After going through six keyboards and three laptops within one year, I’ve gotten to know Bruce Stocker quite well. Although the need for replacement wasn’t entirely my fault—I’ve always been cursed with technology—I’m not alone in this experience. Stocker has worked with many people, both staff and students, consistently making a positive impact and bringing... Continue Reading →
Mr. Kelly and I were standing in the hallway trying to figure out what my last article would be when he asked me what I would tell my freshman self. While, ideally, I would tell myself not to try so hard and that the grades aren’t worth the struggle, I find that hypocritical. If I... Continue Reading →
The spaces which used to be buzzing with conversation and filled with students during the flex time are now quiet, due to the temporary removal of flex passes throughout Oyster River High School (ORHS). Administration took away flex passes, also referred to as the ten-minute pass used during the flex periods, as part... Continue Reading →
Oyster River High School (ORHS) contracted their first full-time Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Britta Bartlett, to help with the increased needs of those struggling with mental health and substance abuse. Bartlett works with students struggling with addictive behaviors, including substance abuse problems such as the use of alcohol and drugs. While this... Continue Reading →
As soon as I sat down with Rachael Blansett, she led with her identities: black, biracial, queer, femme; declaring who she is before anyone else could define her. Rachael Blansett is the new Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Coordinator for the Oyster River Cooperative School District (ORCSD). As the DEIJ coordinator, she works... Continue Reading →
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oyster River community was able to come together for a locally sourced community dinner. On Thursday, February 2, 2023, a community dinner, which was put together by the Oyster River Cooperative School District (ORCSD) Sustainability Committee and the Oyster River High School (ORHS) Sustainability... Continue Reading →
Image Courtesy of Holden Bell While skiers have been hitting the slopes individually since last season, the members of the Oyster River High School (ORHS) Ski Team are excited to regain the community aspects of the sport which comes with the team. The first race of the year will be held on January 13th,... Continue Reading →
The 2022-2023 school year is the official mark of the first “normal” year since COVID-19 struck back in March of 2020. But with all this time away, how will school spirit and traditions return as we adjust to this new normal? Since COVID-19 exploded throughout the world, the standard high school traditions and expectations have... Continue Reading →
Photo Credits: Jean Nelson Since publishing this article, the dance team has canceled their performance. However, MOR feels this is an important story to share about who they are and what they do as a team. With the Oyster River High School’s (ORHS) Dance Team’s upcoming performance on Friday, October 14th, at the Senior Night... Continue Reading →
Mouth of the River 