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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

Inayat Thukral, managing editor

Inayat Thukral is a 2025 graduate.

All content by Inayat Thukral
Students handed out flyers during lunch for the peaceful protest planned to save the positions of art teachers being involuntarily transferred.

Teacher cuts leave students, staff frustrated

Inayat Thukral, managing editor
April 5, 2025
The graph shows the difference between total student enrollment for all the Montgomery County high schools between the 2022-2023 school year and the 2023-2024 school year.

On the decline: Enrollment decreases at this school

Inayat Thukral, managing editor
March 17, 2025
One way to give back is through donating blood; one pint of blood can save three lives. This writer, senior Inayat Thukral, donated blood for the drive held at school on Dec. 4.

Lending a helping hand: Where and how to give back

Inayat Thukral, managing editor
February 23, 2025
Students participate in the walkout held by this school's Black Student Union on Dec. 6

Administration falls short; racism goes unchecked

Inayat Thukral, managing editor
January 21, 2025
Using the chrome extension Dyslexia Friendly, the text changes into the Dyslexie font, which makes it easier for people to read their emails and other important information on their computers.

Inclusivity lost in font, color styles used in school

Inayat Thukral, managing editor
December 12, 2024
Students enter through the lower gym doorways while showing their IDs to security as they make their way inside.

IDs for All policy raises questions

Inayat Thukral, managing editor
November 19, 2024
Coach Kellie Redmond posts Crumbl Cookie box with a general prohibition sign on the official Cross Country Instagram reminding athletes about the impacts of their diet throughout the season on Sep. 27.

Do coaches influence their athletes’ diets?

Inayat Thukral, managing editor
October 31, 2024
Freshman left back Hannah Yuan takes free kick at the game against Sherwood on Sept. 23. The Patriots won 2-1.

Varsity girls’ soccer at 5-1-1 with win against Northwood

Inayat Thukral, managing editor
September 27, 2024
In Sidney Wollmuth's AP Literature class on Sept. 11, students analyze passages of "The Handmaid's Tale," by Margaret Atwood. "The books we learn in school give us knowledge and perspective that we may not have had. When we talk about these books in school it allows us to hit on heavier topics that can be uncomfortable, but are important to talk about," senior Lexie Lindauer said.

Untold stories: How banned books impact curriculum

Inayat Thukral, managing editor
September 12, 2024
Soccer player Sofia Gabrielle played with seniors at the MCPS Senior All-Star Game against BCC on Nov. 20, 2023.

Advocating for yourself in athletics: costly or effective?

Inayat Thukral, profiles editor
May 23, 2024
‘Quiet on Set’ leaves viewers speechless

‘Quiet on Set’ leaves viewers speechless

Inayat Thukral, profiles editor
May 15, 2024
Dr. Mei Wang reviews with her seventh and eighth period chemistry class for the AP exam.

Dr Mei Wang: teacher who does it all

Inayat Thukral, profiles editor
April 19, 2024
Junior Ojas Tare takes a nap during lunch to catch up on sleep.

Early risers vs night owls

Inayat Thukral, profiles editor
March 25, 2024
Senior Noah Parker pitches at the Apr. 20, 2023, game vs Churchill.

Seniors commit for sports

Inayat Thukral, profiles editor
March 5, 2024
Juniors Ruthiga Veerasingham and Leah Antony shop on Bethesda Bagels website for a snack after school.

Students rate best bagels in town

Inayat Thukral, profiles editor
February 18, 2024
Counselor Robert Kurtz looks over a student's course selections for the 2024-2025 school year.

Lesser known electives offered to students here

Inayat Thukral, profiles editor
January 22, 2024
Junior Abby Brodsky works on a paper SAT prep book on Dec. 18 despite the format change because the concepts are similar between the two test formats.

Out with old, in with new: SAT goes digital

Inayat Thukral, profiles editor
December 19, 2023
Juniors Anna Lizondo and Max Lizondo celebrate their older sister, 2023 graduate Ella Lizondo, at her graduation.

Escape from your siblings? Yeah no

Inayat Thukral, profiles editor
November 21, 2023
Senior Noah Parker studies for an AP Chemistry test.

Students reflect over quarter one ups and downs

Inayat Thukral, profiles editor
October 31, 2023
Junior Leah Antony dribbles past a defender during a varsity soccer game.

Life outside the locker room

Inayat Thukral, profiles editor
October 4, 2023
SGA announces the homecoming theme at the pep rally on Sep. 1. "I think it’s a cool idea and I can’t wait to see it play out," senior Brielle Rudolph said.

New homecoming; yay or nay event

Inayat Thukral, profiles editor
September 15, 2023

Senior assassin: Trust no one

Inayat Thukral, profiles editor
May 29, 2023
Fetal pig dissections occur in biology classes.

Biology, chemistry or physics: battle of sciences

Inayat Thukral, profiles editor
April 27, 2023
Sophomore Sophie Liu challenges her opponent over Presidents Day weekend at the Cadet Women's Saber in Junior Olympics in Denver, Colorado. Liu said fencing, "has brought me so many amazing opportunities and taught me so much about being strong and perseverance."

Fencer Sophie Liu gets first in Junior Olympics

Inayat Thukral, staff writer
March 20, 2023
Junior Gurnoor Sohdi takes pictures during Senior Night for boys' basketball on Feb. 13. Sohdi set her schedule to take pictures during each game, boys and girls, working around the court through all the chaos of the game. “Taking photos has been a challenge. It’s gotten much better with practice. People say practice makes perfect so it's been a learning experience for me,” Sohdi said.

Gurnoor Sodhi brings sports to life one photo at a time

Inayat Thukral, staff writer
February 21, 2023
Math teacher Sarah Spillman offers help to students at the end of class.

Sarah Spillman makes her mark at this school

Inayat Thukral, staff writer
December 1, 2022
Senior Rachel Nanos scrolls through the Wootton Affirmations Instagram during advisory.

You will smile reading this article

Inayat Thukral, staff writer
November 20, 2022
Bollywood club participates in their first movie night of the school year.

Bollywood club spreads culture through dance

Inayat Thukral, staff writer
October 31, 2022
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