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Common Sense

The Student News Site of Thomas S. Wootton High School

Common Sense

Pragna Pothakamuri, features editor & race and equity editor

Junior Pragna Pothakamuri is a features editor & race and equity editor in her second year on the Common Sense staff. In her free time, she enjoys writing, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. You can reach out to her at [email protected].
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Media Specialist Tammie Burk works on her computer during lunch on Dec. 11. Burk offers students a safe space and ensures that the Media Center runs smoothly.

School library: safe haven for all students

Pragna Pothakamuri, features editor, race and equity editor
December 16, 2024
Counselor Daniella Bienstock works on her computer during lunch on Nov. 13. Bienstock has been a counselor here for four years and values making connections with her students. "Seeing students on a daily basis acting with integrity and wanting to make the world a better place gives me a lot of hope and makes me want to act the same in my life,” Bienstock said.

Counselor Daniella Bienstock strives to advocate for all students

Pragna Pothakamuri, features editor, race and equity editor
November 16, 2024
Sophomore Claire Weed takes photos at the boys' soccer game on Oct. 23. Weed has done sports photography for the soccer, football, flag football and volleyball teams. "All the players on the team really like to see themselves in pictures and I’ve gotten to know a lot of people," Weed said.

Claire Weed: in the action, behind the photo

Pragna Pothakamuri, features editor, race and equity editor
November 2, 2024
Seniors Justin Kim and Aarna Rastogi promote Science Olympiad at the Club Expo on Sept. 20 during lunch. Kim and Rastogi are both co-captains for the club this year. "[The Club Expo] gives everyone a chance to explore the new clubs that pop up every year and join old ones," Rastogi said.

Students react to new club expo format, club policy changes

Pragna Pothakamuri, features editor, race and equity editor
October 8, 2024
French and Spanish teacher Margaret Foeckler responds to emails and creates lesson plans for her classes after school on Sept. 6. Foeckler said that this year's instructional model, "Building a Strong Foundation, is important for students and I incorporate it into my planning. [The model] is a good foundation because students come to expect a certain pattern when they walk into a classroom and need to have the learning framed for them," Foeckler said.

Administration introduces new instructional focus

Pragna Pothakamuri, features editor, race and equity editor
September 15, 2024
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