• 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
CAFETERIA CROWDS. In the SHS lunch room, you’re probably not going to find designated tables for the jocks, goody goodies, and the popular kids like in many teen movies. Instead, the lines are blurred as students have mainly become more accepting of other students’ differences. This acceptance of others is “what makes for a good atmosphere at school,” said Andrew Sulfsted, 12.

Soft Cliques

Allie Fehr, Staff Writer • November 4, 2020

  The jocks. The nerds. The band kids. The goth kids. The stoners. The theatre kids. The loners.   Those are just some of the many stereotypical cliques portrayed in teen movies. But at Sycamore...

RUCKUS.The COVID-19 virus has made many things in school a lot more difficult and complicated, for both online and face-to-face learners. With the threat of another shutdown looming over us, face-to-face teachers that have young children have been dreading the fact that they might have to start teaching online again with an even busier schedule. Click on the link in the bio to see a few examples of some of the ways teachers with young kids may try to balance everything out with their teaching and parenting schedules.

Remote Ruckus

Carly Thiel, Staff Writer • November 2, 2020

Imagine this: You wake up for your virtual first bell and connect to your online history class. You hear a toddler crying. You wait patiently and instead of seeing your teacher with papers ready to begin...

HALLOWEEN AT KINGS ISLAND? Kings Island is a popular attraction for many SHS students and families. With the annual Halloween Haunt approaching, many have raised questions about how the pandemic has affected Kings Island’s event. New restrictions apply to the park, and new social distancing rules have been enforced. Kings Island also cancelled their annual Halloween Haunt and replaced it with a festival. Want to know more? Read more in the article!

Kings Island’s Annual Halloween Haunt Adapts to Covid-19

Maya Bierhoff, Staff Writer • October 29, 2020

For some families, a Halloween must-have is a visit to the annual Kings Island Haunt. The event takes place all around the park and features spooky actors, scary rides and haunted houses that are set up,...

STRESS RELIEF. 43% of students have had their stress levels increase over the past year according to the APA. So whether you decide to clean your room, take a walk outside, or try some meditation, we could all use some opportunities for stress relief right now. Check out this article for some more tips!

Stress & how we can combat it

Michael Sanchez, Staff Writer • October 23, 2020

We can all agree that this year has taken a turn for the worse. We constantly stress about things going on around us. Tests, projects, common apps for some of us, and social lives. Not to mention the presidential...

AMC THEATRES MAKES A COMEBACK Of all the questions over what our future will look like, many are wondering if we will ever have the chance to experience going to the movie theater with friends again. After a tough financial loss since March, AMC Theatres is looking to make a comeback. How will they manage this amidst a pandemic?

AMC Theatres: The New Plan to Survive Coronavirus

Ella Schulte, Staff Writer • October 22, 2020

The excitement of seeing a movie for the first time in theatres is something we largely took for granted during our lives before the pandemic hit. We underestimated the sheer joy of heading into a packed...

BREAKING NEWS. SHS administrators have just released updated information regarding the new way we will be doing clubs and activities in the era of COVID-19. Though cubs are strongly encouraged to meet virtually, face-to-face meetings have been approved with several extensive measures required. As always, “all clubs must follow the same social-distancing guidelines as classrooms if meeting face-to-face,” said Mr. Ashwin Coratiyll, student administrator. Photo taken before COVID-19.

Update on clubs

Deeya Prakash, Deputy Content Editor • October 21, 2020

   When I was a rising freshman, I attended a senior panel at the Sycamore Junior High School. There were seven nominated seniors sitting on the platform risers in the choir room, and my mother yanked...

TRICK OR TREAT! With Halloween right around the corner, people are starting to break out some of the super-fun traditions of the season. Carving pumpkins is one of the popular ones, its super fun but not exactly easy. Click the link in the bio to find out some of my tips and tricks!

Tips and Tricks to Carving a Pumpkin

Anna Ralston, Staff Writer • October 19, 2020

   Halloween is right around the corner, and one of the most popular Halloween activities is carving pumpkins. Carving pumpkins is not easy, but here I will tell you some of my favorite tips and tricks...

BUSINESS CLOSURES. Throughout the pandemic, few things have been affected quite like restaurants and retail stores. Whether a local bar or a nationwide chain of stores, the past few months have been disastrous for all kinds of businesses. Closures around the country have been rampant, but anyone can help by supporting their favorite local businesses.Pictured here is one of the many closed JC Penney stores across the country. Picture courtesy of Creative Commons.

Retail and restaurant industries face the economic brunt of Covid-19

Jack Brownlee, Staff Writer • October 16, 2020

   Since March 2020, hundreds of thousands of businesses, both local and national, have faced closures.  From restaurants to retail stores, the effect of COVID-19 on all businesses has been massive. ...

SENIOR PLANNING DAY. On Wednesday, October 14th, seniors will not be attending in person or virtual classes. While underclassmen take on standardized tests such as the ACT Aspire and the PSAT, 12th graders are given the day off to plan for the future and make preparations for their pursuits after high school. This day should be used for researching colleges, careers, or any other post-secondary endeavors, as well as completing college applications or attending virtual college tours. This planning day is especially timely, with early action/decision deadlines approaching on or around November 1. “All of my college visits were canceled, but luckily we were able to stop by a few last week. I turned in all of my applications on October 6th and plan to do virtual tours on senior planning day to finish the process,” Maya Berry, 12. Photo courtesy of Maya Berry.

Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

Gabby Guliants, Staff Writer • October 13, 2020

  On Wednesday, October 14th, seniors will not be attending in person or virtual classes. While underclassmen take on standardized tests such as the ACT Aspire and the PSAT, 12th graders are given...

STUCK WITH STREAMING SERVICES. Amidst the pandemic, many have indulged their entertainment needs with at-home services, such as Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Disney+. Although we all enjoy the comfort of our own home, it just can’t be compared to the sound, quality, and thrill of seeing a movie on the big screen. “Some movies are just made to be watched in a cinema,” said Emilio Garcia, 12. Photo sourced from Pexels

See You Next Year

Allie Fehr, Staff Writer • October 9, 2020

   Do you miss the smell of hot, buttery popcorn, slurps of red Icee, and handfuls of candy while waiting for the newest movie blockbuster to start? Well, keep holding on to those fond memories because...

FINDING YOUR CUP OF TEA. As busy students with a million other activities, caffeine is something a lot of us often rely on to make up for lost sleep or to make it through yet another Zoom call at seven in the morning. And as a top coffee chain, Starbucks is a go-to place for all our caffeine needs. A common issue though, is that many people never know what to order once they get in line. With so many options and new drinks coming out each season, the menu can easily look overwhelming. But don’t worry! This easy to read info graphic gives you some ideas for what to order next time you are in line at Starbucks. Whether you prefer light and fruity drinks or more creamy and flavorful ones, there will be something for you!

Finding Your Cup of Tea

Ria Parikh, Opinion Editor • October 6, 2020

HOMEWORK HOTLINE. Aves Reach, a student-run program focused on providing free, academic assistance to students launched its current focus, the Homework Hotline, at the end of August. The goal of the hotline is to provide on-demand explanations to questions submitted by students in real time. To submit a question, students should visit the website https://avesreach.wixsite.com/home. The hotline runs from 3-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and is open to all students in grades five through ten.

Homework help at your fingertips

Katie Mott, A&E Editor • October 2, 2020

   You are sitting at the kitchen table completing your math homework. You finally reach the last question on the worksheet but realize you have absolutely no clue how to solve it. Maybe your parents...

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