School is out for the year, and many events that would’ve staked place in person, like Spirit Week or Pep Rallies, have now been moved online. Even though students can’t meet in person though, Student Council is still meeting to plan events for all students to enjoy at home. They’ve posted yearbook pictures of teachers […]
OA athletes and coaches react to loss of Spring season
On April 24, the MIAA decided to cancel all spring sports and spring tournaments after Gov. Charlie Baker announced that school buildings in Massachusetts will not open for the remainder of the school year. This was a serious blow to student athletes across the state – and nation. Coaches and seniors took it hardest. “We […]
Quarantine Q&A: Mr. Gotsell
In an effort to capture this historic time, the Daily Olivian is checking in on members of the OA community. We pose the same four questions to everyone. Enjoy! Q:What’s your favorite go-to food during quarantine? I’ve currently been tinkering with my barbeque recipes. I’ve been working on different pulled chicken recipes, as well as, […]
Students React to Early End of the School Year
On Tuesday, April 20th, Governor Charlie Baker announced that schools would be closing through the end of the year, and all learning would continue remotely. This news came as an expected, but still sad, part of the new normal that is social distancing. Most students that I talked to emphasized that they knew that this […]
Students will not return to OA this year
The Oliver Ames Class of 2020 will not attend another class at OA after Gov. Baker Tuesday cancelled school for the remainder of this year. “We believe students therefore cannot safely return to school and avoid the risk of transmitting this virus to others,” Baker said. “It’s the right thing to do, considering the facts […]
Lerman Sermon: Life Without Sports
On March 11, NBA star, Rudy Gobert, tested positive for COVID-19. This day marked a turning point in the world. After news broke that a basketball player contracted the virus, the National Basketball Association immediately suspended the entire season. The next day, the National Hockey League took action by suspending the rest of their season […]