• 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

Mandated reading time can be scary for students who do not like to read. Most English teachers swear that this is simply because they have not found the right book yet. Since making this claim these teachers have begun playing matchmaker between books and students.

Good literature proves a hard find

Brooke Landrum, Print Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2015

Fifteen minutes of silence; deafening to the ears of students. The clock on the wall ticks off the seconds, the room is silent. The occasional cough or turning of a page can be heard, but mostly there...

Senior Sophia Weidmann walks the runway at Fashion for         	               the Cure. Students are able to demonstrate their own creativity and illustrate how they have been inspired by the unique work of designers.

A stitch in time: twentieth-century style coming to Cincinnati

Anne Marsh, Staff Writer September 9, 2015

From ballgowns to bell bottoms, fashion is constantly evolving. This style evolution will be on display in the Cincinnati Art Museum from Nov. 7 to Jan. 24. Sophomore Keren Idelman said, “I love that...

Submitting geo-filters

Submitting geo-filters

Ben Ruskin, Social Media Director September 9, 2015

Jan Karon’s Mitford novels are New York Times best sellers. Coming Sept. 22 is the most recent Mitford novel Come Rain or Come Shine. Karon writes “cozy reads” that would lend themselves well to structured reading time.

Come Rain or Come Shine

Madeline Marsh, Feature Chief September 9, 2015

"Come Rain or Come Shine" author Jan Karon is publishing a new Mitford novel. Mitford has enjoyed steady popularity since its first novel, At Home in Mitford. Father Tim is now retired Episcopal priest...

DC Comics announces new TV series

DC Comics announces new TV series

Charles Harte, Staff Writer May 29, 2015

Already with one of the best TV line ups of all time, DC is going full steam ahead in their building of franchises and universes. However, there are more show in existence than most know. This is a list...

The world of “Tomorrowland” is explored. The city design is based on the park and retro-futuristic art. The city contains Easter eggs in the background such as Space Mountain.

‘Tomorrowland’ divides audiences

Claire Lefton, Staff Writer May 28, 2015

It is a rare delight to attend a summer blockbuster with an original. In a world of franchises and reboots, “Tomorrowland” is a refreshing spectacle. “I loved that idea that the dreamers get together...

Acrylic Paintings are well known for vibrant and bright colors. This flower done by Mary Looney helps portray the wide range of colors. It also shows the evident layers from the background to the rose.

Painting with Acrylics

Melinda Looney Ho, Staff Writer May 28, 2015

  Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Jackson Pollock all iconic artists utilized this medium for its bright, vivid colors and visual appeal. Acrylics are a fast drying and very lasting medium. It takes...

On Spotify, ‘Stressed Out’ is the bands number one played song, with ‘Tear in My Heart’ in second. On iTunes it is the number one album. You can buy the album for $9.99.

Twenty-One Pilots ‘Ride’ in on a high

Taylor Close, Columnist May 26, 2015

The fourth studio album by duo Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph was released two days before the original date on May 17, 2015. The name ‘Blurryface’ comes from a character that Joseph says represents everyone’s...

Avengers, Annihilate!

Avengers, Annihilate!

Claire Lefton, Staff Writer May 21, 2015

Hollywood actress Sigourney Weaver at the 2012 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Weaver is close friends with Durang and starred as Masha in the original Broadway cast. The character was likely written for her as Masha is an aging movie star still trying to be loved by youth.

Takeoff of Chekhov performed at Playhouse

Claire Lefton, Staff Writer May 21, 2015

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is no stranger to comedy as proven by their production of Christopher Durang’s Tony Award winning play, “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”. “The more I studied...

Senior Audrey Moeller displays her work during Fine Arts weekend in March. Moeller’s final high school showing of her art took place on May 8 at the Senior Art Show. All students from AP Studio Art and AP Photography had the opportunity to showcase pieces from their portfolio for the Sycamore community.

Q&A with senior Audrey Moeller on Senior Art Show

Atiya Dosani May 14, 2015

What did the AP students do to prepare for the art show? We spent several days framing our artwork, and we set up the display on the day of the AP test. I tried to put in as much new artwork as possible,...

(PHOTO BY MCT PHOTO)

Marvel plans movies, shows up to 2019

Jack Loon, Staff Writer May 14, 2015

Since 2008, Marvel has been assembling a “Cinamatic Universe” of superhero movies, beginning with the 2008 ‘Iron Man’ movie. They have made these movies in three phases, with the first encompassing...

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