• 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

   As the week goes by, more networks will be announcing their schedule for this upcoming season.  This includes shows that will be ending in this coming season. These shows include, “Glee,” “Parks and Recreation,” and “Two and a Half Men.” Photo courtesy of Ben Cohen.

ABC, CBS, CW, FOX, and NBC cancel beloved shows

Ben Cohen May 15, 2014

Everything you love has been cancelled. This is what television networks should have said at their Upfronts when announcing their upcoming 2014-2015 seasons. Fan favorites like “Suburgatory”...

Quiz: What music would you like?

Hannah May May 15, 2014

There are many different genres of music, ranging from classic rock to classical music. Music can tell a lot about who you are as a person and sometimes it is hard to find out what kind of music you would...

2048 is basically the next flappy bird and is quite addictive.  The app has become popular among many students. 2048 is very challenging and can get really annoying quickly. Image Credit by Max Fritzhand

2048, the crazy puzzle game

Max Fritzhand May 10, 2014

The purpose of this puzzle game is to reach the number, 2048. When you first open the app, you will think it is easy, but be aware this game is highly addictive and very hard. “This game is...

Classic television show reaches finale

Ben Ruskin May 9, 2014

On March 31st, 2014, ‘How I Met Your Mother’ aired its final episodes, the series finale, ‘The Last Forever, Parts one and two.’ The majority of people who watched the episode had mixed feelings...

Spring trends start simmering

Spring trends start simmering

Beverly Liu May 8, 2014

 Cincinnati has already seen temperatures as high as 90 degrees. It’s about time that girls put away their jeans, leggings, and sweaters and opt out for summer with shorts, dresses and especially skirts...

Appreciating our mothers: gift ideas for Mother’s Day

Appreciating our mothers: gift ideas for Mother’s Day

Emily Tyler May 8, 2014

As a high school student, it is hard to remember holidays that do not always affect us. Between homework, music, and extracurricular activities, I had completely forgotten that Mother’s Day is on...

Michelle Swart, 10, backup dances with Cameron Cumbee, choreographer, for Eben Franckewitz, music artist. The trio worked together for a year up until Franckewitz got signed in a new boy band, Far Young. In that time, Swart performed with them in venues around the country, including Cincinnati, Nashville, New York City, Houston, and Atlanta.
Photo courtesy of Julie Swart

“We became a family”: Swart backup dances for Franckewitz

Victoria Swart May 8, 2014

The 2012 American Idol season featured a 15-year-old from Milford, Ohio, who became the youngest to ever make it into the top male 12. This performer, Eben Franckewitz, came home to begin singing...

   “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” is a reboot of the original Toby Maguire trilogy. The film stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Fox, and Sally Fields. The movie is in theaters now. Photo courtesy of MCT Photo.

‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ swings into theaters with more misses than hits

Ben Cohen May 8, 2014

The standards for superhero movies have been set. They can either be funny and witty (i.e. "The Avengers") or dark and brooding (i.e. "The Dark Knight"). “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” attempts...

Guitars such as this are steel-strung. A lot of prisoners have guitars that are made for steel strings. When nylon strings are put on the guitars they do not play as well. Photo courtesy of MCT photo.

Pink Floyd and Radiohead members request that guitars stay in prisons

Hannah Frey May 2, 2014

Recently steel-strung guitars have been banned from prisons. This happened because people could hurt them selves or others with the strings from the guitars. Some music artist felt that this was...

Vanessa Hudgens is often called the “queen” of Coachella because of her annual appearances and boho style. Her outfits range from studded crop tops to floral maxi skirts. In the picture to the right, her colorful dress balances her chunky accessories perfectly.

Photo Courtesy: MCT Photo

Coachella attracts young audience

Amy Deng April 25, 2014

When it first started in 1999, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was a couple of stages and a dance tent. Tickets were $65. Now, tickets start at $375. VIP packages and loads of guest celebrities...

The orchestra will be performing heir fifth performance of the year on May 13.  This will include a total on four pieces. There will be two string soloist featured.

Orchestra prepares for Spring Concert

Rujula Kapoor April 25, 2014

With the school year wrapping up, music programs for the year are as well. The last orchestra concert is set for May 14 at SHS at 6:00 p.m. This concert will feature several senior soloist and will...

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