In addition to a new school year, say hello to our new editorial board!
Read MoreDespite the academic rigor, OHS is truly a wonderful place to be. Although the Canvas to-do list may never seem to end, I am excited to see our vibrant school community grow even stronger than last year and our new teachers so enthusiastic during the start of classes. Regardless of whether you are a first-timer or a grizzled veteran, we can also use the new school year to reflect on personal growth.
Read MoreMy goal is to not only take advantage of Pixel Journal as a tool of communication but also utilize this medium to catalyze the way we can connect and grow together as a school. I am so delighted for another meaningful year of this publication and I cannot wait to connect and grow with everyone else too.
Read MoreBefore our seniors departed, Pixel Journal editor-in-chief Rachel Hu (’22) collected some of their advice for surviving and thriving in high school.
Read MoreTo everyone who has contributed to Pixel Journal or has otherwise been a part of Pixel Journal this school year—as an interviewee, a survey respondent, or simply a reader with an open mind—thank you for all you’ve brought to Pixel Journal this past year and for your help in building the Journal as a publication.
Read MoreMany of us are likely waiting for some kind of uncertainty to be settled; you may be wondering what graduation going to look like or whether you’ll be accepted to a program, among other questions. As we’re pondering such questions, though, now is more than a period of waiting.
Read MoreFor our first 2020-21 issue, hear about the Pixel Journal’s editorial team’s reflections on the past year and what we’re looking forward to in 2021.
Read MoreI hope this Letter encourages you to think about what mindset you want to bring and what thoughts you want to contribute to the communities you’re a part of, both within and beyond OHS, and what kind of environment you want to cultivate within them.
Read MoreI know that no number of words can do justice to all the small things that motivate you every day or all the incredible things that you do. When you’re featured or mentioned or share an opinion in an article, you share with readers a small part of the infinity that is within you, a glimpse into a new part of the OHS community.
Read MoreAs the school year begins, I encourage you to remember that you’re here to define your own OHS experience, and you can contribute to the OHS culture in a positive, meaningful way. Take inspiration from the people around you and the things that you learn, and be the kind of person whom you would be inspired by.
Read MoreI am honored to have been chosen as the Pixel Journal's editor-in-chief for the 2020–21 school year! I look forward to another transformative year, and I’m excited to lead the Journal as we continue sharing thoughtful, inspiring stories of our student body.
Read MorePixel Journal editor-in-chief, Paige Yeung ’21, asks the Class of 2020 to share their advice for high school.
Read MoreI don’t think I can condense any of my opinions or feelings about the times we’re living through, or my own upcoming graduation, into one coherent letter. I simply want to thank OHS for the past six years. You have made me who I am today, and you have made my time in high school radiant.
Read MoreThe past ten years have shaped our planet and constitute the majority of our lives — and it is the beginning of a new year. The Board would like to share its reflections on 2019.
Read MoreYour high school years are wonderful and precious, and if you use them to discover whatever it is that inspires you to be the best version of yourself, I believe that your college applications will shine with your enthusiastic and authentic voices.
Read MoreOHS is a truly remarkable place because it is perhaps the only high school in the world where your experience is entirely your choice. We all experience this with the flexibility of our course options and schedules, but it extends to how we engage with one another as well.
Read MoreThough your to-do lists may be starting to fill up with assignments and projects, I hope you’ll spend some time each day talking to your friends (and making new ones!) to stay connected with the OHS community.
Read MoreThis year, I urge you all to see our online space not as a limitation on socialization or an invitation to isolate, but as an opportunity to forge some truly meaningful, long-lasting bonds with your peers and instructors. All of your efforts will play a role in making our school a better place for you and your peers, and for every future Pixel.
Read MoreBefore our Class of 2019 departed, Pixel Journal editor-in-chief Hannah Yang ‘20 collected some of their advice for surviving and thriving in high school.
Read MoreThe Pixel Journal aims to pay homage to our incredible school and the education that propels us to move into adulthood as thoughtful, passionate, and confident individuals. Ultimately, we hope to celebrate the vibrant community that continues to blossom here.
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