As someone who has been taking photography for five years, I’ve always been interested in capturing the beauty of the world and sharing it with others, and I often ask myself why I take photography. What am I getting out of it? I’ve discovered there are a few reasons I do it. It’s a wonderful... Continue Reading →
As I write this article it is now day 576 of the War in Ukraine. There is a morbid fascination, almost romanticized in American culture, about war in a far-off country. I assumed within this interview I would gain a better understanding of the tragedy of the Ukraine war. The war, however, is a less... Continue Reading →
When you come home from a long day of school and start the ever-growing pile of homework on your desk, do you ever realize your economics teacher is rushing home to do the same thing? Brianna Arsenault has taught in the Oyster River Cooperative School District (ORCSD) for three years, now at Oyster River High... Continue Reading →
When walking around Oyster River High School (ORHS), you might’ve seen some new faces. Whether it be coaching basketball, para-educating, being a cool social studies teacher, and letting students use 3D printers, Mouth of the River is highlighting some of the new teachers through mini-profiles. To read more about Brianna Arsenault and Eden Suoth, see... Continue Reading →
“Read the room.” During advisory on most days, this verbal sentiment echoes through Anne Golding’s classroom as her freshman advisees make rambunctious remarks. Upon first meeting Golding, a special education teacher and the varsity field hockey coach at Oyster River High School (ORHS), students and players alike sometimes often find themselves intimidated by her... Continue Reading →
After hearing the rumors all over the place I knew I had to go directly to Mr. Maynard and get my answer. I tried to drag it out of him for 20 minutes, but ultimately had to ask directly. With a noticeable sigh of frustration at the truth coming out, he confirmed the rumors. Almost... Continue Reading →
High above the sea of students streaming through the halls of Oyster River High School (ORHS) stands a recognizable lighthouse: tall, smart, and very ginger. As soon as you meet Greg Caron (‘25), you quickly realize he is unlike anyone else you’ve ever met. A self-proclaimed “cool nerd,” Greg is a well-known character in the... Continue Reading →
A young Mike Nicolosi spent more time running from the cops than wanting to be one. Nicolosi, known to students as Officer Mike, is the Student Resource Officer (SRO) for the Oyster River Cooperative School District. He splits his time between the middle and high schools as a frequent face in the hallways and... Continue Reading →
“Art inspired by nature” is the motto for freshman Jahrie Houle’s small business, Jahrie Ann Designs, and her products reflect just that. Along with being a freshman at Oyster River High School (ORHS), Jahrie Houle (’26), is a small-business owner, artist, nature enthusiast and so much more. During the Covid-19 quarantine, Houle began... 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 →
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