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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
The Student News Site of Thomas S. Wootton High School

Common Sense

Julia Lvovsky, editor-in-chief

Senior Julia Lvovsky is the print editor-in-chief in her fourth year on common sense staff. When she's not writing, Julia enjoys dancing, reading and hanging out with her friends and family. You can also find her on Instagram @julialvovsky or email her at [email protected].
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Editor-in-chief emeritus Julia Lvovsky celebrates with fellow editors-in-chief emeritus Ethan Lenkin and Rae Weinstein at senior picnic.

The importance of making your mark on Wootton

Julia Lvovsky, EIC emeritus
May 29, 2023
Protesters attended a "#StopAsianHate Community Rally" in downtown San Jose on Mar. 21, 2021.

2023: The year of the hate crimes

Julia Lvovsky, EIC emeritus
May 9, 2023
Senior Devlin McCarthy rescinded all of his applications once receiving his acceptance to his Early Decision school: University of Miami.

Selfless or selfish: The debate over withdrawing college applications

Julia Lvovsky, EIC
March 30, 2023
Pictured above are the swastikas found in art room 187 after winter break on Jan. 3.

Swastikas found on art desk; Nelson steps up after initial lack of response

Julia Lvovsky, EIC
January 26, 2023
Thousands of public school teachers are fighting for fair pay and higher stipends all around America and here in Montgomery County.

Low stipends leave teachers questioning their value in MCPS

Julia Lvovsky, EIC
December 6, 2022
Photo of the police and FBI cars by Gabrielian and Henry home in the Willows taken from Julia Lvovsky's bedroom window.

Watch out: Russian Spies could be your next-door neighbor

Julia Lvovsky, EIC
October 24, 2022
This map indicates in green the states that have enacted legislation protecting student press freedoms. States in gray do not provide full First Amendment rights to students.

Students deserve to have protected 1st Amendment rights

Julia Lvovsky, editor-in-chief
September 27, 2022
Senior Dylan Safai and junior Julia Lvovsky shake hands after they finish their interview.

A look back with class of 2022 President Dylan Safai

Julia Lvovsky, EIC
June 1, 2022
Junior Gillian Berman stands in the center of the University of Florida field with her family during her spring break college tour.

Unspoken importance of college visits should be voiced

Julia Lvovsky, opinion editor
April 27, 2022
Junior Julia Lvovsky, her father, Steven Lvovsky and his wife, Eira Lvovsky, are a Ukrainian American family. Despite living in America they feel the impact of the war deeply.

Living in America while my country Ukraine is under attack

Julia Lvovsky, opinion editor
March 16, 2022
An acapella group of Dhanya Philipose, Lizzie Nelson, Gabriella Wright, Michael Seibert, Fiona Lin and Nick Jones practice their song, "Enchanted," by Taylor Swift, before performing their singing Valentine to a recipient in a class.

A look into what students did for Valentine’s Day

Julia Lvovsky, opinion editor
February 18, 2022
Athletic Director Al Lightsey celebrates senior night with the poms team.

A closer look at Athletic Director Al Lightsey

Julia Lvovsky, opinion editor
January 13, 2022
Winning group Prisma performs at POTH, including Kim Abera, Seungha Shin, Emma Song, Sophie Zhang and Eileen Yang.

Puttin’ on the Hitz (POTH) is back

Julia Lvovsky, opinion editor
December 22, 2021
Junior Sara Bock warms up her clarinet before a performance.

Band student Sara Bock strives to go to Julliard

Julia Lvovsky, opinion editor
November 10, 2021
Mental health days are equally as important as sick days.

Students now able to take mental health days as excused absences

Julia Lvovsky, opinion editor
October 14, 2021
Senior Dylan Safai and juniors Felipe Lemgruber, Zach Haledjian and Ethan Lenkin practice their presentation in AP Lang.

Going‌ ‌back‌ ‌to‌ ‌school‌ ‌in-person‌ ‌is‌ ‌the‌ ‌best‌ ‌option‌ ‌

Julia Lvovsky, opinion editor
September 20, 2021
A group of seniors came together to make a make-shift prom on May 15.

Prom adapted despite COVID-19

Julia Lvovsky, writer
May 21, 2021
Students comply with regulations, remaining socially distant back in school.

Comparing in-person school now to pre COVID-19 times

Julia Lvovsky, staff writer
April 24, 2021
School holds event regarding racism against Asian Americans

School holds event regarding racism against Asian Americans

Julia Lvovsky, staff writer
April 15, 2021
Black Student Union comes together and presents D.O.P.E. as a celebration of Black history.

Black Student Union presents Defying Odds & Producing Excellence

Julia Lvovsky, staff writer
March 10, 2021
Black at Wootton Instagram showcases students' experiences with race and equality anonymously.

Progress Wootton has made building allies

Julia Lvovsky and Jayla Johnson
February 3, 2021
The senior class last year at the end of their performance at POTH last year.

Putting on the Hits tradition moves online this year

Julia Lvovsky, staff writer
January 23, 2021
The Queen's Gambit Netflix series cover grabs viewers' eyes.

New Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit” succeeds with viewers

Julia Lvovsky, staff writer
December 18, 2020
A new logo for the club representing Black Student Union.

Guest Ron Reed speaks at Black Student Union meeting

Julia Lvovsky, staff writer
November 21, 2020
The senior class of 2021 room slides won with 542 likes.

SGA plans COVID-safe homecoming Google slides competition

Julia Lvovsky, staff writer
October 24, 2020
Foster Friends club founders, Carli Katz and Mandy Schoen.

New Foster Friends Club welcomes members

Julia Lvovsky, staff writer
October 1, 2020
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