When it comes to covering minority groups in curriculum, such as the LGBTQ+ community, there is no requirement for what actually should be talked about at ORHS. “I definitely think that the [ORHS] curriculum in particular has this idea where looking at it from the outside it might seem to be really inclusive, but when... Continue Reading →
After a message from ORHS administration on May 14 reinforcing the dress code policy was released, many students, parents, and teachers found it upsetting. We sat down with Riley Brown '21 and Evy Ashburner '22 to discuss the dress code message, and their opinions surrounding it. Watch the video below to listen to student, parent,... Continue Reading →
After becoming the Doodle 4 Google state finalist in seventh grade, Hannah didn’t spend too much time celebrating. Even after she spent months working on her submission, using fabric, paints, and sequins, Hannah was stuck. Like most artists, she was going through a phase where the work she was producing didn’t feel genuine. Hannah was... Continue Reading →
I’m really into plants. My collection of almost 50 plants started with a Monstera deliciosa (a pretty common house plant that has beautiful leaves with an arrangement of holes, or leaf fenestrations) that I got before school resumed in August. I wanted to add a little life into the room I would be doing my... Continue Reading →
With the extra time that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, students Claire McConnell ('23) and Lyra Grandy ('23) decided to open their very own clothing and apparel business, Bloom Boutique. Watch to learn about Bloom's story, and how McConnell and Grandy are keeping sustainability in mind with their products and designs. https://youtu.be/zyRhm8bs6bI
One year ago, ORHS closed its doors until further notice. Since then, teachers and students had been patiently waiting to return for full classes. Things seem to be looking up, as in-person classes were finally able to resume last week. With the decision to implement a 50/50 remote and in-person model, in-person students had their... Continue Reading →
After spending months searching for and applying to schools, letters of acceptance may seem like the last step in your college application process. It could come as a surprise that students may need to do more than just press an “accept” button. Because students have worked hard over the last few months focusing on choosing... Continue Reading →
For those of you looking for Ms. Ayers in the halls last year, you wouldn’t have had much luck finding her. Leslie Ayers is a Spanish teacher at ORHS, who took a break from teaching to spend time as a student. She spent the year learning more about who she is and what she wants... Continue Reading →
Watch as MOR staff Chase Amarosa and Ella Gianino take you on a tour through new, local restaurants. Learn more about the opening of Angelo's Amore, Ciao Italia Ristorante + Mercato, and Clark's American Bistro, as well as how these businesses have been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you enjoy watching, and are... Continue Reading →
Let’s talk 2020: being stuck at home has not only brought up new challenges for me, but has also changed my perspective on life. Who knew spending four months isolated in my house could make me ruminate so much on my future? When I sat down to write my college essay, I thought about the... Continue Reading →
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