Leadership opportunities within extracurricular activities and clubs are a great way for students to get more involved in their school community and stand out in the college admissions process. As current leaders of Oakton activities graduate, more positions...
High School is difficult. Perhaps this statement might be an unpopular opinion, but I think there is an argument to be made. Think about it, the world is more competitive than ever, colleges are cut throat, your grades follow you until the end of time,...
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Elias Lindsey attends Oakton High School, and has been around the Oakton community for as long as he could remember. Since his freshman year, Lindsey has been involved in Football, Track and Field, and has been a member of the Leadership. Now, as a senior,...
Yet another successful weekend for Oakton Theatre, with the production of “Cyrano!” on December 1-3. This was the continuation of the first semester project for Drama 3 and 4 students, as half of them acted in “Cyrano!” and the other half in...
Quick trivia question- what is the longest running quiz program on TV? If you guessed It’s Academic, you would be correct!
It’s Academic is a quiz show, where teams of three students from three high schools meet together to compete. They are asked...
This year there have been many great additions to the Oakton High School staff. To name a few, in the science department, Mr. Kellenberger is now teaching physics. The math department lucked out in getting Ms. Kelly to teach BC Calc. In addition, Mr....
“Once in a Lifetime”, a play written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, was presented at Oakton High School on November 10-12 as the first semester project for students in Drama 3 and 4. These talented actors and actresses brought this old-fashioned,...
When most people think of a pageant, the image that comes to mind is probably not one that involves a high school transcript. But for Kaitlyn Hyun, senior, participating in a pageant included much more than walking down a runway in pretty dresses.
The...
Friday afternoon, school is over, it’s time to relax. I find myself in Reston Town Center eating ice cream from a small cup, sitting in an open square watching the fountain go through its cycles. There is a constant drum of people from nearby restaurants,...
The beginning of a new school year is stressful for any student. There’s a new schedule, a new set of teachers, and, of course, a new amount of homework and projects to worry about. However, the dread of the first day of school can be multiplied for...
Exploring the adjustments at each grade level
The beginning of a new school year is always an exciting time. Students gather new supplies, new outfits, and take on a new attitude towards a new grade level. When we are younger, each grade may bring...
