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The Student News Site of Thomas S. Wootton High School

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Emory Scofield, news editor

Sophomore Emory Scofield is a news editor in her second year at Common Sense.  In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, playing lacrosse, biking, reading, and spending time with friends. She hopes you consider joining the Common Sense team!

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Wootton goes up against Churchill for the first divisional meet of the season on Apr. 3. Both the girls and boys teams were defeated.

Track jumps into championship season hopeful for regional title

Emory Scofield, news editor
April 23, 2024
Page Croyder, a volleyball, basketball and track athlete, led the way in an HEW investigation into discrimination at the University of Maryland to fully implement Title IX into the schools programs.

Pioneers led the way for girls’ sports at this school

Emory Scofield, news editor
March 24, 2024
Seniors Lillian Beaudet, Abigayle Dexter, Karen Lin, Colin Hall and Landon Townsend are the 2023 Dr. Doran Scholars. This award commemorates past Principal Dr. Michael Doran and his impact on the community.

Does this school prepare students for college academics?

Emory Scofield, news editor
March 6, 2024
Junior intern Leanne Brown tapes freshman Malia Bellamys ankle in the athletic room as she prepares for basketball practice.

Athletic trainer interns: The foundation of school athletics

Emory Scofield, news editor
February 21, 2024
Co-Head Coach Kevin Fisher huddles with the team at the Whitman meet on Jan. 8 where the girls clinched a 98-88 victory and the boys won 107-78.

Swim and dive balances winning meets with team spirit

Emory Scofield, news editor
January 18, 2024
Trees make up the Pathway of Peace representing each of the U.S. states, territories, and districts surrounding the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C..

Holiday light shows brighten festive season

Emory Scofield, news editor
December 19, 2023
Senior Daniella Oyekola spikes the ball against North Hagerstown in the teams 3-1 loss in the State Quarter Finals.

Daniella Oyokola sets herself up for success with volleyball, school through hard work

Emory Scofield, news editor
November 22, 2023
Senior Naomi Esterowitz is painting an acrylic portrait of her younger self for her sustained investigation in AP Drawing.

AP drawing provides outlet for students

Emory Scofield, news editor
October 31, 2023
The Get Groovy Club performed a synchronized dance last Friday at the homecoming pep rally.

End of an era: Woottonettes becomes Get Groovy club

Emory Scofield, news editor
October 17, 2023
Junior Nikki Cohen passes the ball up to junior Jenna Goldberg who scores, resulting in a 3-0 lead at end of the second quarter against Rockville.

Field hockey drives into new season

Emory Scofield, news editor
September 16, 2023
Co-ed volleyball huddles around coach Mary Malinauskas during the BCC quarter final.

Co-ed volleyball crushes last season’s record

Emory Scofield, news editor
May 25, 2023
In response to the Nashville shooting, March for Our Lives protests took place around the country including Derwood, MD.

Nashville shooting reignites talk about gun reform in U.S.

Emory Scofield, news editor
May 7, 2023
Civilians walk along improvised path next to the bombed Irpin bridge in Ukraine.

One year-anniversary of Russia-Ukraine invasion passes

Emory Scofield, staff writer
March 28, 2023
The swim and dive team huddles up, getting ready for the Divisionals Meet where they became Division One Champs.

Swim and dive ends in a splash as Division One champs

Emory Scofield, staff writer
February 15, 2023
The girls varsity basketball game stands for the Pledge of Allegiance before a game.

Is funding equitable for boys’, girls’ sports?

Emory Scofield, staff writer
January 22, 2023
The varsity girls lacrosse team holds winter conditioning during their off-season.

Is girls’ lacrosse harder than boys’ lacrosse?

Emory Scofield, staff writer
December 9, 2022
Math teacher Eva Okeefe teaching her 6th period Precalculus class.

O’Keefe builds strong friendships with students, coworkers through her personality

Emory Scofield, staff writer
November 29, 2022
Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat attempts to sack Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger at the Oct. 8 game.

NFL rankings lopsided in week 8

Emory Scofield, staff writer
November 17, 2022
Baking with Benefits club members Maddie Press, Natsai Bhoroma, and Esther Pustilnik sell goods at one of their bake sales.

Baking for Benefits: A recipe for helping others

Emory Scofield, staff writer
October 26, 2022
Police officers rush to the Gaithersburg parking lot on Sept. 16 in an attempt to control student aggression.

Gaithersburg football game ends in chaos; Students arrested

Emory Scofield, staff writer
October 3, 2022
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