• 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

Grace Kays, 12, was a first doubles player for the team. Even though her tennis career has come to an end, she still voluntarily participates in the morning condition. Along with the rest of her team, Kays is a dedicated athlete who has a lot of passion for the sport. Photo Courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

Varsity Gold Tennis aces to train

Caroline Gao November 11, 2013

It is still completely dark outside as members of the tennis program step inside the Gregory Center for morning conditioning. Morning conditioning is training that takes place during the tennis offseason. “It...

Drew Woodside, 10 running during the spring track season. That was the first meet of the season.  The track team had finished winter track 3 weeks before. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography

Spring track conditioning begins

Jordan Baker November 8, 2013

Winter Track gives runners a chance to condition for spring track.  It has all the events in spring track except some of the throwing events.  The team practices mainly outdoors but if weather is...

The Greater Miami Conference (GMC) All Sports Trophy has belonged to the Comets of Mason High School for six years in a row. Last year, SHS finished in second for the first time since the ’06 school year. We currently sit in third after fall of ’13. Photo Courtesy of Alex Wittenbaum

All Sports Award within reach

Alex Wittenbaum November 7, 2013

After the fall sports season, SHS sits in third place in the Greater Miami Conference (GMC) All Sports Award standings. Lakota West High School stands in second, leading by only one point. Across...

As the end of the fall sports season comes to an abrupt end, baseball players will begin weight training. Conditioning will begin in Dec. Tryouts will be held at the end of Feb.

Baseball team hits the weight room

Zach Fritzhand November 7, 2013

Chris Shrimpton, Varsity baseball coach, along with the other JV and freshmen baseball coaches will be attending weight lifting to get a good idea of the kids who show up. Weight lifting began on...

Concussions have some longer term consequences and affect one’s ability to think properly, due to bleeding of the brain. According to recent studies, wearing helmets and mouth guards do not prevent concussions, only minimize the damage and protect from skull fractures and scalp lacerations. Concussions have recently been a big issue, especially in regards to sports.
Photo courtesy of: McDaniel’s Photography

Concussions: Does gear really help?

Maddie Marsh November 7, 2013

Injuries occur frequently and are a big problem in sports. One of the biggest problems is concussions. Each year, approximately 40,000 sport related concussions occur in U.S. high schools. Concussions...

Players like Regis Liou, 9, do lunges during morning conditioning. Coach Mike Teets runs different drills to prepare his players for the upcoming spring season. “[Morning conditioning] keeps me in shape during the offseason,” said Brandon Peck, 12. Photo courtesy of Alex Wittenbaum.

Tennis players experience morning conditioning

Alex Wittenbaum November 7, 2013

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 a.m, team members work out in the Gregory Center. “Morning conditioning helps me out tremendously. The rigorous format prepares me for the season, and keeps me...

Runners fall short of State meet

Runners fall short of State meet

Ellen Martinson November 7, 2013

Months of training have come to an end for both the girls and boys cross country teams. The boys team placed ninth at Regionals, and junior runners Rosie Menyhert and Julia Temple ran as individuals...

Picture of people lining up for lessons at Perfect North.  Many people come out to Perfect North for lesson. Photo edited by Jordan Baker.

Ski Club starts winter season

Jordan Baker November 6, 2013

Ski Club is a club that gives students the opportunity to learn to hone their skiing or snowboarding abilities. It is a good way to learn for those who want to start skiing or boarding. “I am excited...

Greg Simpson hands the ball off to Solomon McMullin. Simpson did not play in the Mason game. However, SHS was able to come away with a victory.

Season ends with a bang

David Wertheim November 5, 2013

Beat Mason. Those are the two words that the  football team has been hearing all season. They did just that, winning on Nov. 1 by a score of 35-28. Clarence Dawson, 10, had a 34-yard touchdown run...

As the end of the fall sports season comes to an abrupt end, baseball players will begin weight training. Conditioning will begin in Jan. Tryouts will be held at the end of Feb.

Baseball training heats up

Zach Fritzhand November 5, 2013

Coach Chris Shrimpton, Varsity baseball coach, along with the other JV and freshman baseball coaches will be attending weight lifting to see who the players are that show up. Weight lifting began...

Driving to the basket, Jalen Shropshire, 11, tries to get the rim in a game against Mason last season. Shropshire is currently suffering an extreme ankle sprain, but hopes to be cleared to play by tryouts in early November. As defending GMC champions, the boys Varsity basketball team has very  high expectations to meet. 
Photo courtesy McDaniel’s Photography.

Basketball players rebound from injuries

Lauren Saxon November 5, 2013

The hoops have finally been lowered in the gyms, portending the start of the 2013-2014 basketball season. Both the boys and girls teams have been conditioning incessantly throughout the preseason in preparation...

Julia Cole, 12, goes up for a hit.  Against good defenses, hitting isn’t always enough to score a point so hitters must utilize other shots to catch the opposing defense off guard.  As shown by Cole tipping is one way to do just that.

Seniors’ volleyball season ends too soon

Taylor Evans November 5, 2013

“We knew from the start it wasn’t going to be easy,” said Sydney Hineline, 9. Catholic volleyball teams are notorious for being tough, and Varsity knew that going into their tournament game...

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