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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

The Leaf

The student voice of Sycamore High School in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Leaf

Matteo Meli, 11, is a dedicated bassist and track athlete with an interest in physics.

Matteo Meli

Mia Cecilio, Trends Editor & Sales Director February 19, 2026

Matteo Meli, 11, represents the kind of well-rounded success defining The Leaf’s '18 Under 18'. Meli’s musical journey started in fifth grade at the school’s instrument fair, where he chose the...

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Ariana Hurst, 9, and Sydney Magee, 9, continue to pace themselves as they run a cross country race.

Fast and furious

Cate Bingcang and Adeline Geraci November 25, 2025

Fast and Furious A look into the mindset of three SHS freshmen on varsity cross country.  The Start Line In SHS cross country, three freshmen are already proving that they can run with the best....

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Runners fall short of State meet

Runners fall short of State meet

Ellen Martinson November 7, 2013

Months of training have come to an end for both the girls and boys cross country teams. The boys team placed ninth at Regionals, and junior runners Rosie Menyhert and Julia Temple ran as individuals...

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The girls cross country coach, Steve Nester. He is riding in front of the Cross Country team. He is riding with Dan Buchanan, Assistant A.D. at the GMCs. Photo courtesy of McDaniel’s photography.

Final race for cross country

Jordan Baker October 30, 2013

As the season ended on Oct. 12 with the GMC's, the cross country teams performed well. The boys finished second overall while the girls finished fourth. They had the second highest score behind Mason. “It...

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Senior Alora Reiff races at the St. Xavier Invitational. GMC’s is her last race in her six year running career which started in seventh grade. She hopes to set a personal record. Photo Courtesy of Nancy Belcher

Runners sprint into postseason

Ellen Martinson October 9, 2013

As temperatures cool down, runners are hoping to heat up in the postseason. The girls cross country team’s main season goal is to advance to Regional's for the fourth year in a row, which would be...

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