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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
Lydia Masset: Web Editor

Lydia Masset, Managing Web Editor

Hello! My name is Lydia Masset and I am thrilled to have you here on shsleaf.org!  This is my fourth and final year working in room 115 and I could not be more excited to be both the Web Editor and the Communications Director. Over the past several years I have experienced immense growth both in and out of journalism. My love of film photography has grown, and as a result I have won 3 scholastic keys and an honorable mention for my work. My love for my community has grown through volunteer tutoring and art service projects with local nonprofits. My love for my school has grown as a member of the executive board of student council.  And of course my love of journalism has only grown as I have had the opportunity to create meaningful relationships and adapt my mindset about the world around me. The Washington Post’s tagline is “Democracy dies in the dark” I believe at Sycamore not only our democracy dies in the dark, but also our spirit, strength, and passion. It is my personal goal to make our publications a beacon of education and light for our school and community! Here’s to a fantastic senior year! 

 

All content by Lydia Masset
The artists and their process

The artists and their process

Lydia Masset, Managing Web Editor
February 28, 2020
BRIGHT. Here, Eli Cohen, 12, plays “the Man in the Yellow Suit” held up by his cast members at the end of their number “Everything’s golden”. Cohen played the antagonist trying to profit off of the Tuck’s secret of eternal life. Aves Theater’s next production “She Kills Monsters” will take place on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1, and 2.

Aves Theater brings Tuck Everlasting to life

Lydia Masset, Managing Web Editor
November 22, 2019
Thanksgiving trivia

Thanksgiving trivia

Lydia Masset, Managing Web Editor
November 5, 2019
September Playlist

September Playlist

Lydia Masset, Managing Web Editor
September 6, 2019
Lily Banke, 11

Lily Banke, 11

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
May 20, 2019
The Earth beyond Earth Day

The Earth beyond Earth Day

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
April 26, 2019
Debasmita Kanungo, 11

Debasmita Kanungo, 11

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
April 18, 2019
Diversity Week Day Two: Language Diversity

Diversity Week Day Two: Language Diversity

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
March 24, 2019
Diversity Week Day Three: GSTA

Diversity Week Day Three: GSTA

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
March 24, 2019
Diversity Week Day Four: Racial and Cultural Diversity

Diversity Week Day Four: Racial and Cultural Diversity

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
March 24, 2019
Diversity Week Day Five: Adaptive Art

Diversity Week Day Five: Adaptive Art

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
March 24, 2019
January: follow, eat, watch, listen

January: follow, eat, watch, listen

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
January 23, 2019
SHS colors of the year

SHS colors of the year

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
January 14, 2019
COMPETE. Student Council members write their running total donations on the board. The student who raises the most money will receive a $25 gift card to the location of their choosing. All donations will go towards the SPCA.

Student council raises support

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
December 11, 2018
Black Friday by the numbers

Black Friday by the numbers

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
November 23, 2018
Ethan Masset, 9

Ethan Masset, 9

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
November 21, 2018
Diwali fast facts

Diwali fast facts

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
November 9, 2018
Best Halloween movies

Best Halloween movies

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
October 23, 2018
Adventures at Shaw Farms

Adventures at Shaw Farms

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
October 8, 2018
I Am... Teaching: Kelley Kossanyi, 11

I Am… Teaching: Kelley Kossanyi, 11

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
September 25, 2018
Grant Kilgard, 11

Grant Kilgard, 11

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
September 20, 2018
Yom Kippur fast facts

Yom Kippur fast facts

Lydia Masset, Video Editor
September 19, 2018
Art programs educate

Art programs educate

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
September 11, 2018
KEEP IT UP. Junior Kaylee Combs is running cross country for her third year of high school. Meets typically occur Friday afternoons or weekend mornings. The season will wrap up in early October.

Runners sprint into new season

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
August 29, 2018
Why do we go to school?

Why do we go to school?

Allyson Bonhaus and Lydia Masset
May 22, 2018
I GOT BANGS. Any person could also donate their hair during the event. RFL brought in volunteers from Great Clips to do the cutting. While most girls simply cut off a good length of hair, sophomore Lydia Masset shaved her head.

[Photo] Montgomery Area relays for life

Jessica Lu, Staff Writer
May 2, 2018
REVISE. Advanced biology student Caitlin Schipper, 10 looks over a fellow students project. The project is about the possible extinction of bees including risks and available solutions. Students will use their final research in any format they choose which could include but is not limited to a video, board game, slide show, speech, or graphic.

Students explore biology

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
SPEAK UP. Junior Grant Brunner speaks at debate finals during last year’s competition. Although most teachers do not allow students to pick their own groups for debates, debates are truly a team effort. Group members must rely on one another to connect speeches and write the rebuttal.

Sophomores spring into debates

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
April 23, 2018
Stacy Lawrence, 10

Stacy Lawrence, 10

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018

Students activate everyday change

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
March 25, 2018
THROWBACK. Students and parents took the 80’s theme very seriously at the 2018 Odd Couples Ball. Old Sycamore Varsity jackets, stacked polos, leg warmers, and Scrunchies were among the popular looks. Guests were also severed appetizers and dessert in the main gym.

Odd Couples dance night away

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
March 11, 2018
SNAP. Sophomore Chloe Mensch strives for the best angle at the Art Academy on Feb. 1. A goal of the New Voices program is to visit diverse locations that will spark creativity. Some examples of these are the Plum Street Temple, Memorial Hall, and even a ride on the streetcar.

New Voices shares voices

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018
Kiri Basher, 10

Kiri Basher, 10

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
March 1, 2018
POWER TO THE PEACE. In 2013, Gloria Steinem was awarded the presidential medal of freedom. President Barack Obama bestowed her the metal to honor her work in the women’s liberation movement and for being an advocate for equality. Steinem is not only an activist but a journalist who has written about many social justice issues over the course of her career.

Gloria Steinem

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
March 1, 2018
SPEAK UP. Angelou spent the majority of her life working alongside other activists, primarily for racial equality. In her life she worked with Gloria Steinem, Nelson Mandela, Malcolm X, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and many more. They marched, planned, rallied, and wrote articles and poetry alike to do their part.

Maya Angelou

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
February 20, 2018
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS. Thousands of women from all over the area gathered together to show support for various causes and, most of all, women’s empowerment. This year, the march emphasized voting and making a difference at the polls. Speakers at the march promoted political campaigns and candidates.

Women’s March steps towards improvements

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018
Would you rather: winter edition!

Would you rather: winter edition!

Choose your answers carefully... you never know what could happen this snowy season!
Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
January 19, 2018
PLAN AHEAD. Experts also recommend that you schedule workouts or anything else geared towards goals in advance. This helps hold you accountable and form routines. Planners, calendars, and phone reminders are all great ways o do this.

Students make resolution revolution

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
January 11, 2018
CLICK. Photography at SHS takes many forms. Digital or film, color or black and white, large format or traditional, the combinations for creating work are endless. Four different photo classes are offered, including a year long AP course offered to seniors.

Photographers snap into action

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
Heroes of SHS

Heroes of SHS

Saving the day behind the scenes
Jenna Bao, Allyson Bonhaus, Natalie Brinkman, Yasmine Guedira, Jessica Lu, Lydia Masset, and Sydney Weiss
December 5, 2017

Shootings call to increase gun control

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
November 13, 2017
Which returning fall TV show are you?

Which returning fall TV show are you?

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
PILES ‘O PUMPKIN. Shaw farm is an excellent place to pick out pumpkins. They have large (as shown), medium, and even mini pumpkins available for sale. A pumpkin is also awarded to those who complete the Corn Maze.

Shaw Farm promises fall fun

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
October 26, 2017
WHAT’S COOKIN? It makes no difference whether or not you have had prior experience with cooking. This club will be a fun and a learning experience for all!

Colorful Eats Club creates culinary creations

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
October 2, 2017
High School Nation Tour 2017

High School Nation Tour 2017

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
September 26, 2017
How much school spirit do you have?

How much school spirit do you have?

How do you show your #sycamorepride?
Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
Can you guess which books have been banned in schools?

Can you guess which books have been banned in schools?

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
September 13, 2017
Solar Eclipse 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
August 25, 2017
Irena's Vow

Irena’s Vow

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
May 12, 2017
Stressing over stress

Stressing over stress

Understanding stress in high school
Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
April 21, 2017
Viola Davis poses backstage the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Davis won for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her role in "Fences." The role has also won her a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination.

Viola Davis

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
February 1, 2017
PANDEMONIUM PERFORMANCE. Charters Olive Ostrovsky, Assistant, William Morris Barfee, Leaf Coneybear, and Marcy Park played by Julie Whapham (11), London Brinkman (10), Ben Swart (11), Skye Haruyama (10), and Allie Brown (12) dance during the song Pandemonium. This years fall play “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” took place on November 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

Perfect performance by fall players

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
December 15, 2016
F-A-L-L P-L-A-Y. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the fall play was a success taking place on November 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Mitch mahoney, played by Michael Underwood (11), Douglas panch played by Mason Taylor (12), and Mona Lisa Peretti played by Elsa Benson (12) preform at their dress rehearsal before the shows.

Fall Players

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
December 11, 2016
MERIT MARCH. The hallways are lined with students as they cheer on the nationsl merit students and their parents in their march of champions to honor their accomplishment.

National Merit March

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
December 9, 2016
SPEAKING OUT. Protesters stop to listen to speakers at Washington Park during protesting. Speakers from various organizations such as BLANK spoke out about their feelings and experiences with racial problems in our city.

Two Protests, One Day

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
December 7, 2016
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.

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.

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.

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.

Team Time

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
December 1, 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.

High Hitting

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
November 17, 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.

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.

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.

Dancing the Night Away

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
October 31, 2016
Crowning the Court

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.

Reigning Royalty

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
October 27, 2016
He for She is centered around discussing and taking action to fight for gender equality. The club is run by Eleanor Schmid, 12, and Drew Schneider, 12. Everyone is welcome to join.

He for She

Fighting for equality
Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
October 21, 2016
SPEAKER LEAVES AUDIENCE SPEECHLESS. Journalist and speaker Sonia Nazario stands epaking about immigration from Mexico and the impact it has on migrant children. Nazario came to Sycamore High school on September 22nd ans spoke to Spanish classes from both Sycamore and several other schools.

Lydia Masset, Staff Writer
January 9, 2016
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