🏃🏼♀️🏅 Amazing Results at Atlantic County Track Championships! 🏆
Last Friday, Stockton witnessed an incredible display of athleticism as Greater Egg soared to victory in multiple events. Here are some highlights:
Atlantic County recap:
Royanah Farmer 1st place in the 100m and 200m. Ranked 2nd in NJ in the 100m 11.98
Received award for athlete of the meet.
4x100 Relay 1st place
Congratulations to the Girls' Lightweight 4+, who were one of 8 local crews to qualify for finals at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta (around 70 local crews competed). Stotesbury is the largest high school rowing event in the US, with around 4500 rowers from across the US and Canada.
The students in the REACH program had a blast during falcon time as they worked with NHS to make kites! Great job everyone!
Oakcrest High School is a collection hub for plastic bags. OHS has diverted over 35lbs of plastic bag waste from landfill to being used in Trex products. Bags can be brought to Oakcrest High School or the Mays Landing Acme. See the attached poster for details!
The OHS Culinary and World Language Club students celebrated Cinco de Mayo by making nachos with all their favorite toppings. ¡Qué delicioso!
The Dance program held their end of year banquet May 17. Our newest members of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts were inducted, the OHS Dance Team was recognized & students earned certificates for their years of achievement. It was a great evening to celebrate dance!
New Episode Alert of The GEHR Podcast! Hear from our students.
S01E08: GreaterFuture.net. Hear from GEHRHSD Students!
Listen directly at: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/LIsdv9KWSzb
Or any of the following Links:
https://www.gehrhsd.net/page/podcast
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5jlbVT2e9ulbDoeFi4Vj3d
Anchor - https://anchor.fm/gehrpodcast
Congratulation to all the winning Falcons from last week!
Oakcrest Girls Lacrosse celebrating their 9-5 win on Tuesday. This is the first win in 4 seasons for the Lady Falcons. The team is showing that hard work and dedication pays off. Way to go Falcons!
Come see all the exciting events this week @ the Oak.
Summer Rowing Programs
Atlantic County Rowing Association (ACRA)
Lake Lenape Park West (6303 Old Harding Highway, Mays Landing, NJ 08330)
Learn-to-Row Program: For interested rowers around age 12 (entering 7th grade) and up to
adults… teaches beginners how to scull (row in boats that use two oars) using small group instruction (approximately 4-6 rowers per coach). Generally two nights per week
for six weeks, weather permitting.
How to Join: call-in process, typically in mid- to late June, then registration on the first evening
of summer practice
For more information… Atlantic County Rowing Association(ACRA) on Facebook
Viking Rowing Club
Dr. John Holland Boathouse (N Surrey Avenue & Calvert Avenue, Ventnor City, NJ 08406)
Learn-to-Row Program (“Chicken Dippers”): Different levels / days for new rowers age 10-
14… teaches beginners how to sweep (row in eight-person boats with one oar each),
generally two nights per week for five weeks.
How to Join: in-person registration at the Dr. Holland Boathouse, June 19-21, from 6pm – 8pm
For more information… https://vikingrowingclub.org and Viking Rowing Club on Facebook
Weeks 1 & 2 progress updates on the turf installation referendum project at Oakcrest.
Oakcrest High students rocked the OWLympics in Philly! Actuary science, fierce competition, and endless career opportunities! #OakcrestPride #OWLympics2023
Congratulations to the Oakcrest Boys Varsity 4 for bringing the James & Margaret Smith Memorial Trophy back to Oakcrest as the 1st place Boys Varsity 4 at the Atlantic County Championship! They edged out the 2nd place Mainland by 4.14 seconds!
Congratulations to the Oakcrest Girls Lightweight 4, Boys Novice 4 and girls 2x for beating their heated rivals to secure 3rd place in each of their races this past weekend at the Atlantic County Championship!
Each year, OHS selects a Dr. Dennis Foreman Novice Teacher of the Year. The award is given to a teacher that is in their first 3 years of teaching experience and has gone above and beyond in their roles. Our Novice Teacher of the Year for the 22-23 SY is Mr. Ari Carrillo! Use the link below to view our Spring Choir Concert and the presentation of this award to Mr. C. https://www.youtube.com/live/Vg0xEhs3OJM?feature=share
Reminder that Tuesday May 16th is College & Career Signing Day. Students should stop by the MPR to take a photo in their college and career gear!
Our Annual Green Fair is tomorrow, May 13th , Rain or Shine! Bring your recycling, textiles, items for our 2nd hand table, and your appetite (for our food trucks)! There will be vendors with environmentally themed items , educational demonstrations, activities for kids, performances & MORE!
The grass is almost gone! We will continue to provide updates as work continues on the new turf football field. Photo and video credits to our OHS JROTC and their drone work.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bgp1TjyrlTt1_CKHko0hC5Vvlz9xIl9V/view?usp=share_link
