For Julia Hernández (‘26), an exchange student at Oyster River High School (ORHS), the shift from her casual club track in Salamanca, Spain to the rigorous hurdle practices of ORHS Track and Field Coach Nick Ricciardi was jarring. The high intensity and frequency of practices, as well as the guidance she received in her training... Continue Reading →
Every year in the cold March morning air, a small troupe of actors, fresh from college, pile out of two vans with their set and costumes at the doors of Oyster River High School (ORHS). These actors are responsible for the annual Shakespeare performance that is most widely known as an event for the freshman... Continue Reading →
With a new sense of confidence and fierce energy this season, the Oyster River girl’s field hockey team (12-1-0) has set themselves up for success in beating John Stark (11-2-0) on Thursday October 10th, 2024. John Stark won the Division 2 State Championship in both 2023 and 2022, making them a top competitor in the... Continue Reading →
What’s better than going to an Oyster River High School (ORHS) spring sporting event? Going to an ORHS spring sporting event with some juicy burgers and dogs. On Monday, May 13th, the Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) will be hosting a barbecue in the high school courtyard at 3:30pm. Offering a multitude of different foods,... Continue Reading →
October 5th was the first date marked on a long list of incidents involving hate speech and graffiti at Oyster River High School (ORHS). Last Thursday, November 30th, the “N” word was found carved into one of the school elevators.
The Remnants, Rock Pond Trail, Running Down the Riptide, Star Island, Rift. These are just some of the titles that current students in room T106 stare at quizzically. What those students may not know, is that they’re titles of past novels completed by former students in Marjke Yatsevitch’s classes during NaNoWriMo. November was National... 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 →
Trigger Warning: This article covers multiple sensitive topics, including eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide. If you feel reading this article will harm your mental health, please put yourself first and refrain from reading it. Due to the sensitive nature of these stories, the full names of current high schoolers have been changed for anonymity. It... Continue Reading →
It’s 7:55 in the morning, you’re rushing down the stairs running ten minutes late to school. The bowl of cereal you’ve been dreaming about all morning is tempting to make, but you decide it’s not worth being marked tardy. Throughout the media, breakfast is advertised as the most important meal of the day.... Continue Reading →
Mouth of the River 