• 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

Books. To some people they are a luxury. To some they are a necessity. Some books... they are a part of the soul.
Photo Courtesy of: Maddie Marsh

Book nook of Katelyn Young, 10

Madeline Marsh May 29, 2014

Q: What was your favorite childhood book? The Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park. I loved those books; that is what got me into reading. Q: Who was your first literary crush? I cannot...

Make memorizing easier

Make memorizing easier

Brenda Shen May 28, 2014

1. Studying or memorizing for tests will be remembered most effectively by studying one hour before falling asleep. This is because studying right before falling asleep fails to give the brain time...

Alexis Corcoran, 12, participates in a Biology Club meeting earlier this year. This interest in the sciences has motivated her to intern at the EPA over the summer. There, she will be doing field work and participating in government laboratories. Photo Courtesy of Alexis Corcoran.

Q&A with Alexis Corcoran, 12, on summer internship

Ellen Martinson May 28, 2014

Q: What are your plans for the summer? A: Aside from working as a lifeguard at the Blue Ash swimming pool, I will be working at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a student volunteer and...

Poppy has lived for twice the age of the average house cat. Her owner also describes her as feisty and energetic in general.  Which are rare characteristics for an animal so old.

Cat recently named oldest in the world

Rujula Kapoor May 23, 2014

The average life of a house cat is 15 years at the most. Recently, however, Poppy from Bournemouth, England has been crowned the oldest cat alive. The record was previously held by a 38 year old...

The concert featured many of the brass section from the Wind Symphony. There were also two pieces featuring Karin Oh on the violin. Cellists were also showcased in one piece. Photo courtesy of Rujula Kapoor

Orchestra season ends with big show

Rujula Kapoor May 23, 2014

The orchestra recently wrapped up the year up on May 13, 2014 with the spring concert, which took place at 7:00 p.m in the SHS auditorium. The concert featured several soloists such as Karin Oh,...

The Sophomore Ice Cream Social is a grand fundraiser for Student Council. It helps them pay for various class events such as prom and graduation. In addition, it is fun for the participants. 
Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Rickert.

Ice cream raises funds for class

Elizabeth Rickert May 23, 2014

An annual tradition among sophomores is to have an ice cream social after debates. This is run by Student Council (StuCo) as a class fundraiser. “We’re super excited to have the ice cream social....

A typical classroom set up for debates.  The affirmative usually on the left side and the negative sits on the right side.  The two teams debating always face each other.  As the people debating they stand at the podium. Photo taken by Jordan Baker

In the heat of debates

Jordan Baker May 23, 2014

On Monday, May 19, the day of sophomore debates, a group member will have to flip a coin. This will determine whether a team will be affirmative or negative.  Within the groups they already have...

Preview next autumns random happenings

Preview next autumn’s random happenings

Lila Englander May 22, 2014

   Ira Glass will visit the Aranoff Center on Oct. 25 at 8:00 p.m. for a talk about "reinventing radio." Glass hosts a radio show on NPR called This American Life that produces a one hour-long...

In order to develop good study habits, a person needs to first get rid of distractions. Distractions take more time away from the person to study. That also does not develop good study habits.

Photo Courtesy: MCT Photo

Tips on how to develop good study habits

Amy Deng May 16, 2014

Review your notes. Create an appropriate study environment. Review all known material. Stay organized. Prepare yourself for test days. Know your dominant learning style. Bring...

Senior commits to playing volleyball in college

Senior commits to playing volleyball in college

Taylor Evans May 16, 2014

“It’s so great to see her transition into this next stage of her career,” said Elli Gibson, 11. On May 16 Laura Cole, 12, will sign to play volleyball for Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. ...

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