This year, 12 students, Dr. Vetter, and Middle School Counselor Kellye Smith took their Spring Break to join the Ecology Project International (EPI) on their trip to Yellowstone National Park to observe the various wildlife, talk with different professors and scientists, interact with science hands-on, and explore one of the most visited national parks in the United States!
Read MoreThis spring break, OHS hosted a trip to New Orleans, thus continuing the tradition that began in 2019. The trip was composed of 12 OHSers from middle school, aged 11 to 14 years old, as well as three chaperones: Dr. Banks, Mr. Bennette, and Elitsa Somleva, the Academic Expeditions Tour Coordinator. Combining their passions for the history of New Orleans, Dr. Banks and Mr. Bennette helped provide students with a unique glimpse into the history of slavery that extended beyond the text in a book.
Read MoreFebruary is Black History Month. In this short article, Pixel Journal provides a brief introduction to the importance and significance of the month, how it was celebrated at OHS, and a few of the many hugely influential Black people in history.
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day, Pixels! OHS creatively celebrated this day of love through meaningful club-sponsored events and classic eRose messages.
Read MoreIn the past few weeks, the NorCal OHS community has been hectic with frequent meetups. This includes the Writing Alliance’s inaugural meetup, as well as a meetup at Red Door Escape Room. These two back-to-back events provided OHSers based in NorCal with a great opportunity to connect with the peers they usually see online.
Read MoreMartin Luther King Jr. significantly shaped the history of American society and culture, and there is no doubt that a day to honor him is deserved.
Read MorePixel Festival, one of the most awaited events at Stanford OHS, happened this month on January 14th. Students, teachers, and parents alike all look forward to this day, as it gives a chance to catch up with familiar faces and meet new people as well through a variety of activities that took place all day long. Located on the Stanford campus, there was always an event to attend and enjoy.
Read MoreIn addition to numerous other in-person events, Homecoming has become something that OHS students look forward to for socializing with their peers. It serves as a great opportunity for OHSers to have fun before their Thanksgiving break; students flew in from a broad spectrum of locations to meet up for fun events and dances.
Read MoreThis summer, students from all grade levels gathered at the Stanford University campus for the first in-person Summer@Stanford (S@S) since the pandemic. In order to learn more, contributor Jessica (‘23) asked students who went to S@S this year to talk about their best memories.
Read MoreFrom September 15th to October 15th, Americans recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month. This isn’t exactly a time to party, but a month for Americans to learn about and highlight the efforts and cultures of American citizens with ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, or South America. The ways that people make the most of Hispanic Heritage Month include researching about the impact and history of Hispanic culture, icons, businesses, and traditions. The students and faculty of Stanford OHS are among the many people who are celebrating Hispanic heritage this month.
Read MoreNone of us are responsible for the racial contract we were born into, but it is each of our responsibilities to do what we can to rewrite that contract. Whether you take action privately or publicly, your efforts bring us closer to the equitable society we need, and your voice joins the resounding chorus demanding that society recognizes that “black lives matter.”
Read MoreAs elections are right around the corner, editor Rachel Hu interviews Jeevet Kaur ‘22 and Lexi Tabacu ‘22, who are running together for student body president and vice president!
Read MoreAs elections are right around the corner, editor Rachel Hu interviews Alexandria Thomas ‘21 and Kirin Kapoor ‘21, who are running together for student body president and vice president!
Read MoreTrick-or-treat for UNICEF is really a great way to get involved in UNICEF’s goal to help children all over the world with their basic needs like food, water, shelter, education, and more. This event is structured to make it easy for you to raise money through trick or treating with your friends and around your community.
Read MoreDuring the art fest at OHS, our talented students showcase their work in graphic design, drawing, painting, music, and much more. Here's a glance at some of the amazing artistry presented at the showcase!
Read MoreThroughout the month of October, Pixel Journal ran an art contest for autumn or Halloween themed pieces. After much deliberation, our social media team and editor-in-chief chose Sarah Royka as the winner.
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