Studying Techniques for Upcoming Exams
Bradyn’s Methods So in all of my two years in high school I’ve caught onto the ways of studying pretty quickly. However, we all have our own ways in which we study, and they may not apply to you. Therefore, use this as a sort of starting kit to learn about the ways you may […]
Do What Makes You Happy
OXFORD — Do you really know where you want to go though? And do you know how expensive it is to simply apply? And not only that, but you have to pay to send your ACT score to that specific school. Nothing about this process is cheap or simple. So far I have submitted my […]
Lessons from the Field: On Opportunity. And A Big Decision.
Knowing what’s coming next is hard. For those exiting THS in May and heading off to a new destination, there’s plenty of uncertainty about what life will be exactly like. For me, someone who doesn’t even know in what part of the country they will be living in next year, it’s a little unnerving. I […]
“Brighten Somebody’s Holidays by Giving”
OXFORD,OH– Twice a year at Talawanda High School all of the students who are older than 16 have the opportunity to come together to make a community: a community that is willing to give for the needs of others. On Monday, Dec.10 students volunteered to donate their blood. One person’s donation can save a total […]
Movember
Update Dec. 12, 2018: Now that November is over the Movember fundraiser totals are in. Team MOhio raised $2320 total — the most they’ve raised since becoming involved in the cause in 2012. Movember is an event that some teachers at Talawanda participate in to raise support for prostate, testicular and other cancers. Movember is […]
Fermata Nowhere Impromptu Performance
After singing the National Anthem at Xavier University on Wednesday, Nov. 28 Talawanda High School’s a cappella group Fermata Nowhere did an impromptu performance of Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” at Steak n’ Shake in Colerain. Once a restaurant patron realized that the THS students were a part of a singing group, they requested a song. You […]
Rita’s Weekly News Roundup: November 18 – 24
Theme of Week: Giving and Taking We will have to give asylum When people immigrate illegally to the U.S, they can claim asylum. This means that they claim they have a legitimate danger of torture or death if deported back to their country of origin. President Trump issued a proclamation claiming anyone who crossed from […]
Mascot Musings
As a student I’ve been a Panther. A Bobcat. A Redhawk. As a kid swimming for my local YMCA I was a Dragonfly. As a baseball benchmom I’ve been every little league team name you can think of. As a teacher I’ve been a Hornet. A Middie. A Brave. As a fan I’ve cheered for […]
Rita’s Weekly News Roundup: November 11-17
Theme of Week: Fire The idea of fire can start off literal – northern california has been consumed by wildfires. According to NPR, as of today, Nov. 19, 77 people have died and 993 are unaccounted for. The fire has destroyed almost 10,000 homes, including some celebrities homes such as Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus. […]
Schmid’s Weekly Wardrobe
OXFORD, OH — We have many teachers here at Talawanda High school, but one that always stands out to us is the witty and comical Mr. Schmid, but have you ever took a moment to look at his outfits throughout the week? Does the Academic Challenge coach, sports stats guy, basketball announcer, science teacher extraordinaire […]