With a new school year comes new senior class officers, voted on by their peers to lead their graduating class for all the activities the year has to offer. This year’s officers and their advisers have...
ROHS teachers Brittney Laurent and Gabrielle Buttazoni began planning an international trip for students well over a year ago, and that trip came to fruition in June, when the two teachers accompanied...
After a two-year hiatus, the ROHS Varsity Dance Team is back in action, performing and competing under the direction of coach Kate Clark-Martin. Captain Vivianna Thornton leads the team with co-captains...
The ROHS Girls Varsity Swim and Dive Team has established an impressive, long-lasting record over several seasons. The girls carried their team to a league championship last season. However, the loss of...
Peer pressure is a constant force, starting as early as kindergarten. The only difference now is that we are much more conscious of its impact. In our younger years, we are reassured that it’s good to...
ROHS administration has updated the school’s tardy policy, assigning lunch detentions to students who are frequently late to first hour. The change came after records showed that over 200 students came...
Looking for something fun to do after school? Interact Club meets on Wednesdays in room 111 with a main focus on serving the community. “Service Above Self” is the motto of the club, where students...
Many ROHS seniors are currently in the process of applying to colleges, which can be very stressful. However, there is something that can partially take the stress off of students’ shoulders: The Michigan...
Some schools in Michigan have started implementing cell phone policies over the past few years. East Lansing High School is one school of many Michigan schools that now have strict regulations on cell...
The ROHS Art Department is offering an improved art curriculum with more options for the 2024-25 school year. The courses being offered this year include: Painting and Drawing, Ceramics and Sculpture,...
Royal Oak High School’s chapter of Model United Nations has been around for nearly thirty years. The main initiative of Model UN is for students to come together at conferences and serve as ambassadors...
Ms. Olivia MacDonald
Q: What motivates you?
A: My main drive is compassion. I really, really care about other people, and that’s something I let drive my whole philosophy as a teacher. I always...