• Open House/Meet the Teacher Night - August 29 @ 5:30 pm
  • Official First Day of School - August 15
  • New Parent/Family Night - August 14 @ 5:30 pm
  • 9th Graders/New Students Transition Day - August 14
  • Summer Break - May 31 - Aug. 14
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
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Molly Gearin, 11, vaults over seven feet at the Greater Miami Conference Championships. She and I have been pole vaulting teammates since our eighth grade year- the year the pole vaulting program was brought back to SJHS. Fear in competition is a constant obstacle to overcome. It is the mental and emotional strength of the individual that pushes the fear aside to achieve success. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

Fear is only false evidence against reality

Victoria Swart
June 2, 2014
Ronnie Williams, 12, fights for the lead with a runner from Colerain in the 100 meter dash. Williams placed second in the race.

Track outruns competition in Greater Miami Conference Championship

Victoria Swart
May 29, 2014
Track strides toward post season

Track strides toward post season

Victoria Swart
May 23, 2014
Kicking up dust: Track sweeps individual awards

Kicking up dust: Track sweeps individual awards

Victoria Swart
May 23, 2014
Members of the 2012 Honor Flight gather around the World War II American Pacific War Memorial in Washington, D.C. The goal of the Honor Flight program is “To Fly as many World War ll and Korean veterans to see their memorials in Washington DC as we can – as fast as we can.” The trip is of no cost to the veterans, and special events besides memorial visitations are scheduled throughout the day, including a surprise mail call. Photo courtesy of Mr. Larry Blackmore

More than just letters: Writing to a veteran

Victoria Swart
May 15, 2014
Michelle Swart, 10, backup dances with Cameron Cumbee, choreographer, for Eben Franckewitz, music artist. The trio worked together for a year up until Franckewitz got signed in a new boy band, Far Young. In that time, Swart performed with them in venues around the country, including Cincinnati, Nashville, New York City, Houston, and Atlanta. Photo courtesy of Julie Swart

“We became a family”: Swart backup dances for Franckewitz

Victoria Swart
May 8, 2014

From the Outside In: Final Interview

Victoria Swart
April 30, 2014
Split times, split teams: Spring Track team divides for meets

Split times, split teams: Spring Track team divides for meets

Victoria Swart
April 23, 2014
Freshman Phenom: Road to the World Karate Championships

Freshman Phenom: Road to the World Karate Championships

Victoria Swart
April 22, 2014
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From the Outside In: Spring

Victoria Swart
April 9, 2014
Working out details: Spring Track hurdles Spring Break

Working out details: Spring Track hurdles Spring Break

Victoria Swart
April 9, 2014
From the Outside In: Valentine's Day, Winter Olympics

From the Outside In: Valentine’s Day, Winter Olympics

Victoria Swart
March 25, 2014
Artists with an Edge: Scholastic Art Awards

Artists with an Edge: Scholastic Art Awards

Victoria Swart
March 24, 2014
After months of preparation, students will perform “Aida”. They have stayed hours after school to prepare for the show. The performance will be held from March 20th to the 22nd in the Aves Theatre. Photo courtesy of Sarah Horne.

Aida cancels final dress rehearsal

Victoria Swart
March 20, 2014
Rose Menyhert (left), 11, sprints to finish her 3200 meter run while Victoria Swart (right), 11, pole vaults. They will be competing in the event at the Ohio Indoor Track State Meet on Sat., Mar. 8, in the afternoon. The only athlete to accompany her, other than coaches Mr. Steve Nester and Mr. Hank Ray, will be Victoria Swart, 11, who will be competing in the pole vault in the morning. Photo courtesy of Jeremy McDaniel and Sconlon

Two for show, twice to go: Menyhert, Swart represent Winter Track at State Meet

Victoria Swart
March 11, 2014
Carly Lefton, 12, practices starts on one of the few warm days during the Winter Track season. She competed in three events at the Capital University High School Invite- the 60 meter dash, 200 meter dash, and the 800 meter relay. Three events were a common number among the members of the small team. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography.

First to come, last to go: Indoor Track runners finish regular season at Capital University

Victoria Swart
March 4, 2014
Odds and Ends of Room 115: Journalism PSA

Odds and Ends of Room 115: Journalism PSA

Victoria Swart
March 4, 2014
From the Outside In: Dutch Language

From the Outside In: Dutch Language

Victoria Swart
March 4, 2014
The cast hits their final pose for the opening number, “Fancy Dress.”

‘A tune for when you’re feeling blue’: ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ entertains, impresses

Victoria Swart
February 23, 2014
Spring track athletes join winter team at informational meeting

Spring track athletes join winter team at informational meeting

Victoria Swart
February 23, 2014
Ended, but not forgotten: Review of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’

Ended, but not forgotten: Review of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’

Victoria Swart
February 12, 2014
Winter Track athletes stretch in the Commons of the school. Due to the arctic temperatures, the team was forced to cancel the first three meets and maneuver inside the school in order to practice. That, along with the smaller numbers of upperclassmen, have forced the team to be patient as they build the team and strive for success. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography

Wind at their backs: Winter Track competes in second meet

Victoria Swart
February 10, 2014
Unique in every way: A tour of Room 115

Unique in every way: A tour of Room 115

Victoria Swart
February 5, 2014
From the Outside In: Winter Weather, Year in Review

From the Outside In: Winter Weather, Year in Review

Victoria Swart
February 2, 2014
The cast mingle on stage as a microphone sound check takes place. The set (as of Wednesday, Jan. 22) was painted entirely white in preparation for the bright colors of the 1920s. The set features the narrator’s apartment, the Grand Hall, the groom’s room, the bride’s room, and an outdoor set with the appearance of a biplane. Photo courtesy of Tori Swart

No room for Drowsiness: Aves Theatre prepares winter musical with tech days

Victoria Swart
January 27, 2014
Blackmore Documentary

Blackmore Documentary

Victoria Swart
January 18, 2014
Winter Track State Meet March 2013

Winter Track State Meet March 2013

Victoria Swart
January 18, 2014
Join our family: Journalism PSA

Join our family: Journalism PSA

Victoria Swart
January 14, 2014
'Bippity, boppity... What was it, again?': Winter play flips well-known fairy tale

‘Bippity, boppity… What was it, again?’: Winter play flips well-known fairy tale

Victoria Swart
January 12, 2014
Senior Halloween Costume Catalogue

Senior Halloween Costume Catalogue

Victoria Swart
January 10, 2014
From the Outside In: Holiday Season

From the Outside In: Holiday Season

Victoria Swart
January 5, 2014
Benjamin Wells, 12, and Nick Frankowski, 11, play the inseparable pair, Sir Toby and Sir Andrew.

‘Twelfth Night’ fuses Shakespeare and 80s on stage

Victoria Swart
December 9, 2013
Western and Southern Open

Western and Southern Open

Victoria Swart
December 2, 2013
Fall Play 2012

Fall Play 2012

Victoria Swart
December 1, 2013
From the Outside In: Sports

From the Outside In: Sports

Victoria Swart
November 19, 2013
Memorial Day

Memorial Day

Victoria Swart
November 19, 2013
Wisdom teeth are often the cause for severe mouth pain. The surgery to remove them may cause more discomfort, at least for a few days. After it is all said and done, however, the temporary pain may be worth a life of less visits to the dentist’s. Image by Tori Swart

Wisdom teeth: Painful, glorious, necessary

Victoria Swart
November 19, 2013
Public Schools Make a Difference

Public Schools Make a Difference

Victoria Swart
November 17, 2013
Taste of Blue Ash

Taste of Blue Ash

Victoria Swart
November 11, 2013
Dr. Steve Hamilton, sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at Beacon Orthopedics, explains how a physical trainer can tell if an athlete has a tear in his or her shoulder. He was invited to explain some of his work to the students from the Anatomy, Physiology and AP Biology classes. “I started taking anatomy and physiology classes 16 years ago, and it is one of the things that spurs on my interest in medicine today,” said Hamilton. Image by Tori Swart

Anatomy, physiology, biology classes receive ‘real world’ visit

Victoria Swart
November 11, 2013
Isabella Gonzalez, 10, sings her first piece in her Overture audition. She followed the music with a classical monologue. “I’ve never been very good with auditions- I get really nervous and a little shaky, but I have to take deep breaths and relax each time because that is the life of theater,” said Gonzalez. Image by Tori Swart

Overtures worth points: Students prepare monologues, songs

Victoria Swart
November 8, 2013
Football Two a Days

Football Two a Days

Victoria Swart
November 7, 2013
The set of the upcoming performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night stands ready to be finalized. The class had to prepare half of their production for the One Act Play Festival, which took place on Oct. 19 at Anderson High School. “A lot of great, professional effort was put into it. The other acts were also really fun to watch. In the future, I hope more people will come to the event because the performances all made for a fantastic night,” said Emily Winchell, 12. Photo courtesy of Tori Swart

One Acts provide comedy, entertainment

Victoria Swart
November 5, 2013
From the Outside In: Coming to America

From the Outside In: Coming to America

Victoria Swart
November 1, 2013
The set of the upcoming performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night stands ready to be finalized. The class had to prepare half of their production for the One Act Play Festival, which took place on Oct. 19 at Anderson High School. “A lot of great, professional effort was put into it. The other acts were also really fun to watch. In the future, I hope more people will come to the event because the performances all made for a fantastic night,” said Emily Winchell, 12. Photo courtesy of Tori Swart

Changes on stage, in class: Q&A with Ms. Sarah Garvey, Aves Theatre co-director

Victoria Swart
October 30, 2013
Julia Cole, 12, prepares to block at the net. She and her twin, Laura, play on opposite sides of the court: Julia’s main role is a left side hitter, while Laura normally plays as a right side hitter. As it is the last year in their high school career, they push their team toward the ultimate goal of winning the State Championship. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s Photography

Twins tear up volleyball court

Victoria Swart
October 18, 2013
Twelfth Night is considered a classic among Shakespeare lovers. A modern version, She’s the Man, was recently produced in the cinema world closely based on Shakespeare’s writings. Aves Theatre will be creating their own version of the play in regards to the scenery. “We have updated the setting so that is really enjoyable. There will be tons of music and crazy costumes, along with a lot of Shakespeare; all are great,” said Ms. Sarah Garvey, Aves Theatre director. Photo courtesy of altavista.com

‘Play on!’: Aves Theatre to bring Twelfth Night to life

Victoria Swart
October 16, 2013
Volley for the Cure 2012

Volley for the Cure 2012

Victoria Swart
May 18, 2013
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