From Haiti to Oakland Mills: Meet Ms. Rayo
“Oakland Mills has been a very friendly environment… I feel welcomed,” says our new ESOL counselor, Ms. Victoria Rayo. Born and raised in Haiti, Ms. Rayo immigrated to Maryland during her high school years and graduated from Reservoir High School. Not only is she the new ESOL counselor for OM, but she currently holds the same role at Wilde Lake High School, so she knows … Continue reading From Haiti to Oakland Mills: Meet Ms. Rayo
A Virtual Graduation by Maya Vereen
Graduation: four years of hard work for the opportunity to walk across the stage in front of family and friends to receive your diploma. The class of 2020 might not have had the graduation they had dreamed of, but nevertheless, it was a great ceremony that showcased OM pride and student accomplishments. This year’s graduation was full of powerful messages and great performances by everyone … Continue reading A Virtual Graduation by Maya Vereen
The Black Lives Matter Movement by Nani Wren-Jones
Let’s talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and some things you can do to help out. Let’s start off by talking about what the point of this movement is; it’s quite simple, but I’m going to break it down for our readers. The Black Lives Matter movement or BLM has been something that has been going on for a few years now; however, with … Continue reading The Black Lives Matter Movement by Nani Wren-Jones
Everything You Need to Know About Safe Handwashing by: David Afforo
From the person who brings you Oakland Mills’ favorite cartoons comes: a guide to safe handwashing. With this pandemic going on, I felt it was important to go over handwashing again so we can work on ending the pandemic as soon as possible. In this article, you’ll find some facts about why handwashing is so paramount, some myths about handwashing, and even a step by … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Safe Handwashing by: David Afforo
Help Save the World from Extinction Starting with the African Wild Dog! by: Jada Coley
An endangered species is a species plausible to be extinct in the future. According to NPR (National Public Radio), “1 million of the 8 million (8.7 million to be exact) species are endangered.” Additionally, 1 million animals are abused each year. According to the Humane Society, “the most common victims are dogs with Pitbulls at the top of the list.” Dogs and other household animals … Continue reading Help Save the World from Extinction Starting with the African Wild Dog! by: Jada Coley
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