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On the morning of March 26, 2024 a cargo ship had lost power and the captain was unable to steer the cargo ship away from the Francis Scott Key Bridge. This resulted in the ship crashing into the bridge and causing major structural damage.
The Devastating Impact of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
Inside point of view of the board meeting where they discussed eid-al adha
The Cultural Significance of Eid al-Adha for the FCPS Calendar
Junior Lily Schultz takes the win in her individual pole jumping event. She jumped over an 11’9” bar using a 12’6” long pole.
Oakdale Individual Athletes Finish Strong This Winter Season
Caitlin Clark walks on the court with her teammates during a game against Ohio State.
Making History: Caitlyn Clark Breaks NCAA Record
Frederick Flying Cows team lines up for their first ever game.
New Basketball Team is Introduced Into the Community of Frederick
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Track Captains Sam Skinner and Maddie Chorney
Student-Athlete or Athlete-Student?
Bookstores, libraries, and online sites are all great ways to check out the books mentioned below.
A Novel Goodbye
The highlighted expenses of senior year, listed in order of most to least costly.
Senior Year: Most Important or Most Expensive?
Junior Sociology student Nate Colbert chose to research Egypt for his Culture Fest project.
Sociology’s Culture Fest! How does it relate to Sociology?
For the first time Oakdale begins with digital SAT’s instead of paper form
What Are Oakdale Student’s Reactions To The Digital SAT?
Talk of Oakdale: Back to School
Talk of Oakdale: Homecoming
Talk of Oakdale: Episode 2
Talk of Oakdale
Track Captains Sam Skinner and Maddie Chorney
Student-Athlete or Athlete-Student?
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, #15, celebrates after a game-winner three-point shot vs. Golden State Warriors.
The 2023-2024 NBA Regular Season in Review
Recap of the 2024 NCAA Mens Tournament Capped off by a University of Connecticut Tournament Victory
March Madness Review
The 2024 Unified track team had their photo taken for the yearbook.
Unified track ready to win States
Oakdale Baseball Team Headlined By Large Group Of Seniors
OHS Prophets 10/9/2023 - 10/11/2023
OHS Prophets 10/9/2023 – 10/11/2023
OHS Prophets 10/5/2023 - 10/6/2023
OHS Prophets 10/5/2023 – 10/6/2023
OHS Prophets 10/2/2023 - 10/4/2023
OHS Prophets 10/2/2023 – 10/4/2023
OHS Prophets 9/27-9/30
OHS Prophets 9/27-9/30
OHS Prophets 9/21 - 9/23
OHS Prophets 9/21 – 9/23
During their most recent meeting, members of SAVE worked together to plan ways to promote a sense of safety throughout their school.
A Letter to My Classmates
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Godfather Part II, Oscar winner Al Pacino took to the stage to present Best Picture.
Who Should Have Won the Oscars This Year?
This graphic depicts the confusion many students face when it comes to certain financial terms and concepts.
Opinion: Students Feel They Are Missing Fundamental Knowledge
A still of Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb in Madame Web.
Sony’s ‘Madame Web’ Is A Movie That Barely Strings Itself Together
A poster outside the classroom B200 informs that testing is currently taking place inside.
Standardized testing: Is it essential?
The Life of Pablo
The Life of Pablo
The Record Breaking Film of the Year, Deadpool
The Record Breaking Film of the Year, Deadpool
Rock the Mock
Rock the Mock
Oakdale Presents “Harvey”
Join FFA & Participate
The veterans await recognition.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Almost, Maine
Almost, Maine
Oakdale boys get rough during a soccer game, while Junior Gabby Redpath watches on the sideline.
Should Teens Be Required to Play Sports?
The controversial baton drop from Evan Kowalks (OHS) hand.
It’s Time for  a Rule Change
“Bad Blood” Music Video Review
The Life of Pablo
The Life of Pablo
The Record Breaking Film of the Year, Deadpool
The Record Breaking Film of the Year, Deadpool
Rock the Mock
Rock the Mock
Oakdale Presents “Harvey”
Join FFA & Participate
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Jonathan Castle

Jonathan Castle, Editor

Jonathan is a Junior at Oakdale, in his second year of Journalism. He enjoys playing Trombone in both jazz and concert ensembles. He also loves watching and writing about classic movies, in both critical and historical contexts. He is very excited to be returning to the Oakdale Post this year!

All content by Jonathan Castle
The neon sign on stage for Marianne Elliott’s production of Company was lighted before the show began at the Kennedy Center.

Keeping ‘Company’ at the Kennedy Center

Jonathan Castle, Editor
April 10, 2024
The gracious hosts, the Lions of Blue Jazz of Walkersville High School, take to the stage as the final student-group performance.

An Evening at the Walkersville Jazz Festival

Jonathan Castle, Editor
March 18, 2024
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Godfather Part II, Oscar winner Al Pacino took to the stage to present Best Picture.

Who Should Have Won the Oscars This Year?

Jonathan Castle, Editor
March 14, 2024
Kaitlan Wyatt, Kaden Bryan, and Saarah Thangalvadi Selling Flowers in the Cafeteria.

[Photo] Bear Necessities Valentine’s Day Sale is a Blooming Success!

Alucard Hinchman, Editor
February 16, 2024
Legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell took to the Grammy stage for the first time in her nearly 6-decade career, where she was introduced and accompanied by Brandi Carlile.

Surprise Appearances, First-Ever Performances, and Controversial Wins at the 2024 Grammy Awards

Jonathan Castle, Editor
February 12, 2024

Join Journalism in 2024/2025

Jonathan Castle, Editor
February 8, 2024
A collage featuring some films scheduled for release in 2024. From top left: Origin, Joker: Folie à Deux, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Hitman, Dune: Part II, Wicked - Part I, Perfect Days, and Drive Away Dolls.

Looking Forward: Movies Releasing in 2024

Jonathan Castle, Editor
January 8, 2024

[Video] The Oakdale Post’s Holiday Debate: 3 Out of 5 Bears

Allison Wehinger, Bailee Neyman, and Jonathan Castle
December 20, 2023
Ms. Sherman, in her Oakdale spirit wear, poses with a sign on her classroom door that reads, “Everyone is welcome here, everyone belongs.”

“It Was Right Place, Right Time”: Ms. Sherman on Joining Oakdale Mid-Semester

Jonathan Castle, Editor
December 6, 2023
The Marching Bear Band’s seniors celebrate their victory on the track of Johnny Unitas stadium.

Oakdale’s Marching Band Sets School Record, Places First at “Surreal” State Championship

Jonathan Castle, Editor
November 15, 2023

5 More Underrated Horror Movies to Watch This Halloween

Jonathan Castle, Editor
October 31, 2023

Halloween Debate

Jonathan Castle, Bailee Neyman, and Allison Wehinger
October 26, 2023
Mr. Saris’s name, printed above the door to room A223, featured for the first time outside of his own classroom.

New Teacher Alert: Oakdale High School Welcomes Mr. Saris to the English Department!

Jonathan Castle, Editor
October 26, 2023
A frame from Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, featuring astronaut David Bowman (Keir Dullea) and the Artificial Intelligence known as HAL-9000 (Famously voiced by Douglas James Rain) as he attempts to disarm the villainous computer.

Hollywood Technological: How AI Will Shape the Future of Entertainment and Culture

Jonathan Castle, Editor
October 3, 2023
Grace Meyers (Left) and James Wilson (Right), both seniors, review a photo they’ve just taken.

How Oakdale Turned an Unsuccessful Media Day into a Much Anticipated Sequel

Jonathan Castle and Bailee Neyman
August 31, 2023
A line of snow-covered Maryland school buses on a inclement weather day.

Snow Days Are Now Asynchronous, Here’s What Oakdale Has To Say About It

Jonathan Castle, Editor
January 5, 2023
A poster for the OHS food drive, located on Main Street.

[Photo] A Deep Dive Into the OHS Food Drive

Alucard Hinchman, Editor
December 21, 2022
The cast of Glass Onion poses for an in-character photo; from left: Kathryn Hahn, Kate Hudson, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton, Daniel Craig, Dave Butista, Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, and Leslie Odom Jr.

Glass Onion Review: For Rian Johnson, Lighting Strikes Twice

Jonathan Castle, Editor
December 13, 2022
Actor Peter Sellers as the titular Dr. Strangelove during a scene in the film’s infamous “War Room.” Sellers also plays President Merkin Muffley and Group Captain Lionel Mandrake.

1 in 6 Chance of Nuclear War: Revisiting “Dr. Strangelove”

Jonathan Castle, Editor
December 5, 2022
The posters for each of the five films that make up this list.

5 Underseen Horror Movies to Watch This Halloween

Jonathan Castle, Editor
October 31, 2022
SoMLA provides this image, via their official Twitter, containing their logo & guidelines for this year’s contest.

A Guide to the Young Authors Contest

Jonathan Castle, Editor
October 17, 2022
Mr. Caulfield under the Oakdale Bears Excellence banner in the schools front entrance, where he spends his morning greeting students.

Introducing Oakdale’s New Principal, Mr. Caulfield!

Jonathan Castle, Editor
September 30, 2022
Ms. Burton walking her Marching Bear Band off the field after their inaugural performance at Friday night’s Football game.

Oakdale’s New Band Director Encourages Optimism and Inclusion

Jonathan Castle, Johanna Guido, and Brynn Ohlhoff
September 12, 2022
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