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The Student News Site of Thomas S. Wootton High School

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Sean Snyder, staff writer

Sean is a 2023 graduate.

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Senior Sean Snyder submits his last assignment to MyMCPS classroom.

Peace out Patriots

Sean Snyder, staff writer
May 24, 2023
Seniors Kaitlin Mariani and Shelby Parsons draw their water guns ready to eliminate their targets in senior assassin.

Senior Assassin: game of trust, test of friendship

Sean Snyder, staff writer
May 1, 2023
Senior Stacy Sun texts on her computer while class is in session.

Senioritis spreads rapidly through school

Sean Snyder, staff writer
March 21, 2023
Senior Luke Danielian looks at his deferral letter from the University of Miami.

Deferred? What to do next

Sean Snyder, staff writer
February 25, 2023
Popular punishments for fantasy football include 24-Hours at I-HOP, The Cage, Milk Mile, and Shaved Head.

Cages, milk and I-HOP: top fantasy football punishments of 2023

Sean Snyder, staff writer
January 19, 2023
Senior Karen Potts watches the trailer for the movie "Amsterdam."

Movies of 2022: some good, some bad, some horrible

Sean Snyder, staff writer
December 18, 2022
On Nov. 2, students participating in senior skip day left the parking lot mostly empty.

Senior skip day: rest day for students, disruptor for teachers

Sean Snyder, staff writer
November 18, 2022
Senior Prahlad Shelvapille works on his college applications as the November deadline approaches.

College applications leave students stressed, anxious

Sean Snyder, staff writer
October 25, 2022
The student parking lot after school is filled with cars by students and parents, creating hazards.

Snyder’s snides: Issues in school parking lot affect students, staff, parents

Sean Snyder, staff writer
September 27, 2022
Senior Dylan Safai is relieved getting ready to return his economics textbook following his AP exam.

Students complete AP exam season

Sean Snyder, staff writer
May 26, 2022
Fans enjoy filling out brackets such as this one from the 2006 Mens March Madness Tournament.

Students rewind on March Madness tournament

Sean Snyder, staff writer
April 29, 2022
Junior Sophia Shad explores the Disney + app to watch the Obiwan Kenobi trailer

New Obiwan Kenobi show premieres May 25

Sean Snyder, staff writer
March 23, 2022
Junior Parker Leibowitz works on a crucial math assignment for his second semester grade.

Students have mixed feelings on second semester

Sean Snyder, staff writer
March 2, 2022
For some, the holiday season brings feelings of isolation and depression.

Rates of depression, feelings of anger higher in winter holiday season

Sean Snyder, staff writer
December 25, 2021
Spanish teacher James Fetterman works on his computer during lunch on Dec. 12.

Spanish teacher James Fetterman makes sure his classes are interactive to best involve students in Spanish culture

Sean Snyder, staff writer
December 13, 2021
Senior Lizzie Nelson gets her homework done during the advisory period on Nov. 19.

Students adjust to increased homework

Sean Snyder, staff writer
November 23, 2021
The Patriot Ambassadors gather before new student orientation on Aug. 26.

Patriot Ambassadors host events benefitting school

Sean Snyder, staff writer
November 9, 2021
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