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The Student News Site of Thomas S. Wootton High School

Common Sense
The Student News Site of Thomas S. Wootton High School

Common Sense

Annalise Yi, staff writer

All content by Annalise Yi
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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