Happy Valentine’s Day! In other words, Singles Awareness Day, Galentine’s Day, or just another Tuesday. February 14th is supposed to be the day of love, where people exchange love notes or other tokens of affection like chocolates and flowers. It is safe to say that almost everyone loved Valentine’s Day as a child. I mean, nothing compared to the class Valentine’s Day party where you … Continue reading Valentine’s Day: Love is in the air…Or is it?
A look at the most widely celebrated winter holidays As winter arrives, it is easy for people to begin falling into Christmas traditions, myself included. But oftentimes we forget that there are so many different holidays to be celebrated. Regardless of how you say it- “celebrate”, “celebrar”, “célébrer”, there is so much to celebrate this holiday season. For some, December may be the month for … Continue reading Winter Holidays from Around the World!
On August 24, 1955, Emmett Till, a 14 year-old black boy, went to a convenience store in Mississippi with his cousin to purchase a few snacks. While he was there, he had an encounter with a white woman who later claimed that he had made lewd advances towards her. Upon hearing the news a few days later, her husband, Roy Bryant, and his half-brother, J.W. … Continue reading ‘Till’ Movie
Four Fun Activities To Do This Halloween Weekend Fall has officially arrived!! Brightly colored leaves cover the ground, chilly/foggy mornings begin, and exciting holidays grow near, among those holidays is Halloween! Do not have any plans? Do not worry, I have you covered. Haunted House attractions The Markoff’s Haunted Forest, located in Montgomery County, Maryland, is a fantastic choice if you are seeking to visit … Continue reading Spooky Season has arrived!
In the famous words of Dorthy from The Wizard of Oz, “There’s no place like home.” This sentiment could not be truer for our newest Spanish teacher, Mrs. Stavinski, who has just returned hOMe. Meet Mrs. Stavinski, our newest Spanish teacher, who is located in room 410, right alongside her colleague and former student, Mrs. Powell! Mrs. Stavinski graduated from OM in 2003 and continued … Continue reading Welcome Back, Mrs. Stavinski!
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