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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

Sarah Nanos, managing editor

Sarah is a 2023 graduate.

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Seniors Maya Gottesman, Caroline Carver, Ruth Dai, Sarah Nanos, Mia Nah, and Lauren Meyer wear their college shirts at the senior picnic.

10 things I hate about Wootton

Sarah Nanos, managing editor emeritus
May 24, 2023
High end makeup brands like Dior have been made popular by social media influencers.

Beauty on a budget: fan favorites that won’t break the bank

Sarah Nanos, managing editor emeritus
May 10, 2023
A scene from the new Hogwarts Legacy game. As a player you can attend classes as a student at Hogwarts.

Hogwarts Legacy: Is the art truly separate from the artist?

Sarah Nanos, managing editor
March 20, 2023
Chief of Montgomery County Police Department Marcus Jones addressed growing concern for fentanyl related deaths among MCPS youth in a media briefing on Jan. 9.

Fentanyl puts MCPS youth at risk

Sarah Nanos, managing editor
January 21, 2023
Lucky fans were selected to request two tickets to The Eras Tour.

Taylor Swift fans have bad blood with Ticketmaster; millions unable to purchase tickets

Sarah Nanos, managing editor
December 15, 2022
The Patriot Players performed their opening night of Clue on Nov. 17.

The Patriot Players, performing on stage, with comedy

Sarah Nanos, managing editor
November 29, 2022
On Oct. 10, county representatives answered questions regarding the Anti-Racism Audit, which was released the following day. Pictured (from left): Brenda Wolff (Board President), Dr. Monifa Mcknight (Superintendent), Stephanie Sheron (Chief of Strategic Initiatives), Dr. Anthony R. Alston (MAEC), John Landesman (Office of Strategic Initiatives), Carla Morris (Montgomery County Council of PTAs), Byron A. Johns (Montgomery County NAACP).

MCPS antiracist audit highlights systemic racism in school system

Sarah Nanos, managing editor
October 29, 2022
Splanning members participate in the SGA vs. Splanning tug-of-war event during the homecoming pep rally.

Senior planning, SGA face backlash from students

Sarah Nanos, managing editor
September 28, 2022
Junior Maya Gottesman enjoys a sunset at Wrightsville Beach over spring break.

SGA co-president Maya Gottesman runs the extra mile

Sarah Nanos, managing editor
May 19, 2022
Netflix frequently releases knew content to keep viewers watching.

Netflix users charged for shared passwords

Sarah Nanos, features editor
April 26, 2022
The United States Women's National Team poses after their win against New Zealand in 2017.

U.S. women’s soccer gets equal pay

Sarah Nanos, features editor
March 23, 2022
One of the works that junior Rachel Nanos created during her AP art class at Einstein.

Art students attend Einstein’s VAC program

Sarah Nanos, features editor
February 28, 2022
Encanto can be viewed for free on Disney's streaming service, Disney Plus.

Encanto, Disney’s newest creation, holds magic

Sarah Nanos, features editor
January 23, 2022
Junior Rachel Nanos uses a prep binder to study for the upcoming ACT.

So you say you’re taking the ACT…

Sarah Nanos, features editor
December 25, 2021
Varsity Golf team members Rita Liu, Rachel Cheung, Colin Grange, Jakob Esterowitz, and Tyler Cosgrove at the State Championship match.

Varsity golf team ends season with State Championship; places 13th in division

Sarah Nanos, features editor
November 20, 2021
Junior Caroline Carver spectates at the ninth hole during the coed varsity golf team's Sept. 28 match.

Varsity‌ ‌coed‌ ‌golf‌ ‌team‌ ‌gears‌ ‌up‌ ‌for‌ ‌state‌ ‌championship‌ ‌at‌ ‌UMD‌

Sarah Nanos, features editor
October 20, 2021
Varsity Golf team members Rita Liu, Chelsea Tu, Rachel Cheung, and Kaleigh Barrow stay dry at the Northwest golf course.

Coed varsity golf starts season hoping for championship win

Sarah Nanos, features editor
September 25, 2021
People gather around a defaced Robert E. Monument located in Richmond, Va.

Fight for name change gains national recognition; sparks debate

Sarah Nanos, staff writer
May 29, 2021
A George Floyd mural located in Minneapolis near the location of Floyd's murder.

Derek Chauvin found guilty for murder of George Floyd

Sarah Nanos, staff writer
May 2, 2021
Britney Spears with ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake at the 'Crossroads' premiere.

Taylor Swift criticizes Netflix sitcom; Spears documentary exposes sexism in music industry

Sarah Nanos, staff writer
March 30, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo sings with High School Musical: The Musical: The Series costar Joshua Basset at the 2019 D23 Expo.

“Drivers License” stays atop Billboard Hot 100; drama lingers

Sarah Nanos, staff writer
February 27, 2021
A state trooper car, like other police cars, shows its presence at schools around the country.

Student Resource Officers, helpful or harmful?

Sarah Nanos, staff writer
January 30, 2021
Sophomore Maddie Press

Maddie Press continues to improve climbing skills

Sarah Nanos, staff writer
January 14, 2021
Junior Anna Keneally reunited with her dad after a long deployment in Iraq.

Challenges military families face, overcome

Sarah Nanos, staff writer
December 9, 2020
The Activist Club meeting on Sept. 25 looked different than usual, but the new normal is a Zoom call.

Activist Club continues to engage students amid pandemic

Sarah Nanos, staff writer
November 9, 2020
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