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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
The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf
Elizabeth Rickert

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief

This is my fourth year on The Leaf staff and I’ve been honored with the position of Co-Editor-In-Chief. This means that I have the privilege of overseeing the creation of our print newspaper. In the past I’ve been the creative projects manager and the opinion chief.  In addition to writing for our newspaper, I spend my free time  being an active participant of Student Council as the Executive Vice-President of Communications and volunteering for Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship. Outside of my many activities I can be found hanging out with my friends and reading lots of books

 

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Seniors Raquel Levitt, Camila Cardenas, Melissa Goodman, Ali Richter, Orion Schlosser, Lydia Deppert, and Zoe Schlosser pose for a group photo with their college shirts. Seniors are encouraged to wear shirts for their future plans on Fri. May 13. There will be ice cream as well as posters to sign courtesy of the PTO.

Students celebrate their futures

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2016
Advanced Placement sweeps students

Advanced Placement sweeps students

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2016
Records and Accomplishments

Records and Accomplishments

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2016
Queen Elizabeth II turned 90 years old on Apr. 21. She is the longest standing monarch to date. The queen has ruled Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia since 1952.

Royal family celebrates birthday

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2016
Mr. Sycamore was able to raise over $1,500 for the Alzheimer’s Association on Apr. 1. Photographed from left to right is freshman Drew Lawrence and Luis Pereda, sophomores Jack Rose and Trevor Size, senior Max Poff, Alzheimer’s coordinator Diana Bosse, junior Mason Taylor, senior Chris Seger, junior Jannan Sivaruban, and senior Michael Heyn.

Sycamore aids Alzheimer’s Association

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2016
Students dance at last year’s prom. The past prom was at Oasis Country Club. The decision has been made to switch the dance to the Sharonville Convention Center.

Preparing for a perfect Prom

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2016
SELL. The Harry Potter series spans 7 different novels. Deathly Hallows, the final book in the series, became the fastest selling novel, reaching over 15 million copies sold in 24 hours. Similarly, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” was the highest grossing movie of the series and was one of only 26 films which has grossed over 1 billion dollars.

J.K. Rowling

An iconic author for the ages
Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2016
The annual event, Mr. Sycamore, is on Fri. Apr. 1 in the Little Theater at 7 p.m. It is a mock beauty pageant that involves nine high schoolers participating in a series of comical activities in order to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Spotlight shines on Mr. Sycamore

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2016
Disney has officially announced the release of the fourth High School Musical. The movie is to premiere a little over a year from now. It will be composed of an entirely new cast of East High Wildcats as they challenge their rivals the West High Knights.

Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2016
The Dragonfly Foundation

The Dragonfly Foundation

Zoe Schlosser, Elizabeth Rickert, Will Coleman, and Sydney Weiss
February 26, 2016
A donut trail has opened in Butler County. It involves all five cities in the county and nine donut shops. Participants can get a donut passport that is stamped at every location. Once a participant has all nine stamps they can get a complimentary t-shirt.

Visitors encouraged at new Donut Trail

Elizabeth Rickert, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2016
Beating heart of Sycamore

Beating heart of Sycamore

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2016
Bernie Sanders speaks to his followers at a rally. Sanders is one of two Democrats still in the race. He is competing against Hillary Clinton. Both the Democratic and Republican nomination will be decided in Ohio on March 15.

Top ten things to know before you vote

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2016
The annual dodgeball tournament took place on Jan. 8. It involved 11 teams. The winner was Cincy Squirters who received Chipotle and trophies. Photographed here is senior Richard Nance who played in the tournament for the first time this year.

Smack!

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2016
Perfect North slopes has had to be closed for the first two months of their season. Ski club was first able to attend the slopes on Tues. Jan. 5. They are hoping the slopes stay open.

Skiing Success

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2016
Seniors Gwen Constand, Calob Francis, Mackenzie McMullen, Brooke Landrum, and Garrett Cambre dance to the music. McMullen said, “Homecoming was really fun this year. The music was awesome and I went with a great group of people who were really into dancing.”

Dancing the night away: Students enjoy Homecoming

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2015
Senior Mackenzie McMullen and sophomore Megan McMullen participate in Battle of the Sibs in 2015. They were working to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Battle of the Sibs is an annual event that involves sibling pairs from ten families competing to win the money raised for their chosen charity.

Families unite for a common cause

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 8, 2015
Seniors worked at the polls on November 3 through a program called Youth at the Booth. It is intended to inspire young adults to become politically involved. Here is a secrecy booth set up at a polling location.

P(o)lling for the future

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2015
How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying was performed at the Stained Glass Theater in Newprot, KY through Nov. 7. The Stained Glass Theater will be performing Picnic, Jesus Christ SuperStar, and My Way in upcoming months.

Review of Stained Glass Theater

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2015
Drum major Gwen Constand performs at halftime during the football game. The band performs every home football game. This show is the same that is performed during competitions.

Band performance stuns crowd

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2015
Perfect North is located in Indiana, about a half hour drive from SHS, this is one of the only local ski resorts. Perfect North opens as soon as weather permits. SHS and SJHS use perfect north as their location for the ski club.

Gliding to a start

Ski Club holds first meeting of the year
Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2015
Homecoming court walks in the parade. Seniors Gabriele Kaiser and Gary Traub hand out candy to the crowd. Moving the parade to Friday instead of Thursday is just one of the initiatives to increase school spirit.

Sycamore sponsors spirit

Homecoming inspires school spirit in the student body
Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor In Chief
October 1, 2015
Girls and boys tennis participate in the parade. They throw candy and enjoy pumping up the homecoming spirit. All groups are allowed to bring a car or walk in the parade.

Parading through the streets

Student Council organizes parade and tailgate to increase school spirit.
Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2015
Homecoming court walks in the parade. Seniors Gabriele Kaiser and Gary Traub hand out candy to the crowd. Moving the parade to Friday instead of Thursday is just one of the initiatives to increase school spirit.

Rallying Aviator Pride

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2015
Girls and boys tennis participate in the parade. They throw candy and enjoy pumping up the homecoming spirit. All groups are allowed to bring a car or walk in the parade.

School spirit kicks off

Elizabeth Rickert, Print Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2015
This food is based on The Son of Man by Rene Magritte. It was created for the AP Art History project. The food is made from cinnamon rolls, cheese, chocolate cookies, an apple, a fruit roll-ups, basil leaves, and white cookies.

The class party: AP Art History students have party based off of Chicago’s ‘The Dinner Party’

Elizabeth Rickert
May 27, 2015
The Nepal earthquake on April 25 has devastated the country. Thousands of Nepalese have been killed, dozens of historic temples destroyed, and billions of dollars in aid have been sent. People are working dutifully to help Nepal recover in a timely fashion.

Earthquake devastates Nepal

Elizabeth Rickert
May 11, 2015
Senior Marissa Vilardo tees off at Glenview, the Aves home course. Vilardo is one of two seniors graduating this year. The golf team is looking forward to a great season next year with four of their five varsity players returning.

Girls golf

Elizabeth Rickert, Co-Editor in Chief
May 7, 2015
Mr. Derrick Richardson will be a new assistant principal at Sycamore next year. Mr. Richardson is currently assistant principal at Middletown City Schools. He is one of the new administrators being hired for SHS who will serve during the 2015-16 school year.

Q&A with future assistant principal Derrick Richardson

Esther Pittinger, Elizabeth Rickert, Leah Wallihan, and Emilie King
April 29, 2015
Junior Amy Bitzer is working to organize Prom Fair. Prom Fair is a tradition that helps kick start prom season. The junior class is always in charge of the prom.

Q & A with junior Amy Bitzer

Elizabeth Rickert
April 20, 2015
The annual blood drive is taking place on April 17 in the Gregory Center. The Hoxworth Blood Center is sponsoring the event. This is the high and weight eligibility requirements. In addition to height and weight the participant must be at least 16 years old.

How to donate blood

Elizabeth Rickert, Creative Projects Editor
April 13, 2015
Last year’s Mr. Sycamore participants perform their group dance to Bye Bye Bye by InSync. The sixth annual event is being held on Friday, April 10. Admission is $5.

Mr. Charity: Mr. Sycamore raises money for JDRF

Elizabeth Rickert, Creative Projects Editor
April 13, 2015
Basketball brackets bring brilliance

Basketball brackets bring brilliance

Elizabeth Rickert, Creative Editor
March 19, 2015
SHS mom, Karen Rickert, volunteers at Kenzie’s Closet once a week. She has been a personal shopping assistant for the past eight years. The boutique is located in O’Brynville.

Dresses for dreams: Kenzie’s Closet provides attire to make prom goals come true

Elizabeth Rickert, Creative Projects Editor
March 15, 2015
On March 6 siblings will be battling for their charity of choice. Nine pairs will compete in competitions such as saltine challenge, egg roulette, drunk goggle trivia, name that tune, and an eating contest. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost five dollars at the door and three dollars at lunch.

Siblings battle for charity

Elizabeth Rickert, Creative Projects Editor
March 6, 2015
The annual dodge ball tournament is taking place this weekend. Teams of seven people are entering the bracket. The winning group will get a Chipotle gift card.

Dodge ball tournament hits home

Elizabeth Rickert
February 27, 2015
Seniors Alexandra Schille and Ryan Gantzer enjoy their junior prom at Coney Island. The prom location has been moved to Oasis Country Club on May 16. The date is unusually late due to other conflicts.

Preview for Prom

Elizabeth Rickert
February 27, 2015

Basketball shoots to cure MS

Elizabeth Rickert
January 20, 2015

Find the perfect fit: Cinderella is great for all ages

Elizabeth Rickert
January 5, 2015
Freshman Megan McMullen (Bottom row second from the left) was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes last year. McMullen is working to raise awareness and money for research. This diagnosis affects her decisions each day.

Q & A with freshman Megan McMullen about diabetes

Elizabeth Rickert
December 15, 2014
A game from the event, Play for Jose, will be reused in a reinvented Battle of the Sibs. The game, ‘Guess the Song,’ has participants run to touch the cone first. Whoever does so wins the game. Several games from Play for Jose are being reused.

New fundraisers are introduced through Student Council

Elizabeth Rickert
November 25, 2014
Mr. Ken Clark and Mr. Marvin Hoffert are the new teacher sponsors for NHS. They are working hard to perfect the ceremony that will be taking place on Nov. 20. NHS is dedicated to honoring students hard work.

Students honored for intellect

Elizabeth Rickert
November 19, 2014

Fall pep rally sparks school spirit

Elizabeth Rickert
November 18, 2014
‘Once’ is a Broadway musical that is taking its first tour of the country. It comes to the Aranoff center downtown from Nov. 11 to Nov. 23. Tickets begin at $28.

New musical hits Broadway

Elizabeth Rickert
October 31, 2014
Mrs. Margaret Stone has a great love for the Potter series. A copy of the telephone box used to enter the ministry of magic is displayed on her door. Students write fun comments pertaining to the series on it.

[Photo] Potter fans have writing to look forward to

October 25, 2014
Freshman sell the bags of candy corn at lunch. The class of 2018 has been working on this fundraiser for several weeks in preparation for the sale. Each bag is one dollar and they will be sold on Oct 29, 30, and 31.

Class of 2018 prepares to pay for Prom

Elizabeth Rickert
October 28, 2014
This is the pig that our staff kissed. Art teacher Mr. Bradley Williams bought this 30 pound pig for fun. All money earned will be dedicated to the senior class.

Bare and Payne get opportunity to kiss a pig

Elizabeth Rickert
October 20, 2014
Cross Country followed the tennis team, both participants handed out candy.

Spirit marches on

Elizabeth Rickert and Sydney Evans
October 14, 2014
Student Council attempts to include all community members. It takes great preparation and organization both before and during the parade. The parade will take place on Thurs. Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Celebrating community pride

Elizabeth Rickert
October 13, 2014
Lady Aves give goodbyes to Varisty golfers

Lady Aves give goodbyes to Varisty golfers

Elizabeth Rickert
September 26, 2014
The Sophomore Ice Cream Social is a grand fundraiser for Student Council. It helps them pay for various class events such as prom and graduation. In addition, it is fun for the participants. Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Rickert.

Ice cream raises funds for class

Elizabeth Rickert
May 23, 2014
Prom is at Moonlight Gardens. It is on May 17 starting at 9:00 pm. This is the first time SHS has ever hosted it at this location. "I'm really excited to go. It should be a great time with my friends," said Lindsey Grzegorzewski, 11. Photo Courtesy of Grace Hertlein.

Top five things to know about Prom and After Prom

Elizabeth Rickert
May 9, 2014
Students practice their debate speeches in class. They argue over whether SHS should switch to year-round school or not. Sophomore debates is an annual event for the English department. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Rickert.

Sophomores argue during debates

Elizabeth Rickert
May 1, 2014
After Prom is an annual event that provides a safe way for students to celebrate once Prom is over. The hypnotist is shown here. He has come for the past couple of years and has been a hit. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography

Celebrate on the Boardwalk at After Prom

Elizabeth Rickert
April 28, 2014
Sophomores, Madeleine Driscoll, Maya Sheth, Amara Clough, Brianna Dooley, and Caroline Gao enjoy the view from atop the fortress in the little town of Assisi. The AP European class visited this town on their drive between Florence and Rome. The main attraction of the town is the basilica of St. Francisco. Photo Courtesy of Brianna Dooley

Students see the world

Elizabeth Rickert
April 17, 2014
Carly Lefton, 12 and Jamar Hunter, 12 walk down the staircase into the commons in formal wear provided by Bridal and Formal and Folchi's. They are participating in an event known as Prom Fair that is meant to begin prom season with coupons and other exciting promotions from local businesses. This ooccured at lunch on April 11. Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Rickert.

Kick off Prom Season with Prom Fair

Elizabeth Rickert
April 14, 2014
The students got to vote at lunch on scan-trons this year as opposed to during English class like last year. “It’s nice that it was voluntary for kids to vote because then it was only people who actually care about the results,” said Madeleine Driscoll, 10. Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Rickert

Fresh faces get voted on for Student Council

Elizabeth Rickert
March 28, 2014
Spanish students study art

Spanish students study art

Elizabeth Rickert
March 25, 2014
The Jose Cerda Aquatic Foundation works to support swimmers and water polo players. This is one of the clinics that they have created to help swimmers. “Student Council is so excited to be helping such a worthy and local cause,’ said Max Weiss, 10. Photos Courtesy of Mrs. Louisa Cerda

A splash for money

Elizabeth Rickert
March 24, 2014
Paige Domhoff¸12 just finished donating blood to Hoxworth. The decision for SHS to host the blood drive has helped to keep the hospitals blood supply in good stock saving many lives. Photo courtesy of McDaniel's Photography

Blood drive saves lives

Elizabeth Rickert
February 23, 2014
Mr. Sycamore is an annual charity event on February 28 at 7:30 pm in the little Theatre. The tickets cost $4 in advanced and $5 on the night of the event. Ten boys will participate in raising money for Operation Give Back. Photo Courtesy of McDaniel's Photography

Mr. Sycamore gives back

Elizabeth Rickert
February 13, 2014
Chocolate Roses spread love

Chocolate Roses spread love

Elizabeth Rickert
February 13, 2014
Are you the master of the selfie?

Are you the master of the selfie?

Elizabeth Rickert
February 4, 2014
The winter dance will be more casual then Homecoming and Prom. Casual dress and no dates are part of the new idea. It will take place on Jan. 23.

Winter informal

Elizabeth Rickert
January 18, 2014

Q and A with Kayla Kramer, 10 about her Mickey winter break

Elizabeth Rickert
January 7, 2014
Homecoming Parade 2013

Homecoming Parade 2013

Elizabeth Rickert
December 20, 2013
Coach Keith Brackenridge hands out awards to Kellen Alsip, 10; Hannah Lee, 12; Hannah Brown, 11. These awards are in regards to the golfers performance at districts. Lee scored a 70 which is the third best score ever at districts. Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Rickert

End of golf season comes to an end

Elizabeth Rickert
December 10, 2013
The boys and girls basketball teams work to raise money for the Autism Society. Student Council helped organize it with raffle baskets and t-shirts.

Dribbling money for autism awareness

Elizabeth Rickert
December 9, 2013
Amal Saeed, 10, President of Interfaith club speaks about what interfaith club does. The club meets every three weeks in room 132. Photo Courtesy of Amal Saeed

Q&A with Amal Saeed,10, President of Interfaith club

Elizabeth Rickert
November 16, 2013
“Playing high school golf is much more intense and you make more friends plus it’s more competitive. Also, it’s people who actually know how to play.” said Alexandra Meckes, 9

JV girls golf makes way through season

Elizabeth Rickert
November 13, 2013
Jackson Hughes, 12 of the band “Bright Eyed Youth” sings in last year’s Battle of the Bands. This band has been a fan favorite of the event. Battle will take place on Dec. 13. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s photography.

Bands sing for spotlight

Elizabeth Rickert
November 11, 2013

Aves dunk for Autism

Elizabeth Rickert
November 6, 2013
Laurel Taylor, 11’s sculpture that was entered in the “Emerging Artist” exhibit. This is a chance for art students’ grades nine through 12 to get their art exposed to other people outside of their own high school. Both Taylor and Kathryn Roth, 12 participated in this unique opportunity. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Rickert

Artists paint emergence in society

Elizabeth Rickert
October 22, 2013
Groups of students danced during the superhero themed homecoming. This took place on Oct 5 in the commons with about 675 students participating. Student Council organized this event. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography

Superhero themed dance has super result

Elizabeth Rickert
October 18, 2013
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