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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

Sasha Sampaio, features editor

Sasha is a 2023 graduate.

All content by Sasha Sampaio
The sign of Takorean, the Korean taco grill opened on May 4th in the Kentlands.

New Takorean Korean Taco Grill opens in Kentlands

Sasha Sampaio, features editor emeritus
May 29, 2023
The Super Mario Bros. Movie was released in theaters on Apr. 5

Super Mario Bros. Movie breaks records

Sasha Sampaio, features editor emeritus
May 11, 2023
The DMV is known for its cherry blossoms, seen here in Washington, D.C., on Mar. 19.

Celebrate the annual Cherry Blossom festival

Sasha Sampaio, features editor
March 27, 2023
Senior Katie Bowman shops for Galentine's day decorations at Giant.

Celebrating Galentine’s day

Sasha Sampaio, features editor
February 28, 2023
A traditional table is set up for the celebration of Kwanzaa.

Kwanzaa celebrated across the country

Sasha Sampaio, features editor
January 23, 2023
"Avatar: The Way of Water" was released Dec. 16, 13 years after the first Avatar movie.

After 13 years Avatar returns to theaters with ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’

Sasha Sampaio, features editor
December 21, 2022
Drake and 21 Savage new album "Her Loss" on Spotify for listeners.

Drake and 21 Savage release new album Her Loss

Sasha Sampaio, features editor
November 22, 2022
The fall's changing leaves can be enjoyed on a hike or at Butler's Orchard.

Festivities taking place this fall

Sasha Sampaio, features editor
October 30, 2022
Seniors Evan Lewis, Mason Berk, Ryan Kunst and Allie Museles serve grilled burgers and hot dogs to students.

BBQ Club Hosts tailgates before home football games

Sasha Sampaio, features editor
September 28, 2022
The Florida State University in Tallahassee on Apr. 13.

Juniors visit colleges during spring, summer breaks

Sasha Sampaio, features editor
May 23, 2022
The new Marvel movie Morbius came to theaters all over the United States on Apr. 1.

Marvel comics character Morbius comes to life in theaters

Sasha Sampaio, staff writer
April 25, 2022
The new Qdoba Mexican Eats at opening night on Feb. 28 in Rockville on Shady Grove Road.

New Qdoba Mexican Eats opens in Rockville on Shady Grove Road

Sasha Sampaio, staff writer
March 20, 2022
The Chop't salad bar at Kentlands Market Square opened on Jan. 19. The salad bar offers dozens of options for their customers.

New Chopt Creative Salad Bar Co. opens in Kentlands Market Square

Sasha Sampaio, staff writer
February 25, 2022
Journals can be used to write in daily.

New Year’s resolutions to start 2022

Sasha Sampaio, staff writer
January 18, 2022
The city of Gaithersburg winter lights festival is a drive-thru experience.

Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival welcomes visitors back for another spectacular season

Sasha Sampaio, staff writer
December 19, 2021
Junior Adriana Cruz hugs the poster after watching the Dune remake in theaters on Oct. 22.

Dune hits theaters once again with remake starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

Sasha Sampaio, staff writer
November 18, 2021
Spanish teacher Tamara Hounshell helps a student to review an assignment in her classroom.

Spanish teacher Tamara Hounshell faces first year teaching in-person

Sasha Sampaio, staff writer
October 18, 2021
At the club expo in the main gym on Sept. 14, students fill out the sign up sheet for the Biology Club.

New, returning students attend annual club expo in-person

Sasha Sampaio, staff writer
September 25, 2021
The percentage of students sleeping at least eight hours on school nights based on school start time.

A later school start could improve focus, brain function, make students happier

Sasha Sampaio, staff writer
January 22, 2021
Jessica Winson warms up for her JV soccer game as a freshman.

Jessica Winson balances huge load of activities, sports

Sasha Sampaio, staff writer
January 8, 2021
Sophomore Carli Katz's Australian Shepard, Tootsie, has fun in the sand at Rehoboth Beach.

Pets provide comfort, socialization

Sasha Sampaio, staff writer
December 4, 2020
Pencils of Promise is founded by Adam Braun and created as a club at Wootton by Sydney Kauff and Sofie Vinick.

Pencils of Promise Club launches with great promise ahead

Sasha Sampaio, staff writer
November 12, 2020
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