• 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

Hip-hop artist Hoodie Allen will be having a world tour for his new album, People Keep Talking. The album has 14 tracks and features well-known artist Ed Sheeran. Allen’s single, Dumb For You, was recently on Billboards and iTunes top charts.

‘People Keep Talking’ about Hoodie Allen

Max Fritzhand October 5, 2014

  People are going crazy over the Jewish hip-hop artist, Hoodie Allen. Back in August, when Allen announced he was releasing his first full-length album, fans were joyous and many pre-ordered the...

One of Bastille’s most popular songs is “Flaws” and it can be found on the album Bad Blood. The album came out Mar. 4, 2013 and was on the charts for 64 weeks in the U.K. The album is available for $12.99 on iTunes.

Cincinnati concert crowds cause chaos

Taylor Close October 1, 2014

People say that the concerts they go to are some of the best memories they have and they will never forget them, like their first Justin Bieber or Coldplay concert. “I still remember my first Taylor...

The cast of The Odyssey gathers after school to read through the script. The large ensemble cast requires in-depth knowledge of every aspect of the play. Reading through the entire work allows for mutual understanding for all involved.

Ancient Greek adaptation offers experimental production

Claire Lefton, staff writer October 1, 2014

As Nov. 5, 6 and 7 draw nearer, Aves Theatre’s Acting Ensemble prepares for its season opener, "The Odyssey," with extensive read-throughs, experimental staging and alternative casting. “I think...

Once a Mitford book is started, the tension of the day seems to glide right off. Even with its hardships, Mitford is the best place to settle down. A quote from the book sums this up perfectly: “He turned away for a moment, smacked by the beauty of complete surprise.”

Go ‘Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good’

Maddie Marsh, Associate Editor September 30, 2014

Some books are like an old friend. Sitting down and reading it, you reconnect with old places and old memories. Series are even better when thinking along these lines. The Mitford series are those kinds...

This buffalo was made by an artist who takes clay and folds it to get different shapes. Then he cuts and compresses the clay to turn them into elaborate repetitive patterns. This takes the simplicity of molding clay to a new extreme.

Tips for improving art skills

Melinda Looney Ho September 29, 2014

Let us face the facts: we have all drawn a stick figure before. Nevertheless, have you ever wondered if you could go beyond the fundamentals of art and create something so jaw dropping that it amazes everyone...

The girly dress: This style features flowers and pastel colors. It also involves a lot of tulle and puffy skirts. A good hairstyle to pair with a girly dress are braids and bows. Girly shoes are any heels that are any preferred color.

Homecoming dresses of every style and what to wear with them

Amy Deng September 25, 2014

Having trouble finding the right dress for homecoming? Here are some styles that might work!                                                                           All...

Junior Calista Robbins is an avid reader with a taste for fantasy novels. She spends the majority of her free time dancing with the Flyerettes and with her studio. Pictured above is Calista at the Michael Jackson exhibition in Los Angeles, which is reflected in her favorite nonfiction book about Jacksons history.

Q&A with Calista Robbins on ‘Game of Thrones,’ favorite books

Madeline Marsh September 17, 2014

Q: What is your favorite fiction book and why? “Game of Thrones” by George R.R. Martin is my favorite because it is well written. It also has a captivating plot line. Q: What is your favorite...

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” is the seventh film in the X-Men film series. Its upcoming sequel, “X-Men: Apocalypse” is set to be released May 27, 2016. The film stars Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Jennifer Lawrence. Photo courtesy of MCT Photo.

‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ rewrites the past in more ways than one

Ben Cohen June 2, 2014

Exiting the theater of the latest installment of the ‘X-Men’ series, I felt rather conflicted. This was easily the best superhero movie of the year so far, but at the same time it left me feeling...

Aves Theater students prepare for senior skit

Aves Theater students prepare for senior skit

Isaac Goldstein June 2, 2014

Every year, students involved in theater at SHS look forward to the end of the year Aves Theater awards. It is a great time for awards and recognition, but the activity people look forward to most...

A majority of the Select choir members are seniors. Next year the Select Ensemble will have a new variety of voices. Select sang “Five Hebrew Love Songs” for the Spring Concert.
Photo Courtesy of: McDaniel’s Photography

Choirs join in song for last concert

Maddie Marsh May 23, 2014

End of the year activities are happening all around. The choirs performed their last concert May 20. This was followed by an awards ceremony held for all the choir students. Select, Bella Voce,...

Brooke Landrum holds her iPhone as she shows her apps that she has. A lot of people have Snapchat and other popular apps like Twitter and Instagram. These apps have revolutionized cellphones and tablets. Image Credit: Max Fritzhand

Top 5 photo apps

Max Fritzhand May 20, 2014

1. Snapchat: You have up to 10 seconds to send a picture or video to a friend and it disappears forever. 2. Instagram: it is a social app where you share photos or moments and other people can see it. 3....

Although stage fright seems insurmountable, blogs that are for musicians or run by musicians can be very helpful. The Bulletproof Musician has blogs, an online course, and private coaching. The site is run by a Julliard graduate with a degree in performance psychology who really believes in helping musicians do their best. Photo by Emily Tyler.

Getting to the double bar: tips for nervous musicians

Emily Tyler May 16, 2014

As a string player in a program with frequent performances, I get very anxious around a concert, and especially anxious during the concert. I had a gig very recently where people I know and want to impress...

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