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Addie Czuppon (12) guards a player from the basket during senior night. “I started in Kindergarten with Queen and I played Queen ball until eighth grade,” Addie said. “And I played Oakville Junior Tigers from third grade to eighth, its just ever since I was little.” The girls had banners with balloons and flowers waiting for them during their senior night game.

High Point Player

Maddy Geisler, Design Editor-In-Chief March 25, 2024

In an athlete’s senior year, many opportunities are coming to a close. For Addie Czuppon (12), this was the perfect chance to meet some of her highest goals and hit a number of new achievements, getting...

Heidi Niedermann (12) celebrates her eighteenth birthday with friends and family. I loved how everyone dressed up and gave it their all for me, Niedermann said. She also had wrestling themed food at the party, playing on their names for the dishes.

What’s With Wrestling?

Maddy Geisler, Design Editor-In-Chief February 26, 2024

Blinding lights fill the screen of an old ipad as shadowy figures take the stage. Through the wired headphones the crowd screams as smoke appears and the music starts. A 10 year-old Heidi Niedermann is...

The new edition of Mean Girls came to theaters early in the new year January 12.

Interesting Update to Cult Classic

Maddy Geisler, Design Editor-In-Chief January 21, 2024

The beloved 2004 movie “Mean Girls” caused a complete cultural reset in its era, and now a new generation gets the pleasure of seeing the plastics in theaters. Stars like Reneé Rapp, Angourie Rice...

OHS Youth and Government members pose in the House in Jefferson City at the Clark Convention. “I’m looking forward to what other bills there will be next year,” Bryce Kesselring (12) said. “Im also really looking forward to seeing Owen since hes speaker next year, and Im looking forward to seeing how he does in that role.” Owen Mellinger (11) plans to try his best as a leader to implement himself into the role and connect with everyone next year.

Political Pupils

Maddy Geisler, Design Editor-In-Chief December 8, 2023

On Nov. 30, Youth and Government went on a three-day field trip to Jefferson City for the Clark Convention, marking the end to another year of Oakville’s student politics. “We go to a convention...

The Oakville Theatre Company performs a dress rehearsal for Seussical: The Musical Nov. 14 at Nottelmann Auditorium. “I’m grateful for people buying tickets and showing up,” Kyle Brand (9) said. Having played Jojo, Brand had some of the most time spent on the stage when his character “thought up” all of the different aspects of the musical.

Butter Side Up

Maddy Geisler, Design Editor-In-Chief November 24, 2023

This past week, the Oakville Theatre Company wrapped up a successful show week for the first musical production at OHS in 20 years. The group performed “Seussical: The Musical,” a show based on...

Five Nights at Freddys, based on the videogame franchise, was released Oct. 27. It can be streamed on Peacock.

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Keeping Fright Alive Through Film

Heidi Niedermann, Reporter November 20, 2023

On Oct. 27, 2023, Five Nights at Freddy’s fans across the globe finally got the chance to see the movie that they had been waiting for. With a star-studded cast composed of Josh Hutcherson as the leading...

Olivia Rodrigo released “Guts” on Sept. 8, 2023.

Seeing You Tonight

Heidi Niedermann, Reporter October 9, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo released “Guts” on Sept. 8, 2023, breaking a number of records within the first week it was released. The record consisted of 12 songs and a variety of musical styles, quickly gaining...

Sawyer Bess (12) waltzes in front of the student section at the first football game of the season wearing a pool floaty and beach towel. “Theres always been a little part of me that kind of wished I got to go to a football game as a junior or senior and kind of see the whole thing…but honestly I love it (being Oakley) too much to ever worry about that,” Bess said. One of the things Bess enjoyed most about the football game was getting to shoot off the robot canon.

Meaningful Mascot

Maddy Geisler, Design Editor-In-Chief October 5, 2023

For the last three years, Sawyer Bess (12) has been showing up to sports games to rally the crowd as Oakley the Tiger, but with it being Bess’ senior year, Oakville will have to say goodbye to his variation...

Myesha Dickens (12) walks down the track with her family during football’s Senior Night. “It was really cool being recognized and having a lot of people supporting me for my decision,” Dickens said. Though she was worried of what everyone would think, Dickens has had a great experience on the team and only regrets waiting to do so.

Women of the Match

Maddy Geisler, Design Editor-In-Chief September 29, 2023

As changes are made all around OHS, there's one happening on our very own football field. Oakville is incorporating girls onto the football team, and they’ve gotten two to join already: Myesha Dickens...

Taylor Beranek (12), Katie Townsend (10), Camryn Doerr (9), Austyn Schnur (11) and Emily Pizzella (12) take a selfie after a successful “kidnapping.” “Its a great memory to have,” Beranek said, “and it helps with team bonding.” After the selfie was taken, the girls met with the team and had Panera and Starbucks for breakfast.

Sneaky Seniors

Maddy Geisler, Design Editor-In-Chief September 8, 2023

As the only sports who participate in “freshman kidnapping,” the cheerleaders and Golden Girls make sure to fully embrace their valued tradition. “The tradition has always been the seniors ‘kidnap’...

XOXO, Gossip Girl

XOXO, Gossip Girl

Maddy Geisler, Design Editor-In-Chief April 21, 2023

With the rising amount of gossip Instagram accounts surrounding OHS and its students, some individuals are expressing their concern with the accusations on the pages. “It's just a new thing every...

Jillian Woods (11) and Alexa Hallsten (11) cheer at a football game. “I have been working on my tumbling a lot… so I have better standing tumbling this year,” Hallsten said. As one of the team members who is able to do tumbling, Hallsten achieved a standing back tuck.

Tumbling Tigers

Maddy Geisler, Design Editor-In-Chief March 28, 2023

With OHS cheerleading tryouts rapidly approaching April 3-6, returning team members are preparing to perform their best. This year, tryouts are broken down into different skill categories and for each...

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