By Albert Pulver | content@livinginoaklandpark.com “Communication and consistency. We haven’t been able to see each other for over 7 months and people have moved or changed numbers and email, it’s been tough”, says Nicholas Dellaria, Northeast High School Head Football Coach. The football team has faced many challenges due to COVID-19. The fear of the…
Category: Teens
Champions World Boxing Turns a Challenge Into an Opportunity
By Anamaria Moreno | content@livinginoaklandpark.com The Dynamic Duo, as they have been referred to in the past, continues to thrive and contribute to the families in Oakland Park. Desiree and Travis Castellon have known each other since they were in elementary school and really grew close as friends after the 7th grade. As romance blossomed…
Home Pods, Homeschooling, Online Schooling, Oh My!
By Rhiannon Samoyedny | content@livinginoaklandpark.com Home Pod: Have you Ever Heard About It? What is a home pod? Well, it’s a teacher who will come to your home and privately teach their own curriculum, or assist your child in their new online school’s curriculum. Prior to 2020, I do not recall hearing this word. But…
I Laugh Uncontrollably When I’m Nervous! [Ask Olivia]
I am 16 year old and a sophomore in high school. I don’t know how it started, but I have this problem that whenever I am nervous I laugh uncontrollably. In the last 2 years it has actually got me in trouble with my parents and teachers. It is not intentional, it is just that…
City of Oakland Park Hosts Successful Parade for Seniors
The City of Oakland Park hosted a successful parade for Northeast High School’s graduating class of 2020. Despite national social unrest, protests all around the country, and COVID-19, the city was able to celebrate its Seniors without a hitch! On Thursday, June 4th a little rain came down but that did not stop dozens of…