Ms. Wright – First Edition of Meet the Staff

  In the time McKenna Wright has taught English at Oakland Mills High School, she has displayed many special attributes including a positive attitude and engaging teaching. In an interview with Ms. Wright, she revealed many hidden characteristics that a multitude of students may not have known about her. When asked why she became an English teacher, Ms. Wright answered, “I love literature and storytelling … Continue reading Ms. Wright – First Edition of Meet the Staff

Senior Superlatives

Here are the Senior Superlatives for 2017! Congrats to the winners! Most Likely to Succeed: Rosa Kirk-Davidoff Jonah Freeman Most Likely to Teach at OM: Niaa Morrison Josh Holland Best Dressed: Kayla Burch-Strong Alex Okafor Most Athletic: Mik’yla Stephens Joey Navarro Best Smile: Priyah Tshiteya Brooklyn Harriston Fine Arts Fanatic: Annabelle Capino Roman Saunders Best Eyes: Faith Tacey Jordan Hopkins Mr/Mrs. Congeniality: Samantha Donovan Gabriel … Continue reading Senior Superlatives

Project Semicolon: Your Story Isn’t Over Yet

     Project Semicolon was started in order to raise awareness about suicide, however, the founder, Amy Bleuel, committed suicide herself. The movement began in 2013––ten years after Bleuel’s father committed suicide. She wanted to find a symbol to honor him and ended up creating the foundation for the faith-based group. A semicolon is used when an author chooses to continue a sentence instead of … Continue reading Project Semicolon: Your Story Isn’t Over Yet

Thirteen Things to Know About 13 Reasons Why

The new Netflix original show 13 Reasons Why has become an extremely popular topic of conversation recently, drawing the attention of teens and adults alike. 13 Reasons Why tackles issues regarding bullying and teen suicide, and shines a light on how school systems handle such events. While the series does many things right, it has its downfalls as well. With all the controversy revolving around … Continue reading Thirteen Things to Know About 13 Reasons Why