Photo Credit: Megan Joyner[/caption]Orange High School is collecting canned food to help provide for OHS families over the Thanksgiving holiday. Through the help of the community and clubs, they hope to create packages of food for every student who is in need this holiday season.
Every year, OHS collects food for students that need assistance. Since many of the students who attend OHS rely on the school to provide them with food, they will be in need over the upcoming fall break. Without the breakfast and lunch provided by the schools, these students may not have access to food to sustain them in the absence of school. As a result, the Panther family donates items to ensure that no student goes hungry during Thanksgiving.
The school is asking for canned vegetables, canned fruit, bottle of juice, and many other holiday favorites. Many clubs are participating in the annual food drive. A few of the participants include Beta Club, which is collecting cans of green beans and corn, and the Spanish Honors Society, which is donating cans of fruit. Other students, families, and faculty members are also donating food and money to help produce enough food for all of the students who are in need. Hannah Link, a member of Beta Club, said, “This is a great opportunity to help out my fellow students and give back to those who are enduring hard times during this season.”
As the break approaches, faculty members and students will gather and pack boxes full of food for students and their families to enjoy over the break. The students who are in financial need will pick up the food before Wednesday, November 16. This small task produces numerous blessings for students throughout OHS who are in need of a helping hand this Thanksgiving holiday.
Photo Credit: Morgan Michos[/caption]While students gathered around the Panther’s Den last month, trends were being set and shown during New York Fashion Week (NYFW). This semi-annual event, held in New York City, showcases the season's trends, styles, and outrageous runway looks.
This trend-setting week sets the bar for Panthers’ styles, as many students can be seen incorporating NYFW looks into their wardrobe. Senior Rachel Shinnick particularly liked the official colors of autumn 2014, “radiant orchid and royal blue.” She stated, “I immediately shopped for sweaters and accessories in those colors. I especially love the royal blue, so I’m looking to add that color to my closet.” As fall approaches in Hillsborough, many students have sought to swap bright colors for the dull hues of autumn.
In addition, students can be seen trading tank tops for coats, particularly leather jackets. NYFW featured several faux fur and leather pieces, and classmates have welcomed them to their attire. Senior Hannah Link opts for her black leather jacket in the morning, noting its “versatility and trendiness for the year.” Moreover, leather riding boots and fur vests have been spotted frequently on campus.
For men, NYFW featured a sporty vibe and darker hues on the runway. As Braden Weber rocks a grey Ralph Lauren Polo shirt and dark-wash jeans, he fits the fashion-mold perfectly. “I like to dress basic--nothing too outrageous, but I also don’t want to look like I just rolled out of bed,” Weber said of his style. Meanwhile, Jackson McClintock incorporates a signature fall color into his wardrobe, “aurora red,” through his pants. The male students have stepped up their style and proven that NYFW is not solely for the female population.
While Hillsborough may be far from New York City, its styles are similar and on-point. The closing of NYFW leaves Panthers to update their closets and open the fall season with welcoming, well-dressed arms.
Senior tennis players Michaela Shriner, Hannah Link, and Beth Bryan pose on their senior night. Photo Credit: Brooke Asbury[/caption]By Hannah Link
It was a sad night for the Orange High School women’s tennis team on Wednesday, October 1 as the three seniors played on their home court for the last time during the regular season. The season may have been coming to an end, but the underclassmen on the team weren’t about to let the seniors leave without a bang.
Festivities kicked off Wednesday morning during school as the team joined together in wearing tie-dye T-shirts made in honor of Senior Night by some underclassmen on the team. “We love our seniors,” said sophomore Brooke Asbury. “We couldn’t bear the thought of not doing something special for them.” The seniors are having a hard time coping with the occasion. “It’ll be really hard to leave our team,” said senior Michaela Shriner. “We’re all so close; we’re basically a family.” The love for the seniors this year could be seen all over the court. Posters and signs hung from the fence and every player wore their tie-dyed T-shirts during the match.
The efforts made by the underclassmen weren’t the only thing that was sweet--the victory was too. Orange took a big 7-2 win over Oxford Webb in their last home match of the season, something the players and the coach were proud of. “We worked really hard tonight and, despite all of the food and candy the girls ate, we still worked hard and played really well,” said coach Andy Brown.
The team will go to Cedar Ridge High School on Monday, October 6 to take on the rival Red Wolves in their last regular season match before the Big Eight Conference tournament Wednesday, October 8.
Photo Credit: Amanda Tavares[/caption]Hannah Link was born in Hillsborough, North Carolina and she has a vast family. Link’s family includes her brother, father, and mother along with two horses, two goats and six chickens. She is in her senior year at Orange High School and is the business manager for the Den Echoes newspaper this year.
After graduating, her goal is to major in International Development studies at either Alabama University or NC State. Another one of her goals is to travel to and learn about the culture of Europe.
When Link is not in school, she is often found on the tennis courts because she loves to play tennis. She is also a big fan of the NFL, and specifically enjoys watching the Patriots. She attends Ebenezer Baptist Church in Hillsborough and is frequently involved in activities involving the youth group and serving her community.