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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf
Abbey Baker

Abbey Baker, Managing Editor

I am a sophomore. I am 15 years old and this is my second year on The Leaf staff. My passion in life is dance. I enjoy dancing because I love to express myself through movement. My favorite subject is history. A movie I think everyone should watch is “Safe Haven.” Ten years from now I see myself at college working to become an interior designer. My favorite book is “The Last Song” by Nicholas Sparks. In my music library you would find 90 percent of it to be dance songs.

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Last week the Outdoor Rec students got introduced to the basics of fishing. Teacher Dan Buchanan took them out to the soccer field to learn how to cast a rod. On the second day of fishing, Mr. Buchanan took them out to the school’s pond named “Fred” to practice throwing their lines into the actual pond. Over the weekend the students had some homework for the following week. They had to bring in live bait so they could start fishing for actual fish the following week. “I didn’t want to have to dig up worms from the ground so I went to Jack’s Pets and bought a dozen worms there. I had to refrigerate them overnight and after using them each day they have to be refrigerated,” senior Emily Baker said. When the students brought in their bait they had to put it on the hook themselves and if they caught anything, take it off the hook themselves. Photo courtesy of Abbey Baker

Outdoor Rec classes go fishing

Abbey Baker, Managing Editor
May 27, 2015
Freshman Riley Kurtz and senior Emily Spry dancing at a boys Varsity basketball game. “Summer practices start in August with dance camp at Miami University for three days. At camp we learn multiple routines and work on technique,” said Davis. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

Post-Flyerettes tryouts

Abbey Baker, Managing Editor
May 22, 2015
Seniors Leah Brod, Emily Spry, and Kathryn Tenbarge taking their bow. “I have been on the team with these two girls for years and have gotten really close with them so it is going to be really hard to not be dancing with them next year,” Brod said. “We do everything together.”

Flyerettes dance at Senior Night

Abbey Baker, Managing Editor
May 18, 2015
“This past year was my first year dancing. Before this I was a cheerleader since kindergarten but I have really enjoyed the Flyerettes. I am really excited for the new coach and to hear her new ideas and to see what she has in store for us this season,” said Davis. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

Flyerettes

Abbey Baker, Managing Editor
May 11, 2015
Top 10 places to travel over the summer

Top 10 places to travel over the summer

Abbey Baker, Managing Editor
May 7, 2015
Photo courtesy of Abbey Baker

Outdoor Rec: Cooking crazy

Abbey Baker, Managing Editor
April 28, 2015
Dancers ending season together

Dancers ending season together

Abbey Baker, Managing Editor
April 17, 2015
“One of my other highlights of being on the Flyerettes was definitely the basketball games. I loved dancing at all the games during pre-game and halftime. I also liked how we got to do pom, jazz, and hip hop all in one routine which was different,” Brod said. (Far right) Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

Jumping to an end

Abbey Baker, Managing Editor
April 11, 2015
“Now that the basketball season is over there is a lot less stress on us a team but we also have to prepare for next year which is also stressful within itself,” said Young. The girls will be holding multiple fundraisers in the next couple months to raise money for costumes for next season. It will include a car wash and a bake sale. Photo Courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

Dance team leaps into future

Abbey Baker, Staff Writer
March 15, 2015
Junior Calista Robbins, senior Kathryn Tenbarge, and senior Leah Brod doing their sideline pom routine. “The sideline dance is really upbeat and fun helps us with our jazz and hip hop dances,” Brod said. The next Varsity boys’ home game is on Feb. 13 against Colerain. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

Mason game and mini clinic

Abbey Baker, Managing Editor
March 5, 2015
Freshman Riley Krutz, sophomore Hannah Young, and senior Kathryn Tenbarge toe touches during their half time dance. “I’ve been dancing since I was three so I definitely think that helps me pick up the choreography quickly. Also, I am JV football and basketball cheerleader and have been cheering since I was four,” said Young. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

Dancers finish up season

Abbey Baker, Managing Editor
March 5, 2015
Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Local activities provide cool entertainment
Anna Zhou, Natalie Brinkman, Jack Loon, Abbey Baker, and Max Torem
December 18, 2014
The Flyerettes are working on a hip hop routine. “Hip hop is my favorite style of dance because it is upbeat and we get to dance to popular songs,” Bird said. They danced in front of the school on Oct. 10.

Hard work shows through delivering dance

Abbey Baker, Managing Editor
October 14, 2014
Due to seniors graduating, last year’s team lost 12 members. This year’s team consists of 13 members. They will be working on their hip hop dance for the pep rally in the upcoming weeks.

Flyerettes prepare for pep rally

Abbey Baker
October 1, 2014

Flyerettes dance to raise school spirit

Abbey Baker, Managing Editor
September 1, 2014
Past Sycamore student Lindsay Altemuehle hugs senior members of the Flyerettes Dance Team on Senior Night. Last year, the Flyerettes dressed up their underclassmen and juniors in vintage dance costumes. Fortunately, they were not disciplined by the administration, but other teams have been.

Flyerettes start recruiting for next year

Abbey Baker
May 21, 2014

Preparing for the new season

Abbey Baker
May 16, 2014

Preparing for new season

Abbey Baker
May 9, 2014
Samantha Weiss, 12 Jennifer Hill, 12 and Lauren Altemuehle, 12 during the winter pep rally. The girls wore their jerseys, underclassmen in green, seniors in yellow. They danced a mix of jazz and hip hop. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

A new beginning

Abbey Baker
May 2, 2014
Which dance style is for you?

Which dance style is for you?

Abbey Baker
April 25, 2014
Megan Crone, 12 during the Senior Night performance. Crone has been on the team all four years of high school. She will be graduating this year which means someone will have to fill her spot. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography

Flyerettes tryout for coming season

Abbey Baker
April 20, 2014
Flyerettes year in review

Flyerettes year in review

Abbey Baker
March 27, 2014
Rachel Klein, 12 during her senior night performance. The seniors danced their own dance with counts of hip hop and jazz. The underclassman will have big shoes to fill next year as they lose twelve members. Photo courtesy of McDaniel's Photography

Ending together with Flyerettes banquet

Abbey Baker
March 25, 2014
Samantha Weiss, 12 waits for the routine to start. She looks down as the music begins. By having everyone start in the same position it will help the timing of the routine. All photos courtesy of McDaniels Photography.

Dancing at senior night

Abbey Baker
March 21, 2014
Hannah Young, 9 and Lindsay Altemuehle, 9 on Senior Night. The seniors danced their own dance to show off everything they have learned while being on the team. The underclassman decorated the seniors’ lockers that day. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography

Leaping for new members

Abbey Baker
March 3, 2014
The Flyerettes at the boys’ Varsity basketball game. The girls danced their pom routine during the pre-game and their hip hop during halftime. They performed along with the cheerleaders during halftime. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

Dancers working for a goal

Abbey Baker
February 17, 2014
Katie Pruitt, 12 at the boys Varsity game against Mason. The team preformed at the pre-game and at halftime. The girls danced at every home game this season. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography

Saying goodbye to Flyerettes seniors

Abbey Baker
February 16, 2014
Carly Lefton, 12, Rupali Jain, 12, Katie Pruitt, 12, at the boys Varsity basketball game. The Flyerettes performed at halftime along with the cheerleaders. They danced their pom routine. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography

Dancing for a goal: competitions end, performances remain

Abbey Baker
February 6, 2014
The Flyerettes competed against other high school dance teams in the area. The team is hoping to make it to state in March. The girls have been working hard all season to prepare for these big events. Photo courtesy of McDabiel’s Photography

Flyerettes compete at Seton High School

Abbey Baker
January 14, 2014
The Quantz brothers go in front of the school to show their Sycamore spirit. Andrew, 9 and Jonathan, 12 get the school ready for all the fun at the pep rally.

Fall Pep Rally

Abbey Baker
December 14, 2013
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 team danced at the UC game and Aviator Madness this past week. The Flyerettes have many performances coming up. They will be working hard to make sure everything is perfect for the next basketball home game. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography

Flyerettes perform at University of Cincinnati

Abbey Baker
November 19, 2013
The team gets ready to perform for the entire school at the first pep rally. Showing off all of their work they put into the performance. It paid off when they hit that final pose. Photo courtesy: Jeremy McDaniels Photography

Dancing for a dream – team unites against challenges

Abbey Baker
November 13, 2013
The Flyerettes at the homecoming parade. They worked very hard on their two dances during homecoming. They are currently preparing for the basketball season. Photo courtesy: McDaniel’s Photography.

Dancing for the Long Road Ahead

Abbey Baker
November 13, 2013
The Flyerettes will be performing the same routine they did at the fall pep rally. They are excitied to show off all their hard work this weekend at UC. The team will be working hard till then to make sure the dance is perfect. Photo courtesy of McDaniels Photography.

University of Cincinnati basketball game

Abbey Baker
November 10, 2013
The flyerettes ride in the homecoming parade. They are practicing two times a week to prepare for the basketball season. Preparing for their competition later this school year is also on their minds. Photo courtesy: McDaniel’s Photography

Basketball season for the Flyerettes

Abbey Baker
November 3, 2013
Students show their spirit through cheering. They also cheered others on while performing or competing in fun competitions. This was all in preparation for the big game. Photo courtesy: Jeremy McDaniels Photography

Kickoff to a memorable weekend

Abbey Baker
October 15, 2013
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