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\"Christmas

OFA Principal, Heath Georgia, chats with students gathered in the main lobby prior to a holiday sing-along on Dec. 22.<\/p><\/div>\n

On Thursday, Dec. 22, more than 600 students from Owego Free Academy (OFA) gathered in the main lobby and surrounding upper bridges of the school to sing Christmas songs together, many of them sporting ugly sweaters on the final day of the school\u2019s holiday-themed week.<\/p>\n

\"Christmas

OFA Chorus and Chamber singers perform at a holiday sing-along on Dec. 22 in the OFA main lobby.<\/p><\/div>\n

OFA Principal Heath Georgia shared, \u201cThe holiday week is just fun, and it builds community here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Christmas

Students from the OFA band and jazz quartet perform at a holiday sing-along on Dec. 22 in the OFA main lobby.<\/p><\/div>\n

Other themed days included Monday\u2019s \u201cflannel day,\u201d \u201chat day\u201d on Tuesday, and Wednesday\u2019s \u201cred and green day.\u201d  <\/p>\n

In the spotlight for the holiday sing-along were the OFA Choir and Chamber singers. Three Owego students recently achieved a national-level vocalist accomplishment.<\/p>\n

\"Christmas

Students gather in the OFA main lobby for a festive sing-along of popular Christmas songs on Dec. 22.<\/p><\/div>\n

More than 2,400 students from around the United States auditioned and submitted recordings in September. Three Owego students will travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota in March 2017 for rehearsals and a special performance with the National Honor Choir.<\/p>\n

The Owego students include 11th grade OFA student Nic Hulbert (Tenor 2), 9th grade OFA student Rachel Raftis (Alto), and 8th grade Middle School student Justin Brown (Baritone).<\/p>\n

Following the holiday sing-along, students were treated to an annual pizza party in the OFA cafeteria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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