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Teacher Profile: Becky Merges
“Watching the kids enjoy music, and watching the kids of my kids, yes I am that old, doing the same things that their parents did when they were in here.” Becky Merges has been teaching for 26 years in Owego, learn where her passion for teaching comes from in this Teacher Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/FCze0I7WrWo
Four Questions: Lexi Herceg
“My favorite part is probably just competing and playing in the games. I love that fast level completion.” Lexi Herceg shares how she got her start in basketball, and what some of her goals are for the team as a senior. Watch Lexi answer four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/-ERdu_4XPR4
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Practice Makes Perfect: Girls Varsity Basketball
“We’re focusing on two things, defense getting back and taking a layup down at that end, and I want offensive players focusing on trying to go in and finish with a little bit of defensive pressure.” Luke McEvoy the Head Coach for the Girl's Varsity Basketball team breaks down one of their practice drills, and what the team has been working on. Watch this segment of Practice Makes Perfect on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/ZopucQ-mYJU
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/RvkRV_hNzbA?feature=share.
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Teacher Spotlight: Megan Burrell
“It’s the kids, they’re pretty awesome and they work really hard.” And they rise to the high expectations that I put for them.” OFA’s Vocal Music Teacher Megan Burrell has high praise for her students. Learn how she got her start in teaching in this Teacher Spotlight on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/4ASi2HaApVk
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Four Questions: Joseph Mikels
“The music that we do, the a-cappella music I think is cool and it’s fun to do.” Joseph Mikels is in the OFA Chamber Singers, learn where he got his passion for singing, and what he’s enjoyed throughout the years. Watch Joseph answer four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Hqo4FafGnbI
Four Questions: Ashlyn Dalton
“My favorite part of playing basketball is probably hanging out with all of my friends.” Sophomore Ashlyn Dalton talks about her love for the sport of basketball and how she got started playing it. Watch Ashlyn answer four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/VUTujZiCXi8
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In the Classroom: Lava Song
“For a lot of the songs, the kids are up and moving around. The floor is lava is where you’ve got to be able to get up.” Fifth grader Aldon Lohmann explains the rules to their floor is lava song. Learn more about what’s going on in the classroom on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/qXM9ACAKz60
Four Questions: Kayla Casterline
“I think just the relationships in that we can fool around and still get things done, but we’re always having a good time.” Kayla Casterline shares with us how she got her start in chorus and the OFA Chamber Singers. Learn more about Kayla as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/k8hIdn37-3s
Four Questions: Morgan Sleeper
“Getting to work with the animals, especially with what we’re doing now with learning the medical terminology because I plan on taking that forward.” Morgan Sleeper hopes to one day be a nurse, and learn more about her and her interest in Animal Sciences as she answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/ihFO3_t76_0
Varsity Girls Basketball: Season Preview
“We have such a fun time together, we love playing together and we’re just super excited to keep doing that.” The Girls Varsity Basketball team is excited for their upcoming season. Watch on Showcase Sports TV to learn more as they discuss their strengths and love for the game. https://youtu.be/xn7hfzNo-D8
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Four Questions: Svetlana Sirotkin
‘I think it’s the singing and the running around, it’s like gym but better.” Svetlana Sirotkin loves the music program at OES. Learn all about her interests in music as she answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/KZACr2XEhhw
Four Questions: Grayden Stanton
“The fact that we get to take care of animals and we have a whole farm at our school.” Grayden Stanton hopes to one day be a farmer. The information that he’s learning in his Animal Science classes has helped him along in that goal, learn more about Grayden as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/3Jk7L8zMDnY
Four Questions: Lexi Gunther
“Honestly today, getting to see the outcome of it, I’ve been planning it for a few months now.” Lexi Gunther answers four questions about herself and working at the OA Career Center. Learn more about her and some events she’s helped organize on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/py3Z_yQkuIY
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