Oracle Overview – Volume 3.5

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas has been classified as a banned book or a challenged book, making it the perfect book to read for Banned Books Week! According to Mrs. Tonsoni, it was one of the most highly circulated books last school year. However, this is not one of my favorite books. It follows the main character, Starr, and is written from her perspective. Starr is a black girl on her way home fr...

The high school cross country team had its Senior Night last Thursday. There were four seniors total under the spotlight: Fayth Jacobs, Dawson Jordan, Megan Kelly and David Yoder. Overall they placed third at their meet and most importantly had fun. The team, coached by Mr. Schultheiss, has seen growth in numbers, a trend that should continue due to the large number of middle school runners curren...

All year we’ve been able to put together great outfits without having to cover up due to cold weather. It is difficult to just throw on outerwear without it covering up a great fit. The biggest offender is a jean jacket. When you don’t plan out your outfit, you end up looking like those family pictures from the ‘80s: can you say “jean tuxedo”? The trick is to introduce different textures...

 What is your favorite thing/characteristic about your home? Currently, it is my garden  What genre of music do you like to listen to most? A capella  Do you consider yourself artistic? Yes What inspired you to become a teacher? I have a knack for explaining things to people What is your favorite food? Mashed potatoes  Bonus Quest...

SADD, headed by Mrs. Carpenter, is starting off strong for the month of October. This month will be National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. SADD will be distributing Potty Talks in the bathrooms and hallways, which are informational posters with facts about drugs, alcohol, and substance overdosing. They will be holding a virtual National Red Ribbon Rally on Oct. 1 (with Red Ribbon Week being from ...

During most of September, French class was taught a little bit differently. Starting on Sept. 3, Ms. McGill, our DCHS French teacher, had to take an extended leave from school due to a family emergency. In her place, Mrs. Tyner, who retired as DCHS French teacher last year, came back to substitute; however, she stayed home. For three weeks, the French classes did virtual learning, but in reverse. In th...