Oak Hall School, Gainesville, FL.
By Brian Storey Oak Hall School has fielded an 11-man football team since 2006. But for the 2020 season, the program went to the 8-man style of play. The decision was made due to the lack of players. Instead of being part of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) for football, the team is now part of the Sunshine
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By Sarah Rosenberg Just three years ago, the number of students at Oak Hall School was fairly low and borderline worrisome. As of the beginning of the 2020-21 school year, every grade in the high school is at full capacity based on the regulations put into place from COVID-19. These numbers may puzzle people simply because of the current financial situation of the
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By Emily Malloy In 2010, Oak Hall created a program called the Arts Conservatory Program (ACP). ACP is an advanced track program that allows students to concentrate in theater, music, or visual arts. The students prepare and preform music, art, or theater pieces for their peers, which is rehearsed until the piece is perfected. Normally on performance days, Upper School students, faculty,
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By Jenna Poppell In a typical school year, eighth graders and underclassmen take the PSAT on a selected Wednesday in October, while the senior class enjoys a breakfast get together. After testing and breakfast is done, all the students congregate at the football field for the annual Field Day, a tradition that began around 2002. But this isn’t the typical
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Hey Eagles! Don’t forget there’s no school on Oct. 19 and 20 for parent/teacher conferences. Here are the rest of the week’s announcements, brought to you by the Middle School publications class!
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By Avery Broom Oak Hall Upper School art teacher Robert Ponzio’s Engineering and Design class has been on a mission to create more outside space for students that is in compliance with Covid-19 policies. On Oct. 14, the students revealed their creations: handmade tables and chairs that can withstand Gainesville’s weather. The students came up with the idea through the
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By Elle Storoe and Mia Currie Environmental Awareness: being aware of the events occurring in the environment. Environmental awareness can help us save the planet. This column on The Talon is designed to help readers become aware of what is going on in the environment and how we can help the Earth This week’s topic: Bees Bees handle our crops and plants. They are responsible for around $30 billion in crops each year. Bees help pollinate the crops and plants that
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Enjoy this week’s Burgundy & Gold! Have a wonderful week and go Eagles!
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By Mia Currie Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing on Sept. 18, has brought increasing attention to the topics she held close to her heart. Throughout her life, Ginsburg fought against gender discrimination and took great strides toward equality in the workplace. From a young age she faced many societal pressures within her predominantly male class at Harvard as well as when
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Although distance learners reduce their risks of contracting the coronavirus, they may face many challenges within regards to their mental health. By Aiden Wacksman Many distance learners face unique challenges during this time. Stress, anxiety, and fear are some of the feelings these students experience. A decrease in motivation and an increase of distractions may also inhibit distance learners from
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