Although social media apps allow for communication between friends, they are undoubtedly affecting the communication skills, mental health, and body image of young girls.
On a recent Sunday morning, as thousands of runners took to the streets for the annual Surf City Marathon, OVS senior Eli Roston and junior Benjamin Scordamaglia joined the crowd on the 26.2-mile journey, equipped with the shoes on their feet, the gels in their packs, and the determination to conquer the trail ahead of them.
Ukranian senior Bohdan Cherkai has been deeply affected by the Russo-Ukrainian war, but he maintains a positive attitude and takes advantage of every opportunity that comes his way.
This holiday season, on November 2nd, Starbucks has brought back its festive drinks, food, and merchandise that will cause mine and others’ bank accounts to plummet rapidly.
Leland Fulton, one of the newest additions to the OVS community, teaches Biology, AP Biology and is the new Dean of Residential Life. In class, he shares his knowledge and passion with students beginning their own journey of interacting with the natural world.