How did Trick or Treating become a tradition? by Devi Lalitha
Let’s dig into our spooky annual tradition! According to research by the National Retail Federation in 2023, Americans spend an estimated $3.6 billion on candy on Halloween! Who’s excited about their Halloween candy haul this year? As an exchange student who is new to the U.S., the trick-or-treating tradition is a new experience and I couldn’t be more excited. As exciting as it is to … Continue reading How did Trick or Treating become a tradition? by Devi Lalitha
Every Trick-Or-Treater Needs Good Treats!
Mayland’s most and least popular candies With the annual arrival of the spookiest holiday of the year, the race to fill buckets, backpacks, and pillowcases with the greatest candy draws near. But what exactly is the best candy to hunt for? The majority of the population can agree that it is not candy corn, despite the striped triangle being a traditional Halloween treat. People have … Continue reading Every Trick-Or-Treater Needs Good Treats!
Must-Watch Halloween Movies
5 Halloween movies to get you in the Halloween Spirit As the spooky season rolls around, so do conversations of the best scary movies. So, here’s a list of them that are definitely necessary to watch this fall. Let’s explore the classic popular Halloween movies! 1. Halloween (1978) There’s a good chance you’ve heard of Michael Myers, and if you haven’t, then you’ll want to … Continue reading Must-Watch Halloween Movies
WelcOMe Our New Health Teacher, Mr. Looper!
Meet one of our newest additions to the OMHS Staff Community Mr. Ryan Looper, who, even though is a new teacher this year, is not an entirely new face at Oakland Mills. Mr. Looper recently attended OM, graduating in the class of 2019. While at OM, Mr. Looper participated in many extracurriculars, including the baseball and basketball teams. After he graduated from OM, he went … Continue reading WelcOMe Our New Health Teacher, Mr. Looper!
WelcOMe, Mr. Mesiano! by Devi Lalitha
Our newest math teacher at OMHS What do you think about being able to have a telepathic connection with your teacher? Oakland Mills High School’s newest math teacher, Mr. Mesiano, strongly supports the idea! Matthew Mesiano moved to Howard County in 2022 but was born in New Jersey. Over a decade ago, he worked full-time as a musician and drummer in a studio before starting … Continue reading WelcOMe, Mr. Mesiano! by Devi Lalitha
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