So let’s take a look at what four of our OHS students were up to this past summer!
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On September 3rd, from 5 PM to 7 PM, local OHS students attended an informal gathering at Burgess Park, Menlo Park. Students brought an array of dishes to share, such as pizza, pasta, cupcakes, and much more. In addition, students brought sporting equipment, including volleyballs and footballs.
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Congratulations to the OHS Class of 2023! It’s been a great couple of years, and the Pixel Journal team wishes them the best of luck in the future. Whether it be providing advice, or taking the “lead” during spirit weeks, the senior class will undoubtedly be missed! Contributor Rachael (’26) gathered some of their thoughts about their takeaways from high school and their next steps after OHS.
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AP exams are something that all students, both middle and high schoolers alike, are familiar with. Whether a student is taking their first AP exam this May or they have taken countless of them over the years, they never seem to become less nerve-wracking or stressful. Contributor Sterling (’24) surveyed 10 OHSers on their plans to take AP exams, why they’re taking them, and their thoughts about the process.
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This year, 12 students, Dr. Vetter, and Middle School Counselor Kellye Smith took their Spring Break to join the Ecology Project International (EPI) on their trip to Yellowstone National Park to observe the various wildlife, talk with different professors and scientists, interact with science hands-on, and explore one of the most visited national parks in the United States!
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This spring break, OHS hosted a trip to New Orleans, thus continuing the tradition that began in 2019. The trip was composed of 12 OHSers from middle school, aged 11 to 14 years old, as well as three chaperones: Dr. Banks, Mr. Bennette, and Elitsa Somleva, the Academic Expeditions Tour Coordinator. Combining their passions for the history of New Orleans, Dr. Banks and Mr. Bennette helped provide students with a unique glimpse into the history of slavery that extended beyond the text in a book.
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February is Black History Month. In this short article, Pixel Journal provides a brief introduction to the importance and significance of the month, how it was celebrated at OHS, and a few of the many hugely influential Black people in history.
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In 2021, the College Board announced that a pilot of the new course, AP African American Studies, would begin rolling out in the 2022-2023 academic year. This is a much-needed addition to high school curriculums as African American studies are often not given enough attention or focus in typical history courses such as AP US History. Contributor Sterling (’24) spoke to history instructors Dr. Smith and Dr. Chudzinski about their thoughts on this new AP and its potential applications to OHS’s history curriculum.
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Pixels! OHS creatively celebrated this day of love through meaningful club-sponsored events and classic eRose messages.
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In the past few weeks, the NorCal OHS community has been hectic with frequent meetups. This includes the Writing Alliance’s inaugural meetup, as well as a meetup at Red Door Escape Room. These two back-to-back events provided OHSers based in NorCal with a great opportunity to connect with the peers they usually see online.
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Students in the OHS student body may experience many mental health challenges because of the high academic standards set by the school as well as students and their families. Defining our worth with test scores and grade point averages in a community filled with self-starting, accomplished students can ultimately lead to imposter syndrome. Often, these feelings can be falsely perceived as unique. However, most students feel some extent of imposter syndrome, and remembering this will help students gain perspective.
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Martin Luther King Jr. significantly shaped the history of American society and culture, and there is no doubt that a day to honor him is deserved.
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Pixel Festival, one of the most awaited events at Stanford OHS, happened this month on January 14th. Students, teachers, and parents alike all look forward to this day, as it gives a chance to catch up with familiar faces and meet new people as well through a variety of activities that took place all day long. Located on the Stanford campus, there was always an event to attend and enjoy.
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January 1st. For New Yorkers, New Year’s Day involves subjecting yourself to the cold of a northeastern winter night to watch the ball drop. Brazilians dress in all white and welcome the new year on a beach. Meanwhile, in Spain, people eat a dozen grapes for good luck. There are various traditions and ways to celebrate New Year’s Day around the world, but New Year’s resolutions seem to be the common denominator. Culture Editor Julianna (’23) surveyed OHS students about their thoughts on New Year’s resolutions and the goals they’re trying to achieve in this new year.
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OHS is a unique school. There are high-level classes and amazing students–each with their own skills and academic interests. But another great and special thing about OHS is where the students live. Sometimes we forget that our classmates could be on the other side of the world or even just down the street, so join contributor Arielle (’25) to get to know some of our OHSers’ spectacular cities and see what goes on beyond the screen!
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In addition to numerous other in-person events, Homecoming has become something that OHS students look forward to for socializing with their peers. It serves as a great opportunity for OHSers to have fun before their Thanksgiving break; students flew in from a broad spectrum of locations to meet up for fun events and dances.
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Pixel Journal playlists are curated on Spotify using student submissions from Instagram. If you would like to feature your favorite song(s) in the next playlist, reach out to our Culture Editor, Community Engagement Editor, or Editor-in-Chief!
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Turn on your Tchaikovsky and blast your Bach, it’s Classical music month! September is recognized as National Classical Music Month in the U.S, a designation that began with a proclamation by President Clinton in 1994. This month we honor the richness and study of this genre as well as its historical influence.
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OHS is a unique school. There are high-level classes and amazing students–each with their own skills and academic interests. But another great and special thing about OHS is where the students live. Sometimes we forget that our classmates could be on the other side of the world or even just down the street, so join contributor Arielle (’25) to get to know some of our OHSers’ spectacular cities and see what goes on beyond the screen!
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This summer, students from all grade levels gathered at the Stanford University campus for the first in-person Summer@Stanford (S@S) since the pandemic. In order to learn more, contributor Jessica (‘23) asked students who went to S@S this year to talk about their best memories.
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