• 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

Mader served in the Air Force during the Cold War.  When he left the Air Force he had held the rank of Staff Sargent E5. He was stationed in Europe and in Omaha.

Remembering veterans’ service: Mader and Corattiyil

Jordan Baker November 11, 2014

Interview with Mr. Ashwin Corattiyil  Q:What branch of the military were you in? A: I was in the Navy from 2005-2009. Q: Did you serve in any overseas theater? A: I did. I served one deployment...

Wearing a hat is against the dress code, but this rule is not enforced strictly. Freshman Taylor Close has worn a hat all day but nothing was said to her. Teachers do not feel that hats are a huge problem.

Students wear hats

Hannah Frey November 10, 2014

In most high schools dress codes are set in place. One rule is that students should not wear hats in school. But is this rule really enforced? The answer to this question will vary for different people....

Cereal is often a go-to breakfast . This bowl of Cheerios is considered fairly healthy. However, in many cereals, sugar is the main ingredient.

Students work to achieve healthy breakfast

Rujula Kapoor November 7, 2014

Breakfast is the healthiest meal of the day. It also the most skipped meal. 35 percent of teens actually admit to eating breakfast. “I try to eat breakfast but if I wake up late it is unrealistic...

Malof traveled to Peru over the summer. In Peru, she was able to experience what it was like to stay in a Spanish speaking country.  She visited the Inca grounds in Lima Peru.

Six years of Spanish: Q&A with senior Morgan Malof

Sarah Horne, Staff Writer November 7, 2014

After taking Spanish since 7th grade, the next step for students is taking Contemporary Hispanic Studies (CHS).  In CHS they learn in Spanish about different culture concepts. These concepts include...

Currently, band is preparing for the craft show. This means they have to learn all new music since they will play for one hour that day. They will perform at the craft show on Nov. 22.

Q&A with sophomore Tasia Meaders

Sarah Horne, Staff Writer November 7, 2014

 How many years have you participated in band? I have been in band since fifth grade which makes this my sixth year. Why is band important to you? It is important to me because in band you can...

There are many types of hot sauces to spice up your food. Look at the ingredients to see what type of peppers they use to assess their heat level. Also look for other spices you might like to add more flavor to your food such as garlic or cilantro.

How much spicy can you take

Melinda Looney November 7, 2014

The sensation sneaks up on you, your tongue starts burning and you know your food is hot. Some people can handle spicier foods better than others. This is primarily due to the culture and food you grew...

Juniors, seniors apply for National Honor Society

Anna Zhou November 6, 2014

With chapters existing in all 50 states and over one million members, National Honor Society (NHS) was established in 1921 to recognize outstanding high school students. “Being a member of NHS is...

The photo of Lee went viral on Nov. 2. The tweet of Lee was retweeted more than 800,000 times. He was invited on to the Ellen Show on Nov. 5th.

Target teenager trends through Twitter

Beverly Liu November 5, 2014

The rise to fame for most teenage comes from having a beautiful singing voice, a unique talent, or just the looks. “When I first found out about him my heart melted because he looked like an angel...

Flags fly back in IMC

Neil Yejjey November 5, 2014

  The flags in the IMC have returned.  The flags that commemorate the nations that the student body comes have been a staple in the school for years. Its nice viewing flags of different counties...

Sophomore Sarah Hofmann rounds the corner to finish the St. Xavier Cross Country Invitational. Hofmann has been running with the team since she arrived two weeks before the start of school. 
“It definitely makes it easier to have people around you to help you in school and get into this completely different culture. They have helped me feel at home,” Hofmann said.

Semester in Cincinnati: Q&A with sophomore Sarah Hofmann on studying abroad

Tori Swart, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2014

Students often travel for “broadening” reasons- either “broadening” their understanding of other cultures, “broadening” their knowledge base, or “broadening” their adventures. The same...

Winter break excitement begins

Winter break excitement begins

Emily Chien November 3, 2014

Buzz has already begun to fill the halls about another break. “I couldn’t be more excited for another break,” freshman Keren Idelman said. “I’ve got to catch up on my sleep.” In addition,...

The acronym, ALICE, means alert, lock down, inform, counter, and evacuate, the step by step procedure taught in the training program.  This program is meant to change the way that anyone responds to armed intruders.  It provides a set of proactive strategies that increase chances of survival during an armed intruder event.

Different ALICE training brought to ACE meetings

Emily Chien, Staff Writer November 2, 2014

The administration has decided to change the way students learn self defense. During ACE meetings, students will learn even more effective ways of protecting themselves at school by learning ALICE training. “ACE...

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