By Bianco Monteiro Ryan Mulcahy is a 30 year old high school Bio and AP Environmental teacher. Students who have had Mulcahy as a teacher know he is very calm and lenient. But behind all the calm is a big storm – Mulcahy is a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter. Who would have thought that this […]
Teacher Profile: Ms. Van Riel
By: Loriann Legare If you were to think of a biology teacher that cares about our generation, loves Princess Diana, and loves to read, you would have Ms. Van Riel. Helen Van Riel knew she wanted to be a teacher at age 16 when she participated in a summer program at her camp. She didn’t […]
Humans of OA: Michael Kjelgaard
“So I’m a songwriter. It started in middle school, probably sixth or seventh grade. It happened when I started listening to a lot of 90s rock…it made me realize that was the kind of music that I wanted to do. Like Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, Marilyn Manson, Radiohead…I could keep going, but I won’t. I write […]
Teacher Profile: Mr. Sousa
By Darren O’Malley Kyle Sousa, 30, is a Biology teacher and Cross Country coach that continues to spark the minds of students in his nine years at Oliver Ames so far as he inspires them in this eternal race. Coming from the southbound town of Dighton, Massachusetts, Sousa was a bright student and aspiring runner […]
Being a Tourist in Jamaica
As soon as we stepped off the boat in Jamaica, I instantly realized I was stepping into a paradise. The people surprisingly lived up to the stereotypes I had of them; they all were very laid back and constantly throwing around the phrases of “no problem” and “yeah mon.” And, of course, they did love […]
Humans of OA: Ethan Eckstrom
“Growing up I always loved building, so until I’m old enough to build a house on my own I design houses instead to quench my thirst for the construction industry. I like to design luxury custom homes for the New England market because I often see sub-par designs being built, and I like to be […]