• 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

Senior Spotlight Concert

Senior Spotlight Concert

Jenna Bao, Associate Editor October 8, 2015

 Junior Elsa Benson and junior Jack Kays perform a song together at the 2014 Variety Show. Each year, students audition to perform at the show to showcase their talents. The acts can range from singing to playing multiple bop-its at one time.

Students perform at variety show this fall

Calliope Osborn, Staff Writer October 8, 2015

Every year, students with different talents come together and perform at the annual talent show. Sophomore Katie Wenzel said, “It’s the best show the school puts on in my opinion. They are showing...

Sophomore Kiri Wang said, “The window I am assigned to paint is for a four-year-old with a brain tumor and his family. I am very honored that his family asked me to paint a window that represents their dream backyard. I hope my painting can turn into reality when they can finally go home.”

Windows of Hope looks toward future

Emily Chien, Leaflet Designer/Writer October 7, 2015

A new year comes with new stories and new friends. Starting just last year, the Windows of Hope program took real cancer patients from the Ronald McDonald House and asked what they would like to see out...

Bella Voce sings at the SHS choral concert. The choir always participates in the annual event that showcases the talent of the choral program. The choir spends their class time rehearsing and learning choreography for the important event.

Bella Voce, voices making SHS beautiful

Christine Macke, staff writer October 7, 2015

Harmonious singing floats down the halls as students practice. In the choir room practices Bella Voce, or just simply Bella, as it is called commonly by students. The choir is directed by Mr. Ken Holdt,...

The song used in The Breakfast Club “Don’t You Forget About Me” hits #1 in the top charts surpassing Madonna’s “Crazy For You” May 18, 1985. Vocal artists such as Annie Lennox and Cy Curnin of The Fixx passed on recording the song. In 2012, Pitch Perfect featured a cover of the song.

Movies of the 80’s

Stephanie Kidd, Staff Writer October 2, 2015

Freshman Halem Chudnuff said,"It’s (Heathers,1988) actually a dark sapphire about high school and when someone’s fantasies aren’t fantasies come to life what can the dangers of that be? And, it...

London Brinkman and Sarah Guedira are currently freshman that are actively involved in theatre. They are in costume after performing “The Music Man” last spring.

Increasing pressure for theatre freshmen

Yasmine Guedira, Staff Writer October 2, 2015

Starting high school is a big landmark in everyone’s life. A new school year comes with new opportunities and friendship along with lots of stress and adjusting. Not only do freshmen have to adapt...

David Smarelli gives a speech before a SEE 1 concert. He has supported the orchestra and SEE 1 for years. His contributions has allowed Sycamore to have one of the best music programs in the state of Ohio.

Seeing SEE 1

Hajime Minoguchi, Staff Writer October 1, 2015

Walking through the music hallway after school, one may see a group of students playing on their electric instruments. Meet SEE 1. SEE 1 stands for Sycamore Electric Ensemble. Students from all grades...

Released March 25, 2015, Pendragon’s Heir is an Arthurian novel of knights, grail maidens, fey, and kings. Unique in its style and plot sequence, Pendragon’s Heir mirrors such epic poems and stories as Spenser’s “The Faerie Queene.”

Pendragon’s Heir: Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table get new tale

Maddie Marsh, Feature Chief September 30, 2015

Having never delved into Arthurian Literature, one can get a bit disoriented by the language and plot progression at the beginning. “Old time” English, Welsh, and Latin is alluded to. While it does...

Freshman Kelsey Boudreaux is an avid reader. She reads very quickly and loves new books, especially if she can find a new series. She is currently reading Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments series.

Looking at books with sophomore Kelsey Boudreaux

Madeline Marsh, Feature Chief September 29, 2015

Childhood Favorite: "Magic Tree House Mary Pope Osborne" Favorite Fiction Book: "Percy Jackson Rick Riordan and Mortal Instruments Cassandra Clare" Favorite Character: "Percy Jackson Riordan because...

Donuts have become a staple in America this past decade. One shop that recently opened and is dedicated to serving donuts near Xavier University is called Top This Donut Bar. Top This offers myriad types of donuts, glazing, and toppings.

Top this!

Nathan Zhang, Opinion Chief September 23, 2015

Donuts have become extremely popular in the past decade. Almost every store in America carries the tasty sweet. One specific shop, called Top This Donut Bar, opened in the new Xavier University station...

To check out more reviews and an excerpt, visit goodreads.com . Fans of modern adaptations of Austen’s works may also want to check out Alexander McCall Smith’s modern-day “Emma”, based off of a novel by Austen of the same name.

Sense & Sensibility: sister story still sells

Madeline Marsh, Feature Chief September 17, 2015

Jane Austen is well known for her novel "Pride & Prejudice", but another well known and loved novel is Austen’s “Sense & Sensibility”. It is a novel about two sisters, Elinor and Marianne...

   Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers warming up in the NFC Championship game against the Seattle Seahawks. Rodgers scored the most fantasy points amongst all NFL players last year. He was named the highest rated quarterback for fantasy by ESPN before the season started.

Fantasy football craze kicks back in

William Coleman, Staff Writer September 16, 2015

Though the beginning of the NFL season captivates millions of fans, a large number of those fans are invested in another league: fantasy football. This week-by-week game has participants feeling as if...

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