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Volkswagens Donated to Auto Tech

Volkswagens Donated to Auto Tech

Automotive technology teacher, Joe Pattarozzi, has had two, 2006 Volkswagen Beetles donated to the automotive tech program by Volkswagen North America to be used for educational purposes.

May 8, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Model UN Competes in China

Model UN Competes in China

For the third time, the Model United Nations will be taking the trip of a lifetime to China for an international competition.

March 27, 2012 | 0 Comments More
The Trouble with Technology

The Trouble with Technology

New ways of communicating can lead to new ways of being vulnerable to abuse, even from teachers.

March 23, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Administration Proposes Upgrades Throughout Building

Administration Proposes Upgrades Throughout Building

Principal Neil Beech has assigned school engineer Lynn Sanford to make the school more handicap-accessible, convenient for students, and bring the school up to the building code. The remodeling efforts will begin in May and continue through September.

March 19, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Sports

Exit Sandman: ACL tear leaves Rivera’s future in doubt

Exit Sandman: ACL tear leaves Rivera’s future in doubt

    It started like any other game for Mariano Rivera. Shagging fly balls in the outfield was just his way of warming up. On Thursday night in Kansas City however, this routine turned into tragedy when a misstep while tracking a pop fly resulted in a nasty knee injury. Following a trip to the [...]

May 10, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Fixing the Woeful Wizards

Fixing the Woeful Wizards

Ever since the breaking up of the “big three” of Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler, and Antawn Jamison a few years ago, the Washington Wizards have been muddled in an ever present state of mediocrity.

March 27, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Prince of free agency: Major transactions bring about shifting MLB landscape

Prince of free agency: Major transactions bring about shifting MLB landscape

Baseball fans across the nation gear up for what promises to be an exciting MLB season.

March 9, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Gymanstics Team Heads to States

Gymanstics Team Heads to States

Lowerclassmen Taylor Rozzi and Deanna Knox have brought the gymnastics team to states this season. This upcoming Saturday at Salem High School, Rozzi will be competing in Bars and Volt events, and Knox will be participating in the Volt event.

February 22, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Features

Pass the Peace, Stop the Fights

Pass the Peace, Stop the Fights

According to a study conducted by the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, 54 percent of fights are caused by insults made by one person directed to another or by one person disrespecting another.

May 8, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Teachers Help Motivate Students for SOL’s

Teachers Help Motivate Students for SOL’s

With SOL tests approaching, teachers are doing whatever they can to modivate their students to get the highest scores possible.

May 8, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Apps Extend Student Experiences

Apps Extend Student Experiences

Now that smart phones are so common, teachers are beginning to allow students to use certain applications in the classroom.

March 9, 2012 | 0 Comments More
County Survey Gains Student Feedback

County Survey Gains Student Feedback

Students all over the county took a survey on ways to improve their schools.

February 17, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Arts & Entertainment

International Heritage Night Auditions

International Heritage Night Auditions

Student performances from cultures around the world will demonstrate their talents during International Night in May.

March 29, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Students Participate in All County Band

Students Participate in All County Band

Osbourn Park hosted the freshmen All County Band and the senior honor band concerts on January 14

January 18, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Student-Written Play Goes to District Competition

Student-Written Play Goes to District Competition

Senior Caitlin Caplinger was one of the five student directors of the one act plays, which were performed on January 6 and 7. She wrote her own play, which went on to compete in the Virginia High School League Districts theater competition on Saturday, January 14. MB: What is your play about? How long did it take you [...]

January 9, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Madrigal Feaste

Madrigal Feaste

Every year, choir students in Madrigal and Cantus choirs perform at the Bethel Lutheran Church to raise money for the choir department. This event is called the Madrigal Feaste, held on December 8-10 at 6:30 p.m. “Madrigal Feaste is a four-course Renaissance dinner with holiday music and a skit written by the seniors,” chior director Sharon [...]

November 25, 2011 | 0 Comments More

Recent Articles

Preparing for Pirates of Penzance

Preparing for Pirates of Penzance

In preparation for the spring musical, “Pirates of Penzence,” many jobs and roles need to be accounted for.

March 23, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Faculty Defeats Senior Class in Basketball Fundraiser

Faculty Defeats Senior Class in Basketball Fundraiser

Leukemia Lymphoma Society held a seniors versus faculty basketball game in effort to raise awareness and funds towards blood cancer research.

March 1, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Feb. Issue of Yellow Jacket Available Online

Feb. Issue of Yellow Jacket Available Online

The Feb. issue of Osbourn Park’s award-winning student newspaper is available online.

February 25, 2012 | 0 Comments More
LLS Sells Bracelets to Fight Cancer

LLS Sells Bracelets to Fight Cancer

Cancer is never good news, so the Leukemia Lymphoma Society is helping fund research for a cure.

February 15, 2012 | 0 Comments More
FBLA Sponsors Former Student

FBLA Sponsors Former Student

Former student Ricky Chang was paralyzed due to a biking accident. FBLA is raising money to help pay for the medical expenses.

February 13, 2012 | 0 Comments More