• 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

Fire departments urge people to check the batteries in their smoke detectors on Daylight Savings days.
As Lieutenant Zach Zimmer of the Greenfield Fire Department told FoxNews, “Change your clocks, change your batteries.” 
It is estimated that more than 30 percent of homes in the United States have smoke detectors with dead or missing batteries.

Losing time

Harsimran Makkad March 5, 2015

“I yawn just thinking about it. Daylight Savings may mean only losing one hour of sleep in the spring, but it changes my sleeping schedule. And, I need sleep!” freshman Adam Meller said. Daylight...

It is a myth that all extroverts cannot stop talking, or all introverts have no social skills. There can be shy extroverts and outgoing introverts.
“The key difference between introverts and extroverts [is how] energy and reward are derived. “ – source: geniusawakening.com
Susan Cain, author of “Quiet: The power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking,” explores the worlds of introverts, and influential, important leaders who are actually introverts.

Finding true meaning behind introversion and extroversion

Adhiti Chundur March 5, 2015

Psychologist Carl Jung first made the terms "introvert" and "extrovert" popular in the 1920s. A common misconception is that “introverted” means someone is shy. Usually, the term “extrovert”...

Harper Lee is 88 years old. Her new book, “Go Set a Watchman” takes place 20 years later than “To Kill a Mockingbird”, with overlapping themes and characters. The story “To Kill a Mockingbird” sold more than 40 million copies globally since it was first published in 1960. Photo Courtesy of MCT Campus

New novel creates conversation

Beverly Liu March 5, 2015

Remember the 10-inch thick book we all read in middle school that went by the name of “To Kill a Mockingbird” [TKAM]? Well, the author Harper Lee is set to release her first novel in over 50 years. “To...

The Mint app is the he worlds first portable Breath Quality and Hydration level detection product. It tells you whether you need a mint or not. Not only does it tell you the quality of your breath but also how hydrated you are. Photo courtesy of MCT Photo.

Applications amaze

Beverly Liu March 5, 2015

Calculating your hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen disulfide, and methyl mercaptan levels by sticking a sensor in your mouth may sound like something you'd see in a sci-fi movie, but it is actually designed for...

Chinese class students sell various food items during all three lunches. These items included Chinese snacks, spring rolls, and dumplings. All money raised went to the club to support their activities.

Chinese class shares New Year celebrations

Atiya Dosani March 5, 2015

As part of learning and spreading the Chinese culture, the Chinese classes set up tables of food and activities in the Commons during lunch in honor of Chinese New Year.   The actual New Year...

The snow plows have been working not stop to keep the roads clean.  Yet random burst of snow are continuing to occur. Ice is also a hazard in certain areas. 
Photo by Rujula Kapoor

Freezing temperatures hit

Rujula Kapoor March 5, 2015

Hazardous weather in Cincinnati causes large problem. After a mere 1-2” snowfall hit Blue Ash and Montgomery there is still a very bitter cold gripping the area. There have been issued a frost warning...

The annual dodge ball tournament is taking place this weekend. Teams of seven people are entering the bracket. The winning group will get a Chipotle gift card.

Dodge ball tournament hits home

Elizabeth Rickert February 27, 2015

It is that time of the year again. SHS is hosting their annual dodge ball tournament. Teams of seven people will compete to be the ultimate tournament winner. The matches are determined by a bracket system....

Seniors Alexandra Schille and Ryan Gantzer enjoy their junior prom at Coney Island. The prom location has been moved to Oasis Country Club on May 16. The date is unusually late due to other conflicts.

Preview for Prom

Elizabeth Rickert February 27, 2015

Prom is a dance for juniors and seniors that is anticipated by freshman and sophomore everywhere. The dance is being held unusually late this year on May 16 due to the increase in testing and other events...

Standardized testing overloads

Standardized testing overloads

Emily Chien, Staff Writer February 26, 2015

With multiple assessment dates ahead, students, teachers and administrators alike dread the upcoming setbacks that the PARCC and OGT  tests will cause. In fact, Dr. Adrian James, superintendent, has...

Dr. Sun explains acne to teenagers.  This event took place February 13, 2015.  He and his family now live in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Oh the places you’ll go; Dr. Sun tells life story

Jacob Englander, Staff Writer February 26, 2015

Lucky Chinese 4 and AP students got to hear P&G’s Head of Cosmetics speak on his many experiences.  Originally, a PHD in microbiology, Sun’s story is one that follows many paths. “I got my...

Garden Club has planted everything from large pumpkins to baby tomatoes. The club recently applied for a grant to build a garden on school property. However, they did not receive the grant so the club just plans to have a few more fun meetings for the rest of the year.

Garden Club plans for next meeting

Atiya Dosani February 25, 2015

Although it is a relatively new group, Garden Club has gathered a strong base of members. Since its creation in 2012, the club has approximately 50 members and continues to grow.   The club has...

The hundred year old feminist movement’s response to the oppression is bitter. Often, feminists even create sarcastic parodies of the ‘meninist’ parodies. Each parody starts another, and in the end, might make the true meaning of feminism go rogue.

‘Meninists’ take over media

Emily Chien, Staff Writer February 13, 2015

All over social media, an anti-feminist movement has recently been surged. Taking down every feminist belief through puns, jokes, and rude remarks, these men, and some women, have become extremely popular. “It...

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