For those who might not feel connected to their religion, but want to have a spiritual connection with others, the Peace Dome just may be the solution. Located on the grounds of the non-denominational Center of Light Spirituality Center on Baldwin Road, the geodesic dome is built on a hill surrounded by perennial gardens and […]
Every year, Oxford Middle School holds their annual honors night for students in each grade level. This year, though, there were six students who were completely surprised and had no idea they were being awarded. Eighth graders Natalie Musgrove and Kory Woody, seventh graders Brandon Pilette and Cody Ruch, and sixth graders Janice McCoy and […]
Ever since she was 8-years-old, Ella Mae Schultz knew she wanted to become a teacher. She would play school with her younger sister, she being the teacher of course, all the time. But when her elementary school teacher, Ms. Jones, came into her life, she really believed teaching was her calling. ‘She made you so […]
Students at Leonard Elementary screamed with excitement as principal Joyce Brasington had a bucket of ice cold Gatorade dumped on her head Monday. Lucky first and second graders of Jennifer Clemens? class had the privilege of dumping the liquid energy on their principal for reading the most books, 1, 429 to be exact, during March […]
Fifth graders at Clear Lake Elementary spent last Thursday selling their homemade products to parents and other students at their fourth annual Economics Fair. The cafeteria was loud and cramped, much like a foreign marketplace, as the customers slowly weaved their way in and out of each vendor’s table. Students sold jewelry, painted rocks, bookmarks, […]
In another ceremony to celebrate the great milestone of graduation, Oxford High School seniors and their family members attended the annual baccalaureate ceremony June 7 at the Performing Arts Center. A baccalaureate is a religious sermon given to a graduating class. Sponsored by the Oxford/Orion Ministers Association, the baccalaureate featured songs of worship, scripture readings […]
While others are diving into a pool this summer, some kids and adults around Oxford will be diving into a good book for the Oxford Public Library Summer Reading Program, which kicked off on June 1. The kids program, called Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales, is designed for children who have completed Kindergarten and are […]
When Maria Testaguzza was a little girl, she remembers watching her father, Gino, create sculptures in the studio down the hill from their home off E. Drahner. Using his tools, one of which looks like an eight-inch wooden golf club, he would chisel and scrape away the soft clay, bringing a detailed face to life. […]
In a collaborative effort between Oxford teachers and administrators, a two-year contract spanning 2006-2008 was agreed upon June 13. The negotiation process began in February to find a way to meet both the needs and goals of the teachers and the district. ‘Because of the financial position of the district and of the state, they […]
Students weren’t the only ones honored at Oxford Middle School’s eighth grade honors night. Dr. Karen Sage, the principal at OMS who is retiring this year, was presented with a colorful wall sculpture made by the eighth grade class in appreciation of what she’s done for them. The eight-foot wide sculpture features thin boards with […]