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FCPS sent an updated email to all students, staff, and parents addressing the confusion about the BYOD program being cut.
FCPS Ends Bring Your Own Device Program
Inside point of view of the Frederick County Board of Education meeting where budget cut discussion took place.
FCPS Budget Cuts Put Programs At Risk
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University march to Hunter College.
Protests Erupt Across College Campuses as the Israel-Palestine Conflict Heats Up
Billie Eilish swimming towards a white door for the album cover of Hit Me Hard and Soft.
Fans are ‘Happier Than Ever’ After Billie Eilish Announces New Album ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’
A bag of books placed in the book drive donation box in the front vestibule.
How the Educators Rising Club Book Drive Helped Schools in Need
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Oakdale teacher Ms. Habina nicely decorated her classroom for Halloween
What Are Teens Doing For Halloween?
Two figures pictured dancing in a winter setting, as students would at a winter formal.
Is a Winter Formal in Oakdale’s Future?
A photo of a pink ribbon, which represents the symbol for breast cancer awareness and breast cancer.
How Frederick Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Photo-Story: Homecoming 2024 in Review
A still image from Brady Corbet’s acclaimed holocaust picture The Brutalist, which stars Adrian Brody and Felicity Jones. It opens in US theaters this December.
Fall Film Preview
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Zac Taylor hits the ball during a match, sending it soaring down the fairway.
The Boys Varsity Golf Team Hits Their Way to State Championships!
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Oakdale’s football team and coaches gather in the tunnel before a game.
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Captain Grant Lohr, junior, takes 1st at Counties in Shot Put.
Oakdale throwers put up serious points at Counties.
Anthony Edwards celebrates after an electric Game 6 win against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals.
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The cast of 'Monsters: The Menendez Brothers' pose together for a family photo
Is ‘Monsters: The Menendez Brothers’ Worth Watching?
The iconic posters for the films in the 'X' Trilogy, with all three featuring actress Mia Goth.
The ‘X’ Trilogy’s Killer End & its Reach to Stardom
As construction comes to the Oakdale area, brands like Starbucks and Chipotle are battling for the students’ attention.
Starbucks or Chipotle: Oakdale Decides
With another SAT approaching, students across the world have been studying hard for test day.
What is the SAT Crunch Like For Seniors?
The 'A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder' book, written by Holly Jackson pictured in front of a TV showing the Netflix series it was adapted into.
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The Life of Pablo
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The Record Breaking Film of the Year, Deadpool
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Rock the Mock
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Oakdale Presents “Harvey”
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The veterans await recognition.
Memorial Day Ceremony
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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 Kowalk's (OHS) hand.
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“Bad Blood” Music Video Review
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The Record Breaking Film of the Year, Deadpool
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Rock the Mock
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Oakdale Presents “Harvey”
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The Student News Site of Oakdale High School

The Oakdale Post
The Student News Site of Oakdale High School

The Oakdale Post
Every high school knows that varsity football is the top sport. Even Sophomore Jason Roberts agrees, “It’s America’s sport. It’s engaging through all quarters and it’s exciting to watch even when we’re down and there are many chances for people to score.” To some people, football means a lot more than just a sport. High school football can be the start to someone's future in the big leagues or just an outlet to play with the people they've known for so long. The future for football players starts by showing colleges their strongest skills. States meant everything to Oakdale and trying to win it is the best feeling a football player could ever have, but sometimes, you don’t always win. The Oakdale Bears started the first quarter with a big play getting them to the redzone, but Damascus stopped them from scoring on fourth down. Oakdale’s biggest problem during the whole game was having to stop the Damascus run game. With Damascus stopping Oakdale on fourth down, Damascus was able to run all the way down into the endzone making it 7-0. Going into the second quarter, Oakdale was not able to score any points. Meanwhile Damascus was able to get their first passing touchdown and only pass of the entire game, making it a two score game with Damascus up 14-0. After the half, Oakdale needed to find a way to bounce back and turn the game around. Oakdale had to kickoff to Damascus in the beginning of the half. Oakdale's defense was able to hold them a few times and was able to score their first touchdown making the score 14-7. Damascus had an outstanding run game and was able to put their second rushing touchdown on the board making the score 21-7. Oakdale is able to come back and score another touchdown making the score 21-14. Now all Oakdale needed to do was hold Damascus and force them to punt. Wishes don’t always come true. Oakdale couldn’t get them to punt and Damascus got the first down, winning the state game. Many Oakdale students were devastated to see their high school team lose in the state championship game, but each one of those football players is going to learn from this loss and come back next year better than ever. Alex Rodriquez is a freshman who was pulled up from junior varsity halfway through the season. After the game, he thought, “We were all upset after the loss. We played our best and we weren’t able to finish, and it was also hard to say goodbye to the seniors.” According to the Frederick News Post, Oakdale's Head Coach, Kurt Stein stated, “I really think this experience, as hard as it’s going to be today, next year is going to pay dividends,” Stein said on the State Game. For every athlete, it can be hard to lose the state game that they have worked hard to achieve, but loss helps athletes grow and learn from their mistakes. Overall, Oakdale did an outstanding job this year and we hope to see them make a comeback next year.

Varsity Football: The State Championship Game

Nathan Hadley, Senior Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2022
Police and National Guard stand as a barrier to people trying to cross state lines for any reason other than essential travel.

States and State Borders Shut Down

Maddie Garnes, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2020
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