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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

Sami Karcz, back page and social media editor

Junior Sami Karcz the back page and social media editor in her second year on the Common Sense staff. In her free time she enjoys skiing. You can find her on IG @samikarcz_

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Junior Megan Lomotan (left) and senior Emily Teague play kickball barefoot. "Since I wore flip flops to school I was able to play barefoot and was at an advantage," Lomotan said.

Flip flops to school: cute, casual or cheugy?

Sami Karcz, back page and social media editor
May 28, 2025
Junior Jenny Brailovsky wonders if she is smarter than a fifth grader.

Are high school students smarter than 5th graders?

Sami Karcz, back page and social media editor
May 6, 2025
The hockey team celebrates after sophomore Evan Batbold scores a goal in rivalry game against Churchill on Feb. 7.

Skating for Success: Ice hockey team beats rival; playoffs continue

Sami Karcz, sports editor
February 18, 2025
Upcoming shows on Netflix are fan favorites.

Obsessed with the old or in need of something new? TV shows: to rewatch or not to rewatch

Sami Karcz, sports editor
January 16, 2025
Students review for a physics unit test during eighth period class on Dec. 11.

Debate exists over value of STEM classes

Sami Karcz, sports editor
December 14, 2024
Sophomore Hayley Lachter performs for the poms team during halftime of the varsity boys' basketball game on Dec. 15, 2023.

Athletes share their outlook on winter sports

Sami Karcz, sports editor
November 15, 2024
Junior Mia Coven takes photos on digital camera during the homecoming football game against Watkins Mill.

Return of 2000s: Digital cameras resurge

Sami Karcz, sports editor
October 25, 2024
Senior Travis Skylar and freshman Mikayla Ko play doubles during an exhibition pickleball game against Gaithersburg.

Pickleball looking at promising season for new MCPS sport

Sami Karcz, sports editor
October 4, 2024
Senior planning class discusses homecoming float ideas on Thursday Sept. 12.

What are seniors planning?

Sami Karcz, sports editor
September 15, 2024
Sophomore Grant McGraw (second from left) works a lifeguard over the summer of 2023.

Students make plans for summer

Sami Karcz, staff writer
May 24, 2024
School cheerleaders during the homecoming football game parallel those from the "High School Musical" pep rally.

Are high school movies based on reality?

Sami Karcz, staff writer
May 7, 2024
Sophomore Kai Schmelzer goes in for fly ball during home opener against Quince Orchard.

Swing and a miss: Baseball continues with season

Sami Karcz, staff writer
April 19, 2024
Freshman Hannah Chen plays the New York Times game Connections. "I enjoy playing Connections every morning; it's a fun way to wake up my brain," Chen said.

Look inside New York Times games

Sami Karcz, staff writer
March 24, 2024
Freshman Hayley Lachter watches Netflix during free time in advisory. "Whenever I am not going in for help or finishing or making up a test, I like to chill out during advisory and watch a show," Lachter said.

Netflix creates new subscription plans; one includes advertisements

Sami Karcz, staff writer
March 7, 2024
Varsity boys' basketball faced Walter Johnson on Feb. 5. Senior Taj Smith goes for a shot to increase the Patriots' lead.

Boys’ basketball continues with incredible season

Sami Karcz, staff writer
February 16, 2024
Art teacher Malinda Pierce helps freshman Grayson Burns with clay during her second period ceramics class on Nov. 20.

Art teacher stands out amongst crowd

Sami Karcz, staff writer
November 21, 2023
Freshman Abigail Lee completes assignments during Homework Club to avoid late work accumulating.

Late submissions rise as end of quarter approaches

Sami Karcz, staff writer
November 10, 2023
SCOPE club announces its first meeting of the year on Oct. 12 in room 221 during lunch.

SCOPE strives to send students to sleep-away camp

Sami Karcz, staff writer
October 24, 2023
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