The Lesser Known Story of Claudette Colvin The whole world knows about Rosa Parks and her bold, heroic act of refusing to give up her seat to a white person on a segregated bus in 1955. She is still honored and glorified for this act all these years later, as she should be. But what if I told you that Rosa Parks wasn’t the first … Continue reading The First Refuser
Why We Celebrate Each February Black History Month is an important month for all Americans to celebrate and remember. Celebrated every February in the United States, Canada, and the UK, the month honors the achievements, struggles, and contributions of Black people throughout history. It’s a special reminder each year of the major impacts the Black community has had all over the world. Black people’s achievements … Continue reading The Importance of Black History Month
Class Ideas to Spice Up Your Schedule Even though it’s not even 2025 yet, it is scheduling season! Scheduling season is the time of the year when you decide your fate for the next school year, no pressure, right? You’ll most likely be set with all your core classes – math, science, social studies, english, health, and P.E. But as you complete core requirements, you’ll … Continue reading Electives Spotlight
Insight on Film Schools of America Though famous film schools like the University of South California, Savannah College of Art, Pratt, and NYU are great schools to go to, others may surprise you. In Harrison, New York, Manhattanville is a small school that has a great mix of students and majors. Talking to the admissions officer, she shared that Manhattanville is a liberal college with … Continue reading Make It In The Movies!
OMHS Performing Arts Department Tradition Photo credit: Jonathan Edelson Step into the magic of the holiday season by attending Oakland Mills High School’s 15th annual WBAL Concert for Kids! Expect to hear holiday classics like “Sleigh Ride,” while being immersed in newer pop music. This concert is put on by the entirety of the Oakland Mills’ fine arts departments– Band, Choir, Dance, Guitar, Orchestra, Piano, … Continue reading WBAL Concert for Kids
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