• 2022-2023 CSPA Crown Award Finalist
The Student News Site of Thomas S. Wootton High School

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

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

Common Sense

Eric Mehler, opinion editor

All content by Eric Mehler
Sophomore EJ Anderson has had to spend his advisory periods and lunch doing work due to the increase in assignments. "The third quarter has been really stressful. I have a lot more work to do now," Anderson said

Third quarter is worst of school year

Eric Mehler, opinion editor
March 20, 2025
Senior planning performed at last year's event, when it was called TNL. Performers have prepared extensively for this year. "We have had to prepare a lot but it will be worth it and I am very excited," Santos said

Upcoming Wootton’s Got Talent event excites students

Eric Mehler, opinion editor
February 25, 2025
Sophomore Gianni Pizzi wrestles against Poolesville. The team lost 68-11 in the first match of the year. "My individual performances have been pretty good so far this year but they could be better," Pizzi said

Wrestling team falls to 1-4 in tough season

Eric Mehler, opinion editor
January 29, 2025
Sophomore Nathan Geeng skates against Sherwood on Dec. 6. The game ended 6-5 for their first loss of the year but the team is looking to bounce back against Churchill on Jan. 2. "I feel confident that we can make a run for states this year as our team is really strong at every position," senior Sam Hosier said

Hockey starts season hot, looks to make deep playoff run

Eric Mehler, opinion editor
December 19, 2024
Sophomore Noah Hurwitz at an NFL game in San Diego. Hurwitz is a lifelong Charger fan because of influence from his dad who is also a Charger fan." My dad is the biggest reason I'm a Charger fan," Hurwitz said.

Survey shows which NFL teams students support most

Eric Mehler, opinion editor
November 25, 2024
The MCPS calendar holidays and major events. " The amount of days off since I was a student haven't changed much," social studies teacher Sophie Ehrlich said.

What do students do on long weekends

Eric Mehler, opinion editor
November 2, 2024
An 8-inch pizza and wings from Ledo's pizza is $19 and could feed two people. "Ledo's is also really good because of how thin it is," senior Marissa Cook said.

Best local pizza places

Eric Mehler, opinion editor
October 18, 2024
Students gather in the Commons during the back to school bash on Aug. 30. There were games and popsicles at the event to help students socialize and take a break. "It was really nice to have the break at the beginning of the school year," sophomore Skye Cushing said

Students welcomed with back to school bash

Eric Mehler, opinion editor
September 18, 2024
Senior Noah Parker pitches his junior year before his injury. Parker missed a large part of his senior year due to an injury. "I could have prevented the injury from happening with proper load work management," Parker said

Pitcher injury epidemic causes trouble for varsity baseball

Eric Mehler, staff writer
May 24, 2024
Guard Jalen Brunson drives in for a layup. Brunson averaged 36 points per game in the Knicks first round series vs the 76ers. "I think the Knicks will win because they have the most complete roster," freshman Benedict Santos said.

NBA playoffs stir excitement

Eric Mehler, staff writer
May 17, 2024
Junior Miles Sklar (number 16) met with his teammates during the 21-6 loss to Blake. "It was a tough loss but I think we all know we were capable of much more," freshman Caleb Cook said.

Boys’ varsity lacrosse slides to 2-8 in tough season

Eric Mehler, staff writer
April 30, 2024
Baseball players say that being familiar with the hill in the outfield provides them home field advantage. "I have gotten much better at catching balls on the hill but I still fall most of the time," senior outfielder Justin Karis said

Is home field advantage factor in outcome of games?

Eric Mehler, staff writer
April 3, 2024
Statistics teacher Michelle George sings during TNL. George was the masked singer in the pink unicorn costume. "Students often hear her singing in class so she was the first person we asked," music teacher Keith Schwartz said.

TNL allows performers to showcase their talent

Eric Mehler, staff writer
March 11, 2024
Bocce celebrates their state championship win. The team won four out of their five games in a round-robin tournament, earning them their second straight state championship. "My favorite memory from this year is our senior night because we were able to celebrate the seniors' accomplishments for this team,” junior Mckenna Kupersmith said.

Bocce wins state championship for second straight year

Eric Mehler, staff writer
February 20, 2024
The Michigan Wolverines in possession of the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers.

Could best college team beat worst NFL team?

Eric Mehler, staff writer
December 21, 2023
Sophie Ehrlich answers questions during her second period Honors U.S. History class on Nov. 20.

History teacher Sophie Ehrlich inspires kids to be happy, learn

Eric Mehler, staff writer
November 21, 2023
Juniors and club leaders Nikki Cohen, Abby Needleman and Charlie Balian attend their first Small Things Matter Club meeting.

Small Things make big impact

Eric Mehler, staff writer
October 25, 2023
Load More Stories
Donate to Common Sense
$2050
$2000
Contributed
Our Goal