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The Student News Site of Wootton High School

Common Sense
The Student News Site of Wootton High School

Common Sense

Annalise Yi, staff writer

All content by Annalise Yi
Junior Haim Mikowski is finally able to go on his phone after his eighth period after keeping it in his backpack all day, following the new MCPS technology policy.

Creating a new school dynamic: No cell phones or personal computers

Annalise Yi, staff writer
September 22, 2025
On Oct. 13, 2024, Wootton alum and current University of Maryland soccer team member Kate Hawley and her team take a 2-0 win over the University of Nebraska. Hawley said she strove to have a smooth transition from high school to collegiate soccer.

High school and college sports: different worlds, different challenges

Annalise Yi, staff writer
May 24, 2025
Junior Christos Pazartis wears the jersey number 30 on May 2. "It's the day I was born and has been my favorite number," Parzartis said.

Seeking true meaning of high school jersey numbers

Annalise Yi, staff writer
May 5, 2025
Photography teacher Afua Kyeremeh works in style and comfort as she expresses her love for olive green through her outfit on Apr. 4.

Educating students with style, comfort

Annalise Yi, staff writer
April 7, 2025
Seniors Isabella Davis-Astrada, Emma Yuan, Melissa Lee, Marissa Cook, Skylar Cohen, Emily Teague, Paige Euler and Katie Reed look to lead the girls' varsity lacrosse team this season.

Girls’ lacrosse readies for spring season

Annalise Yi, staff writer
March 25, 2025
On Sept. 15 junior Max Nguyen performs his first-ever full-hour gig.

Max Nguyen inspires through music

Annalise Yi, staff writer
February 25, 2025
Junior Kirsten Sinkler uses her break from school work to play Block Blast on Jan. 13.

Addiction or stress reliever: Block Blast is new big thing

Annalise Yi, staff writer
January 15, 2025
On Dec.16, juniors Marley Hoffman, Aadi Chaudhari, Sami Karcz, Siena McCarthy, Addison Purvis and Maya Bellamy eat lunch while wearing their UGG slippers, Crocs and Nike sneakers.

Shopping for shoes? Here’s what to buy throughout cooler seasons

Annalise Yi, staff writer
December 19, 2024
Geometry and pre-calc teacher Catherine Ruback helps junior Skylar Wade with her pre-calc worksheet. Ruback is passionate about helping her students understand their work.

Teaching math with passion

Annalise Yi, staff writer
November 15, 2024
On Oct. 24, social studies teacher Timothy Anderson rolls from his office back to his classroom, which another teacher occupies during a class period.

Whose classroom is it really?

Annalise Yi, staff writer
November 1, 2024
Juniors Bryan Ngouzo and Ashton Ingram celebrate a touchdown by Ngouzo during the first home football game against the Rockville Rams on Sept.13. This is an example of the sports photojournalism of Keon Gray.

Keon Gray captures sports photography in new light

Annalise Yi, staff writer
September 26, 2024
Lightspeed is new monitoring system in MCPS and a replacement for GoGuardian, as it has more tools and improved monitoring capabilities.

MCPS shifts from GoGuardian to Lightspeed

Annalise Yi, staff writer
September 15, 2024
Wootton sophomore Blake Graham and Churchill sophomore Austin Lieber reunite after the Wootton vs. Churchill football game In September 2023.

The Cabin John split: new schools, new journeys

Annalise Yi, staff writer
May 28, 2024
Senior Maria Sofronas #19 and sophomores Annalise Yi #13 (this writer), Megan Lomotan #4, and Izzy Caban #6 sport their new jerseys during their game against Watkins Mill.

Playing sports in style, comfort

Annalise Yi, staff writer
May 9, 2024
Second year varsity girls' soccer sophomore Megan Lomotan dribbles up the field to start a counter attack for her team. Lomotan and her team were able to take finish the game with a 6-0 win over Blake.

Megan Lomotan does it all

Annalise Yi, staff writer
April 21, 2024
On Mar. 19 senior Will Jong works out and hangs with friends at Lifetime. With his membership, he’s allowed access to all equipment every day.

Students take on the gym: Onelife vs. Lifetime

Annalise Yi, staff writer
March 22, 2024
MCPS schools will have an asynchronous day on Apr. 22 as a make-up for the weather closures. Students will work on assignments from home and be able to ask teachers questions if needed.

MCPS adds asynchronous day

Annalise Yi, staff writer
March 8, 2024
Sophomore Kai Schmelzer plays a game on Apr. 20 after practicing for the season and getting in the right mindset.

What do baseball players do to stay on their game?

Annalise Yi, staff writer
December 18, 2023
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