• 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

This chart shows the states most infected with enterovirus. Though it may not be a serious cause of death, it is still dangerous. If you have more than three of the symptoms below, go to a healthcare professional immediately.

Enterovirus D68 proves to be deadly

Max Torem November 24, 2014

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has collected samples from four patients who have recently died and tested positive for enterovirus D68. It is unclear what role the virus played in...

On Mon. SHS had a calamity day because of inclement weather. The snow on the ground caused hazardous driving conditions. It was also extremely cold outside. Image by Max Fritzhand

Blizzard bags disappear leaving students with chilly fun

Max Fritzhand November 18, 2014

SHS had its first official snow day of the school year on Nov. 17. The superintendent, Dr. Adrienne James, announced that school would have a 90 minute delay, at 7:09 a.m. she finally changed that to no...

4% of the U.S. workforce identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. 21% of LGBT employees have reported having been discriminated against in hiring, promotions and pay. 21 states legally ban such discrimination.

LGBTQ community fights against discrimination in the workplace

Kamaria Walton, Staff Writer November 11, 2014

You worked all summer long to get the credits, missed many of your social events and sport practices because you are doing everything in your ability to get your dream job. You go in to get interviewed,...

Every year, on Veteran’s Day, the president places a wreath in front of the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, living or dead, for their service. The tomb symbolizes dignity and reverence for American veterans. The whole ceremony honors all who have served.

Commemorating those who have served before Thanksgiving

Harsimran Makkad November 10, 2014

November is known as a month for reflection. It is a time when people begin to think about what they are grateful for and give thanks for all they have. However, not all this is done around Thanksgiving...

Kurdish refugees flee their homes in Turkey due to an ISIS invasion. The radical Islamic State seeks to destroy those who do not conform to their ideals. Along with refugees, both Kurds and other people have been brutally beheaded.

Australian teen joins ISIS

Claire Lefton, Staff Writer November 10, 2014

For most, 17 means juggling homework, extracurriculars and jobs while preparing for college. For Australian Abdullah Elmir, it means killing tyrants on behalf of the Islamic State. Elmir became the latest...

Voters arrive at the polling station as soon as voting opened at 6:30 a.m. People continued coming throughout the day up until closing. SHS students helped sign people in, check identification, and hand out ballots.
Photo courtesy of Atiya Dosani

Students work polls on Election Day

Atiya Dosani November 7, 2014

  Through government class, students had the opportunity to spend Election Day working the polls.   “I decided to work the polls because we get extra credit and also paid for the work,”...

The girls from the Symmes branch doing a cheer after they completed the practice 5k.  For many this was their first serious running experience.  “It was fun learning their names and cheering,” Martinson said.  Photo courtesy of: Meredith Gottliebson

Cross country supports the next generation

Meredith Gottliebson November 7, 2014

Girls Cross Country cheered on young runners at Maple Dale and Symmes during the Girls on the Run practice 5ks on Mon. Oct. 27 and Tues. Oct. 28.  The girls also helped at water stations, taking pictures,...

Thousands of people gather outside the White House to protest the delay of immigration reform. The Latino Civil Rights Movement was a huge issue during the 1960s. It received far less attention than the African American Civil Rights Movement, but now Latinos are demanding that politicians sit down and finally start to do something about immigration and undocumented people living in the United States.

Classes face today’s pressing issues

November 6, 2014

The issue of immigration is definitely not an easy one, nor is it simply solved, and that is what the students of the contemporary Hispanic studies (CHS) are studying. "We're exploring immigration into...

After the Alex from Target viral sensation began so did its hashtag: #AlexFromTarget. The hashtag has started up campaigns such as “wear red tomorrow for #AlexFromTarget”. The campaign encourages Alex’s fans to wear red to show their love for the teenage sensation.

Teen Twitter turns target employee into viral heart throb

Meghan DiGiovanna November 6, 2014

Boy crazy Twitter users were hit with a blow Nov. 2 after a picture of an adolescent Target checkout employee was uploaded. Within twelve hours the ordinary teen, dubbed “Alex from Target” became a...

Juniors at SHS prepare for a 150 minute test. These scores are important in qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship. This year, the school had 23 students qualify.

SHS partakes in annual PSAT examination

Nathan Zhang November 5, 2014

As students fill the gym and cafeteria, students prepared to take the PSAT on Oct. 15. Over 527 sophomores and juniors (plus one freshman) missed all bells up until lunch. “I’m a little bit nervous,...

The United States placed 25th out of 30 countries in math and 21st in science. Thirty years ago, America was the leader in quantity and quality of high school diplomas. Today, our nation is ranked 18th out of 23 industrialized countries.

Educational systems compete for superiority

Kamaria Walton, Staff Writer November 4, 2014

What do you think of school? One may think it is boring and useless or very exciting and helpful. American school systems are at an all-time high when it comes to education. But let us take a look at our...

Oscar Taveras hit his first postseason off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Jean Machi, in game two of the NLDS. He tied the game at 3-3 and the Cardinals won the game. Unfortunately that was the only game they won in the series. This was his finale at bat in the MLB. PC: MCT Photo

Oscar Taveras dies in car crash

Joshua Patterson, Staff Writer November 3, 2014

The sports world was shaken on Sunday, the 26th of  October, with the tragic death of 22-year-old Oscar Taveras, a new major leaguer that rose through the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system. He...

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