When I grow up
Maggie Campbell
June 11, 2014
feature-when i grow up Seniors reflect on their dream jobs as a child verses what they want to be now. Whether these aspirations have remained the same or changed, these seniors have big expectations for themselves in the future. From becoming an author to fantasizing about the job of a physical educa...
#OaktonOutlook
aneenguyen
June 11, 2014
Oakton's Best Instagrams of 2013-14 This year, the Oakton Outlook took to Instagram, hashtag Oakton Outlook, to find the best Oakton instas! In order from top left to right: Reed Timoner, prom prince, and his date, Gillian Townsend, pose for a picture taken by photo teacher, Ms. Silva. Freshmen Tee Te...
Circle up, let’s listen to some music
Maggie Campbell
June 11, 2014
In 2011, a club at Oakton had emerged, due to the founders Joe Chey, senior, and Patrick Holcomb,senior. This club, strategically named the Musical Circle, offers a student-led mixed orchestra. With string and wind instruments, it is the only kind of integration of instruments at this school. Being student-led,...
High School expectations versus reality
aneenguyen
June 11, 2014
Oakton freshman reflect on their first year in the great big world. EXPECTATIONS A majority of teen magazines ask their readers to describe high school in as many ways as possible. Readers would say that high school is a magical experience that really prepares you for life. Oakton students...
They DECA Did It
courtneydo
June 11, 2014
At the beginning of the month, marketing students Sydney Applegate and Mason Hawkins walked away from the 2014 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) as Top 10 International Finalists in their event. From May 3rd to May 6th, the two juniors competed in a role play for the category...
A look at the diverse jobs of Oakton students
Maggie Campbell
May 23, 2014
Oakton students hard at work Several students at Oakton, whether a sophomore or a senior, obtain jobs to finance their teenager lives. Here is a look at some of the interesting jobs students have, how they spend their earnings, and the funniest moments they have experienced. ...
New clubs take the school by storm
Erin Preaskorn
May 13, 2014
Over the years, students have come up with tons of new ideas for clubs and activities that cover a good portion of peoples’ interests and hobbies in the school. This year specifically, creative students have been able to establish clubs such as the the StarCraft Club, the Gardening Club, and even the...
Around the world in 80 minutes
aneenguyen
May 1, 2014
On Thursday April 10, 2014 the Oakton community gathered for its annual Cultural Festival to celebrate the diverse student body that they are known for. From Wushu martial arts to Bollywood dancing to musical performances, students and faculty got a taste of the exotic cultures the students have to offer. The...
Neuman trucks ahead
prosserjg
May 1, 2014
Joseph Neuman- US/VA History and Philosophy teacher- is a well-known character throughout the halls of Oakton. Whether performing the rare task of getting sixteen year-olds interested in the situation in Ukraine, offering commentary on the superficial manner in which education is often approached, or...
English Class brings reading at World Book Night
adriscoll
April 29, 2014
Book lovers worldwide rejoice. World Book Night, which took place on April 23, is an international celebration for books and reading. Participants get, along with that ever important commodity, free books, the opportunity to bring reading and literature to those who may not have it. World Book Night...
National Poetry Month: Student poets and pocket poems
alanapeters
April 21, 2014
Susan Sullivan, Opus Literary Magazine advisor and English/Creative Writing teacher spoke to a collection of students, fellow teachers in the English department, and school board member Kathy Smith during two cougar-time sessions on April 8, known as the “Poetry Program.” Sullivan shared an anecdote...
