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Ryan McGraw, senior sports editor

Senior Ryan McGraw is senior sports editor plus in his fourth year with Common Sense. When not writing, Ryan enjoys playing football, basketball, and spending time with his friends.

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With Thanksgiving coming up on Nov. 24, students are looking to get involved in the community.

Students learn how to give back this Thanksgiving season

November 20, 2022
Patriot quarterback Gavin Grange drops back in the pocket, looking to throw while avoiding two defenders against Seneca Valley on Oct. 7.

JV Football struggles but bounces back vs Whitman

October 20, 2022
Freshman Josh Reid takes a handoff from sophomore quarterback Gavin Grange in the Poolesville game on Sept. 9.

JV football wins exciting season opener against Poolesville before falling against Clarksburg

September 22, 2022
Freshman Mani Javanbakht checks guests into Rockshire pool over Memorial Day weekend.

Summer jobs help students make extra money

June 1, 2022
Junior Harel Sabag points at one of the many doors throughout Wootton.

Students weigh in on wheels vs doors debate

May 6, 2022
Juniors Harel Sabag and Alex Negussie play catch in the warm and sunny weather.

Activities to do with warmer weather

March 29, 2022
Junior Harel Sabag says goodbye to biology and forensics teacher Sanford Herzon at the end of the first semester.

Students should keep same teachers for both semesters

February 27, 2022
The new name for the Washington Football team will be announced on Feb. 2.

Washington Football Team getting new name Feb. 2

January 22, 2022
Sugar cookies fresh out of the oven are delightful.

Best holiday treats to make over your break

December 20, 2021
Junior Harel Sabag studies for his physics test at lunch while listening to music on Nov. 17.

Is listening to music good or bad for focus?

November 23, 2021
Venom hits the big screen for the second time in the sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage.

‘Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage’ generates mixed reactions from fans

October 23, 2021
Junior Ethan Kuans school setup for last year is better than in-person school.

Students rightly prefer online school over in-person

September 23, 2021

Boys’ volleyball lose opener, bounces back in second game

June 3, 2021
Soon community pools will open and students will be working at them over the summer.

Students make side hustle from variety of summer jobs

May 3, 2021
Soon students will be walking through those doors for the first time in over a year.

Some students choose to go back to school

March 30, 2021
Fans were left shocked after a crazy Super Bowl.

Students react to Superbowl

March 1, 2021
Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke dives for the pylon while being tackled by two defenders.

The Washington Football team falls short in insane game

January 30, 2021
Students haven’t walked through these doors in nine months due to Coronavirus.

Students have mixed opinions on going back second semester

December 24, 2020
The Broncos and 49ers warm up in a fully packed stadium, on Dec 9, 2018.

Coronavirus affects NFL

November 24, 2020
The varsity footballteam takes the field against QO on Sept. 9, 2019.

Fall sports: Should MCPS let students play or hold off

October 27, 2020
Chadwick Boseman walks onto the Comic-Con stage to talk about his new movie Black Panther, on July 23, 2017. Photo used with permission from Google commons

Chadwick Boseman’s death shocks fans

September 28, 2020
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