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Common Sense

The Student News Site of Thomas S. Wootton High School

Common Sense

Claire Lenkin, editor-in-chief emeritus

Claire Lenkin is a 2025 graduate.

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Senior Max Rubinstein presents at the AP Research symposium on Apr. 26. For a year-long, work-intensive class like AP Research, students find it important to stay motivated each quarter.

The fourth quarter slump: is it inevitable?

Claire Lenkin, editor-in-chief emeritus
May 7, 2025
Congressional Plaza is a local favorite, featuring a variety of store and restaurant options.

A definitive guide to Rockville Pike

Claire Lenkin, managing editor
November 27, 2023
This memorial to people who have died in the area is in the border town of Sderot between Israel and Gaza. Sderot was one of the first towns attacked by Hamas on Oct. 7.

The Israel-Hamas War, explained

Claire Lenkin, managing editor
November 19, 2023
A protester fights for more gun law reform at a protest in New York during 2020.

When Will It End?

Claire Lenkin, arts editor
December 16, 2022
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