I was in fifth grade the first time I ever held an instrument. It was a cello, as big as I was. The deep shiny wood on the instrument enticed me, as if it was a shiny gold object and I was a fairy looking for treasures. Photo from orhs_noe on Instagram Little did... 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 →
Whether waiting for a call from school, watching WMUR to see your school’s name pop up on the cancellation list, or simply clicking refresh over and over in Outlook on a snowy morning, students and parents alike have experienced the anticipation of a snow day. But what goes into the decision we all await whenever... 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 →
The Leadership Advisory Committee, run by Oyster River High School (ORHS) Principal Rebecca Noe, is one of the newest clubs at ORHS. Started as a project by two students from a Sociology class, the committee hopes to create positive change in the community of the school. The Leadership Advisory Committee was created to... Continue Reading →
On the wall just outside of the gym at Oyster River High School (ORHS) is a board labeled ‘1000 Point Club.’ Listed second on that board, commemorating the 18 Oyster River basketball players who achieved 1000 points in their high school careers here, is Randy Kinzly. An Oyster River alum and former coach, a... Continue Reading →
Content Warning: Readers should be advised this article contains topics of sexual assault, antisemitism, and violence. It’s November 30th. You see the notification drop down: “Your 2022 wrapped has arrived.” This would normally bring excitement, but this year you almost feel dread. You know who is going to be your number one artist... Continue Reading →
Upon turning in their first papers for Anatomy and Physiology this year, students were presented with three different grades: ‘Structure and Function,’ ‘Systems and Interactions,’ and ‘Nature of Science.’ There was no mistake, however. Teachers had begun changing how they report grades. Beginning this year, some teachers at Oyster River High School (ORHS) have... Continue Reading →
The year is 2012. Rachel Kim has begun her freshman year at the University of New Hampshire, as a first-generation college student of color. She has no mentor and no family experiences to help her during the transition after high school. Parting through the sea of white students, she holds her head high, already breaking... Continue Reading →
For years, Oyster River High School (ORHS) has prided itself on a robust elective system. Sophomores through seniors have fulfilled their English and social studies requirements with a wide range of heterogeneous, mixed-grade electives created by generations of Humanities teachers. However, ever since core classes were implemented in the sophomore curriculum, many have been left... Continue Reading →
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