Accolades for Oxford Community Schools continue to grow as their name was found on the list of 2012-2013 AP (Advanced Placement) Achievement Districts from the College Board. Oxford is one of 539 school districts in the nation recognized by the College Board with a place on its AP District of the Year Awards: 3rd Annual […]
While 27 former athletes of Oxford High School have been inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame since 2010, Oxford’s Athletic Director Mike Watson said they are seeking nominations for 2013. According to the school’s hall of fame website nominees must essentially come from four different categories: student athletes, coaches or administrators, distinguished alumini letter […]
Lakeville Elementary students were in awe of a new climbing rock wall as they entered the gym for a school assembly on Nov. 12 celebrating their fund-raising efforts during school’s ‘Fun Run? in September. According to Physical Education Teacher Brian Luba all the students ran a total of 6,008 laps, which is equal to 600 […]
With 125 tickets sold the Seventh Annual Oxford Chamber of Commerce Ladies Night Out. The theme was ‘Les Girls and Pearls? and it was another success. The event which was held at Paint Creek Country Club included a delicious dinner buffet, fashion show, silent auction, bigo games, door prizes, unique vendors, holiday shopping, and a […]
Oxford Community Schools are increasing security measures after a kindergartner wandered away from school grounds at Daniel Axford Elementary. The incident took place at or near the end of the day on Oct. 31 during a classroom Halloween party. Because many parents were taking their children home early after the party, the 5-year-old boy thought […]
‘If we do justice at the polls to our own conscience and sense of responsibility, then alone can we do justice to the nation we love; then alone can we make our beloved land a symbol and shrine of hope and faith for all free men.? ? Adlai E. Stevenson The votes have been tallied […]
As fund-raiser for a friend’s orphanage in India, Youth and Young Adult Worship Leader at Christ the King church, Evan Profant held a four band concert at Christ the King Nov. 9 called ‘November to Remember.? ‘I was really excited, the show turned out exactly how I pictured it and how I wanted it,? Profant […]
It was a night of ties and fancy dresses at the Second Annual Oxford Community Awards on Nov. 3 held at Oxford High School’s Fine Arts Center. The Oxford Community Awards are designed to honor members of the community, public servants, investors, volunteers and nonprofit organizations whose efforts contribute to the growth and development of […]
Republican Mitt Romney won the presidency over Democrat Barack Obama by a popular vote of 617 to 370 and an electoral vote of 419 to 119, according to Oxford Middle School’s Nov. 5 mock election. As a way to get middle school students interested and involved in the election process, students spent the week prior […]
‘The Diary of Anne Frank? is both powerful and timeless, according to Oxford High School Theatre Director Krista Price. ‘I love how one girl, (who) in the great scheme of things may seem insignificant, her story is being retold and retold simply because she wrote it down,? Price said. ‘I think there is a lot […]