• No School - Spring Break - Mar.14 - Mar.18
  • No School - Spring Vacation Day - April 15
  • HS Theatre Spring Show - April 8-9
  • End of 3rd Quarter - Mar. 31
  • HS One Act Plays- April 13 at 7pm
  • No School - Prof. Development Day - April 25
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

Hajime Minoguchi

Hajime Minoguchi , Staff Writer

I am a sophomore and thus this is my first year on The Leaf Staff. I have always enjoyed writing and reading stories in a degree that I have even thought about learning literature in college. I spend most of my free time studying (yes, I am a nerd) and watching Japanese animes which I actually enjoy. I play the violin in the SHS orchestra, and even play a role as a treasurer for the Sycamore Orchestra Council. I take pleasure in joining clubs because I get to meet unique personalities. I am currently a part of Science Bowl, Japanese Club, Fencing, Chemistry Club, and Model UN. Last year, I was in the Tennis Team and Academic Quiz Team (AQT), in which I plan to join this year also. I hope to spend my remaining three years to improve my writing abilities and work towards my goal of going into economics or medical.

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Pictures of the pep rally are shown on the front page of the new Sycamore website. The newly designed home page was updated on Sat., Jan. 30. Other than organizational changes, translation options, and links were added.

New website arrives at Sycamore

Hajime Minoguchi, Staff Writer
February 18, 2016
Dr. Joon Lee holds processed mosquitos in a tube in his lab at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Texas. Experts are concerned about the spread of the Zika virus to the United States. Many health officials and scientists are trying to find a way to prevent this.

Zika virus spreads to U.S.

Hajime Minoguchi, Staff Writer
February 1, 2016
The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act claims that supplements are not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent, or cure diseases. It is considered illegal to advertise that supplements can cure diseases. In 2006, Airborne were sued for false advertising and ended up paying 23.3 million dollars.

How supplements harm body

Hajime Minoguchi, Staff Writer
January 27, 2016
Sophomore Victor Lim picks up pawn piece in the position F-4 during his turn. Lim played second board throughout the season. Lim was selected as “first team” during the GMC competition, meaning he was voted within top ten players.

Chess team plays through Ohio

Hajime Minoguchi, Staff Writer
January 19, 2016
 Sophomore Victor Lim is currently ranked 1600 in the U.S. Chess Federation. He played the second board in the GMC. Lim was also selected as “first team.”

Sycamore checkmates schools

Hajime Minoguchi, Staff Writer
December 18, 2015
Kirsten Tucker answers a 9-1-1 call during her afternoon shift on Sept. 9, 2010 in Boynton Beach, Florida. It is required for emergency dispatchers to confirm every single call. They waste hundreds of hours per year on “accidental calls.”

Butt dialing into trouble

Hajime Minoguchi, Staff Writer
October 13, 2015
David Smarelli gives a speech before a SEE 1 concert. He has supported the orchestra and SEE 1 for years. His contributions has allowed Sycamore to have one of the best music programs in the state of Ohio.

Seeing SEE 1

Hajime Minoguchi, Staff Writer
October 1, 2015
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