Mr. Bates brings statistics classes to OM This year at OM we have the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Bates, OM’s newest statistics and algebra teacher. Mr. Bates, originally from Park Ridge, New Jersey, moved to Howard County in 2013 where he then taught at Baltimore City College, a high school in Baltimore City, teaching statistics. Mr. Bates’ background in statistics made him the perfect fit … Continue reading Statistics coming to OM with new staff
How to Spend Summer Vacation Summer break is the perfect time to relax, recharge, and make the most of free time. Here are some of the best things that you can do this while school is out: Get a job: Whether it is a retail job, a food service position, or an internship, a summer job can teach valuable skills such as responsibility, teamwork, and … Continue reading Summer Activities to Try
Caesar Escabi Fuentes is a 17-year-old senior at OM who will be graduating soon and heading to Lincoln Tech on a full-ride scholarship. Like many others, Caesar did not enjoy high school. When asked what makes his choices unique, he stated, “In reality, nothing. I’m probably the 53rd person to go through this exact same path, make the same choices, and make the same decisions.” … Continue reading Caesar Escabi Fuentes: The Face of The Average OM Student
For a full year, the war in Ukraine has been raging and extreme in the breakaway republics of Donetsk and Luhansk. The two republics have been fighting Ukraine since 2014, following the Euromaidan protests. These “republics” have been the main focus of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The main goal of the invasion is to liberate these two breakaway states from Ukraine; about half of … Continue reading Russia’s Spring Offensive in Ukraine
How Europe Handled Winter Amid a Looming Energy Crisis At the beginning of the war in Ukraine, many western nations sanctioned Russia, banning the import of Russian natural gas. It was significant because Russian natural gas keeps European towns and businesses running. Everything from manufacturing goods to heating homes is fueled by Russian natural gas. Initially, prices spiked, but it was not anything of serious … Continue reading Europe Amid an Energy Crisis
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