• 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

Joseph Mattis, 10 made the jump from the Freshman Basketball team to JV. He hopes to help push the team in the right direction after last year’s losing season. The team will open at home against Milford on Sat. Nov 30 against Milford High School. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

Sophomore strives to help basketball team rebound

Alex Wittenbaum December 9, 2013

With a new season comes new goals and opportunities. The JV Basketball squad looks to avenge their losing record from last year. Joseph Mattis, 10, will lead the team Q: What have you and your teammates...

Mark Hancher, 11 was an impact player for the team. As only a junior he was one of the three captains of the team. He was co-captain with Aaron Pang, 12 and Jonathon Quantz, 12.
Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography

Water polo shoots short

Ethan May December 6, 2013

The boys water polo team played their most important tournament, regionals. The regional tournament would decide whether or not the boys would go to state. "Going into the tournament we knew this was...

The Varsity baseball team is hoping to make a run at the GMC title. Many seniors and juniors on Varsity will have to try their best to improve the record of last year’s team. For freshman, tryouts were a wake-up call due to the amount of work put into baseball.

Baseball conditioning underway, tryouts loom ahead

Zach Fritzhand December 6, 2013

The nerves of some players are on the rise as baseball tryouts occur the week of Feb. 25. On Feb. 25, all grades of baseball will try and earn a spot on the high school baseball teams. There is...

Q&A with Molly Gearin, 11, solo gymnast

Q&A with Molly Gearin, 11, solo gymnast

Ellen Martinson December 6, 2013

Q: Is this your first year as the only person on the gymnastics team?  A: No, last year it was just me as well. However, my freshman year I was with two seniors, Lisa Kohmescher and Sara Wesselkamper. Q:...

In addition to the multiple offseason exercising, players will also participate in serving practice. The serve is a crucial part of the game. Improving the serve will automatically improve the player’s skill.  Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

Varsity Gold tennis prepares with mile

Caroline Gao December 5, 2013

Even though the weather is turning colder, there is no stopping in training. Members of the Varsity Gold tennis team continue to work hard for the upcoming season. “Every winter and spring we...

CJ Penderghast, 12, and Brandon Peck, 12, run sprints during tennis conditioning. These sessions last from 6:00 am to 6:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students are then given time to change and shower.

Boys tennis players strive to meet off-season goals

Joseph Ahn December 4, 2013

At 6:00 a.m., when most SHS students are still dragging themselves out of bed, the tennis teams are already in the Gregory Center doing sprints, lunges, and pushups. “The season doesn’t just...

Katie Pruitt, 12 dances hip hop at the pep rally. At the beginning of the dance she hits this pose. She dances outside of school along with the Flyerettes. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography

Dancing at the basketball games

Abbey Baker December 4, 2013

The Flyerettes are keeping busy during the basketball season. They have been performing at every home game so far this season. They dance during halftime along with the cheerleaders.  They have a...

A disappointing season had many players scratching their head as they walked off the field for the final game of the season. Players look to the future as they prepare for the upcoming season. The varsity team finished with a five and 18 record

Looking forward, not back

Zach Fritzhand December 3, 2013

There were a total of 23 games played during the 2012 Varsity baseball season.  The team had some rough patches throughout the year such as the death of former player Larry Cook, ’12 as well as some...

Pricilla Wu, 10 prepares to dive in for her race in the 100 yard 
breaststroke at the Sectional meet. Last year Wu qualified for the 
Southwest Ohio District Championships. Other than swimming with
the high school team, she also swims for the Cincinnati Marlins. (Photo courtesy of Jean Wu).

Swimmers decide to practice with local club teams, not high school

Hannah May November 30, 2013

A couple weeks into the season, swimmers practicing with Dr. Dan Carl at the high school realized that 14 of their teammates have chosen to train elsewhere. “I practice with the Marlins because...

Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon tackles New York Giants safety Will Hill. In a picture that sums up the Redskins season on and off the field, the Garcon is switching roles with the defender after a turnover
PHOTO CREDIT: MCT PHOTO

Snyder and Goodell make no progress on name change (as usual)

David Wertheim November 30, 2013

In a move that did not shock many people, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder have made absolutely no progress in the changing (or staying) of the Washington Redskins'...

The boys varsity baseball team playing at home vs. Middletown. Going for the jump-ball signifies the start of the game.  Photo courtesy of McDaniels photography

Basketball season is around the corner

Jordan Baker November 29, 2013

After a nine and five season in 2013 the boys’ basketball team has been preparing for the 2014 basketball season. They have gone through conditioning during the fall season and have started practice...

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