Oak Hall School, Gainesville, FL.
By Kaylee Rowe Science labs have always been an integral part of the learning process for students. These hands-on in school projects help students achieve a better understanding of why a certain science theory works. With the new COVID-19 guidelines, labs can be difficult to perform. The Upper and Middle School science department is working on tackling this issue head
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By Grace Bernstein Seniors at Oak Hall School start the year off with SAT’s, completing college applications, and other special events. One of those events is the Senior Investiture, a mimic of graduation, where the seniors officially receive their special privileges and responsibilities. Privileges include being able to sign out to go off campus for lunch, becoming an example for
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By Grace Bernstein As the world is going through big changes, society as a whole attempts a new normal daily. With the changes in how education is perceived due to the necessity of distance learning, Oak Hall School has adapted to continue the excellence it is known for. The hiring of new teachers is especially important during this period. “I
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By Sarah Rosenberg Amidst all the negative ways the pandemic has impacted the world, it is important to look at the positives. As a former president once said, “Never waste a good crisis”. Oak Hall senior Alexa Katz took these words to heart. During the five months campus was closed due to the coronavirus, Katz saw a problem and found
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By Shailey Klein Upper School officer elections for Oak Hall’s Student Government Association (SGA), Honor Council, and the Senior Class were held the week of Aug. 24. These elections typically occur in the spring semester prior to the upcoming school year, but since the school closed in March due to COVID-19, such elections were postponed until the students returned to
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By Aiden Wacksman A little more than 30 years ago, math and English teacher Jim Margerum arrived at Oak Hall School, and has been here ever since. Margerum was raised in Miami, Fla., and attended Miami Carol City High School. In his high school years, he played wide receiver on the football team and was a member of the wrestling
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By Mary Madelyn Broom Before I start, I want to make it clear that this is not another article about the Coronavirus, but given the global situation, I think we can all agree that this pause in the world has given us time to reflect. For me, as a member of the Class of 2020, this time has allowed me
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By Madison Gaston I am currently watching Twin Peaks instead of writing for The Talon. Note: “Senioritis” is defined as, “a supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a decline in motivation or performance.” The author is indeed, a senior at OHS.
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OHS junior’s experience on the Senate floor – Part 3 To access part one of this three-part series, click here!To access part two of this three-part series, click here! By Shailey Klein Daily life working in the Capitol is drastically different than Oak Hall on a day-to-day basis. Rosenberg knew returning back to eight hour school days with seven classes
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By Madison Gaston On March 14 at 1:30 pm, Oak Hall senior Allison Potapow will be easin’ on down the road at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for Performing Arts. Danscompany of Gainesville, the resident company of Cameron Dance Center in Gainesville, Fla is putting on its annual Spring Concert and The Wiz. The Spring Concert showcases the many talented
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