Parent Messages to the Class of 2020
  • Congrats Dan! You will love Oswego on beautiful Lake Ontario. We are so proud of you. Love Mom, Dad, Kris and Sammy
  • Angelina. Proud and grateful for you. All you accomplished so far is just the beginning. Aim high and shoot for the stars. We love you. Pop Pop, Uncle George, Carie, Chris, Jason, Michael, Robert
  • Congratulations Brendan and best of luck at RPI. We're so proud of you! Love Mom, Dad and Aidan
  • Congratulations Vil! You did it!!! We are all so proud of you! Best of luck on all of your future endeavors. We love you!!!
  • Way to go, Coosh! Your strength, resilience, and perseverance were on full display this year. We are so proud of you, Andrew. Get ‘em! Love Mom, Dad, and Matthew
  • Antonette, Congratulations!! We are so proud of you and we are excited for what comes next! Keep smiling and continue to shine bright. And just remember to always shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land on the stars. We love you SOOOO much! Love always, Mom, Dad, TJ, Sharlene, Garry and Dominic
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Juniors Tala Areiqat, Ace Kim, and Ava Petrilli and seniors Tiffany Cowan, Daniel Kim, and Amy Tony with Dr. Bruce Sabatini, Ms. Katie Gallagher, and Senator Cory Booker.
Sitting Down with Senator Cory Booker
June 16, 2021
Annual Jazz Cafe Goes Virtual
Annual Jazz Cafe Goes Virtual
May 19, 2021
Students and teachers prepare for the new schedule changes coming May 18.
OT Reacts: A Return to Full Days
May 14, 2021
Big changes are coming to the school day as NVOT is set to implement a full day schedule beginning May 18.
A Return to Full Days
May 14, 2021
Decisions, Decisions
Decisions, Decisions
May 10, 2021
Our school community must step up and stand against anti-Asian discrimination.
Not America’s Punching Bag
May 16, 2021
While Black History Month may be coming to an end, we must always honor the efforts and accomplishments of Black Americans.
Black History Month: Honoring Marsha P. Johnson
February 26, 2021
Why the U.S. Criminal Justice System Needs Reform
Why the U.S. Criminal Justice System Needs Reform
February 11, 2021
Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Woman's Fight
Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Woman’s Fight
February 5, 2021
Human trafficking happens closer than you think. Know how to avoid being trafficked so you do not become the next victim.
The Rapid Increase of Human Trafficking Cases is a Cry for Help
February 3, 2021
The greatest ongoing debate of all time...
Dogs vs. Cats
October 30, 2020
This year's 2020 election sparks debate with the country's high schoolers.
Should the Voting Age Be Lowered to 16?
October 26, 2020
Fall Back... Into Seasonal Depression?
Fall Back… Into Seasonal Depression?
November 6, 2019
Word vs. Docs
Word vs. Docs
January 29, 2019
Olivia vs. Olivia: Christmas
Olivia vs. Olivia: Christmas
December 21, 2018
While Black History Month may be coming to an end, we must always honor the efforts and accomplishments of Black Americans.
Black History Month: Honoring Marsha P. Johnson
February 26, 2021
Why the U.S. Criminal Justice System Needs Reform
Why the U.S. Criminal Justice System Needs Reform
February 11, 2021
Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Woman's Fight
Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Woman’s Fight
February 5, 2021
Human trafficking happens closer than you think. Know how to avoid being trafficked so you do not become the next victim.
The Rapid Increase of Human Trafficking Cases is a Cry for Help
February 3, 2021
The U.S. Profits From Child Labor—and Gen Z is Starting to Notice
The U.S. Profits From Child Labor—and Gen Z is Starting to Notice
January 31, 2021
Summer Movie Recommendations
Summer Movie Recommendations
June 17, 2021
A book to keep you busy this summer.
Review: Daisy Jones & The Six
June 10, 2021
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2021
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2021
June 1, 2021
The cast rehearses outside, socially distanced.
A Chorus Line, Online
May 14, 2021
Brooke and Spencer try the best (and the worst) Tik Tok food trends.
The Lance Tries: TikTok Food Trends
April 30, 2021
The Rainbow Loom Bands
The Lance Rewind: Rainbow Loom
March 16, 2020
Josh Lee
The Lance Rewind: ASK.fm
January 29, 2018
The Lance Rewind: Does Hannah Montana still hold up?
The Lance Rewind: Does Hannah Montana still hold up?
March 3, 2017
The Lance Rewind: Silly Bandz
The Lance Rewind: Silly Bandz
October 21, 2016
Brooke and Spencer try the best (and the worst) Tik Tok food trends.
The Lance Tries: TikTok Food Trends
April 30, 2021
Olivia Genco takes on roller skating for a week
The Lance Tries: Roller Skating
June 9, 2020
Lines form in front of Popeyes as customers wait for chicken sandwiches
The Lance Tries: Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich
December 20, 2019
Setting out to eat Kalbi.
The Lance Tries: Korean Barbeque—Phoods, Photos, and Phozilla
March 29, 2018
SUCCESS: Ackerman and DePhillips after successfully completing a hole.
The Lance Tries: Disc Golf
June 21, 2017
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2021
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2021
June 1, 2021
The Lance Playlist: Spring 2021
The Lance Playlist: Spring 2021
March 1, 2021
The Lance Playlist: Winter 2020
The Lance Playlist: Winter 2020
December 1, 2020
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2020
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2020
September 22, 2020
Stay at home!
The Lance Playlist: April/Quarantine
April 29, 2020
Not Just the Top of Her Class
Not Just the Top of Her Class
June 11, 2021
A few of Chong's viral Tik Toks raising awareness about modern slavery.
Making a Difference One TikTok at a Time
May 1, 2021
Katherine Johnson succeeded in a field dominated by white men as a woman of color.
Katherine Johnson: A Powerful Woman That Changed NASA as We Know It
March 31, 2021
Bae swings her golf club during a tournament.
The “Club” That Got Her into Duke
March 15, 2021
A GOLDen Knight: Sofia Berisha
A GOLDen Knight: Sofia Berisha
February 26, 2021
A GOLDen Knight: Sofia Berisha
A GOLDen Knight: Sofia Berisha
February 26, 2021
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
June 14, 2021
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
June 4, 2021
Posters for seniors on the girls lacrosse team.
Spring Sports Celebrate Seniors
May 28, 2021
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
May 27, 2021
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
May 22, 2021
Catch up with The Lance on new fantasy football updates!
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 13
December 3, 2020
Catch up with The Lance on new fantasy football updates!
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 12
November 25, 2020
Catch up with The Lance on new fantasy football updates!
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 11
November 19, 2020
Catch up with The Lance on new fantasy football updates!
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 10
November 13, 2020
Catch up with The Lance on new fantasy football updates!
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 8
November 2, 2020
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Opinion

Our school community must step up and stand against anti-Asian discrimination.

Not America’s Punching Bag

Alicia Hamm, Staff Writer • May 16, 2021

Growing up as an Asian-American, I never realized anything was wrong with my comfortable, majority-white suburban hometown. I knew racism existed, but it seemed to be a faraway concept. I thought Asian-Americans...

While Black History Month may be coming to an end, we must always honor the efforts and accomplishments of Black Americans.

Black History Month: Honoring Marsha P. Johnson

Alicia Hamm, Staff Writer • February 26, 2021

These names probably sound familiar: Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Maya Angelou. But chances are you have no idea who Marsha P. Johnson is. In celebration of Black...

Why the U.S. Criminal Justice System Needs Reform

Why the U.S. Criminal Justice System Needs Reform

Nicole Sigismondi, Staff Writer • February 11, 2021

Taking office at a crucial time in American history, President Joe Biden’s administration faces urgent social, economic, political, and environmental issues. More than any other generation, Gen Z uses...

Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Woman's Fight

Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Woman’s Fight

Grace Sigismondi, Staff Writer • February 5, 2021

Taking office at a crucial time in American history, President Joe Biden’s administration faces urgent social, economic, political, and environmental issues. More than any other generation, Gen Z uses...

Human trafficking happens closer than you think. Know how to avoid being trafficked so you do not become the next victim.

The Rapid Increase of Human Trafficking Cases is a Cry for Help

Nicole Sigismondi, Staff Writer • February 3, 2021

Taking office at a crucial time in American history, President Joe Biden’s administration faces urgent social, economic, political, and environmental issues. More than any other generation, Gen Z uses...

The U.S. Profits From Child Labor—and Gen Z is Starting to Notice

The U.S. Profits From Child Labor—and Gen Z is Starting to Notice

Sophie Atalla and Jonah Kim • January 31, 2021

Taking office at a crucial time in American history, President Joe Biden’s administration faces urgent social, economic, political, and environmental issues. More than any other generation, Gen Z uses...

Black and white Americans are held to different standards by law enforcement.

The Double Standard of Policing and What to Do About It

Alicia Hamm, Staff Writer • January 25, 2021

January 6, 2021, was a day that highlighted the unacceptable racism that plagues American society. When a majority-white mob broke into the Capitol Building, it was met with little opposition. But when...

Gen Z is “Sick” of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Gen Z is “Sick” of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Charlie Dippolito, Staff Writer • January 22, 2021

Taking office at a crucial time in American history, President Joe Biden’s administration faces urgent social, economic, political, and environmental issues. More than any other generation, Gen Z uses...

The government needs to combat climate change immediately

What to Know About Climate Change

Luke Cammarata, Staff Writer • January 21, 2021

Taking office at a crucial time in American history, President Joe Biden’s administration faces urgent social, economic, political, and environmental issues. More than any other generation, Gen Z uses...

The holidays are different this year, but they can still be enjoyable.

How to Safely Celebrate the 2020 Holidays

Alicia Hamm, Staff Writer • December 17, 2020

Let’s face it: This holiday season is going to be pretty different from years past.  December is usually filled with the anticipation of big gatherings, exciting gift exchanges, and lots of food. ...

Despite criticism on Twitter, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is trying its best this year.

The “Ugly” Rockefeller Christmas Tree

Charlie Dippolito, Staff Writer • December 15, 2020

During the holiday season, New York City is an iconic destination for people worldwide, and for a good reason: the beautiful window displays, Christmas decorations in the streets, and the red and green...

It is time that the United States of America become united again.

Keeping the United States United

Ava Petrilli, Managing Editor • December 1, 2020

Former President George Washington said, “However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning,...

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