• No School - Winter Break - Dec.22 - Jan.2
  • No School-Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 24-Nov. 28
  • HS/JHS Orchestra Concert - Dec.15 at 7 pm
  • End of 2nd Quarter - Jan. 13
  • HS Choir Concert- Nov. 30 at 7pm
  • HS Band Concert - Dec. 14 at 7pm
  • No School - Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 24-28
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
All content by Jeremy McDaniel
DO-OVER. With his 2020 spring musical cancelled, Jervis was excited to take up a leading role for one of his final performances with Aves Theatre. Last year, he had spent months preparing to play the lead role of Jack from Disney’s “Newsies,” and was heartbroken when all of that preparation went to waste. However, in his 14th production, Jervis has taken up the lead once again, and delivered a stunning performance as the classy, comical, and charming Romeo.

[Photo] Romeo & Juliet: the musical

April 21, 2021
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[Photo] 8 things to do before you graduate

April 18, 2017
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[Photo] What degree of Senioritis do you have?

April 11, 2017
VIEWS SHIFT. Nick McDonough portrays a Polish worker by the name of Schultz. His character plays a big part in Irena’s success. He seems to know what is taking place, but never says a word.

[Photo] Irena’s Vow takes bow

February 9, 2017
Star center Jayden Sayles, 12, attacks the hoop for a dunk in a game last season. A junior transfer from Kings, Sayles averaged 13.6 points per game last year. Sayles is committed to play hoops at Akron.

[Photo] Hooping for success

January 12, 2017
TEAMS AS ONE. SHS girls’ tennis overall has had a very successful season this year and hope to continue their success in the spring with the boys’ tennis. “My team is my family. Whether it’s during a match or practice, we always encourage each other to give our best effort. It’s important to have people who care for you as teammates,” said Helen Sotropa, 10, apart of the girls’ varsity A team for the past two years.

[Photo] JV Girls’ Tennis aces season

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

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

January 11, 2017
“Putting is one of the most important parts of the golf game. If you can master it, along with driving and fairway play, you will be successful as a golfer. I take pride in my balanced game between these areas.”

[Photo] Varsity golf swings into season

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

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

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

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

December 1, 2016
Outside hitter Makayla Stover, 11, prepares for a spike against Hamilton. Stover will be one of the team’s leaders next year when the seniors graduate. “I’m definitely looking forward to next season. There’s a lot of improvements that can be made and we have a lot of talent from JV coming up, so with hard work and focus I think we can do well next year. It’s really exciting to have so much potential and see what our we can do with it,” Stover said.

[Photo] (Set)ccessful season

November 28, 2016
PICTURE PERFECT. “Homecoming was actually pretty fun despite the absence of food. The music was not great, but I do not like general music so it was ok. I personally had a lot of fun, especially with a bunch of friends,” said Miriam Chowdhury, 10.

[Photo] Homecoming creates memories

November 22, 2016
EYES ON ME. The pep rally leader, Mr. Benjamin Tilton, rallies the students’ excitement. Mr. Tilton started to lead pep rallies last year. He has been successful in getting students off their feet.

[Photo] Pep rally sparks spirit

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

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

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

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

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

October 31, 2016
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[Photo] Crowning the Court

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

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

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

September 9, 2015
Senior student council members assisted junior class representatives who were responsible for organizing the annual blood drive. Reps help register students and run the snack and rest areas.

[Photo] We bleed green and gold

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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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