• 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

Senior Deepak Indrakanti is one of four seniors to play on the team. They will travel to Northern Ohio on March 30 to take on St. Ignatius and Massillon Jackson. According to OhioTennisZone.net, they are ranked first in the pre-season poll.

Tennis ranks first in preseason polls

Alex Wittenbaum, Sports Chief March 15, 2015

After claiming the first Ohio Tennis Coaches Association (OTCA) Division One State Team Title in school history in 2014, the Varsity A tennis team is back on the courts preparing for their first match...

Runners from winter track are more likely to be capable of starting the spring season out a little harder because they are already in running shape. Winter track alum goes outside to practice on his own for a while, this time without blocks.

Behind the starting line

Lauren Shassere March 13, 2015

The blocks, where the seemingly calm runner is hit by emotion all at once; nervousness, anxiety, excitement, hope, ect. Here, the starter has a routine that all the competitors know too well. First...

Justin Backus comes up a little short sliding into first base. The team will begin their season Mar. 28 against Summit Country Day.

Baseball swings through tryouts

David Wertheim, Opinion Chief March 6, 2015

Throughout all of last season, the varsity baseball coaches stressed “effort and hard work” to all of their players. From the varsity level down to the freshman level, all players were encouraged and...

The girls varsity basketball team stands hand-in-hand during the National Anthem of their last home game against Princeton. Their season came to a close after a loss to Winton Woods in the first round of the tournament. Photo Courtesy of McDaniels Photography.

‘Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened’

Lauren Saxon, Print Editor-In-Chief March 6, 2015

Heads hung low as the final buzzer of the game sounded. The Varsity Lady Aves were defeated by the Winton Woods Warriors in the first round of the tournament by only five points. This loss ended the team's...

Although the team was defeated in the state tournament, they became champions of their league.  This is an important accomplishment for the team, especially for freshmen who participated in the tournament for the first time.  It is important for upperclassmen as well, considering that this year the team progressed farther in the tournament than in recent years. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

Hockey skates into post-season

Meredith Gottliebson February 26, 2015

The Varsity Hockey team competed in both league and state tournaments to conclude their season.  Through winning their SWOHSHL Gold League Championship, they advanced to the state level, but were defeated...

The Varsity tennis team took home the school’s first State title in the 2014 season. Before each match, they partake in warm up drills such as pushups to help improve physical stamina. They open their season in April

Tennis season set to begin

Alex Wittenbaum, Sports Chief February 26, 2015

After nine months of individual and team conditionings, the Varsity tennis team is prepared to defend its elusive State Title that they captured. It was the first time an SHS tennis team took home the...

Eight SHS athletes signed to continue their athletic careers in college on Thurs. Feb fifth. Each player was talked about by his/her coach, and gave a speech to the almost full gymnasium.

Athletes sign to continue careers

Alex Wittenbaum, Sports Chief February 5, 2015

At the winter signing on Thurs. Feb fifth, eight athletes signed to continue their athletic careers in college. Among the eight were: Seniors Phillip Silverman, Brian Jenkins, Jay Cobbs, Luke and Landon...

Before the start of the game, junior post player Julia Copfer high-fives her teammates. Copfer is the team’s leading scorer, averaging over ten points per game, and helped the team defeat her old school, Loveland. Photo Courtesy of McDaniels Photography.

‘Better in green and gold’

Lauren Saxon, Print Editor-In-Chief February 4, 2015

The girls linked arms, forming their usual huddle before the game. This contest against the Loveland Tigers, however, merited a very special pre-game speech from head coach Derek Christerson. “With...

Senior Jalen Shropshire helped the Varsity basketball team to a 56-54 win over Lakota West. This is their third win of the season. They will conclude the season with three games at home.

Basketball shoots to end season on high note

Alex Wittenbaum, Sports Chief January 29, 2015

After getting their third win in 14 tries, the struggling Varsity boys basketball team has seven games left before the end of the season. Senior Jalen Shropshire had 19 points in the win to go along...

Hancher celebrates after finishing the 400 yard freestyle relay. Hancher anchored the relay. The order of the relay was John Heldman, senior; Rick Niu, senior; Isaac Goldstein, senior; and Hancher. They finished ninth with a time of 3:15.93. Photo by Mary Kay Heldman.

Diving into Southwest District Classic meet

Hannah May January 28, 2015

The swim team competed in the largest meet of the high school season on Sat. Jan. 17 and Sun. Jan. 18. The Southwest District Classic meet is a two day high school meet and the most competitive, other...

Each year, Five Seasons Family Sports Club holds a fundraiser called “Ballers for a Cause.” It is an event where kids, young and old, get together and participate in fun activities. Requiring a minimum donation of $15, the event will be held on Friday, Jan. 23.

Annual ‘Ballers for a Cause’ fundraiser held at Five Seasons

Nathan Zhang January 28, 2015

Each year, Five Seasons Family Sports Club hosts an event known as “Ballers for a Cause” to raise money for different causes. The pancreatic cancer research fundraiser will be held on Friday, Jan....

Junior water polo player Hannah Schwegmann pulls her arm back with the ball preparing to take a shot. She stays strong enough for important moments like this by conditioning herself in the winter, awaiting her “Moose league” in the spring.
“I swim in the winter and also run to stay in shape and keep up with my skills for spring, summer and fall water polo seasons,” said Schwegmann.

Cross training a-cross the board

Lauren Shassere January 21, 2015

Athletes of literally just about any sport have an option to cross train in some shape or form. And in virtually any athletic activity it proves to be a helpful decision that wreaks benefits.  What is...

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