WBAL Concert for Kids

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

OM Theater Presents “She Kills Monsters”

A drama-comedy play with adventure, death, and Dungeons and Dragons OM Theater presents “She Kills Monsters,” a drama-comedy play by Qui Nguyen, from November 14th through 16th. The play debuted in 2011 and tells the story of Agnes Evans, a woman who loses her parents and sister Tilly in a car accident. Directed by Ms. Hoffen, the play follows Agnes as she embarks on an … Continue reading OM Theater Presents “She Kills Monsters”

Meet Officer Agard 

Our Friendly Neighborhood SRO Walking around the halls of OM, you’ve probably encountered Officer Agard, our school resource officer (SRO). He is among 13 other HCPSS officers whose jobs are to maintain safety in our high schools. Becoming an SRO takes an additional 80 hours of training and passing countless tests. The training focuses on topics specializing in issues like youth mental health.  OM’s Officer … Continue reading Meet Officer Agard 

Boeing: The Icarus of Aerospace

How the largest aerospace company fell from grace In recent years, the gigantic aerospace company known as Boeing has entered a turbulent era of dwindling profits and rising costs. From airliner crashes, toxic waste, stranded astronauts, and worker’s strikes, where did it all go wrong for Boeing? To understand, we must go back 27 years to when Boeing bought out their largest competitor, McDonnell-Douglas. In … Continue reading Boeing: The Icarus of Aerospace

A Fresh Perspective

Exploring the Experiences and Expectations of the Class of 2028 We all remember the feeling of leaving middle school and starting high school. The change meant a fresh start with a new school, new people, a new system, spirit-filled pep rallies, football games, homecoming, and prom. But we also had fears about having no friends in class, the need to wake up earlier than usual … Continue reading A Fresh Perspective