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The Student News Site of Thomas S. Wootton High School

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Hayley Gottesman, news editor

Sophomore Hayley Gottesman is a news editor in her second year on Common Sense. She enjoys reading and hanging out with her friends. You can find her on IG @h.i.g.24.

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JV girls lacrosse managers, sophomores Ruth Bayou and Zoi Bourazani, prepare to keep score during a home game against Blake on Apr. 13. Their job also consists of helping the coach out with anything they need and taking care of social media,” Bourazani said.

Behind the Scenes: Team Managers’ Pivotal Role

Hayley Gottesman, news editor
April 17, 2024
Sophomore Roshali Abeywarna scrolls Tiktok during the time limit she allotted for herself after school. I honestly have been trying to limit myself when it comes to TikTok because I find myself using it way too much, Abeywarna said.

New bill may present TikTok with ultimatum

Hayley Gottesman, news editor
March 24, 2024
Sophomore Angelina Huang studies for upcoming precalculus assessment on Mar. 6.

Is this school too academically rigorous?

Hayley Gottesman, news editor
March 12, 2024
Sophomore Megan Lomotan watches Dunkin Donuts The DunKings Super Bowl commercial during extra class time in AP Gov.

Super Bowl ads that stole the show

Hayley Gottesman, news editor
February 15, 2024
Sophomore Soraya Payandeh previews an advertisement for the new Mean Girls film ahead of the Jan. 12 release.

Will new Mean Girls movie be as fetch as original?

Hayley Gottesman, news editor
January 11, 2024
Freshman Jolie Ginsburg watches Dancing With the Stars during a free period.

Waltzing into the latest season of ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Hayley Gottesman, news editor
December 13, 2023
Sophomore Jordyn Childs skims through articles regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict.

MCPS has inadequate response to inhumane actions

Hayley Gottesman, news editor
November 16, 2023
Sophomore Leila Alam sneezes in English class due to ongoing cold.

Students are sick: Why they’re at school

Hayley Gottesman, news editor
October 5, 2023
Swift performs surprise songs Forever & Always and This Love on May 13 in Philadelphia.

Breaking Records: Eras Tour, Barbie

Hayley Gottesman, news editor
September 14, 2023
Vaping detectors have been installed in the Paint Branch bathrooms.

Vape detectors implemented in six MCPS high schools

Hayley Gottesman, news editor
June 1, 2023
Lead singers Daisy Jones (Riley Keough) and Billy Dunne (Sam Claflin) perform together in the Amazon Prime miniseries Daisy Jones & the Six.

Author Taylor Jenkins Reid releases miniseries ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’

Hayley Gottesman, news editor
April 28, 2023
Students, staff, and members of the community prepare to run the 5k. It’s exciting to see these young leaders expand their horizons, event organizer Cathy Williams said.

Students run, walk for Be T.R.U.E. Wellness Day

Hayley Gottesman, staff writer
April 1, 2023
Freshman Ava Eisenman decides to listen to Emma Chamberlain’s podcast Anything Goes while studying for her upcoming Spanish test.

Podcasting rises post-Covid; People are listening

Hayley Gottesman, staff writer
February 27, 2023
Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen rounds a turn. While talented, he has been a subject of controversy.

F1’s Max Verstappen refuses to let fellow Red Bull driver Sergio Perez through during Brazil GP

Hayley Gottesman, staff writer
January 24, 2023
ASL students practice signing to each other during class time.

Lea Clark loves ASL, Deaf community

Hayley Gottesman, staff writer
December 13, 2022
During his free period, senior Jared Su spends his time catching up on the latest Love Island USA season.

Reality TV is worthwhile

Hayley Gottesman, staff writer
December 9, 2022
Senior Saurav Khetan plans his outfit for school on Nov. 16.

Social media, trendy brands affect fall fashion

Hayley Gottesman, staff writer
November 16, 2022
The Racing Development Club discusses racing in multiple forms.

Racing Development Club speeds into action

Hayley Gottesman, staff writer
November 5, 2022
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