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![Ling Guan Memorial Scholarship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666619073/oakland/kourmixsu8g9nndrbuqv/JoyceKrall.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666619073/oakland/kourmixsu8g9nndrbuqv/JoyceKrall.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1666619073/oakland/kourmixsu8g9nndrbuqv/JoyceKrall.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1666619073/oakland/kourmixsu8g9nndrbuqv/JoyceKrall.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1666619073/oakland/kourmixsu8g9nndrbuqv/JoyceKrall.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1666619073/oakland/kourmixsu8g9nndrbuqv/JoyceKrall.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to Chinese teacher Mrs. Joyce Krall who was awarded the Ling Guan Memorial Scholarship on June 1, 2023.
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Social Studies Chair Ms. Maura Doyle was honored by the Bishop and Diocese as a 2023 Golden Apple Award!
![PJAS 2023 State Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684845158/oakland/bpj2boo5s67q8iaiepik/PJAS2023states-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684845158/oakland/bpj2boo5s67q8iaiepik/PJAS2023states-2.jpg","width":473}])
Four students traveled to Penn State University with Mrs. Sforza on May 14-16 for the PJAS State Competition. All four students earned a first place for their presentations!
![Big Announcement and Surprise Visit!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684164946/oakland/k90jdgwgsjslawqeo3lg/KellyLazzara-newpresident.jpg","width":240}])
Bishop David Zubik has appointed the new President of Oakland Catholic High School, Mrs. Kelly Lazzara. Mrs. Lazzara will officially start on July 1.
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Thank you to all who participated in the 20th annual OC Eagle Classic golf outing on May 8, 2023. It was a great day at The Pittsburgh Field Club for the sponsors and golfers who participated in support of the students of Oakland Catholic!
![Recent Alumnae Panel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683734609/oakland/vp7kw2rjhghesfexidrk/alumnaepanelMay2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683734609/oakland/vp7kw2rjhghesfexidrk/alumnaepanelMay2023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683734609/oakland/vp7kw2rjhghesfexidrk/alumnaepanelMay2023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1683734609/oakland/vp7kw2rjhghesfexidrk/alumnaepanelMay2023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1683734609/oakland/vp7kw2rjhghesfexidrk/alumnaepanelMay2023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683734609/oakland/vp7kw2rjhghesfexidrk/alumnaepanelMay2023.jpg","width":1920}])
Several Class of 2022 graduates agreed to serve as panelists for each class period. Many of them eagerly committed for the whole day. OC provided a light breakfast and lunch for the panelists. It was so nice to see these confident and glowing young women come back to share insight and advice with current seniors!
OC NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS
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OC lacrosse student-athletes earn WPIAL 2023 All-Section honors! Congratulations, Eagles!
![Executive Board]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684929990/oakland/sxsbjrfs3hxkoregloix/2023-24execboardstudentcouncil-2_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684929990/oakland/sxsbjrfs3hxkoregloix/2023-24execboardstudentcouncil-2_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684929990/oakland/sxsbjrfs3hxkoregloix/2023-24execboardstudentcouncil-2_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684929990/oakland/sxsbjrfs3hxkoregloix/2023-24execboardstudentcouncil-2_1.jpg","width":960}])
Congratulations to our 2023-24 Student Council Executive Board!
![VanWrap]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684887885/oakland/h9mtb9c3rxv39dkkarg3/vanWarps-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684887885/oakland/h9mtb9c3rxv39dkkarg3/vanWarps-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684887885/oakland/h9mtb9c3rxv39dkkarg3/vanWarps-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684887885/oakland/h9mtb9c3rxv39dkkarg3/vanWarps-4.jpg","width":1200}])
OC now travels in style! Watch for our newly wrapped vans spreading the word about our great school!
![Video Boards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684888099/oakland/tktfctvboo6bj3u0vz5w/verticalscreens-6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684888099/oakland/tktfctvboo6bj3u0vz5w/verticalscreens-6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684888099/oakland/tktfctvboo6bj3u0vz5w/verticalscreens-6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684888099/oakland/tktfctvboo6bj3u0vz5w/verticalscreens-6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1684888099/oakland/tktfctvboo6bj3u0vz5w/verticalscreens-6.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1684888099/oakland/tktfctvboo6bj3u0vz5w/verticalscreens-6.jpg","width":2200}])
Thanks to some generous donors, images of our students in action are highlighted in the lobby of the Donahue Pavilion on our new video boards!
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The counseling department hosted rock painting and flower planting during lunches to spread awareness for Mental Health Awareness month!
![Stairwell Art Project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684888332/oakland/j31iiavvqtlilonzhc41/stairwellartproject-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684888332/oakland/j31iiavvqtlilonzhc41/stairwellartproject-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684888332/oakland/j31iiavvqtlilonzhc41/stairwellartproject-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684888332/oakland/j31iiavvqtlilonzhc41/stairwellartproject-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684888332/oakland/j31iiavvqtlilonzhc41/stairwellartproject-2.jpg","width":1310}])
This is OC! This is us :). Check out the student self-portraits displayed at the recent OC Spring Art & Music Festival in Stairwell B.
![Spanish Field Trips]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684409442/oakland/tlcey3qvayvjzjfvxcbc/spanishFTorderingfood.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684409442/oakland/tlcey3qvayvjzjfvxcbc/spanishFTorderingfood.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684409442/oakland/tlcey3qvayvjzjfvxcbc/spanishFTorderingfood.jpg","width":640}])
Mrs. Anselmo took her Honors Spanish IV and juniors from Honors Spanish IV and CE Spanish classes to complete part of their final exam by ordering food in Spanish at The Colombian Spot.
![WPIAL Individual Track Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684330300/oakland/a3dpmqw9axihrtjgbiim/trackwpial.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684330300/oakland/a3dpmqw9axihrtjgbiim/trackwpial.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684330300/oakland/a3dpmqw9axihrtjgbiim/trackwpial.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684330300/oakland/a3dpmqw9axihrtjgbiim/trackwpial.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1684330300/oakland/a3dpmqw9axihrtjgbiim/trackwpial.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684330300/oakland/a3dpmqw9axihrtjgbiim/trackwpial.jpg","width":1920}])
Six eagles will compete in events at the WPIAL Individual Track Championship at Slippery Rock University. We wish them the best of luck!
FEATURED MULTIMEDIA
- Gwen Elliott by Maya Wanamaker, OCHS'23
- Jennie Bradley Roessing by Marigrace Murphy, OCHS'23
- Kim Berkeley Clark by Chloe Baker, OCHS'23
- Marie Torre by Bella White, OCHS'23
Gwen Elliott by Maya Wanamaker, OCHS'23
Jennie Bradley Roessing by Marigrace Murphy, OCHS'23
Kim Berkeley Clark by Chloe Baker, OCHS'23
Marie Torre by Bella White, OCHS'23
