• 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

Some returning members of last year’s winter track team run a workout with friends.  Many upperclassman were eager to get back into the season for the season for the social side.  Some freshmen are also excited to try indoor track for first time.

Winter track gets head start on conditioning

Meredith Gottliebson October 16, 2014

As temperatures cool down, winter track is starting up.  Starting on Oct. 6, members of the winter indoor track team have been seen starting to condition for the upcoming season. “It was just a few...

Senior Ryan Wessinger, member of Varsity Gold Golf Team, finishes his drive. He’s practicing to make it perfect for the upcoming GMC event where they plan on being a definite threat.

Golf GMCs have interesting turnout

Leah Wallihan October 13, 2014

The Boys Varsity Golf Team competed in the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) Tournament on Sept. 17 and 18.  The tournament is split up into two days.  Each day, a team of six players is sent to compete,...

Schwegmann pushes off of her defender and kicks up high in the water looking to the goal to make the winning shot. This goal immediately ended the game and turned the score from 7 to 8.

Water polo game comes to shooting finish

Lauren Shassere October 13, 2014

Double overtime and sudden death is what it came to Oct. 7 at Milford High School. The Water Polo Varsity Girls fought hard and prevailed with a win of 8 to 7 against a team that has proven time and time...

The boys team, seconds after Indrakanti won state. Everyone on the team felt as if they were on top of the world. Hopefully we will see this scene again next year.

Boys tennis fired up for another great season

Neil Yejjey October 10, 2014

When senior Deepak Indrakanti hit the forehand that would win state, the entire team went crazy.  For the first time in SHS history, the state doubles title and the state team title were won. Mustafa...

Senior Allie Oh has the ball during a game v. Oak Hills on Tues. Sept. 16. Oh is one of three captains on the team. She saw a noticeable change in the hard work of her teammates with the coaching change.

Girls Varsity Soccer keeps goals in bounds

Lauren Kurtzer, Feature Chief October 10, 2014

The Girls Varsity Soccer Team had two goals this year: to win the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) title and to win a tournament match. At a 3-7-4 overall and 2-4-2 in the conference their first goal is...

The team is discussing the game during Volley for the Cure on Thurs. Sept. 11. The team went through staff changes over the summer but have a 9-6 record. They compete with each other and try to beat their teammates but come together as one for games.

Competition within Girls JV Volleyball shows on court

Lauren Kurtzer, Feature Chief October 10, 2014

As conditioning and training started in the summer, Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball was informed of a sudden coaching change from Coach Stanley Kaniecki to SJHS teacher Ms. Kylee Tarantino. “A lot...

Every year, the Flyerettes team participates in dance camp at Miami University at Oxford. In this picture, the team is practicing drill downs, a series of military-esque movements that build concentration and discipline. These skills are applicable to a variety of situations, including dancing.

Flyerettes connect everywhere

Riley Kurtz October 10, 2014

The Flyerettes have spent the last few weeks perfecting their balance, basic movement and most importantly, bonding. Nearly all the girls on the team are new and the four returning members have worked...

Running back Arian Foster recently admitted to accepting money while playing for his colleges football team. Players do not normally make money while in college due to their tough schedule. Some teammates have gone against their coachs wish and have accepted money during their college career.

Students debate whether or not college athletes should get paid

Zach Fritzhand, Staff Writer October 9, 2014

College athletes that play major sports have very little time in their schedule to make money for themselves.  NCAA rules state that no player can accept any form of payment for playing college sports. Studying...

2014 Greater Miami Conference player of the year, senior Deepak Indrakanti committed to play college tennis for Williams University in MA. He is the second player to commit from the 2014 State Championship team. Boys Tennis will hold its’ first offseason conditioning session on Tues. Oct. 15.

Indrakanti commits to Williams

Alex Wittenbaum, Sports Chief October 9, 2014

Fresh off of leading his team to an OTCA Team State title, senior first singles player Deepak Indrakanti verbally committed to become an 'Eph' at Williams College in Williamstown, MA. He joins teammate...

Sophomore Nicole Crone and freshman Zoey Goldenburg as they defend their home turf. Crone is going in for a kick on the ball. Goldenburg is waiting along the sides for a pass from her teammate.

Lady Aves are ‘Kickin’ into your heart

Caroline Bruns October 9, 2014

The Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Team has been at it for months. Each game is a new challenge and they practice almost every day. Through all the wins and losses, one thing remains constant: friendship. Throughout...

Senior Molly Gearin competes on the beam at a meet last year. Beam is her favorite event. Gearin is looking for interested students to join the team.

Opportunities wait for aspiring school gymnasts

Ellen Martinson October 8, 2014

The gymnastics team is recruiting new members for the winter season and the upcoming years. Senior Molly Gearin was the solo gymnast at SHS last year and, as a senior, wants to see the program continue. “I...

The Varsity B Tennis Team won the Sycamore Cup tournament. The two captains, juniors Raquel Levitt and Melissa Goodman hold the trophy. (PHOTO BY MICHAEL TEETS)

Double victory for Lady Aves tennis

Jack Loon, Staff Writer September 30, 2014

The Lady Aves tennis team experienced their most successful days of the season last weekend. On Sat. Sept. 27, The Varsity A team won the GMC (Greater Miami Conference) tournament and the B team won the...

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