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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

Jack Wolfe: Business Manager

Jack Wolfe, Business Manager

“Doc, are you telling me that you built a time machine, out of a Delorean?”- Back to the Future

Hello, my name is Jack Wolfe and I am a Senior at SHS. This is my fourth year writing for the Leaf and I could not be happier with my decision to join the class once again. These past four years in the journalism program have surely been one of the best classes I've taken. Not only have I gotten acquainted with being able to express oneself through writing, but as the years have gone on I've also learned my capability to take on leadership roles. During my first two years of the program, I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted, I knew I liked writing but I never thought I was good enough. I thought that all I could do was write about movies and that I should stray away from my inherent interest and write about “real news”. Now as I have grown as a person and a writer, I’ve realized how much I am capable of. I know now that I can take on leadership roles, and I can bring value through my writing.

I am currently the Business Manager of the Leaf, meaning that I oversee the general costs and sales the leaf makes throughout the year. Every day that I go into the Journalism classroom I want to ensure that the writers of the Leaf and our readers, get the best experience with this newspaper as they possibly can. I hope to make sure the Leaf gives the student body their school news smoothly and efficiently.

One of the subjects that I frequently write about, as I’ve said before, is film and cinema. In fact, last year I received a Best of S.N.O award for my review of The Peanut Butter Falcon. Part of why I love film (or more accurately film analysis) is because there are so many minute details that can add to the overall story. While it may seem silly to go so in-depth on the subject, our modern entertainment reflects the status of today's culture. To see the progression through film is to me, a progression of our culture. Besides picking apart at movies, I’m also a student-athlete. I have been part of the  Track and Field team for the past 3.5 years. Mainly, I've competed in the high jump and sprinting events. 

With four years into this program, I strive to make use of the knowledge I've gained through this class. Writing will continue to be a passion of mine and I hope that when I look back on this portfolio with my Delorean style time machine I’ll have grown into the person I aspire to be. 

All content by Jack Wolfe
CHOICE IS YOURS. With decades of linear storytelling ending in only one result, what if we were able to decide how the story went. As video games are seeming to take more and more from the cinematic playbook, the opposite appears to have happened. This now allows viewers to make essential and impactful decisions in the movies/television they watch, allowing them to have a unique experience compared to other viewers.

Your choice, you decide

Jack Wolfe, Business Manager
December 8, 2020
HISTORY REPEATS. This was not the first time the U.S has invaded the personal freedoms of american citizens during a crisis for the “greater good.” How has this compared to previous instances of civil liberty violation and how has this extended quarantine affected the workforce?

History repeats itself

Jack Wolfe, PR Manager
May 4, 2020
STAR WARS. Ever since the begining, Ive been fascinated with the Star Wars series. While the story of Star Wars is an interesting tale in it of itself, I believe that the use of visual effects is what cemented Star Wars’s reputation that it holds today.

Star Wars: The Modern Myth

Jack Wolfe, PR manager
December 22, 2019
CLONE. The Netflix series “Living with Yourself” stars Paul Rudd as two seperate roles throughout the show. The series is a dark comedy drama that spans for eight episodes.  “The convention of acting against myself, I’d never done anything like that. That seemed like it would be a fun thing to do, or at least attempt to do. But the show itself, ultimately, was what sold me,” Rudd said to Local Boston News.

“Living with yourself”

Jack Wolfe, PR manager
November 13, 2019
MIND MOVER. Dion first discovers his powers by accidentally dropping his cereal bowl. Not even Dion can fully comprehend his powers. 

 Raising Dion: a review

Jack Wolfe, PR manager
October 15, 2019
BURN. With the Amazon rainforest on fire, it will not only negatively impact humans, but it will be detrimental to the animals that live in the rainforest. Dendropsophus marmoratus, also known as the marbled tree frog, is one of the many creatures that will be affected by this fire. “The fire could also change water chemistry to the point that it isn’t sustainable for life in the short term,” said Mazeika Sullivan, associate professor at the Ohio State University’s School of Environment and Natural Resources.

Amazon Rainforest on fire

Jack Wolfe, PR manager
September 3, 2019
Marcelo Morillo, 10

Marcelo Morillo, 10

Jack Wolfe, PR Team
May 14, 2019
Andrew Sulfsted, 10

Andrew Sulfsted, 10

Jack Wolfe, PR Team
March 5, 2019
Clinton Beeler, 10

Clinton Beeler, 10

Jack Wolfe, PR Team
December 10, 2018
Sekani Cole, 10

Sekani Cole, 10

Jack Wolfe, PR Team
November 5, 2018
Jonathan Walker, 9

Jonathan Walker, 9

Jack Wolfe, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
Ian Minton, 9

Ian Minton, 9

Jack Wolfe, Staff Writer
April 16, 2018
Colerain stands against walkout

Colerain stands against walkout

Jack Wolfe, Staff Writer
March 5, 2018
Wesley Vue, 9

Wesley Vue, 9

Jack Wolfe, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
One of Cooke’s most famous songs is “A Change Is Gonna Come.”  It is considered one of the greatest songs to come from the Civil Rights Movement. This song closed the gap between his gospel and pop paths. Cooke

Sam Cooke

Jack Wolfe, Staff Writer
February 22, 2018
ELVIS PRESLEY. On the stage, Dean Z, an Elvis impersonator, performs for the School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) fundraiser. Dean Z. is singing “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King. “This is where we want to help,” said Larry Burgmen, co-chairman of the fundraiser.

Elvis supports school arts

Jack Wolfe, Staff Writer
January 26, 2018
Gaming leads to gambling

Gaming leads to gambling

Jack Wolfe, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018

Knowing the importance of sleep

Jack Wolfe, Staff Writer
January 19, 2018
Strange in ‘Stranger Things’

Strange in ‘Stranger Things’

Jack Wolfe, Staff Writer
October 27, 2017
Favorite Horror Movie

Favorite Horror Movie

Jack Wolfe, Staff Writer
September 21, 2017
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