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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

Darren Shapiro, sports editor

Senior Darren Shapiro is a sports editor in his fourth year on Common Sense. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports and hanging out with friends. You can also find him on IG at darrenshap23
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Seniors Darren Shapiro, Casey Bennett, and Evan Geisner enjoy the annual senior picnic on May 10 at Smokey Glen Farm.

Senior Reflection: expect the unexpected

Darren Shapiro, sports editor
May 20, 2024
"The Long Game" uplifts viewers with action and an exciting story line.

‘The Long Game’ uplifts viewers with intrigue, action

Darren Shapiro, sports editor
May 7, 2024
Teamwork and planning are two essential strategies needed to survive in senior assassin.

Who do you trust: Senior assassin

Darren Shapiro, sports editor
April 22, 2024
The State of the Union address informs the American people on the state of politics in the country today.

State of the Union address informs students, citizens

Darren Shapiro, sports editor
March 22, 2024
DECA has a successful state competition. Senior John Wang is proud of teams and said, "This year was great and a win in my books." DECA hopes to continue success throughout nationals.

DECA competes in state competition

Darren Shapiro, sports editor
March 7, 2024
Students look forward to becoming first time voters in Maryland's primary election.

Students look forward to first time voting

Darren Shapiro, sports editor
February 14, 2024
Pinstripes provides an new, exciting and interesting location for senior prom.

Finalized Prom plans excites seniors

Darren Shapiro, sports editor
January 10, 2024
Comet Ping Pong provides for great food and laid back atmosphere.

Food and Fun: Discover Comet Ping Pong

Darren Shapiro, sports editor
December 13, 2023
Former Friends actor Matthew Perry starred in multiple shows throughout his acting career.

Students shocked, saddened by death of Matthew Perry

Darren Shapiro, sports editor
November 20, 2023
Rookie Victor Wembanyama brings a new level of excitement to the NBA season.

Students eager for beginning of NBA season

Darren Shapiro, sports editor
October 28, 2023
Seniors have mixed opinions about their class T-shirt.

Seniors have mixed reviews on class shirt

Darren Shapiro, sports editor
October 5, 2023
Students gain both enjoyment and stress when working on the Common App.

Seniors excited, nervous after beginning Common Application

Darren Shapiro, sports editor
September 14, 2023
Junior John Wang poses with his medal after winning second place in the buying and merchandise competition at the Decathlon International Conference.

Decathlon competes in business world

Darren Shapiro, sports editor
June 1, 2023
Intense congressional hearing put Tik Tok's social media platform in jeopardy.

Tik-Tok: time may be running out on popular social media platform

Darren Shapiro, sports editor
May 3, 2023
Creed 3 entertains with humor and action throughout.

Third time’s the charm: Creed 3 funny, entertaining throughout

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
March 28, 2023
Students prepare for SAT/ACT with studying and tutoring.

Students prepare for SAT, ACT

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
February 22, 2023
"Babylon" entertains with humor and drama.

Babylon entertains with humor, intrigue

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
January 17, 2023
Students have fun activities planned for their upcoming Thanksgiving break.

Students looking forward to fun Thanksgiving break

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
November 16, 2022
Fall foliage and Halloween decorations on Glen Mill Road.

Students looking forward to fun Halloween

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
October 28, 2022
Students report having a fun and relaxing summer break.

Students enjoy fun, relaxing summer break

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
September 21, 2022
WNBA All Star Brittney Griner was supposed to play winter basketball for UMMC Yekaterinburg in Russia before being detained at a Russian Airport.

Star WNBA player Brittney Griner detained in Russia

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
May 24, 2022
MLB fans look forward to another exciting season that began Apr. 7 with Opening Day.

MLB is back as fans are excited for new season

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
April 25, 2022
NFL free agency period starts the second week of March and allows NFL teams to sign on new players.

NFL free agency proves fun time for fans

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
March 19, 2022
Police cars arrive at Magruder after the shooting.

Shooting at Magruder alarms students

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
February 22, 2022
Not every student is in a panic over the new wave of COVID- 19, though some are.

Students express concern over rising COVID cases in schools

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
January 15, 2022
Thanksgiving break is a joyous time for students.

Thanksgiving week schedule elicits mixed reviews

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
December 17, 2021
Virginia Governor elect Glenn Youngkin prepares for debate

Youngkin wins Virginia governor’s race

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
November 22, 2021
A father and daughter stand on the Mexico side of the U.S.-Mexico border wall.

American-Mexican border worsens

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
October 18, 2021
Common Sense editors and seniors Maya Seiler, Ellie Cowen and Nico DePalma mask up in compliance of MCPS policy.

Masks at school is good idea

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
September 25, 2021
A soccer game in fall 2019, before the pandemic.

Spring sports season gives athletes joy

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
May 4, 2021
Students practice social distancing before checking in to go to class.

Freshman perspective of going into high school for first time

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
March 30, 2021
The Michigan Football game has a friends and family only policy for fans.

When will we be able to watch live sports

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
March 2, 2021
Freshman Ryan Hu begins sketching his next piece in his art journal.

Freshman Ryan Hu dazzles with impressive artwork

Darren Shapiro, staff writer
January 5, 2021
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