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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

Helena Hong, news editor emeritus

Helena Hong is a 2021 graduate.

All content by Helena Hong
Senior Helena Hong will be attending Syracuse University in the fall.

Senior Reflection: What I learned from my experiences

Helena Hong, news editor
May 24, 2021
Senior Anela Trakic takes a mirror picture after dying her hair darker.

Students reflect on themselves before and after pandemic

Helena Hong, news editor
April 21, 2021
Eating a Mediterranean diet decreased the risk of depression by 25% to 35% compared to eating a Western diet, which is high in processed and refined foods and sugars.

Diet affects mental health

Helena Hong, news editor
March 18, 2021
MCPS outlines the student return schedule, which begins on March 1. This schedule was released on the MCPS Spring 2021 Recovery of Education Guide on Feb. 9.

MCPS approves phase-in for students in March

Helena Hong, news editor
February 17, 2021
Zoox vehicles being tested at its original headquarters, which was once a firehouse, on May 23, 2016.

Amazon reveals self-driving robotaxi company, Zoox

Helena Hong, news editor
January 27, 2021
According to Education Post, keeping the same teachers during this pandemic, led to stronger, more personalized relationships with teachers and ultimately led to “academic growth and character development.”

Students express opinions on the idea of keeping the same teachers second semester

Helena Hong, news editor
December 22, 2020
Freshman Zoe Heller hangs out with her sister, senior Tamara Heller, and her friends, senior Eleni Jones and senior Anna Daraselia, on Halloween night.

Students celebrate Halloween safely during pandemic

Helena Hong, news editor
November 21, 2020
Office Depot on Shady Grove Rd. has a closing sale as it gets ready to close and open Amazon Fresh in 2021.

Amazon Fresh set to open in Gaithersburg

Helena Hong, news editor
October 22, 2020
Junior Dylan Safai displays his poster board from last year's club expo for his club, Public Policy.

Club Expo changes to virtual setting

Helena Hong, News editor
September 29, 2020
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