Sydney Watson recently portrayed Tanya in the school's production of Mamma Mia! She describes what it's like getting into character and the feeling of being on stage and connecting with an audience:
https://showcaseartstv.com/student-profile-sydney-watson/ #OACommunity #OAPride
OA Update: The Owego Free Academy Boys Basketball team will play in the Section 4 Class B Final on Sunday, March 5th, at 2:00 pm. The game will be played at the VFCU Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton.
Purchase Digital Tickets for the Boy's game here (10 and under Free): https://gofan.co/app/events/912932?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Digital tickets are required for entry.
The game will also be streamed live on the NFHS Network (Paid Subscription): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/
Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
While it is Kyle Riegel's senior year, he does not wish to pursue swimming in college. He says he always wants to have it with him and is excited to come back to cheer on the team and see the program continue to grow:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-kyle-riegel/ #OAPride
"I love how small the case is, so it's easier to carry around with me." Eighth-grader Izzy Coveney explains one of the reasons why she loves the clarinet. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-izzy-coveney/ @OABands l @OaBoosters
OA Update: The Owego Free Academy Boys Basketball Sectional Semifinal game tonight vs. Waverly will still be played.
The Boys are the #2 seed and will host #3 Waverly tonight, Tuesday, February 28th, at OFA at 6:00 pm.
Purchase Digital Tickets for the Boy's game here (10 and under Free): https://gofan.co/app/events/912938?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Digital tickets are required for entry, and spectators must enter through the OAMS/OFA main entrance on the complex's middle school side. Doors will open at 5:00 pm.
The game will also be streamed live on the OACSD YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OwegoApalachinCSD
Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
OA Alert: Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will NOW be CLOSED today, Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Thank you.
OA Update: Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, February 28, 2023. Thank you.
Tyler Krom's speed in the water is only matched by his determination. He loves the discipline that swimming offers and is proud to be a part of the varsity swim team. Learn more in his Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/athlete-profile-tyler-krom/
Technology and Engineering teacher Sean Carney tells us what his favorite aspect of teaching is and how he got into the education field. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/4-questions-sean-carney/ @OA_Schofield l #OAisYOU #OAPride
OFA Update: FFA held a strawberry/cheesecake sale, with a delivery/pickup date of tomorrow, Tues, Feb 28th. With the potential for inclement weather, delivery/pickup has been moved to Weds, March 1st. Orders will be available at the OA Maintenance building on Weds from 3-5:30 pm.
Senior Christian Hodges reflects on his final year swimming for Owego. He tells us his favorite memory of his career, how he got started, and more. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-christian-hodges/ @OFAAthletics1 l #OAPride
OFA's production of Mamma Mia! was a great experience for all. In this Behind The Scenes video, we see the cast practicing one of the musical numbers in preparation for the performance. Watch the video on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/behind-the-scenes-mamma-mia/
The Owego Free Academy Boys and Girls Basketball teams will open up Sectional play this weekend.
The Boys are the #2 seed and will host #7 Dryden on Friday, February 24th, at OFA at 5:30 pm.
Purchase Digital Tickets for the Boy's game here (10 and under Free):
https://gofan.co/app/events/912936?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
OACSD students over 10 can check in at the admission table to get a ticket for Free.
Digital tickets are required for entry, and spectators will use the main OFA doors for this event to help avoid congestion with the OAMS/OFA Jazz concert starting at 7:30 pm in the OA Theatre.
The Girls are the #5 seed and will play at #4 Waverly on Saturday, February 25th, at 3:00 pm.
Purchase Digital Tickets for the Girl's game here (10 and under Free):
https://gofan.co/app/events/912970?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Good luck to both teams.
Due to the impending inclement weather, all OACSD schools will dismiss early today, Wednesday, February 22nd. AES and OES will dismiss at 11:00 AM. OAMS and OFA will dismiss at 12:15 PM. There will be no after-school program and no after-school activities.
OFA's Wrestling team had a tremendous season, and in the Sectional tournament were able to keep that momentum going, with one wrestler not only making it to the finals but winning it. Watch the Sectionals Recap:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-wrestling-sectionals-recap/
OA Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 17th, and Monday, February 20th, for mid-winter recess and President's Day. Enjoy the long weekend. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The Varsity boy's bowling team was not triumphant in their overall series against Corning at the STAC Championship. However, they gave them quite a fight and saw this experience as a warm-up for Sectionals:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-boys-bowling-stac-recap/
The Varsity Boys swim team is beginning taper in preparation for Sectionals. Throughout this season, they have seen their speed increase and time decrease. Watch their Preview on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/boys-swim-sectionals-preview/ @OFAAthletics1
The varsity girl's bowling team left the STAC championship victors in their series against Vestal. The girls used the crowd's energy and reached their highest series score ever. Watch their STAC recap video:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-girls-bowling-stac-recap/ #OAPride
OA Reminder: The OA Musical, Mamma Mia!, runs Friday, February 10th at 7:30pm, Saturday, February 11th at 7:30pm, and Sunday, February 12th at 2:30pm. Go here for more information and to purchase tickets: https://www.oacsd.org/page/ofa-musical #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
