A teenage boy is trapped in a country full of war and bloodshed. He witnesses the death of family, friends and neighbors, and loses his leg in a bombing. This boy, Ali, from Afghanistan, makes the life-changing decision to embark on the three thousand mile journey to...
Mr. Wytiaz
Mr. Wytiaz was born and raised in Tampa Bay, Florida. This is his tenth year teaching math at Orem, and his students love him. Contrary to many teachers, Mr. Wytiaz is all for dating in high school. He admits to using his seating charts for match-making among...
The Orem High Marquee
Orem High School has a marquee located in front of the school on 400 East. The main purpose of this marquee is to give people in the community a place to find information pertaining to the school. It lets people know about all the upcoming sports events, theater...
Students and Books
Reading and books are a big part of a student's lives. A lot of students love reading and use it as a release from stress and anxiety. Others see reading as just one more thing they have do. Different things motivate a student to read. A few students were asked why...
Most Memorable Year of High School
The choices someone makes in high school can affect their life after graduation, whether it be the college they go to or the jobs they get. However, high school isn’t just about academics and scholarships, it is also about making friends, having fun, and creating...
Why Summer Homework?
School is now in full swing. The world of homework and assignments has started again. Actually, for many students that world never stopped. Summer homework is something many students, and parents even, have become more and more used to. Many AP and Honors classes give...
The Cost of the Pig Skin
“I’ve dislocated my right kneecap multiple times, tore my PCL in my right knee, and jacked up a few of my fingers and wrists here and there,” said Orem High defensive back (#3) Ben Daley. “I missed a week or more [of school] with the dislocations and the torn PCL...
The “Hi’s” of Orem High
“Hi!” “Hello!” “Hey!” At times, walking through Orem’s school hallways, this is all a student can hear whether it be from a bubbly friend, peer, or a teacher. Each word spoken in these hallways are said for a specific purpose and always contain an aftereffect. The...
