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Common Sense
The Student News Site of Thomas S. Wootton High School

Common Sense
The Student News Site of Thomas S. Wootton High School

Common Sense

Sloane Berk, staff writer

Freshman Sloane Berk is a staff writer in her first year on the Common Sense staff.

All content by Sloane Berk
Yosra Ali paints Sudanese henna on sophomore Skylar Wade. "This is one of my favorite nights of the year at school. I learned that Sudanese henna is different from other cultures because it has a darker stain," Wade said. Wade also enjoyed the karakadey, a Sudanese hibiscus drink.

International Night celebrates unity, culture pride

Sloane Berk, Staff writer
April 13, 2025
Freshman Eleazar Escamilla reviews the Doran Scholarship website.

Dr. Michael Doran leaves lasting impact through scholarship for seniors

Sloane Berk, staff writer
March 27, 2025
Junior Liana Usman finishes her classwork. "I've had a lot of work to complete recently so a February break would be nice since spring break is so far away," Usman said.

February break could benefit MCPS students

Sloane Berk, Staff writer
March 13, 2025
Juniors Maxwell Scherr, Addie Gorman, Natalie Asvestopoulou and senior Luke Brunner sit at their project table. The business showcase on Jan. 24 allowed them to market their international vending machine. “It was very successful and a good experience,” Asvestopoulou said.

Marketing class hosts first-ever showcase

Sloane Berk, Staff writer
February 21, 2025
Stephen Strasburg pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Apr. 7, 2021

League of its own: MLB’s competitive edge in a changing sports world

Sloane Berk, staff writer
December 22, 2024
Since this school has a closed campus, students with parking spots can't leave to get food, increasing the demand for food delivery.

Benefits of offering food delivery to students

Sloane Berk, staff writer
December 21, 2024
AP Computer Science Principles teacher Kimberly Austin opens sixth period class on Dec. 13.

From Disneyland to DECA: Kimberly Gustin’s journey to inspiring future innovators

Sloane Berk, staff writer
December 16, 2024
Formula 1 driver Giancarlo Fisichella races in his Ferrari F1 car at the Race for Peace in Jerusalem, Israel.

The thrill of the track: Formula 1’s growing appeal among students

Sloane Berk, staff writer
November 18, 2024
Dunks for Diabetes Club Co-residents Shayan Kuru and Matthew Kunst hold the first meeting of the 2023-2024 school year.

Dunks for Diabetes beats stigma, unites community

Sloane Berk, staff writer
November 6, 2024
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