• 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

Varsity football to play against St. Xavier

Varsity football to play against St. Xavier

November 14, 2016

Congratulations to the SHS varsity football team for advancing in the playoffs. This is the first time in 10 years that the team will be playing against St. Xavier High School in the playoffs. The game...

Marching Band gives back to community

Marching Band gives back to community

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2016

Strike Up the Band for Hunger, hosted on November 5, was a culmination of the fall season for the marching band and Color Guard. This was one of the best seasons for the band. Admission to the event...

Pop! Vending machines that dispense sugar filled soda are found in popular areas. With the advantage cost of one bottle being one dollar, these machines get action from thirsty pedestrians. While there are options to get water in these machines, the majority of users will choose the soda. Photo courtesy of MCT Photo.

Consumers buying sickness

Abby Lefton, Staff Writer November 9, 2016

According to the European Society of Endocrinology, drinking two or more sweetened drinks per day can double your chance of getting diabetes. Whether the drinks have sugar or artificial sweeteners,...

(from left) Kevin Lawson, 12, Jaden Sayles, 12, Nick Wade, 12.

Collegiate recognition for athletes

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2016

The Sycamore Athletic Department celebrated its first of three Collegiate Athletic Scholastic Recognition ceremonies on Wed., Nov. 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the Hub. Congratulations to the following senior...

Varsity football to play against Mason

Varsity football to play against Mason

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2016

For the second time in school history, the Sycamore Varsity Football team is playing in Week 12, the OHSAA Regional Semi Final Football Game. The Aves take on rival Mason on Fri., Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m....

Social media is really popular among teenagers. The different platforms are highly competitive due to their responses to the demands of the current generation. It is difficult to keep such applications going for long period of time due to better replacements.

Vine disappears into history books

Amy Deng, Managing Editor November 3, 2016

Popular social media platform, Twitter, has decided to end its video application Vine. Twitter acquired the app four years ago in order to bring videos to social networks. There was not a specific reason...

The orchestra plays Concerto in C major for cello and orchestra, along with Ryo Nakahata soloing. Every year, the orchestra holds a concert allowing seniors who have been in the group for four years to perform a solo. This year, Orchid Wang and Yuto Nakahata will be soloing in their selected pieces.

Concert uncovers senior competence

Lindsey Brinkman, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

To show off the hard work the seniors have put into playing string instruments, the orchestra will have their Senior Spotlight Concert Thurs Oct. 13, at 7:00 p.m. “I think it is really cool that we...

Ivanka Trump fashion line includes items such as clothing, handbags, shoes, and accessories. Her brand has been criticized for copying designs by other designers. Her products are also not produced in the U.S.

Women boycott Ivanka Trump clothing line

Amy Deng, Managing Editor October 28, 2016

Opposers of Donald Trump are urging shoppers to avoid buying products from his daughter’s brand, Ivanka Trump. They have also pressed them to avoid the stores that carry the label as well. The boycott...

Students in the marching band are heading to Disney this fall. The students will perform in EPCOT this trip. More than just another performance experience, this trip enables the members to bond.

Marching band heads to Florida

Natalie Brinkman, Print Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2016

The time has come again for the group to put on their Mickey ears and pack their bags: they are going to Disney World. The musical group has the Disney experience every two years at the conclusion of...

Striking up the band for hunger

Striking up the band for hunger

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2016

Come help the marching band with the annual food drive for Operation Give Back. On Sat., Nov. 5, the marching band will be performing their award winning 2016 show "Vortex" while helping fight hunger...

Senior Halloween Rules

Senior Halloween Rules

Harsimran Makkad, Web Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2016

Friday, Oct. 28 is Senior Halloween Dress-up Day. Costumes can be as creative as students wish them to be, but students must abide by the following criteria: Costumes must follow the Student Code...

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