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Morgan Sicklick

Morgan Sicklick, Editor-in-Chief

Morgan Sicklick is a senior and in her third year writing for The Redwood Bark. Her favorite aspects of the program are meeting new people in the community and covering the news. Outside of her commitment to journalism, she plays for Redwood’s varsity water polo and swim team and is an avid surfer.

All content by Morgan Sicklick
Illustration by Paloma Nacamuli

Why throwing a Halloweekend party is an act of public service

Morgan Sicklick
November 1, 2025

Redwood vs. Tam Rivalry Game 2025

Morgan Sicklick and Zoe Peters
October 14, 2025
New York City’s Department of Consumer Affairs found that products marketed to women cost an average of seven percent more than nearly identical products marketed to men.

The reality of the pink tax

Siena Forster and Morgan Sicklick
October 3, 2025
Jordan Marotto practices her serve in preparation for her next match. (Photo by Henry Barker)

Prep of the year honorable mention: Jordan Marotto

Morgan Sicklick
June 6, 2025
Over the entirety of the season, Semetri Carr averaged 81.7 percent at the free throw line. (Photo by Henry Barker)

Prep of the year honorable mention: Semetri Carr

Morgan Sicklick
June 6, 2025
Sam Gersch slides into base, successfully stealing and working to add more runs for the Giants. (Photo by Richard Byrne)

Prep of the year: Sam Gersch

Morgan Sicklick
June 6, 2025
Maya Saibel dribbles the ball, preparing for a layup. (Photo courtesy of Douglas Zimmerman)

Prep of the year: Maya Saibel

Morgan Sicklick
June 6, 2025
The Giants gather around the MCAL banner as they celebrate their win. (Photo by Oren Weingarten)

Boys’ varsity baseball clinches league title in extra-inning thriller

Morgan Sicklick and Henry Barker
May 17, 2025

Echoes of democracy:

Morgan Sicklick, Charlotte Lacy, Matthew Knauer, Beckett Tudor, Elsa Houtkooper, Alana Leifer, Mo Colaco, Estelle Smith, Cora Champommier, Aurora Sreba, Wyatt Levine, Mariel Goodhart, Gabrielle Franklin, Kate Morgan, Molly Gallagher, Anna Youngs, Angelina Purvey, Evelyn Harper, Jake Post, Richard Byrne, Henrik Vraanes, Mason Garbo, Owen McDaniels, Henry Barker, Julia Delsol, Lucy Miller, Paige Catanese, Emily Garcia, Audrey Bennett, Jace Harms, Larkin Moffett, Emily Hitchcock, Linnea Koblik, Hailey Carlton, Lily Bell, Tallulah Knill Allen, Taylor Allan, Nadia Massoumi, Evan Wang, Ellie Braggs, Nina Howard, Zach Dinowitz, Brooklyn Saputo and Elle Wilson
May 14, 2025
Antonio Bayon perfectly clears the 15-foot 4.5 inch high pole after training for months to break the school record. (Photo by Dutch Howard)

The Bayon siblings break decades-old records

Morgan Sicklick, Sports Editor
March 28, 2025
Looking towards the goal, Charlotte Philkill uses her body strength to boost out of the water and take a shot at goal. Philkill played a few roles in the pool during her senior season by being part of the starting six and making seven goals and assists this season. (Photo courtesy of Evelyn Harper)

Sports Spotlight: Charlotte Philkill masters the pool, the trails and the dojo

Morgan Sicklick
March 28, 2025
The reality of declining enrollment is showing its effects on the Student-Led Anti-Racist Movement course

The reality of declining enrollment is showing its effects on the Student-Led Anti-Racist Movement course

Morgan Sicklick
February 15, 2025
Kamran Madani steals the ball from the Hawks and runs it down the field.

Boys’ varsity soccer conquers rival Tam in a nail-biting match

Morgan Sicklick and Annie Burlingame
January 30, 2025
Sports Spotlight: Maya Saibel shoots for the stars on and off the court

Sports Spotlight: Maya Saibel shoots for the stars on and off the court

Morgan Sicklick
December 21, 2024
Two alums make waves by revolutionizing wetsuits with FERAL

Two alums make waves by revolutionizing wetsuits with FERAL

Morgan Sicklick
December 20, 2024
Balancing time and traditions while navigating the holiday season with divorced parents

Balancing time and traditions while navigating the holiday season with divorced parents

Morgan Sicklick and Evelyn Harper
December 12, 2024
Election timeline from 2020-2024

Election timeline from 2020-2024

Morgan Sicklick and Gabrielle Franklin
December 10, 2024

Board of Trustees discusses Yondr phone pouch implementation with community input during well-attended meeting

Ben Mueller and Morgan Sicklick
November 22, 2024
Sophomore Maddox McClellan and Jakob Engberg wait intently for the refs to blow the whistle to sprint for the ball, signifying the start of the third quarter.

Boys’ varsity water polo heads to the NCS Division 1 finals after an astounding win against San Ramon Valley

Morgan Sicklick
November 15, 2024

Unspoken Tensions

Annie Burlingame and Morgan Sicklick
October 29, 2024
Showing off delicious soft serve, co-founder Joshua Spiegelman stands at the pick-up window.

Joshua Spiegelman tells his story from Redwood to Roam Burgers

Morgan Sicklick, News Editor
October 6, 2024
Taking notes on the webinar, junior Bijou Burdick reflects on the lessons that were taught.

Understanding anti-Semitism and Islamophobia: TUHSD’s first Stop and Learn of the 2024-2025 school year

Morgan Sicklick, News Editor
September 24, 2024
Assistant Principal Saum Zargar discusses plans with police officers outside of Redwood’s front parking lot.

TUHSD closes all high schools due to bomb threat

Matthew Knauer, Charlotte Lacy, Hilah Brekhus-Lavinsky, Nina Howard, Morgan Sicklick, Ben Mueller, Emma Rosenberg and Maggie Walsh
September 13, 2024
The senior class and their families stand up as parents “pass-the-torch” down to their children to symbolize their next steps as high school graduates.

Roots Down unites parents and seniors in laughter and in tears

Leina Khan and Morgan Sicklick
June 5, 2024
Posing for a photo, Armstrong coaches her team at the 2024 Faultline Faceoff, located at the San Pablo Reservoir.

Celebrating 40 years at the Marin Rowing Association: A glimpse into the life of Sandy Armstrong

Morgan Sicklick
April 24, 2024
The layout of the Facilities Master Plan was finalized in February 2022 and includes many new fixtures and improvements. (Photo Courtesy of TUHSD)

The parking puzzle: How Redwood addresses student parking needs

Morgan Sicklick
November 1, 2023
Posing for a photo, the Giants proudly hold their pennant.

Photo Essay: Boys’ varsity water polo defeats Archie Williams in overtime thriller to win MCAL championship

Morgan Sicklick and Kate Morgan
October 30, 2023
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