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Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

Oakton News

AP European History: A Look into the Past and Present

AP European History: A Look into the Past and Present

Jessica Marshall, Editor-in-Chief | January 29, 2018

With course selection days quickly approaching, it's time to start planning out the classes and electives you may want to take next year. It is important to take into account course rigor, with a range of honors and AP classes, and with one to two electives...

Advisory’s Purpose

Clare Sparling, Staff Writer | January 26, 2018

Advisory, a dreaded word for many at Oakton. As students we love to complain about the loss of cougar time and forced time spent with students that just so happen to have a last name that is alphabetically near ours. However, what if there was another...

Emma Rogers: freshman member of dance team

Cougarettes take on Nationals

Payton Wozny, Editor-In-Chief | January 25, 2018

The Oakton High School Dance Team is leaving soon for their trip to Florida where they will compete in the Universal Dance Association (UDA) dance team national competition. At this competition, they will compete against other high school dance teams...

Inspiring Teens To Give Back

Inspiring Teens To Give Back

Zoe Siamon, Staff Writer | January 25, 2018

You’ve probably heard of the charity organization, Touching Heart, whether from a school sponsored event or a friend working with them. This nonprofit charity organization gathers children of all ages to discuss and help causes of their choice. “Touching...

Life is good

Ishika Jain, Editorial Board Member | January 25, 2018

There have been many marches that have taken place all throughout history. The March for Life, however, is an annual march that protests against the legality and practice of abortion. The march is held in Washington D.C. and takes place usually around...

Cougar Towne: The Aftermath

Amy Dai, Staff Writer | January 24, 2018

In the midst of renovation at Oakton High School, the student body has shared their opinions about the renovation process, specifically the relocation of a large portion of classes to the new trailer area known as Cougar Towne. In a brief rundown, Cougar...

Bringing Shakespeare to life at Oakton

Jessica Marshall, Editor-in-Chief | January 17, 2018

An interactive and hands-on class being introduced to Oakton, Shakespeare Studies is for any sophomore, junior, or senior with a love for Shakespeare, a passion for public speaking and acting, or simply anyone who wants a fun, enriching new elective....

Science Olympiad competes

Science Olympiad competes

Rebecca Woodhouse, Editor-in-Chief | January 17, 2018

While the freezing temperatures the weekend of January 6 kept many people indoors and in the warmth of their own homes, students from Oakton went to Fairfax High School for the Virginia Science Olympiad Invitational. This begs the question, what is...

photo courtesy of Emily Jorgensen

A Music Filled Road Trip

Rebecca Woodhouse, Editor-in-Chief | November 22, 2017

       Who would want to go on a trip full of driving, concerts, sleeping, and more concerts? For the students in Oakton band, their two day trip on November 15 and 16 included exactly that.    Oakton’s band was selected for the highly...

Too Smart for their Own Good

Too Smart for their Own Good

Rebecca Woodhouse, Editor-in-Chief | November 14, 2017

   What does it take to get national recognition? Is there really a point in trying on the PSAT? Why do some juniors study so much for the preliminary SAT, if it’s just a test?    The score juniors get on the PSAT, or National Merit Scholarship...

A Walk for Friendship and Inclusion

A Walk for Friendship and Inclusion

Jessica Marshall, Editor-in-Chief | October 22, 2017

The annual Best Buddies Capital Region Friendship Walk was held on Saturday, October 21st on the National Mall. Members of Best Buddies Oakton participated in the walk and some have said that it was the best walk yet. Not only was team Oakton the...

Homecoming 2017 Pep Rally Recap

Jessica Marshall, Editor-in-Chief | October 18, 2017

The 2017 Homecoming Spirit Week was definitely one of the most exciting spirit weeks we have had at Oakton in the past few years. With the fun “Glo-co” theme, both students and faculty were able to enjoy great festivities throughout the week leading...

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