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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

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer

Junior Cyrus Kaz is a staff writer in his second year on the Common Sense staff. In his free time, he enjoys playing baseball, snowboarding, and lifting weights. You can also find him on Instagram @cyrus_kaz.
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Seniors Justin Huang, Ricky Gomez, Jake Skilias, Daniel Yaya, Toby Subiela, Matthew Xu, and Manny Perrez celebrate Sizda Bedar at Yaya's house.

March and April: Persian holidays flood in

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
March 28, 2025
Senior ice hockey goalie Connor Jackson posts his commitment to Concordia University Wisconsin on Instagram.

Seniors take their talents to next level

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
March 13, 2025
Senior Alex Balian practices saving techniques poolside at Fallsmead Homes Pool last summer.

High school summer work: learn skills, make money

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
February 20, 2025
President-elect Donald Trump and his nominee for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy stand together at a rally.

RFK health policies: ‘Make America Healthy Again’

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
January 15, 2025
Senior Matthew Kunst announces his commitment to Marymount University.

Senior baseball commit Matthew Kunst looks to repeat his dominance in his senior campaign

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
December 9, 2024
Varsity girls' flag football celebrates their victory at home against Bethesda-Chevy Chase.

Girls’ flag football finishes first season on high note

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
November 15, 2024
Varsity volleyball holds a pre-game talk before a scrimmage against Clarksburg at home.

Volleyball looks to repeat as regional champions

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
October 30, 2024
Junior Aadi Chaudhari works on the activity assigned to him on Class Companion by social studies teacher Amy Buckingham.

Class Companion utilizes AI, helps students make improvements

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
October 6, 2024
Senior captain Dilan Smith readies to pass the ball in the game against Poolesville on Sept. 11.

Boys’ soccer kicks off into regular season

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
September 16, 2024
Boys' lacrosse celebrates after their 11-10 senior night win against Rockville on May 1.

Lacrosse cradles its way to the end

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
May 23, 2024
Sophomore Zachary King runs off the field at practice after being subbed off.

Late, hard practices leave athletes with no time to study

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
May 8, 2024
Sophomore Jonas Klein and brother Zachary Klein attend Patriots Vs. Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock stadium Miami, Florida on Oct. 29, 2023.

UFL kicks off first season

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
April 17, 2024
Seniors Jake Kelley, Sebastian Valdivia, Aamruth Adarsh, Everett Field, junior Connor Jackson, and mascot Walley Goose wear the shirts given to them by Wawa and drink sodas in front of the new Wawa on opening day.

Montgomery County’s first Wawa opens

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
March 24, 2024
Freshman at Frederick Community College, Josh Erd walks to his coach to discuss the game plan while Dakota Technical College holds a mound visit.

Baseball program lifts athletes into successful future

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
March 10, 2024
Senior Anish Yarra prepares for his event to begin at the Stands at Last Chance 757 meet in Virginia Beach on Jan. 27 .

Anish Yarra commits to run college track and field at University of Chicago

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
February 17, 2024
Sophomore Jonas Klein converses with sophomore Krish Balkee and sophomore Nathan Zweig. Klein enjoys seeing his friends. "In between classes I like finding my friends and talking with them," Klein said.

Jonas Klein commits to being student athlete

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
December 22, 2023
Dunks for Diabetes had their first meeting on Friday, Oct. 27, to discuss upcoming fundraisers.

Dunks for Diabetes jumps into action

Cyrus Kaz, staff writer
October 31, 2023
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