This Friday, just as the horizon begins to darken, providing leeway for the starry sky, the Oyster River girls soccer team will step onto the brightly illuminated field, ready to take on their long-time rival. On September 12th, at 6:15 pm, the Bobcats will face off against Coe Brown Northwood Academy on their home turf,... Continue Reading →
Summer is just around the corner at Oyster River High School (ORHS), a glimpse of hope carrying students through the final weeks of the school year. This year, the ORHS theater program is setting the mood beautifully with their spring production: Mamma Mia! This iconic show, a heartwarming and hilarious tale of love and family... Continue Reading →
It’s 5:57 am. Still groggy, I open my laptop, bitter with resentment for my past self for leaving my homework for a Tuesday morning. Before I so much as open my Word document, my fingers instinctively navigate to Spotify. As the familiar sound of my Indie Hits playlist washes over me, I begin to type. ... Continue Reading →
“My name is Jahrie Houle, and I was nominated for the USC Speak Your Mind ice bucket challenge.” I found myself saying these words on camera last week moments before willingly being drenched in gallons of cold water. This was not on my 2025 bingo card. This challenge was started by the University of South... Continue Reading →
5:30 pm: the buzzer sounded, and six swimmers dove off the blocks in the first event of the night, kicking off the NIAA Division 2 state championships on February 14th. This year, both the Oyster River High School (ORHS) girls' and boys’ swim teams had incredibly strong performances at the state championship meet, placing second... Continue Reading →
Many people may not realize how civil rights movements in the 1970s Bronx connect to Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl halftime show, but for the seniors taking the new Contemporary American Poetry (CAP) class, it’s a hot topic. The new rap class at Oyster River High School (ORHS) only open to 12th graders, is offering students the... Continue Reading →
It’s 1973 and Billy Jean King, winner of 39 major tennis titles, stands at the edge of the court, her focus unwavering as the energy of the crowd buzzes in the stands behind her. The score is close, and the pressure is building; Every stroke of her racket is made not just for herself, but... Continue Reading →
This is my third time writing this article. When I first sat down in front of my laptop at the end of my weeklong social media hiatus, I was stumped. I had been anticipating this moment all week - this was when I was supposed to return from my completely stress-free and productive week of... Continue Reading →
This Friday December 6th, the Oyster-River-Portsmouth (ORP) girls’ hockey team will face off in their first game of the season: a home scrimmage against Exeter High School. This will hopefully be the first of many wins on the road to taking home the first-place plaque come championship season. The ORP girls' hockey team have been... Continue Reading →
Spirit week isn’t what it used to be- and it never has been. Spirit Week at Oyster River is usually met with enthusiasm from students. The focus of this yearly tradition is to unite the school together to celebrate their spirit through fun games and events. Many reflect back on spirt week festivities long after... Continue Reading →
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