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The Orchard Park Voice

The student news site of Orchard Park High School in Orchard Park, New York

The Orchard Park Voice

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Holiday Door Decorating Contest Winner named

Holiday Door Decorating Contest Winner named

Kira Weber, Staff Reporter December 20, 2024

On Thursday, December 19th, the holiday door decorating contest winners were decided. The lucky winners, Homeroom 325, were treated to a Panera bagel breakfast in honor of their hard work. The nostalgia...

Class of 2025 Will Hold an event at Get Air

Class of 2025 Will Hold an event at Get Air

Ms. Rodemeyer, Contributor December 18, 2024

Mark your calendars! The Class of 2025 will host an event at Get Air for OPHS Seniors only!   Here's what you need to know:  Who: All students in the Class of 2025 What: An evening at Get Air with...

Olivia Saeli in homeroom

Senior Editors Reflect on High School

Elizabeth Higgins, News/Opinion Editor June 9, 2024

(these interviews have been edited for length and clarity)  As the year winds down, Orchard park is saying goodbye to their seniors. I sat down with our senior Voice editors to hear their reflections...

PULSE Flyer

PULSE is Out Now!

Ana Mallen, Layout/Design Editor May 30, 2024

PULSE, the official literary magazine of OPHS, is out! Over this school year, PULSE has received a number of submissions of artwork, writing, and photography from OPHS students and is proud to announce...

The slushie machine

Slushies at school? You bet!

Elizabeth Higgins, News/Opinion Editor December 21, 2023

This year, a groundbreaking development has occurred at The Quaker Corner, Slushies. Every day after school, The Quaker Corner (the OPHS bookstore) sells slushies along with snacks, drinks, OP merchandise,...

Mr. Brandon Pafk, new OPHS principal

A Sit-down with Mr. Pafk

Reese Politowski, Staff Reporter October 31, 2023
An interview with Mr. Pafk
Bulls QB Cole Snyder back to pass against Bowling Green

UB Bulls’ QB Cole Snyder chats with Carson Hayek

Carson Hayek, Staff Reporter October 31, 2023

The UB Bulls have not had an ideal start to their season. The Bulls had high expectations preseason after winning the Camelia Bowl last December but certainly have had trouble reaching that bar again....

OPHS teacher and local cattle farmer Evan DeWald

Mr. DeWald: Tech Teacher and Cattle Farmer

Anthony Piccillo, Staff Reporter October 31, 2023

(This interview has been edited for clarity and length.) Mr. Evan DeWald is a teacher here at OPHS, and he teaches numerous tech related classes, including Principles of Engineering, Small Engine, and...

Coach Jill Manka has made it possible for the OPHS Cheerleading Program to be known for having spirited, talented cheerleaders. Manka is the heart and soul of OPHS cheerleading,  and her dedication to the cheer program has been invaluable. To find out more about OPHS cheerleading go to www.ophscheer.com.

Game Day: A Year Long Effort

Arianna Baumgart, Staff Reporter April 13, 2023

Game Day Cheerleading is a competitive version of what a cheerleader would normally do at a football game. Teams are evaluated on how well they execute a band dance, fight song, cheer, situational sideline,...

Valentine's Carnation Sale!

Valentine’s Carnation Sale!

January 12, 2023

Valentine's Carnation Sale!   OP Impact is sponsoring a Valentine's carnation sale this year! $1.00 carnations can be bought after school or during lunch periods through January 17-23. See Mrs....

A Voice Behind THE VOICE: Elijah Moskal

Sully O'Brien, Staff Reporter December 21, 2022

The school newspaper is a staple in almost every high school in America. Student run, students write on current events, school news, and the ongoing activities of the community. However, very few times...

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