Welcome back!
August 16, 2018
Welcome back to another great year at SHS! On August 15, all freshman, seniors, and new students were welcomed back for various meetings and activities. The incoming freshman took part in their final Freshman Camp as campers. The freshman also got the chance to walk their schedule and attend 10-minute...
Girls lacrosse faces old rival
Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
May 24, 2018
The Lady Aves Varsity Lacrosse team has made it to the Regional Finals this year. Playing against Mount Notre Dame High School (MND), the team competed at Kings High School at 7:00 p.m. They won their game and are now part of the final four. The team lost to MND during the Regional Finals last year...
Seniors soar through graduation
Kirsten Thomas, Spotlight Chief
May 21, 2018
Filed under Galleries, Showcase
The class of 2018 has officially finished off their senior year. Seniors had an exciting last few days of school consisting of elementary school walks and the cookout. Graduation took place on May 19 at the Cintas Center. Here are some of the highlights from the class of 2018's graduation. &nbs...
Students find summer fun in Cincinnati
Maya Goldenberg, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
It is not uncommon to hear SHS students complain that Cincinnati is boring. Maybe, at first glance, Cincinnati appears that way; if they look a little bit harder, they may find that The Queen City has a lot to offer. What better time to enjoy this city than during summer? Butler County donut trail...
Seniors visit elementary schools
Kirsten Thomas, Spotlight Chief
May 16, 2018
Filed under Galleries, Showcase
On May 16, seniors returned to their elementary schools for one final goodbye. Seniors were welcomed by their previous teachers and current elementary school students. As graduation is quickly approaching and senior year is coming to an end for these students, it is important to reflect on how far they...
Staff shakes up school culture
Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
May 16, 2018
Culture is going to change. It is a fact of life, a good but also terrifying truth. There are times when the change must be forced, or even just given room in order to happen. Some administrators, teachers, and students will be creating room for this growth in the coming months in order to encourage...
‘This is America’: The trending music video’s hidden meaning
Jessica Lu, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
Rapper Childish Gambino, known as Donald Glover in the acting world, recently released a song called “This is America.” Directed by Hiro Murai, the video features an eerie dance number accompanied by the the haunting chorus, “This is America. Don’t catch you slippin’ up.” Since its re...
Sophomores challenge themselves through debates
Harsitha Kalaiarasan, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018
Petty arguments have worked themselves into daily life at one point or another; however, the ability to critically think around and defend a viewpoint in a formal situation is a skill that necessitates development. Sophomore debates have been a staple at SHS for many years. The debate involves every...
The Leaf takes requests
Sydney Weiss, Social Media Director
May 10, 2018
As the 2017-2018 school year comes to a close, the staff of The Leaf would love to hear about stories that you may not have seen covered this year, but would love to see in the future. Everyone has a story, and The Leaf would like to cover them all. Do you know of a student doing something interesting a...