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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

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Ryan McGraw, senior sports editor

Senior Ryan McGraw is senior sports editor plus in his fourth year with Common Sense. When not writing, Ryan enjoys playing football, basketball, and spending time with his friends.

All content by Ryan McGraw
Senior Mason Berk with his favorite camper at Camp Manitou where he works as a camp counselor every summer.

Summer job hunt has begun

Ryan McGraw, senior sports editor emeritus
May 29, 2023

JV boys’ baseball finishes season 10-4; future looks bright

Ryan McGraw, senior sports editor emeritus
May 8, 2023
Sophomore shortstop Tyler Siegel turns to catch the ball against Clarksburg on Apr. 11, 2022.

JV boys’ baseball ready for season

Ryan McGraw, senior sports editor
March 23, 2023
Sophomore Shayan Kurup shoots a three against Walter Johnson on Dec. 9.

JV boys’ basketball finishes season on high note

Ryan McGraw, senior sports editor
February 16, 2023
Freshman Chase Mitchell dribbles past two Walter Johnson defenders on Dec 9.

JV boys’ basketball off to hot start

Ryan McGraw, senior sports editor
January 11, 2023
Sophomore Sammy Alexandre drives to the hoop against Northwest on Dec 9, 2021. Alexandre since has been moved up and will play on varsity this year

New JV basketball coach, young team, look to start off season hot

Ryan McGraw, senior sports editor
December 6, 2022
With Thanksgiving coming up on Nov. 24, students are looking to get involved in the community.

Students learn how to give back this Thanksgiving season

Ryan McGraw, senior sports editor
November 20, 2022
Patriot quarterback Gavin Grange drops back in the pocket, looking to throw while avoiding two defenders against Seneca Valley on Oct. 7.

JV Football struggles but bounces back vs Whitman

Ryan McGraw, senior sports editor
October 20, 2022
Freshman Josh Reid takes a handoff from sophomore quarterback Gavin Grange in the Poolesville game on Sept. 9.

JV football wins exciting season opener against Poolesville before falling against Clarksburg

Ryan McGraw, sports editor
September 22, 2022
Freshman Mani Javanbakht checks guests into Rockshire pool over Memorial Day weekend.

Summer jobs help students make extra money

Ryan McGraw, senior sports editor
June 1, 2022
Junior Harel Sabag points at one of the many doors throughout Wootton.

Students weigh in on wheels vs doors debate

Ryan McGraw, senior sports editor
May 6, 2022
Juniors Harel Sabag and Alex Negussie play catch in the warm and sunny weather.

Activities to do with warmer weather

Ryan McGraw, profiles editor
March 29, 2022
Junior Harel Sabag says goodbye to biology and forensics teacher Sanford Herzon at the end of the first semester.

Students should keep same teachers for both semesters

Ryan McGraw, profiles editor
February 27, 2022
The new name for the Washington Football team will be announced on Feb. 2.

Washington Football Team getting new name Feb. 2

Ryan McGraw, profiles editor
January 22, 2022
Sugar cookies fresh out of the oven are delightful.

Best holiday treats to make over your break

Ryan McGraw, profiles editor
December 20, 2021
Junior Harel Sabag studies for his physics test at lunch while listening to music on Nov. 17.

Is listening to music good or bad for focus?

Ryan McGraw, profiles editor
November 23, 2021
Venom hits the big screen for the second time in the sequel 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage.'

‘Venom 2: Let There Be Carnage’ generates mixed reactions from fans

Ryan McGraw, profiles editor
October 23, 2021
Junior Ethan Kuan's school setup for last year is better than in-person school.

Students rightly prefer online school over in-person

Ryan McGraw, profiles editor
September 23, 2021

Boys’ volleyball lose opener, bounces back in second game

Ryan McGraw, staff writer
June 3, 2021
Soon community pools will open and students will be working at them over the summer.

Students make side hustle from variety of summer jobs

Ryan McGraw, staff writer
May 3, 2021
Soon students will be walking through those doors for the first time in over a year.

Some students choose to go back to school

Ryan McGraw, staff writer
March 30, 2021
Fans were left shocked after a crazy Super Bowl.

Students react to Superbowl

Ryan McGraw, staff writer
March 1, 2021
Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke dives for the pylon while being tackled by two defenders.

The Washington Football team falls short in insane game

Ryan McGraw, staff writer
January 30, 2021
Students haven’t walked through these doors in nine months due to Coronavirus.

Students have mixed opinions on going back second semester

Ryan McGraw, staff writer
December 24, 2020
The Broncos and 49ers warm up in a fully packed stadium, on Dec 9, 2018.

Coronavirus affects NFL

Ryan McGraw, staff writer
November 24, 2020
The varsity footballteam takes the field against QO on Sept. 9, 2019.

Fall sports: Should MCPS let students play or hold off

Ryan McGraw, staff writer
October 27, 2020
Chadwick Boseman walks onto the Comic-Con stage to talk about his new movie Black Panther, on July 23, 2017. Photo used with permission from Google commons

Chadwick Boseman’s death shocks fans

Ryan McGraw, Staff writer
September 28, 2020
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