• 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

The swimming unit teaches kids about regulating breathing. 
They are also working on strokes by using a pool buoy. The past week has been mainly focused on using flippers.

Making a splash into a new unit

Adhiti Chundur December 4, 2014

For the past week, students in the Foundations of Personal Fitness class have been starting to get into their swimming unit. Right off the bat, knowing they have to swim, take a shower, and then walk around...

When waking up early, kids can be drowsy and unfocused in class. 
It is hard to get the amount of sleep recommended for teenagers. But getting out early means more time in the afternoon.

High school starts early

Adhiti Chundur December 2, 2014

Around 6:30 a.m. in the morning, when the neighborhoods are silent and no one has gotten up yet, students start walking to the bus stop. Fall and winter bring pitch-black mornings, so the only source of...

The bus ride to Disney will consist of a 17 hour bus ride. The bus will leave at 4 p.m. “I plan on sleeping the entire time,” Yuto Nakhata sophomore said.

High school marching band , orchestra head to Walt Disney World

Rujula Kapoor December 2, 2014

The students have been anxious awaiting the biannual trip to Florda. They will be visiting  The Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot. The students will also be able to perform at Downtown Disney. “I...

Creating the mole takes every student a different amount of time.  The stitching can be tricky so it’s better to plan ahead.  It also easier if you choose a thinner fabric.
Photo credit Rujula Kapoor

Accelerated chemistry classes create works of art

Rujula Kapoor December 2, 2014

At the end of the quarter, students try to get  that last coveted point  of the grading period through extra credit. Mrs.  Margaret Stone's accelerated chemistry classes are earning their extra credit...

Rain or shine, hot or cold, the weather does not stop the shopping craze as lines of people gather to make their purchases.
“One time, my mom went with a friend on Black Friday. They waited in line since 9 a.m., didn’t get into the store until noon, and ended up shopping for four hours,” sophomore Orchid Wang said.

Sales, sprees, there are tons of these

Harsimran Makkad December 1, 2014

For millions of people, Thanksgiving means great shopping deals from the stores they love. The Friday following the holiday has been known as the unofficial kickoff for the holiday shopping season since...

Mock Trial releases audition information

Mock Trial releases audition information

Harsimran Makkad December 1, 2014

21 students auditioned for the available positions in Mock Trial on Mon. Sept. 21. Only eight attorneys and eight witnesses were selected. The adults responsible for making this decision are Mr. Andrew...

The lighting of lamps in Diwali is for more than one reason. It is believed that the lights would guide the goddess Lakshmi to Indian homes for a blessing of good business. There is also a legend that says the lights showed Lord Rama and his wife Sita the way home.

‘Row of lights’ light up sky

Harsimran Makkad December 1, 2014

The end of the year is a time when families begin to gather for many different cultural holidays. In India, people are already preparing for what is considered one of the brightest and most important holidays...

All Mock Trial teams have a legal advisor who gives tips on how to approach a case. The Aves team has already learned how to write opening statements, analyze witness statements for pertinent information, and develop direct examination questions.

‘He is no lawyer who cannot take two sides’

Harsimran Makkad December 1, 2014

These words, once uttered by writer Charles Lamb, can sum up what Mock Trial participants have been working on since the beginning of October. This includes examining witness statements and learning new...

Students’ final projects will be presented to family members and the community on Monday, Dec. 15, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. They may receive extra credit for bringing in food or dressing in native attire. This is a great time for others to learn more about other countries and cultures.

Tracing back lines

Harsimran Makkad December 1, 2014

When learning new things in class, teachers try to “spice up” the material with different activities. One way this is being done is with a family history project, for those in all Accelerated World...

Suicide is a national public health problem, and is one of the most preventable forms of death. However, more teenagers die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease combined. The loss of a teenager can be devastating for families.

Suicide prevention provided in ACE bells

December 1, 2014

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth ages 15 to 24, and 14% of teenagers has been through a state of serious depression in the past year, according to Suicide Prevention Education Alliance. “The...

The average person eats there Oreos in 1 of 2 ways and both methods are used equally. In general women tend to eat not eat the Oreo in one bite.  There are also some people who only eat the cream.   
Image Credit: Rujula Kapoor

Oreos represent deeper meaning

Rujula Kapoor December 1, 2014

  The way people eat cookies can give a deeper insight into the minds of the human eating. The technique of eating an Oreo can now be seen as a personality test. “ That really surprising because...

Google Glass looks nothing like this ordinary pair of glasses. Google Glass has a mini camera attached to the frame on the right side. That mini camera was used to record the surgery.

Google Glass used for surgery

Max Torem, Staff Writer November 28, 2014

A new doctor performing a procedure for the first time puts on a pair of Google Glass and started recording the surgery performance.   Right when she started to make her first incision, a live...

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