Excitement is already growing among the Oyster River High School (ORHS) boys’ hockey team as they look ahead to the Heuchling and Swift Memorial Classic, a four day winter tournament that will help define a very different season after heavy graduation and transfer losses. Rather than just a holiday tradition, this year’s event at UNH’s... Continue Reading →
At last, it’s Christmas. You’re bundled up in the comfiest blanket sat next to the blazing fireplace. In hand, you have a toasty hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and marshmallows, and a plate of freshly baked cookies sits next to you. However, an overwhelming sense of dread overcomes you, as you scroll through each... Continue Reading →
I walked into the door of the sixth grade English Language Arts classroom at Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) on my first day of Peer Instructing. Fifteen tiny heads turned towards me, confused looks on their faces. Their teacher introduced me to them, telling them why I was there. “So, you want to be a... Continue Reading →
Basketball games at Oyster River High School are home to a raucous student section, all there to watch a dozen high school boys play their hearts out. Every whistle for the other team creates chaos, every alley-oop dunk, a roar. But without the high-flying action, where does that leave them? The boys' varsity basketball team... Continue Reading →
The clock buzzes signaling the loss against Milford High School. After the Oyster River High School (ORHS) girls’ basketball team lost in the finals, they were frustrated and upset. This year, starting with the preseason, the girls are working hard to put that behind them. After the Oyster River girls’ basketball previous season, they advanced to the finals and lost four seniors. What is the future of... Continue Reading →
One by one, students walked onto the stage and towards the spotlighted canvas showing a painted tree. They dipped their thumbs into one of the brightly colored paints and pressed them onto the canvas, the vibrant leaves symbolizing the start of a new chapter. On November 5th , 2025, Oyster River High School (ORHS) inducted... Continue Reading →
As the flash of her camera goes off, Liz Keenum, local photographer, adjusts her angle for the next shot while assuring her clients that they look great. Keenum is a photographer who has made a name for herself in the Oyster River Cooperative School District (ORCSD) community and Seacoast area. She has run her photography... Continue Reading →
Hola. Bonjour? Ni Hao? Do you take a language? Language classes at Oyster River High School (ORHS) shrink in numbers each year, as the level increases. My AP Spanish class has 9 people in it, and it’s the only section running this year. AP French didn’t run this year. AP Mandarin barely exists. This downsizing... Continue Reading →
As I walk through the halls of Oyster River High School (ORHS), I see the impact and outreach of local businesses everywhere. The abundance of colorful Red Bull lemonades from Breaking New Grounds, the thrifted clothes from New Moon, Freedom Cafe stickers on water bottles, and the occasional to-go order from Mei Wei are just the start. As a major part of the American economy, small businesses are in gear for their annual event that supports locally owned and... Continue Reading →
In honor of the upcoming holiday, I talked to Oyster River High School (ORHS) students about their favorite Thanksgiving foods (and which ones my peers aren’t particularly fond of), and how they view others who share the same favorites as them! Below will be some of the most popular results I received, followed by an assumption of personality based on the options. ... Continue Reading →
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