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By: Max McConville
Oyster Bay High School has implemented numerous safety features, from fire alarms to the lockdown system, which are widely respected by the student body. However, the ScholarChip ID system, which allows students to sign into various places in the building, seems to be dreaded by numerous students across all grade levels. As many head faculty members attempt to enforce the wearing of student IDs, the question stands, how effective is the ScholarChip ID system at Oyster Bay High School?
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By: Sophia Guerrero
Information always seems to be a click away with the internet, but can that information always be trusted? Libraries are institutions where you can access centuries-worth of information. In addition to providing free access to a wealth of knowledge, libraries fulfill many other community needs, such as providing for the use of electronic devices and guidance in locating and organizing information with the help of a librarian. However, despite the efforts to modernize libraries to fit the needs of the 21st century citizen, data shows they do not seem to be getting the same usage as they once did. By: Khadeejah Memon
Teacher turnover and shortages are nothing new, but with teachers leaving the career in droves in recent years, it begs the question of why so many teachers nationwide are feeling pulled in this direction. What is different about the past two years compared to previous years that is prompting this massive teacher turnover and shortage? Could COVID be a contributing factor? By: Leah Cerami
Charles Rizzuto, a physical education and health teacher at Oyster Bay High School, is a teacher that many students turn to when they need guidance. He is open about struggles he had growing up, leaving students feeling not so alone in what they go through. Apart from teaching, Rizzuto coaches lacrosse at the high school. He has expressed that lacrosse played a big role in his unpredictable childhood, and was often something he turned to in times of struggle. He also has been open with his students and told them about his teenage years and mental health. By: Scarlett Shelley
Riley Baehr wakes up every morning preparing for a creativity-filled day. She takes out her video game controller and gets ready to play, while recording videos for her YouTube channel. Later, Riley opens Google Docs and continues writing her novel. With a goal of writing at least 50,000 words, Riley tries to write everyday. But not only does she game, and write, Riley also is an artist. She enjoys animating on her iPad to keep her creative juices flowing. By: Samantha Charron
The Harbour Voice would like to congratulate Kevin Biggiani on being named valedictorian of the Class of 2022. To reflect on his high school experience, Kevin sat down to talk with The Harbour Voice. How does it feel to be named this year’s Valedictorian? Being named Valedictorian of the Class of 2022 is at the top of the proudest moments in my life. It is a euphoric feeling to know all the hours of studying really paid off. Oyster Bay High School is such a great academic school. I know I am so well prepared for college. For that I have to thank all the fantastic teachers I had in Roosevelt, Vernon and the high school. By: Gwenyth Davey
On Friday, December 10th, 2021, Dr. Ianni agreed to sit down with The Harbour Voice to reflect on his achievements in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District since he started as superintendent in January 2021. While speaking with Dr. Ianni, he highlighted his creativity in crafting solutions when faced with obstacles to his goals. Specifically, he pointed to the necessity for innovation and out-of-the-box thinking when planning to update our school facilities, while also dealing with a tax cap that limits the funds available to do so. One thing that was made crystal clear is Dr. Ianni’s dedication to the students of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District and his determination to provide them with everything they need to find great success. Learn more about Dr. Ianni and all he has done for the school district below: By Kevin Biggiani
Do you have any unused gift cards you forgot about? If so, you’re in good company. Bankrate.com, an independent, advertising-supported publisher and comparison service, conducted a recent poll of 2,387 U.S. adults and found that 1,225 participants had outstanding gift cards. When put in the context of the entire adult population of the United States, the poll suggests that more than half of U.S. adults, about 51 percent, forget to use gift cards. These unused gift cards amount to approximately $15.3 billion of gift cards; that is roughly $116.00 per person in the United States.  The Evolution Group By Scarlett Shelley
Wake up at 6:00 am, workout, take a shower, get dressed, brush hair, apply make up, eat breakfast, brush teeth, and go to a six hour long day of school. Many teens wake up every morning feeling pressured to look perfect, but why do they feel this way? Teenagers are feeling pressured to look a certain way, and are feeling down about themselves; this can affect their mental health. In a study conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health, researchers found that 49.5% of teens suffer from a mental illness, and many believe that social media is partially to blame. By Leah Cerami
The graduating class of 2024 has been avoiding standardized tests since they stepped foot into the third grade. In 2015, New York State saw a surge in families choosing to opt out of standardized testing. While schools are required to administer state tests, there is no law mandating that students sit to take them. According to data collected by the New York State Education Department, about 20% of eligible students did not participate in testing in 2015, an increase from 2014. |
