Reflections of another city crown
On the way to the City Championships at Brashear, Obama’s boys volleyball team was “in the zone.” The seriousness of the day showed in their faces as they displayed their concentration on one goal: another city crown. The first... READ MORE »»
Obama Wins 6th Straight Volleyball Championship
The Obama Eagle boys volleyball team won its 6th consecutive City Championship last night by beating Perry and Allderdice in 3-0 matches. Coach Vitti was very pleased with how things turned out. “This team came a long way this year. ... READ MORE »»
Eagles back on track, beat Sunnyside
On Monday, the middle school boys’ soccer team lost to Arsenal. But on Tuesday, they pulled themselves together and won against Sunnyside. During the first half Obama was up 2-0. In the second half the team scored a third goal and won... READ MORE »»
Hollywood in Pittsburgh III: Working behind the lens worthwhile, fulfilling for Pittsburgh native
Editor’s Note: This is the third in Ilana’s series about Pittsburgh’s new, important role in the movie industry. Even in show business, the talent can be a family affair. Mr. Damiano Fusca (brother of Amadeo Fusca, interviewed... READ MORE »»
Something New: Chaliese Jeter makes creative use of plastic bags, wins award
Picasso. Warhol. Monet. Jeter. Yeah, it has a nice ring to it. But while most of these artists are synonymous with painting, one is now synonymous with art made from plastic bags, and it was impressive enough to win an award in the Pittsburgh... READ MORE »»
April Senior Spotlight: Erik Rauterkus
Outstanding senior Erik Rauterkaus has accomplished so much in his time at Obama. He is a star swimmer for the school and for the JCC and he plans on continuing his swimming career in college. But along with that he has played ultimate... READ MORE »»
Obama Youth and Government Club win top awards, praise in Harrisburg
The Obama Youth and Government Club (YAG) had a very successful weekend in the Capitol Building in Harrisburg this past weekend. The group passed three bills, received two special honors, featured Outstanding Appellee attorneys who became the... READ MORE »»
Hollywood in Pittsburgh II: Local boy making a name for himself
With Pittsburgh becoming established as a center for film projects, it is also valuable to look at those who came out of Pittsburgh and entered the film world elsewhere. Amadeo Fusca is a rising actor from a Pittsburgh family currently residing... READ MORE »»
Obama’s Chairman of the Board
Dr. Walters is known as the Obama Principal, a tough and demanding leader of students and teachers, and someone who takes an interest in the lives of all of his students. His approach can often be no-nonsense, he is not a fan of excuses and... READ MORE »»
SNAC plans to make school healthier through walking and cooking
Written by LaTionna Russell, The Eagle Staff Writer
The SNAC (Student Nutrition Advisory Council) is making a move for great health in our school, Pittsburgh Obama. Levi Brown, a 10th grader, is a member of the council and thought it would be a great idea to get active and move our bodies. He stated... Read more »
May 9, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under News
Drama Department rebounds, closes Once On This Island
Written by Kiotta Jones Gary, The Eagle Online Staff Reporter
Obama’s musical, Once On This Island is back in action! If you haven’t had an opportunity to see the musical yet, well here’s your chance. Due to previous circumstances, the musical was cancelled. But now the musical cast is back and... Read more »
May 7, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under News
Taking A Bite Out Of Art
Written by Obama Eagle Staff Reporters Gregory Stewart and Joel Akrie
The IB art show that took place on April 26th at the cultural building in downtown. She says she was very impressed because it was their last piece which was the strongest. “There were two students who sold their work, Rina Matusda andKaleah Rose.”... Read more »
May 1, 2013 • Comments Off • Filed Under News
Byrum wins City Singles crown again; looks forward to states
Written by Rahsheena Jordan, The Eagle Staff Reporter
“Micah Byrum can be described as a calm, cool cucumber, ” says Obama tennis coach Mark Demmler. He should know. After all, Byrum has been perhaps the best singles tennis player in the city over the past three years. Micah won the City Championship... Read more »
May 8, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports
Boys volleyball team represents in Farrel tournament claiming 2nd place
Written by Joel Akrie, The Eagle Staff Reporter
Obama volleyball is on fire once again. This past weekend, the Eagles had a tournament in which they split two games with Farrell, beat St. Joseph twice, lost 2 to Fort Lebeouf, and lost to Brunswick in the preliminary round. In the play-off round, they... Read more »
May 7, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports
Softball team hits the bottom but plans to bounce back
Written by Daijha McClain, The Eagle Staff Writer
For years, The Obama Eagles have struggled in softball but this year seems a little harder than usual. As all of you know, the softball team is short on players. There are 9 players to be exact. “A lot of people showed up for tryouts, but they didn’t... Read more »
May 7, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports
Thinking about getting a summer job? You have a lot of choices.
Written by Kayla Bush Johnson, The Eagle Online Fashion Editor
Cha-Ching! Teenagers love the sound of money coming into their pockets especially around the summer time. But what if you don’t have anything to do during the summer time? Well if you don’t have anything to do during the summer read the following... Read more »
May 4, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Student News
April Senior Spotlight: Hannah Green
Written by Rhonna Ly, The Eagle Online Managing Editor
Over the course of high school, Hannah Green, a senior at Obama, made many fun memories and friends. As her last year of high school comes to an end, Hannah looks back on her four years of being here. Being active in our school, you may have seen her... Read more »
May 2, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Student News
Upcoming movies gallore!
Written by Kayla Bush – Johnson, The Eagle Staff Columnist
Do you enjoy going to the movies? Well if you do there are many different types of movies that are making their way to you and your nearest movie theatre. While you’re at it check out the following dates below and head on out to your local movie theatre.... Read more »
May 2, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Student News
April Teacher Feature: Herr Harger
Written by Jamill Meadows, The Eagle Staff Writer
Herr Harger is the Obama Academy German teacher. In an interview about his life and his German student Herr Harger gives us an insight into his inner self. Me: Why is German so important? Harger: There are 100,000,000 people worldwide that speak German.... Read more »
April 24, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Academics
April MS Teacher Feature
Written by Taneisha Crawford, The Eagle Online Staff Reporter
This month’s Teacher Feature is Obama’s very own middle school Japanese teacher, Mrs. Keiko Rushlander. For the past nine years, Mrs. Rushlander has shared her skills and experience in the Japanese language and culture with the Obama students, teaching... Read more »
April 11, 2013 • Comments Off • Filed Under Academics
Mrs.Mirt : Many roles as school secretary
Written by Jymier Johnson and Daijha McClain, The Eagle Staff Reporters
“I’m not a chief clerk….I am a school secretary,” says Mrs.Mirt as she addresses the misconceptions of her job title. She handles all of the complicated work in the office and is very much the glue which holds it all together behind... Read more »
March 13, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Academics
Words of Advice- Believe In Yourself
Written by Obama Eagle Staff Columnist Allahna Brown-Smith
What I ‘believe’ in… well I ‘believe’ in a lot of things, like my abilities. I have absolute faith that my abilities will take me far in life; I have faith that Lindsay Lohan will, one day, reappear in to the glamorous and fabulous spotlight... Read more »
May 12, 2013 • Comments Off • Filed Under In-Depth
The Four Major Aspects of Astrology
Written by jahlia Finney, Obama Eagle Staff Columnist
Astrological aspects are planetary relationships in a person’s natal chart. In astrology, there are four major aspects that can be found in a birth chart. The aspects are squares, oppositions, conjunctions, and trines. Squares and oppositions mean that... Read more »
May 8, 2013 • Comments Off • Filed Under In-Depth
MS Girls’ Soccer Will Not Go to Championships
Written by By Obama Eagle Staff Reporter Sophia Kachur
The game on Friday ensured that the girls’ soccer team would not be going to the championships. The whole game started off on the wrong foot, though. First, Brookline’s team was late. Then, because the game had to be started, there was one very... Read more »
May 20, 2013 • Comments Off • Filed Under Middle School News/Sports
Do The Write Things
Written by Obama Eagle Staff Reporters Daijha McClain and Courtney Harris
“Do the write things”. To many this is a spike lee movie, but to Ms. Greens 8th grade students its more than that. Numerous of students entered the contest. Butonly 7 of them won. Rose lachoppa, Aaliyah Garrett, Taylor Lambria, Dana Strothers,... Read more »
May 20, 2013 • Comments Off • Filed Under Middle School News/Sports
