2025 Stars & Stripes Classic
The Southern Tier Board 49 Officials are proud to present the Stars & Stripes Classic! Congratulations to the following players who will represent Owego Free Academy in the games. On the Girl's side are Madison McEvoy and Alexis Herceg and on the Boy's side are Matt Higgins and Calvin Smith.
8 teams, 8 games, and 4 nights of great basketball action at Union-Endicott High School!
Schedule:
Monday, March 17 – Girls at 6:00 and 7:30
Tuesday, March 18 – Boys at 6:00 and 7:30
Wednesday, March 19 – Girls Consolation at 6:00; Championship at 7:30
Thursday, March 20 – Boys Consolation at 6:00; Championship at 7:30
Games will stream on Hudl Fan from Union-Endicott High School here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/endicott/organization/12656/union-endicott-high-school
Get more information here: https://www.stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/2091463
Rotary presented in the OA Career Center to students interested in their Long Term Foreign Exchange Program. Interested students and families can find more information here: https://www.rotary.org/en #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
In the Classroom: Masonry with Chase Romeo
“Follow the line, just make sure that you are in line the whole time. If there are bellies in the wall, that’s nothing that you want in a wall.” Chase Romeo shares what he’s learned when it comes to mason work and putting up a wall. Learn more from Chase on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/OVzZYFvJQyo
Kaelyn Katchuk Signs N.L.I to Boston University
“I’m really excited to become a Terrier next year. Coach Brad and Coach James have such a great team up there, the energy is great and they’re all very competitive. Kaelyn Katchuk is excited to embark on the next part of her journey competing in springboard diving. Learn more about Kaelyn and her excitement to start at Boston University in this Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/HWOXur111_U
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, March 14th for a Superintendent’s Conference Day.
Some Upcoming Events:
3/17 - JV and Varsity Spring Sports Begin
3/17 - St. Patrick’s Day
3/19 - Board of Education Budget Workshop at 6:00 pm
3/24 - Board of Education Regular Meeting at 6:00 pm
Each school will share specific event information with students and families. Please contact your building with any questions. Or reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/2locy.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://5il.co/2wsb8.
A printed version of the year-long calendar is available for anyone who would like one. You can ask your child’s teacher or building to send one home with them or pick one up from the main office at each school building. Community members can pick up a printed calendar from the district office.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and district app. https://www.oacsd.org/events
Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
In the Classroom: Do Rad Things
“And now she’s on the step of transferring this to her board. And one thing she needs to keep in mind is that this is 1/3 the size of her board.” Art Teacher Jolene Williams gives us an inside look at how the students prepared their skateboard decks for their Sharpie drawings. Learn more here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/D4v7UHLDP8c
Four Questions: Michaela Daly
“I listen to the coaches, but at the same time I block everything else out so I can focus on doing what I know.” Michaela Daly loves how supportive her team and coaches have been throughout this process. Learn more about Michaela and her love for the sport of wrestling as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/CJ1-ANb5L70
Class Preview: Drawing and Painting
“I think it’s more of a feeling for kids who have a passion for art and just something to look forward to going to class.” Students in Makena Matarese’s Drawing and Painting class are thrilled about their school's art program. Learn more about what projects the students are up to in this Class Preview on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/mR5HZVm37Jk
First Friday in Owego features Ascension: A Skateboard Art Exhibition with artwork from 150 students from OAMS and OFA. Thanks to Mark Rivard of Do Rad Things, the Tioga County Arts Council, and the Floyd Hooker Foundation for providing this incredible experience! #OARiverHawks
DO RAD THINGS: OFA and OAMS students have had a blast working with Artist Mark Rivard all week. Check out their work during the First Friday Art Show tonight, March 7th from 5-7 pm at the Tioga Arts Council and Experience Tioga. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
In the Classroom: Brick Laying
“Placing the bricks to a line, they’ve been doing pretty good. Yesterday they did some block work, learning the proper technique for spreading mortar.” Recruiting Coordinator for Alliance Masonry Brett Sherman breaks down what they’ve had the students working on in the building trades class. Learn a little bit about bricklaying in this week’s segment of In the Classroom on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/sxR2qUClc1k
Four Questions: Isleen Coveney
“Definitely the people, it’s a very positive environment. It’s just a lot of fun to be around these people.” Isleen Coveney hopes to start bowling more games over 200. Learn how she got her start in bowling as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/mixLsoOmdMo
Four Questions: Kayleigh Vangelder
“I like blending the colors together and seeing what colors can get mixed when you kind of fade them together on the paintings.” Kayleigh Vangelder recently started taking more of an interest in her art after working on some drawings of flowers. Learn more about Kayleigh as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/kjEDpgrnddI
Class Preview: Building Trades
“It could be a future job, not even a job a career, and it can make your entire life.” Students are excited to be getting some hands-on learning experience with Alliance Masonry which partnered with the school to come in and teach the kids some of the fundamentals of bricklaying. See what the students are up to in this Class Preview on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/qmVYNPYqz0Y
Athlete Profile: Jaelynne Lovell
“It’s so exciting to see girls wrestling and how it’s gotten bigger and bigger every year.” Jaelynne Lovell is excited to be on the girls' wrestling team and thrives to better herself in the sport. Learn more about Jaelynne in this Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/9JsUCNb7VY8
In the Classroom: Drawing and Painting
“We talked about keeping it somewhat gestural which would be less realistic and more of a painterly quality.” Makena Matarese gives us a look into what her students are working on in her Drawing and Painting class. Learn more color schemes and student projects on this segment of In the Classroom on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/jzx_iquG1LE
Heritage Award Winner: Art Rider
Art Rider was a wrestling coach and teacher for Owego Apalachin for more than 35 years and was presented with the Heritage Award at the Boys Section IV Finals. Learn more about him and his time spent at the Owego Apalachin School District in this Spotlight on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/Nnvs-NfONDM
Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information for Girl's Basketball Sectional Semi-Final at Johnson City on 3/5/25 at 7:30 pm.
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for post-season events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Girls Basketball A Semis
OFA at Johnson City on 3/5/2025 at 7:30 pm - gates open to spectators at 6:30 pm.
Here is the direct link to this event - https://gofan.co/event/3306490?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Admission is:
GoFan Digital - $6.25 (General Admission)
Cash - $8.00 (General Admission)
Children 10 and under are free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Four Questions: Amelia Sitar
“I think my main goal is just to be happy with how my voice will continue to grow and how it has grown so far.” Amelia Sitar shares some of her goals for theater. Learn more about her as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/yfZC2PrS0jc
Owego Free Academy 10th-grade students had a chance to visit various BOCES Career and Technical Programs on Tuesday, February 26 at the Binghamton Campus as they start to make decisions on their future pathway! #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
