Imagine standing on the Tanzanian border on the eastern coast of Africa where one of nature’s most stunning examples of its eternal power and might is facing you. Kilimanjaro, one of the seven tallest mountains in the world, is ranked together with Mount Everest in the Himalayan mountain range and Mount Denali located in the […]
The Wood Report: Mr. Brightside
After a year of doing the Wood Report, I have never talked about myself, and that is really because, I do not have to. I do not need to get myself in the spotlight. However, this week is different. On Friday, September 14th, 2018, my shoulder dislocated again. Basically right then and there, ending my […]
What Matters: Is It True…Could the Patriots Really Be 1-2?!
I’m not a sports writer, but I’m sure most of you have been keeping up with the Patriots – how can we NOT? Personally, I have been obsessed with New England football for as long as I can remember, but lately I’ve been confused with every move the team makes. When I say ‘team’, I […]
OA Implements New Gym Schedule to Comply With State Regulations
This year the OA fitness and health department is introducing a new system of combined health class with the typical gym class to align with new state regulations. In previous years, the school has maintained its merit by having students research and write a paper each year of gym about dietary and drug related issues. Freshman […]
Club Spotlight: OA Homework Club
The OA Homework Club was started by Seniors Jacob Nesson and Kaleigh Walsh which provides underclassmen with a chance to receive help on anything they are struggling with. This can be help with homework, studying for a quiz, or even proofreading essays or labs. “I’m excited to help kids who need it,” said Jackson Stanley, […]
Meet OA’s New Health Teacher
This year, there have been major changes to the Oliver Ames Gym class. For one term per year, incoming Freshmen and Sophomores will go to Health Class, taught by Mr. Tienhaara, OA’s new Health teacher. Mr. Tienhaara is a graduate from Springfield College who enjoys basketball, cooking, and traveling. He uses a variety of methods […]