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ICYMI: Coach Evans, OFA Varsity boys basketball, and his players, Ben Rollison, Riley Loomis and Talan Schumacher, made an appearance on WEBO radio, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2ahn7
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It is starting to all come together. Watch the Color Guard as they work on their choreography on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/lJnXph48Bq8
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The students are still working on capturing their fingerprints in Mrs. Melby's class. Watch the Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/3mTgn30l_gs
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OFA Guidance sharing the 'Good News' of College Acceptances. Keep an eye on this board near the OFA cafeteria as it grows with 'Good News.' Congratulations to all. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
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Ever since Maggie Hamed started playing volleyball, it's been a passion. The sophomore has been on the Owego varsity team since eighth grade, and her dedication and skill are huge assets on the team. Watch her Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/0C-VM-1Z4I0
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The Owego Free Academy Key Club food and personal care item drive resulted in 300 pounds of donations for Tioga County Rural Ministry! Thank you to everyone who helped donate. #OACommunity #OAPride
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ICYMI: Coach McEvoy, OFA Varsity girls basketball, and his players, Madison McEvoy, Ava Brown, and Cassie Doane, made an appearance on WEBO radio, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2abw5
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We are back outside with the Color Guard as they continue practicing their routine. Watch their progress in this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/NLh_v-qtzYM
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OA REMINDER: There is an 8th-12th grade choral concert tonight, Monday, December 4, 2023, at 7:30 pm in the OA Theater. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/YrKByfvVd1U?si=hU-iHHdAxpWZZJf0 #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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Mrs. Melby's science class is starting a fingerprint activity to determine the differences and nuances of each of our fingerprints. Watch the Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/B0Y-PnxXWGQ
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Congratulations to Owego Free Academy wrestler, RaeAnn Craft, ranked #19 nationally in her weight class: https://www.themat.com/news/2023/november/28/national-girls-high-school-rankings-for-november-2023-released-with-three-new-no-1-athletes-recognized?fbclid=IwAR1R-e7w-WvohYH4w-NqqTNwyZpXH2uAMKR0M7ERyiJFEY6pOILob8aCTtM #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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Ninth grader Cecilia Clair has made quite a splash already on the varsity swim team. Cecilia tells us what it's like to be successful in this sport and what it means to her. Learn more in her Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/H8kXXBiucKE
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Logan Georgia began playing volleyball because of a friend. That quickly turned into a love that she has grown ever since. Her talent on the court is matched only by her drive to play her best and be the best teammate she can be. Learn more about her in her Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/6lPiTi3g-d4
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For Sullivan O'Donnell, cross country and running are lifelong pursuits. The feeling he gets from running is incomparable to anything else. He breaks down what it is about cross country he loves so much in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/pV8F0Woka4U
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In our second Behind The Scenes video of the Color Guard, watch the team work on their choreography on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/lCCXpSrHcZA
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Owego Free Academy Girl’s and Boy’s Basketball programs will host the 3rd Annual Charlie Sibley Memorial Tournament, Friday, December 1st through Sunday, December 3rd. Luke McEvoy, OFA Girl’s Varsity Coach, and Tom Bronk, OFA Boy’s Modified Coach, and CSM Tournament director, joined Matt Lewis on the WEBO Morning Show to discuss the event.
Listen here: https://5il.co/29vkf.
View the tournament program online here: https://5il.co/29uhj.
Girl’s Games Bracket: https://5il.co/29vkq.
Boy’s Games Bracket: https://5il.co/29vkp.
Come out and watch some great basketball games during the 3rd Annual Charlie Sibley Memorial Tournament. All games will also be streamed live on the district YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OwegoApalachinCSD
Don't miss out on Fan Jam tonight, Thursday, November 30th, at 7:00 pm in the OFA Gym.
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Broome-Tioga BOCES is conducting a public vote seeking approval to update building infrastructure and construct additional space for student programs and operations. The vote is today, Wednesday, November 29th from 12p-8p. View the presentation from the Board Meeting here: https://5il.co/29rxp. For more information, please visit: https://www.btboces.org/BOCESCapitalProject2023.aspx
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Now, Mrs. Melby's class is learning about the epidermis layer of our skin. In this Behind The Scenes video, hear what defines this system on Showcase Classroom:
https://youtu.be/gDJGDFRcOMQ
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April Czekela was so excited when she was finally able to join the Color Guard. She tells us what it is that she loves about the group and more. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/p02ka83_Xx8
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Due to the first snowfall of the school year, those using school transportation should be patient and expect delays in pickup times this morning, Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Bus times can be monitored using the TraversaRide360 App.
Thank you to our road crews and bus drivers for ensuring a safe ride to and from school.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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