An Interview with the Valedictorian: Mary Laird!
Annie Snyder '21, Co-Assistant Editor
May 31, 2020
A few weeks ago I had the chance to virtually ask the class of 2020's valedictorian, Mary Laird, a few questions. Thank you and congratulations, Mary! What sports or clubs did you participate in your years at OC? M: I participated in cross country, ultimate frisbee for 1 year (would have been 2 witho...
No More CCWs?: Opinion Editorial
Angela McKinzie ’21, Assistant News Editor
April 17, 2020
Disclaimer: This article is not saying that the Oakland Catholic Administration is getting rid of CCWs, it is just a look into people’s opinions on the situation. Throughout the school year, there have been silent murmurs that are now becoming too loud to ignore anymore. Even though ...
Big Brother is Watching: Opinion Editorial on Computer Monitoring at OC
Emma Shaughnessy '20, Sports Editor
April 17, 2020
There I was in study hall, twiddling my thumbs, wondering what I could do to pass the time. Feeling nostalgic, I went to Google and searched “Polly Party Pickup,” a classic 2008 Polly Pocket game. However, much to my dismay, my favorite childhood game was blocked! Slightly annoyed, I surfed over...
OC Swimming
Annie Snyder '21, Co-Assistant Editor
March 1, 2020
This season was a very successful and fun one for the OC Swimming and Diving team. With an astonishing win over Upper St. Clair and a disappointing loss against Mount Lebanon (whose girls team has been runner-up in the entire WPIAL in the past years), the Eagles landed runner-up in their WPIAL 3A sec...
Spring Sports Preview
Emma Shaughnessy '20, Features Editor
February 28, 2020
Lacrosse season may not have officially started yet, but many of the players are already in full gear. Open gyms for new and returning players commenced in January, with the option to participate in weekend scrimmages to work on their skills in game-like settings. The season officially begins on Mar...
Pittsburgh Mission Trip November 2019
Chloe Shovlin '23 and Ellie Miles '23
January 6, 2020
The Pittsburgh Mission Trip was an experience that changed so many girls’ perspectives on each other and God. So many of us were moved by the acts we were performing to help people less fortunate than us. Helping out in different ways while painting, filling cement, building tables, laying down fl...
Sophomore Retreat
Vanessa Moats '22, Staff Writer
January 5, 2020
On November 13, the sophomore class spent the day on a retreat. The day started out with adoration and an empowering talk from Ms. Christ and President Kasunic. Then, we went to the church across the street and settled in. Our first talk was from a nurse, Liv, and she focused on how not to be a peop...
2019 Fall Pittsburgh Mission Trip; Leader Perspective
Annie Snyder '21, Co-Assistant Editor
December 22, 2019
This weekend I had the opportunity to lead a group on the Pittsburgh Mission trip (shoutout team 7!) I was super blessed to lead with one of my best friends, Mary Bertocchi, and to have my mom as our adult leader. I had attended the fall trip for the last two years, and I truly loved the experienc...
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