret Grill is a kosher middle eastern restaurant. They are open six days...

No school Feb. 1

No school Feb. 1

Kirsten Thomas, Web Editor February 1, 2019

Sycamore Community Schools is closed today, Feb. 1 due to "hazardous road conditions across the district" according to the district's social media. Decisions have not been made about evening activities,...

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