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Mr. Woods, Mrs. Lopez and Mrs. Sousa wear green in honor of Saint Patrick's day.

Do OSHS Students Know the True Meaning of St. Patrick’s Day?

Olive Egbert, Staff Writer March 23, 2025

Every year on March 17th, people across America wear green, attend parades, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. However, how many actually know who St. Patrick was or why the holiday exists in the first...

Senior girls standing together with school spirit.

Saybrook Celebrating Women’s History Month

Colin Soto, Staff Writer March 23, 2025

As March progresses at Old Saybrook High School, female students contribute to keeping the class spirits alive during Women’s History Month. Whether those contributions are through involvement with National...

Groundhogs Day: Unpredictable, silly tradition, or annual classic?

Hannah Belknap, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

This year, on February 2nd, 2025 on the 138th annual Groundhog’s Day, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and a celebration took place. According to legend, Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog of which this...

Mrs. Torre’s wall featuring the United States’ current and past presidents.

OSHS Students’ Thoughts and Opinions on Presidents’ Day

Kyela McGuire and Emelia Wacker February 25, 2025

As the short month of February passes by, the month’s vacation quickly approaches; a highly anticipated five day weekend in which many students take the opportunity to travel, catch up on work, or just...

The Holidays

Alexa Cardello, Staff Writer December 15, 2024

Santa's arrival, what a joy Laughter rises among young girls and boys  Dreidel dreidel, we know its made out of clay  Eight candles celebrated for each day Communities sharing celebrations away  A...

Elvin The Elf roasting marshmallows over a candle.

Elf on the Shelf Advice: How to Avoid a Tragic Mishap

Kyela McGuire and Emelia Wacker December 15, 2024

One of the most coveted Christmas traditions is the institution of the elf on the shelf. The magical mini elf that hides around your house in a different place each day. Lovely to look at, but DO NOT TOUCH....

Mrs. Claffey’s holiday decorations with a dreidel and gelt.

Understanding Others’ Holiday Values and Traditions

Elizabeth Bubello and Claire Cassella December 15, 2024

Students from Old Saybrook High School celebrate the holidays in a variety of ways, however, one thing stays constant: family and spending time together is what they value most. All of the traditions noted...

This festive poster outside the health room debunks common myths about drug use.

Halloween At OSHS

Abby Calacro, Isabella LeMoine, and Karis Robertson October 16, 2024

With Halloween fast approaching, people all over the world are getting ready for all of the fun festivities that come with it, but what does the OSHS community do to celebrate? Do they dress up? Eat candy?...

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