College Bound
February 7, 2011 • Miah Green
Filed under Student Life
It’s January now and this is the last stretch for seniors on the road to an even higher education. Either acceptance letters are being anticipated or some of the last applications are going out. Assessment scores are being mailed and the scholarship hunt has begun. It’s been a long time coming, yet... Read more »
Open Mic-Spotlight on Poet Brandon Johnson
February 7, 2011 • Robyn Harper
Filed under Student Life
“Pretty Broken Girl” A beautiful girl trapped in an ugly world Can’t quite seem to figure out where she’s going But she’s too proud to beg so she goes through life without knowing Who she can trust and who just wants to abuse her Which men really care and which ones want to use... Read more »
Superbowl XLV
February 21, 2011 • Brett Tolbert
Filed under Sports
Emerging from an up-down power struggle, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25, earning a new title of Super Bowl XLV champions. The Pittsburgh Steelers, were searching for their third Super Bowl ring in six seasons and their seventh World Championship in eight appearances. The... Read more »
The Night of Your Life
February 21, 2011 • Ra’king Harrison
Filed under Uncategorized
High school prom can easily be classified as one of the most important nights in a person’s life. This night is said to be a reward for a job well done for many years of hard work in school, but at what price? According to USATODAY.com, an average high school prom can range anywhere from $400 to $3,000.... Read more »
Oxon Hill Cluster Concert
February 21, 2011 • James Darby
Filed under Student Life
For the past two years here at Oxon Hill High School, about three hundred elementary school and middle school students swarm the main lobby of OHHS. All of them with instruments in hand, dressed in black and white. This year, the Oxon Hill High School Instrumental Music Department hosted their second... Read more »
Everything Is In Black and White
February 21, 2011 • Imani Brown
Filed under Uncategorized
Fashions do’s and don’ts have not yet proved to affect the student population’s wardrobe decisions at Oxon Hill High School dances. Although dress codes are established, some students totally disregard them. “The attire from the last dance in comparison to fall homecoming was consistently... Read more »
Behind the Wheel
February 27, 2011 • Jourdyn Alli
Filed under Student Life
Around the age of 15, many teenagers begin the three-stage process to obtain their license: permit, provisional, and full license. After their permit phase is over and the teen has received their provisional license, the freedom begins. This is also when adults become the most hesitant due to the teenager/inexperienced... Read more »
Giving to Keep Living
February 27, 2011 • Miah Green
Filed under News, Top Stories
On Tuesday, February 8, students and teachers filed into the Media Center for a common cause: to donate blood to the Inova Blood Donor Services, who had partnered with Oxon Hill with the hopes of saving lives. “The wealth of donors at the schools is great,” Wondra Mack, the senior account manager,... Read more »
Does Oxon Hill Have a Shoe Fetish?
February 28, 2011 • Thalia Goddard
Filed under Uncategorized
Jordans are the hottest pair of sneakers out and students at Oxon hill have completely fallen for this craze. The only thing about Jordans are their prices. “I am willing to pay up to three hundred and fifty dollars for Jordans,” says junior Brooke Tate. The question is, has this new fad... Read more »
Robotics Team Eager for Competition
February 28, 2011 • Nebil Ali
Filed under Student Life
Turning gears, CPUs, and microchips; that is what is on the mind of Oxon Hill’s Robotics team as they strive to construct their robot while approaching ever closer to the date of their competition. A new competition is released to the Robotics teams every January, during what is called “build season.” “This... Read more »
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