OC’s First Career Symposium
Meghan Pavlick '21, Staff Writer
February 21, 2018
Filed under OC News
On January 24, Oakland Catholic hosted its first annual Career Symposium for ninth and tenth graders. This event introduced all of us to various career paths and gave us career options to think about. We all started the day with a presentation from the guidance counselors about professional etiquette, b...
Midterms Week: A Freshman Perspective
Meghan Pavlick '21, Staff Writer
February 21, 2018
Midterms are often associated with stress, but how did freshmen fare after facing midterms week for the first time? Oakland Catholic’s freshmen listened to the hype of midterms in the weeks leading up to exams, feeling both nervous and prepared going into the tests. Many freshmen whom I interviewe...
The Struggle of Second Semester Seniors
Kara Puszko ‘18, Features Editor
February 21, 2018
After a long and difficult journey, the Class of 2018 finally made it to the second half of their last year in high school. The first semester was full of college applications and acceptances, stress, and of course spending countless hours enjoying the privilege of OC’s senior lounge. Many have waited...
On the Line: A Preview of Masque’s Upcoming Production of A Chorus Line
Clara Albacete '19, Assistant Editor
February 19, 2018
The one singular sensation of musical theater history is finally coming to the McGonigle Theater stage this spring. One of the most iconic and well-known shows in Broadway history, A Chorus Line premiered in New York in 1975, redefining and forever changing the way Broadway is perceived. A Chorus Line tel...
A further look into OC’s Fall Play: Earnestly Earnestine
Violet Wright '20, Sports Editor
December 11, 2017
Filed under OC News
On September 17th Oakland Catholic’s production of Earnestly Earnestine made it to the stage. The show was directed by a member of our staff, Ms. Jeffries, who did a wonderful job putting together a comedic and heartwarming production. The story follows a young girl named Earnestine who is sought out by h...
National Honor’s Society Induction
Kara Puszko '18, Features Editor
December 4, 2017
Filed under OC News
On November 16, 2017, Oakland Catholic held its annual National Honor Society induction. NHS is the United States’s most well-known organization of scholars, built upon the pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Seventy-six juniors and ten seniors were inducted who pledged to up...
Meghan: Freshman First Impressions
Meghan Pavlick '21, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
A few weeks ago, I started my freshman year at Oakland Catholic. So far, it has been a very positive experience for both my classmates and me. One major aspect of this school that is different from my grade school is the fact that this is an all-girls high school. Going into the year, I had imagined t...
Annie: Freshman First Impressions
Annie Snyder '21, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
The first year of high school is a big deal for a teenager, and the new freshman class has just begun their first year here at Oakland. My freshman year has been really great so far. From my homeroom to football games, I have met a lot of new people and made a lot of new friends. I really enjoy my teac...
OC’s New Year Starts Out with a Bang!
Maggie Storti '20, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
Filed under OC News
A new school year. A time for teachers, students, staff and more to reunite as one to celebrate the upcoming year. You may be wondering, how does OC start off their school year? Well, with the OC Picnic of course! The picnic is the time where all four classes dress in their class color and have fun....
Mixing it up with the Freshmen
Glenys Kenny Howell '21, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
Filed under OC News
On September 23rd, I went to the freshman mixer at Central Catholic. It was a lot different than I expected, but in a good way. There were more people than I expected, and it was definitely more rowdy. The music was turned up so loud, you could feel it in your chest. I had to shout in order for someo...
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