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The Student News Site of Thomas S. Wootton High School

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Siena McCarthy, staff writer

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Juniors Alek Bargman and Danielle Rubin discuss their opinions on junior banquet.

Students hold differing opinions on junior banquet

Siena McCarthy, staff writer
December 19, 2024
Junior Mia Coven finishes her coffee before she goes to the library to study. “I am hoping this will give me a boost to study,” Coven said.

Caffeine craze: Students’ intake rises

Siena McCarthy, staff writer
November 23, 2024
A parking notice is placed on all the cars in Rockshire on Monday, Sept. 23.

Rockshire leaves notices on parked cars, causing frustration

Siena McCarthy, staff writer
October 31, 2024
Pumpkin spice latte is one of the limited time, popular fall drinks sold at Starbucks. "Pumpkin spice latte is a classic favorite at Starbucks during the fall season," senior Josie Spicer said.

Seasonal fall drinks are back

Siena McCarthy, staff writer
October 9, 2024
Junior Aadi Chaudhari rests during advisory. "I got four hours of sleep last night because my sleep schedule is still messed up from summer," Chaudhari said.

Students adjust sleep schedules from summer

Siena McCarthy, staff writer
September 18, 2024
Sunrise at Dewey Beach in Delaware. “I love to wake up for the sunrise at the Delaware beaches because the sun rises on the ocean,” junior Josie Spicer said.

DE vs. MD beaches: the debate continues

Siena McCarthy, staff writer
April 29, 2024
Sophomore Chase Mitchell dribbles at a varsity playoff game. The game was against Blake High School on March 5th. “Playoff games were exciting,” Mitchell said.

Student athlete Chase Mitchell’s busy life

Siena McCarthy, staff writer
April 5, 2024
This school's turf will be replaced beginning Memorial Day weekend. Students say that other parts of the school are in greater need of renovations. “I think our stadium is much better looking than the other stadiums in our area,” sophomore Danielle Rubin said

Stadium to receive renovations over summer

Siena McCarthy, staff writer
March 19, 2024
Sophomore Justin Heller reads the College Board website on digital AP exams. Heller took AP Computer Science his freshman year and the exam was digital. This year he is taking AP Government and Politics and the exam is on paper. “I think that digital exams are a lot easier and less work,” Heller said.

Embracing digital AP exams

Siena McCarthy, staff writer
February 22, 2024
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