In an effort to help students remain active and keep spirits high, OVS nursing assistant and girls soccer coach Paloma Sandoval hosts twice-weekly workout sessions over Google Meet.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, one crucial aspect of many people's lives is being greatly affected: sports. From amateurs to professionals, athletes have had their passions put on hold. Hear from three high school seniors whose last varsity seasons have been called off.
On a cool Wednesday afternoon, in the minutes just before lunch, a dozen OVS community members gathered at the Upper Campus to make a great sacrifice: their hair. The hair cutting campaign was in support of OVS seventh grader Jake Larkin, who at just five years old was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia, a bone marrow failure disease which is life threatening and extremely hard to cure.
After years of watching school concerts, musicals and performances, seniors Aaron Wolf, Thomas Christopher and Aiden Robertson have decided to take on the stage in their final year at OVS by joining the cast of Grease, this year’s winter musical.
OVS alum Mari Holden started her cycling career on the hills of the Upper Campus and has gone on to win an Olympic medal, a World Championship and, most recently, the honor of being selected as the new Women's Road Coach for USA Cycling.
For his entire life, freshman Tigran Nahabedian has been a lover and supporter of the national parks. His journey began we he was just five years old, and he has since become an advocate for public lands.