Acorn Newsmagazine

Winter Sports Recap

Sophie Matthews, Co-Editor in Chief • April 3, 2024

Being a student athlete is never an easy feat; the time, dedication, commitment, and mental toughness required to be part of a team can be brutal. Despite the hardships, being an athlete can be the most...

Being a Girl on the Boys Team

Lilliana Heline, Web Editor • February 28, 2024

Sophomore Ambrialla Shamoun has been actively involved in wrestling since the previous year when she joined the boys' wrestling team at ROHS, which historically has been dominated by males. Wrestling is...

Girls Bowling Finishes 2nd in Tri-County Tournament

Tessa Abrutyn, Reporter • February 21, 2024

On January 27th, the Girls Varsity Bowling team placed 2nd in the 2024 Tri-County Tournament. Royal Oak began the tournament an underdog, ranked #13 out of #16. Starting off the tournament, Royal...

M-1 Griffins come up short against Clarkston, losing 6-1

Sophie Matthews, Co-Editor in Chief • February 1, 2024

The M-1 Griffins Unified Hockey team fell to Clarkston 6-1 on Saturday at John Lindell Ice Arena. The team battled it out against a tough opponent in a fast paced game, but couldn’t dim the Wolves...

M-1 Griffins complete comeback, winning 5-2 against Rochester United

Sophie Matthews, Co-Editor in Chief • January 31, 2024

The M-1 Griffins Unified hockey team took home another league victory, defeating Rochester United 5-2 on Friday at John Lindell Ice Arena. The team completed an impressive comeback, scoring four goals...

Unified Basketball

Maggie Lynch, Co-Editor in Chief • January 30, 2024

M-1 Griffins emerge victorious against Bloomfield Hills, winning 8-3 at home

Sophie Matthews, Co-Editor in Chief • January 24, 2024

The M-1 Griffins earned their 14th win of the season, defeating Bloomfield Hills 8-3 Saturday night at John Lindell Ice Arena. The team maintained a strong lead for the entirety of the game, creating another...

M-1 Griffins fall to Plymouth High School in their first game of the new year

Sophie Matthews, Co-Editor in Chief • January 8, 2024

In a hard fought battle, the M-1 Griffins lost to Plymouth High School 4-2 on Friday at John Lindell Ice Arena. The Griffins created a strong offensive push, outshooting the Wildcats by 11, yet were...

M-1 Griffins advance to 9-1-0 after victory against Chippewa Valley United

Sophie Matthews, Co-Editor in Chief • December 31, 2023

The M-1 Griffins closed out the year as winners, defeating Chippewa Valley United 5-4 on Saturday at John Lindell Ice Arena. In a back and forth game, the Griffins held on tight to the lead, showcasing...

M1 Griffins move to 6-0-0, remaining undefeated

Sophie Matthews, Co-Editor in Chief • December 11, 2023

The M1 Griffins Unified Hockey Team took home another league victory on home ice at John Lindell Ice Arena, defeating Stoney Creek 3-1 on Friday. The leaders of the OAA Red Division — a mix of players...