ODA’s Music Department to Hold a Benefit Concert for Down Syndrome
Stephani Spindel, Junior Editor
February 9, 2012
Tonight ODA is hosting a Beatles concert at 7pm. Admission is free for students and 5 dollars for adults. The concert will include performances from the school’s orchestra, choir, and the Beatles band. The Beatles Band is made up of 6 ODA students including, Mitchel Hudson, Colin Diener, Matt Silverman,... Read more »
Reminder for Juniors: First College Seminar!
Stephani Spindel, Junior Editor
February 7, 2012
The junior class is starting the college application process on February 8th, with their first college seminar. Juniors are asked to meet in The Commons at 6pm on Wednesday. The school will be serving students dinner. It is a mandatory event for students, and attendance will be taken. Parents are not... Read more »
How the Wikipedia Blackout Affected Students
Wyatt Page, Writer
January 27, 2012
Have you ever used Wikipedia for a project or presentation? The digital encyclopedia is very accessible and in 2005, according to a notable journal known as “Nature,” Wikipedia is “statistically as accurate as the Encyclopedia Britannica.” Many students do refer to Wikipedia for a source of... Read more »
Sixth Graders Storm Campus
Harrison Lempriere, Staff Writer
January 23, 2012
The day the sixth grade moves to the Uihlein Campus is in the not too distant future and there is one reoccurring question; how are they going to fit? There have been countless rumors, some of which are plausible and others just do not seem practical. Here are just a few: Build a second floor... Read more »
More Republican Candidates Face the Hatchet
Stephani Spindel, Junior Editor
January 20, 2012
The Remaining Republican Candidates / Photo by Fox News With Herman Cain out of the picture, Jon Huntsman’s, Rick Perry’s and Michelle Bachmann’s not-so surprising withdrawals, and Newt Gingrich quickly drowning in the polls, the remaining GOP candidates are battling it out for their last 15 minutes... Read more »
Frost Sighting
Cassandra Ratzlaff, Staff Writer
January 5, 2012
Finally in Sarasota we have some change. Instead of the usual oven-like, roasting days, its gotten a bit chilly outside. In the past few days the temperature has been in the 40’s and reached as low as the 30’s. This morning frost even formed on some car windows and the grass. If you’re not too... Read more »
Make It A Thanksgiving To Remember
Harrison Lempriere, Staff Writer
November 14, 2011
Imagine your favorite football team playing as you munch on a variety of mouthwatering foods. Even though your belly is full, you can’t resist eating more. Oh! And don’t forget to leave room for your favorite dessert. Yep! It’s Thanksgiving. Now I ask you to imagine a Thanksgiving without food. The... Read more »
Friday’s Tailgate: Sure to Sizzle
Wyatt Page, Writer
November 11, 2011
ODA is up by a touchdown. There are 12 seconds left in the game. Mooney blocks the punt and returns it for a touchdown. The Cougars win. This is how the game unraveled last year leaving ODA with a grudge against rival, Cardinal Mooney. This Friday’s game offers a chance for revenge; it will be a... Read more »
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