The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

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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

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LEADING LADY. Her second leading role in her SHS theatre career, junior Payton Hines played the quirky and romantic Juliet, her friendship with Romeo actor Jake Jervis coming in handy as they told a tale of love, woe, and unexpected happiness. Hines has expressed her sadness about how the arts have been severely disadvantaged during the pandemic, but is thrilled to be back on stage. “We are all just so extremely excited to be performing again with the energy of the audience, the lights, and the physical community for being together. While this year looks different and we have faced a new set of challenges, we are just so grateful to be back doing what we love,” Hines said.

[Photo] Romeo & Juliet: the musical

Deeya Prakash, Deputy Content Editor
April 21, 2021
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[Photo] 8 things to do before you graduate

Natalie Brinkman, Print Editor-In-Chief
April 18, 2017
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[Photo] What degree of Senioritis do you have?

Hannah Loftspring, Spotlight Chief
April 11, 2017
CENTER STAGE. Irena’s Vow is a play written by Dan Gordon. It was on broadway for a period of time and was performed at SHS on Feb. 2, 3, and 4. The show is about a Polish worker during the holocaust who hides twelve Jews in the basement of the German commander.

[Photo] Irena’s Vow takes bow

Sydney Weiss, Social Media Director
February 9, 2017
Attacking the basketball, Williams puts both hands on the ball to prevent a turnover. Off the bench, his season high in points last year was eight. With the loss in seniors, Williams will see an increase in play time.

[Photo] Hooping for success

William Coleman, Sports Chief
January 12, 2017
EYE ON THE BALL. Surbhi Nandikolmath, 10, prepares to hit a backhand as the ball gets closer. The team practiced, conditioned, and more importantly, worked together in order to achieve the best for every individual. “This year was a really awesome year because I became friends with many new people, especially from the year below us; all of the new friends made this season especially amazing!”said Swati Bhangeria, 10.

[Photo] JV Girls’ Tennis aces season

Eshika Kohli, Staff Writer
January 12, 2017
PADDLE AWAY. The new SHS pool is equipped with a new floor, new paint, and brand new LED underwater lights. WIth the water polo season finished and the swimming season about to begin, the new pool is always full of SHS swimmers.

[Photo] Pool constructions make a splash

Eddie Wade, Staff Writer
January 12, 2017
SPRINT. Stephanie Hong takes a quick breath in her 100 freestyle race. The current junior has been swimming for nine years now. “Swimming has always been a huge aspect of my life, and my love for it has only grown over time. I’m really looking forward to this season in terms of what it holds for me and my other teammates,” said Hong.

[Photo] Diving into swim season

Jessica Lu, Staff Writer
January 11, 2017
Aviator golfers carry their clubs in this bag with pride. It takes hard work and true dedication to be a member of the Aves golf squad. The varsity mens team is coached by Ben Tilton.

[Photo] Varsity golf swings into season

Max Torem and Josh Patterson
January 10, 2017
Guarding the goal. Gabby Khodadad (9) kicks the ball at the JV girls Pink out game on Thursday, October 6th. The team played against Colerain. She has been playing for many years, working to improve her skills and hopefully become a Varsity goalie.

[Photo] Guarding the goal

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
December 2, 2016
High kicks. Hannah Bruns (9) kicks the ball at the girls JV game on Tuesday, October 4th. She was a swing player this year, playing in both JV and Varsity games.

[Photo] High kicks

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
December 2, 2016
KICKING FOR THE CURE. Kelley Kossayni (9) kicks the ball at the JV girls pink out game on Thursday, October 6th., the team played against Colerain. The team wore special pink uniforms to show their support for breast cancer awareness.

[Photo] Kicking for the cure

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
December 1, 2016
TEAM TIME. The girls freshman volleyball team huddle together before their game against on September 13th. They support each other with cheers and hugs.

[Photo] Team Time

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
December 1, 2016
Team captains Alexis Grannen, 11, sets the ball up for a spike. Other captains include Cora Bennett, 12, and Megan Hart, 12. They have lead the team through a tough schedule.

[Photo] (Set)ccessful season

Caroline Veraldo, Sports Editor
November 28, 2016
DANCE NIGHT. Mr. Ed Clark, one of the physical education teachers, is the DJ for all the homecoming dances. He also breaks in with announcements and warns how soon the dance will end. Custodians, as soon as Friday afternoon, start to set up the DJ station.

[Photo] Homecoming creates memories

Allyson Bonhaus, Feature Chief
November 22, 2016
FLYING HIGH. SHS Dance Team, the Flyerettes strike a pose at the end of their dance routine. The girls performed a mashup of “Partition by Beyonce and “Salute” by Little Mix. “The season is just beginning and I cannot wait for us to keep improving and performing for the Aviators,” said London Brinkman, 10.

[Photo] Pep rally sparks spirit

Sydney Weiss, Social Media Director
November 17, 2016
High Hitting. Meredith Ringer (9), member of the freshman volleyball team, sets the ball over the net. Their game took place on September 13th.

[Photo] High Hitting

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
November 17, 2016
Sycamore Aves Tennis is a very united and successful team because of how well they work together and how hard they work. Our team makes sure that everyone is included and also supports each others at matches. For Sycamore, position does not matter. All that matters is how well they work together.

[Photo] State champions return early

David Sung, Staff Writer
November 4, 2016
Completed Court. Ryan Hertlein (10), Shayna Kling (10), Kevin Skiba (12), Grace Mather (12), Justin Banke (12), Julia You (12), Meller, Jodie Lawson (11), Ellie Stadelmann (9), Bob Wise (9), the complete homecoming court, stand together. Each pair got to walk out and greet the students below at the homecoming dance on Saturday, October 8th.

[Photo] Completed Court

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
November 2, 2016
Homecoming at a glance. An overhead shot shows all of the action at the 2016 homecoming on Saturday, October 8th. Aves in Space, the homecoming theme, was clearly displayed by the use of string lights, hanging planets, and glow in the dark stars.

[Photo] Homecoming at a glance

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
November 1, 2016
Dancing the Night Away. Christian Thompson (9) points at the camera as students fill the commons dancing at homecoming on Saturday October 8th. Students danced, sang along to songs, talked, and greeted the homecoming court at the 2016 homecoming dance.

[Photo] Dancing the Night Away

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
October 31, 2016
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[Photo] Crowning the Court

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
October 28, 2016
Reigning Royales. Posing together are Justin Banke (12) and Julia You (12) after being crowned at the Homecoming dance on Saturday, October 8th. The two seniors then waved from the balcony over the commons to the student body, as the 2016 Homecoming King and Queen. Photo courtsey of McDaniel’s Photography.

[Photo] Reigning Royalty

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
October 27, 2016
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[Photo] Vote for Ra’von Bonner and Sycamore High School!

September 20, 2016
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[Photo] Variety Show auditions coming soon

Caroline Bruns, Webmaster
September 14, 2015
SHS houses seventeen national merit semi-finalists. These are students who did well on the PSAT with a score of over 215.

[Photo] National Merit semi-finalists

Caroline Bruns, Webmaster
September 9, 2015
Junior Andrew Cardenas fills out forms before donation. Donating blood requires extensive inspection and formality to prevent problems such as blood-borne illnesses. The pre-donation process also includes a blood screening.

[Photo] We bleed green and gold

Claire Lefton, Staff writer
May 22, 2015
To get into NHS you must have a GPA of 3.6 or higher and a total of 50 community service hours. Also, NHS not only a good way to get involved with your school, and your community, it teaches service and character building. All photos by Jeremy McDaniel.

Junior Camila Cardenas as she talks about her sponsor. Each student who was initiated into the NHS received a rose and a candle. Many of the students were nervous about their speeches.

Junior Hope Bundy as she lights her ceremonial candle. Everyone must light a candle to be initiated. Senior Austin Schaefer lights all the junior’s candles for the ceremonial purposes.

Junior Wessel Bleesing as he talks about his sponsor. Each student is asked to make a short speech about their sponsor. The student explains why they picked their sponsor.

Principal Doug Mader gives a speech at the beginning of the NHS induction ceremony. He talks to the students about the honorability of NHS and its history. The students listen intently and appreciate his speech.

There are five ceremonial candles. They are lit at the beginning of the ceremony. NHS chapters seek to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to promote leadership, to stimulate a desire to serve others and to develop character.

Senior Austin Schaefer lights a ceremonial candle for character which is one of the five traits of NHS members. This lighting is a tradition for NHS initiation. Austin is lighting this candle because he is the president of NHS.

At the beginning of the ceremony, Madrigal , a coed acapella choir sings. This choir is directed by Mr.Holt.

The National Honor Society induction occurred November 22. There are many chapters of NHS located in all 50 states. More than one million members involved in this club.

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