• 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

Seniors have recently been receiving acceptance letters in the mail. One college, Indiana University, sends their applicants a red envelope with the hashtag #iusaidyes if they were accepted. Over 50 students applied to the university. Photo Courtesy of Ellen Martinson.

Students anxiously wait for college acceptances

Ellen Martinson December 20, 2014

Seniors have started running to their mailboxes in recent weeks. This is because the first wave of college acceptances are beginning to arrive online and in the mail. “I received my Ohio State University...

Resolutions have been extremely trendy for the past few years. According to Statistic Brain, 45 percent of Americans usually make New Years resolutions. In that percentage, only 10 percent actually succeed in their endeavors.

Finding, sticking to a New Year’s resolution

December 16, 2014

With winter approaching, winter break seems only a short distance away. During those two weeks a new year will arrive: 2015. "New Year's is always such a party. We stay up practically all night." said...

ACE bell battles alcohol abuse

ACE bell battles alcohol abuse

December 15, 2014

The way alcoholism can effect a person varies, therefore solutions can vary. The topic has been discussed during ACE bells for prevention and solution . “I personally do not know what alcoholics feel...

Young Schornak is shown in her adoption picture.

Student reveals her adoption as blessing

Lauren Shassere December 15, 2014

Born in a foreign country and spending early childhood in an orphanage is a memory that junior Oksana Schornak no longer carries with her. "The closest thing I have to a memory of the orphanage would...

Freshman Megan McMullen (Bottom row second from the left) was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes last year. McMullen is working to raise awareness and money for research. This diagnosis affects her decisions each day.

Q & A with freshman Megan McMullen about diabetes

Elizabeth Rickert December 15, 2014

How did you feel when you were first diagnosed? When I was first diagnosed I was very sick.  I was very confused as to how I got Type 1 Diabetes and was very unsure of how I would care for myself...

Unlike AP French, Contemporary Francophone Studies focuses much more on French culture. “As seniors, we took AP French last year and are now taking Contemporary Francophone Studies. However, all the juniors will now take French IV, Contemporary Francophone Studies, and then AP French,” said senior Jessica Hobart.
Photo courtesy of Sneha Rajagopal

Q&A with senior Sneha Rajagopal on Contemporary Francophone Studies

Atiya Dosani, Print Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2014

Why did you decide to take this class after completing AP French? I wanted to continue learning French, especially more about French culture and contemporary news.   What is different about...

Programming Club senior co-presidents Alex Toney and Bryn Kelley both talk about Ada Lovelace and her contributions to computer science. The club meets every Monday after school and usually the members work on creating software. The software can range from games to algorithms to websites, you name it, and they can do it.

Programming Team participates with movement

Max Fritzhand, Staff Writer December 10, 2014

Students had the opportunity to show off what they know with their abilities of coding in the club, Programming Team. The club had its first meeting on Dec. 8th, and it proved to be a success.   Senior...

When visiting family, Fanning went to the beach with her parents and brothers. It was an incredible experience to be able to spend time with them since they live so far away. One of her brothers lives in Chicago and the other in Los Angeles.

Giving thanks in Palm Springs

Sarah Horne, staff writer December 5, 2014

Thanksgiving is a time when families and friends come together to give thanks. This could mean that families travel in order to be with one another on this special day. "Over Thanksgiving break, my...

Five Nights at Freddy’s terrifies students

Neil Yejjey December 5, 2014

A new mobile game entitled Five Nights at Freddies is taking the mobile world by storm.  The premise is that the player acts as a security guard in a Chuck E Cheese esque family pizzeria.  The catch...

Most drugstores and supermarkets carry lice treatment products. Some kits include lice killing shampoo, egg comb-out gel, dust mite spray and a special lice comb. People with long hair might need to purchase a second lice killing shampoo to cover all their hair and avoid recurrences.

Keep your head pest free

Melinda Looney Ho December 5, 2014

An experience of tickling or itching on top your head might mean you have lice. Having lice does not mean people are particularly dirty or have bad hygiene. Lice can happen to anyone. What exactly...

Airline companies will charge you extra money for food and luggage. Avoid these expenses by packing light with some hardy snacks. In addition to this, stay hydrated by taking an empty water bottle and filling it up once you pass security.

Packing smart for your trip

Melinda Looney Ho December 4, 2014

When getting ready for a trip, there is so much you need to do. You need to plan your stay and flights and most importantly need to worry about packing. But, how much or how little should we pack? Packing...

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