Top Ten Reasons We Can’t Wait for Summer
Charlie Githler, Staff Writer
May 17, 2012
1.Relax/Sleep in: We never sleep enough during the school year. Summer vacation gives us the opportunity to turn OFF our alarm clock and catch up on much needed sleep. Summer vacation= Beauty sleep 2.Travel: Whether it’s a month in San Francisco or a two-week-cruise in the Mediterranean,... (more...)
Photo of the Day 4/12/12
charlie githler
April 12, 2012
A Bright Future Ahead
Charlie Githler, Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
Recently an architectural team, S.L.A.M., visited the ODA Campus to discuss the possibility of expanding the campus. In the past several years, a variety of buildings and facilities, focusing on both academics and athletics, have been constructed that offer students a unique campus lifestyle.... (more...)
Thunder Looks Ahead to College Horizons
charlie githler, staff writer
January 20, 2012
Have you ever wondered what it takes to attend the college of your dreams? How does ODA stack up in this highly competitive environment? What can you do to prepare yourself and get every advantage you can to be accepted to your choice of colleges? Thanks to Mr. Joseph Runge, ODA’s Director... (more...)
Picture of the Day: 1/6/12
Charlie Githler, Staff Writer
January 6, 2012
Picture of the day: 11/29/11
Charlie Githler, Staff Writer
November 29, 2011
To Caffeine, or Not to Caffeine?
Charlie Githler, Staff Writer
November 4, 2011
Are you feeling tired? Do you need a pick me up to make it through the day? Fueled by caffeine teens are staying up later and sleeping less during the school week and they aren’t just focusing on homework. Energy drinks, coffee, sodas and other sources of caffeine are a hit amongst people... (more...)
Picture of the Day: 11/1/11
Charlie Githler, Staff Writer
November 1, 2011
13 Facts about the 13th
Charlie Githler, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
Halloween is around the corner and spookiness is brewing in students’ minds. Many people think of Friday the 13th as the other spooky date, or dates, on the calendar. This school year there will be two such days: January 13th and April 13th. Digging deeper into the history of this date let’s... (more...)
Picture of the Day: 10/25/11
Charlie Githler
October 25, 2011
Commons’ Sense
Charlie Githler, Staff Writer
October 11, 2011
It’s Friday and pizzas and burgers are on the menu. Who makes those decisions, and why does the Petrik Family Commons work like a well-oiled machine? Thanks to Food Director Brett Schnathmann, who prefers students call him “Brett,” the truth is now revealed. If you think your foods just... (more...)
Picture of the Day: 10/7/11
Charlie Githler
October 7, 2011
Colin Diener: Ocarina Master
Wyatt Page
September 22, 2011
Colin Diener, ’13, has a peculiar talent. He plays the ocarina. This 12,000-year-old wind instrument, typically made out of wood, clay, or most commonly ceramic, was heavily popularized in the video game series Zelda. Diener first heard about the ocarina, at the age of 14, while playing... (more...)
ODA hosts Lasertag
Charlie Githler
September 2, 2011
“The overall intensity of battle was the best part." --Benjamin Edelman, '15 "Lasertag would be better with music, fog machine, overall environment.” --Jordy Moran, '13 “It’s great that ODA is training for battle.” –Robby Polidoro, ’12 Lasertag... (more...)
