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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline
Lalia Cejvan (12) stands in Dubai before she leaves for America in 2022. “ We made the decision to move her so we can be closer to family that we don’t usually talk to,” Cejvan said. She has made many new friends since she came to America.

Fresh Start

Paige Hughes, J1 Reporter • May 24, 2024

Some people were born in America and stay in America. Some were born in a different country and stay there. For Laila Cejvan (12), she has gotten the experience of both from moving to America from Dubai. “My...

Halima Abid (12) plays a Gimkit in her government class. “In school, I love playing Gimkit,” Abid said. “My favorite game is the jumping one called Don’t Look Down.” Abid said that if she could play any game in school, she would choose Gimkit.

Afghanistan to America

Chloe Ruth, J1 Reporter • May 17, 2024

In August of 2021, Halima Abid and her family of 15 others bravely fled Panjshir in the midst of war when the Taliban invaded Afghanistan.  Translating for Hamila, Masi Abid, also an Oakville High...

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