• 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
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The Leaf
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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SIP AND ENJOY. The coffee festival is this weekend. Any SHS students interested in attending should purchase tickets as soon as possible. The festival is a must-go for Cincinnatians who love a cup of Joe. “Join us for the midwest’s premier coffee experience with artisan roasters, specialty brewers, expert baristas, and an extraordinary collection of skilled and creative culinary professionals,” said the festival website about the event.

Cincinnati hosts coffee festival

Sydney Weiss, Web Editor • November 6, 2018

Coffee lovers will appreciate the 2018 Cincinnati Coffee Festival on Nov. 10 and 11. There is a special Trade Day Nov. 9 for people in the coffee/tea business or looking to break into the business. The...

SWING THE GAVEL. The students are gathered at the Hamilton County Courthouse after completing the district competition for the 2016-2017 season. Every year the teams compete at two scrimmages before the district competition at the Hamilton County Courthouse. “Your team becomes your family because you go through such intense situations together in the courtroom so I guess I like the whole team work aspect of it,” said Akhila Durisala, 11, Varsity witness.

Future lawyer deliberate on season start

Allyson Bonhaus, Editor-in-Chief • November 5, 2018

The case was released. Introductions were given. Teams were decided. Now students must dive into case theory, law precedents, and their own roles as either attorneys or witnesses. Tryouts consisted...

SET SAIL. Trade was a fundamental aspect of the ancient Greek world; goods with different origins could be bought, sold, and exchanged from one part of the Mediterranean to another. The ships used for such trade, like the one recently discovered, usually had very short lifetimes as the wood used didn’t survive well in the harsh waters. Its when the [remote operated vehicle] drops down through the water column and you see this ship appear in the light at the bottom so perfectly preserved it feels like you step back in time, said Helen Farr, marine archeologist currently researching the recently discovered Greek craft.

Research team discovers ancient shipwreck

Josh Moore, Fact Checker • November 1, 2018

On Oct. 23, history was made when an oceanic research team found a ship over two thousand four hundred years old off the Bulgarian coast. Researchers say the ship closely resembles some sort of Greek ship...

PLAY BALL. Sophomore Luke MacBrair is up to bat. Senior Maddy Davis was one of the student volunteers on the field trip. She helped assist MacBrair and other students in using the machine. “[Baseball day is] about [the students], and it’s just a day of fun,” said Mrs. Paula Anstaett, Adaptive Physical Education teacher.

Baseball field gives Adaptive PE students opportunity to play

Allison McElroy, PR Team • October 24, 2018

On Wed., Oct. 3,  special needs students from all across Sycamore had a chance to play baseball. How? A place called The Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields (JNMLF). The idea for the JNMLF came from...

FURRY FRIEND. Two Maple Dale students are reading to Murphy. One of the students is holding an “I survived book”, which he is going to read to Murphy. “My students were really sad to see Murphy leave our class but it did not change their behaviors. They were great Aviators and they went right back to work,” said Mrs. Carly Lefton, first grade teacher at Maple Dale.

Dogs bark up Maple Dale

Jack Wolfe • October 24, 2018

Maple Dale welcomed their first service dogs Murphy and Tillie in September   According to Science Daily, a therapy dog is, “...a dog trained to provide affection and comfort to people in hospitals,...

TRUE ROYALTY. Sophomore Homecoming Prince and Princess Niyati Kanchan and Aryan Vidya pose for a photo on the balcony at the Homecoming Dance. “My friends were super supportive and seemed like they wanted [me to win] more than I did!” Kanchan said.

SHS celebrates homecoming court

Isabella Magato, Cartoonist • October 20, 2018

One of the most traditional aspects of any homecoming dance is the Homecoming Court. On Oct. 13, SHS held a dance; therefore, Homecoming royalty was named for each grade level. The Homecoming Court...

ON FIRE. From a business standpoint, the Firehawk requires too much maintenance due to its unconventional stature and low ride capacity. Looking past these reasons, its thrilling twists have established its credibility as an enjoyable and breathtaking experience. “The Firehawk has given over 6.7 million rides since opening at Kings Island in 2007. Its record year was 2014 when 624,016 rides were given,” said Don Helbig, blogger for the Kings Island website.

Firehawk closes gates

Josh Moore, Fact Checker • October 19, 2018

On Oct. 28, 2018, the Firehawk, a beloved roller coaster featured in the Kings Island amusement park, will be shut down and decommissioned. The attraction was first opened in Kings Island on May 26,...

WEAR YOUR GROUTFITS PROUDLY. Mr. Kerry Crottys bell 3 won the first day of spirit week: groutfits and crazy socks. Winning classes can expect their donuts on Fri., Oct. 17.

Homecoming spirit week poll results

Kirsten Thomas, Web Editor • October 15, 2018

The homecoming spirit week poll has officially ended on Mon., Oct. 15 at noon. During spirit week participating English classes took photos in their spirit wear and tweeted their photo to The Sycamore...

SERVE. Seniors were given options of various locations to serve. Many seniors are hoping to return to their elementary schools. “I have so many memories from Symmes [Elementary] so it will be fun to go back and see all of my teachers,” said Emma Long, 12.

Seniors prepare to serve

Kirsten Thomas, Web Editor • October 15, 2018

This year, senior service day will take place on Tues., Oct. 16. Seniors are to report to the HS auditorium at 8 a.m. and will serve from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. before being excused for the day. Seniors...

NO NEED TO STRESS. Stay organized during the college application process with important to-do’s and due dates written down. The early applying date is typically Nov. 1 for early action and early decision. Start early in the summer or at the beginning of the school year so that you do not feel rushed near due dates. ”The most difficult part of college applications is writing an essay that truly shows who I am,” said Swati Bhageria, 12.

Early bird gets worm: applying early to college

Hannah Lee, Copy Editor • October 10, 2018

The race for college admissions has begun. The early admission deadline is Nov. 1 (some are Nov. 2) and seniors applying early action or early decision are working hard on applications, essays, and forms...

FLY HIGH AVIATORS. Sycamore Community Schools received two reports based on their achievements. Overall, Sycamore Community Schools was rated in the top six for Best School Districts in Ohio. “Sycamore Community Schools is committed to working on ways to improve report card results,” said Mr. Frank Forsthoefel, superintendent.

Sycamore soars high

Megan Soellner, Copy Editor • October 9, 2018

Two reports were recently released about Sycamore Community Schools. The 2018 Quality Report Profile and the State Report show that Sycamore is continuing to grow and improve. Sycamore Community Schools...

GAINING PERSPECTIVE. Christopher Columbus Day is celebrated as an official holiday in the U.S. on Oct. 8 of every year. Many states and cities have chosen not to celebrate the day or chose a proactive step instead of honoring the figure that enslaved countless members of the indigenous population. “Im proud to be an Italian-American, but there are better ways to be proud of our heritage without excusing the monstrous behavior of a historic figure just because were from the same country of origin,” said BJ Colangelo, according to Scene.

City relabels controversial holiday

Allyson Bonhaus, Editor In Chief • October 6, 2018

On Oct. 3, City Council officials reframed history. Well, at least on the city level they did. In a 6-0 vote (two members abstained and the vice mayor was excused from voting), Cincinnati City Council...

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