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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

Hannah Rah, managing editor emeritus

Hannah Rah is a 2022 graduate. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and watching movies.

All content by Hannah Rah
Senior Jeanne Kim visits Davidson College on July 27, 2021.

Students anticipate summer break influenced by Covid

Hannah Rah, managing editor emeritus
May 23, 2022
Social studies teacher Matthew Winter and senior Humnah Ibrahim discuss classwork in a mask-optional environment.

Students adjust to learning in mask-optional environment

Hannah Rah, managing editor
April 26, 2022
Senior Humnah Ibrahim catches up on her AP English Literature reading in her UGG slippers.

Guide to navigating spring closet necessities

Hannah Rah, managing editor
March 18, 2022
Celebrations of the Lunar New Year unfold in New York City's Chinatown. The Lunar New Year was celebrated on Feb. 1 this year. For senior Sasha Annabel, celebrations including having "a big dinner with the entire family, and we go back to Indonesia or some of them come here."

Students usher in Year of Tiger on Lunar New Year

Hannah Rah, managing editor
February 18, 2022
Senior Shreya Rajkumar checks her application status for a college during homeroom.

Seniors look back on college admissions process

Hannah Rah, managing editor
January 14, 2022
Senior Parth Mishra studies in AP Statistics class in preparation for the exam.

AP exams scheduled for in-person return

Hannah Rah, managing editor
December 17, 2021
Junior Esther Ou, freshman Naysa Mustafa and senior Elizabeth Ice practice songs together for a cappella.

A cappella grooves its way back in person

Hannah Rah, managing editor
November 9, 2021
Seniors Shravani Pothini Balaji and Abigail Turner wore their senior shirts to the senior picture on Oct. 14.

Senior shirt design stirs mixed reactions

Hannah Rah, managing editor
October 14, 2021
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) attends a virtual presentation last year. The group plans to continue its focus on business-oriented competitions this year.

Club leaders strive for successful in-person return

Hannah Rah, managing editor
September 14, 2021
Members of the Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) club attended meetings during lunch prior to the pandemic.

Club leaders reflect on unconventional year of activities

Hannah Rah, managing editor
May 21, 2021
Junior Aditya Khanna has begun to look into schools that interest him, including Georgetown University.

Juniors gear up for college admissions process

Hannah Rah, arts editor
April 22, 2021
Actors like Penn Badgley and Blake Lively starred in the original Gossip Girl series, which aired from 2007 to 2012.

Gossip girl reboot opinions

Hannah Rah, arts editor
March 17, 2021
Senior Justin Myers has made it his New Year's resolution to eat more fruit this year and keeps up with this by eating at least one serving every day.

Students strive to stay true to New Year’s resolutions

Hannah Rah, arts editor
February 18, 2021
Junior Eric Jo considers his future when choosing classes for senior year.

Juniors consider classes to take next year

Hannah Rah, arts editor
January 22, 2021
Despite the virtual format, junior Abigail Turner stays engaged in her classes this year.

Is junior year harder or easier than normal this year?

Hannah Rah, arts editor
December 14, 2020
Junior and Conquering Global Issues president Eknoor Kaur volunteers at a drive-through.

SSL opportunities shift during pandemic

Hannah Rah, arts editor
November 18, 2020
Junior Olivia Kim keeps up with her AP classes from home.

Teachers and students adapt to virtual AP classes

Hannah Rah, arts editor
October 25, 2020
Members of Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) attend a club meeting before the pandemic.

Club leaders strive for virtual engagement

Hannah Rah, Arts Editor
September 24, 2020
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