Jack Fairhurst, right, and Thomas Romeo departed for Abu Dhabi March 12 to represent Connecticut at the 50th Anniversary Special Olympics World Games and Global Leadership Summit. They were one of only three student contingents from the United States. Ms. Potter accompanied them on their trip. Click here to see the story that aired on WFSB.
The Senior Class group photo will be taken on Wolverine Field at the beginning of Period 2 on Tuesday, March 19. Seniors are asked to report to their Period 2 classes and will then be called down to the auditorium lobby. Seniors are asked to wear their class T-shirts, or another black shirt or black top.
The OHS Unified Sports team has made an "Inclusion Starts With I" video and has challenged every school in Connecticut to do the same. Laura Congiu spearheaded the production of the video with help from Olivia Harper. James Miller, Nate Riemer, Morgan Hines and Frances Gilbert also contributed to its production.
Applications are now being accepted for the Rowland R. Strong and Edith H. Strong Memorial Scholarship. This four-year scholarship is renewable for up to three more consecutive years. Specific award amounts will be announced at a later date. At least two 4-year scholarships will be awarded to Oxford residents in their senior year of high school who are able to demonstrate financial need, are planning on attending a four-year school as a full-time student and have a minimum GPA of 79.5. Applications are due March 29, and can be accessed here. For more information, click here.