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Friendship Village employee Rachel Sievers and resident Sandra Koenig chat in the lobby of the Assisted Living building. “I love to talk to the employees,” Koenig said. “They make me feel better and feel happier and I love them so much.”

Generations Connect 

Alyssa Johnston, Reporter December 26, 2024

All jobs teach lessons. Every job category comes with different takeaways and experiences. One uncommon job amongst teens is working at a retirement community, and working with senior citizens as a...

Norah Brandt (11), Annabelle Brandt (10) and Judah Brandt (9) pose for a family picture with their foster sister Lovely. “She is the cutest thing. She is very sassy, she has a lot of attitude, she's very funny, keeps us all on our toes, and she never sits down…” Annabelle said. “She's just the best.” The Brandts will be adopting Lovely on Jan. 13, 2025.

Fostering Love

Mackenzie Christopher, Reporter December 20, 2024

Fostering can be a beautiful gift families can offer to those who are dealing unsuccessfully with life's problems. It gives second chances to parents struggling to make a living, supporting an already...

Students involved in the Oakville delegation of Youth and Government pose in front of the State Capitol building. "I would say that we have all gotten really close as a group, even if there are only three of us who are original members as of right now," Zoe Simeral (12) said. Simeral added that the group has definitely grown throughout its duration at OHS.

Pursuing Political Passions

Alex Vaughn, Reporter December 19, 2024

Many people at OHS are a part of different clubs and extracurricular activities, whether that be related to sports, music or government. One example of this would be Youth and Government, which is a student-led...

This picture shows one of many pieces that Cikota has produced and uploaded to her website. "...They're supposed to be abstract landscapes and cityscapes. You can tell that there are mountains and buildings and stuff, but it’s not exactly realistic..." Cikota said. Cikota also sells her art online on her website (amelacikota.com) and Etsy.

Teacher Turns Pro

Mazie Menkhus and Anna Rohr December 19, 2024

Walking through the halls of Oakville, there is plenty of evidence to show the many talented art students. From the murals on the walls to the pottery in display cases, there is nearly always something...

Danica Bettis (12) styles the cast’s hair for "The Addams Family" musical. “I did hair, wigs and the bald cap for Addams Family. It was such a tiring and fun experience all at once,” Bettis said. Bettis added she was grateful for her family and future which motivated her.

Curling Behing Curtains

Claire Goodman, Reporter December 12, 2024

The recent Addams Family musical had a lot of people around OHS working hard. One person who did all the hair behind the scenes and got to follow her passion was senior Danica Bettis.  “I got the...

Caylie Armistead (10) shows her crocheting items, all different sizes and types of work. “It’s very painstaking, but I like it,” Armistead said. “It gives me something to do when I’m bored.” Armistead used different stitches and yarns to explore creativity.

Hooked on Crochet

Alexis Huber, JI Reporter December 12, 2024

  Caylie Armistead (10) knows the twists and turns of the crafty skill of crochet. With her hook and yarn, she’s created plenty of things, all at different skill levels. “There's this...

English teacher Brooke Bradley started  her new job at Oakville this school year to be closer to home and her new baby “ …I had always thought about coming back to Missouri to teach and it just seemed like the perfect time. She (my daughter) was definitely my deciding factor,” Bradley said. Bradley previously taught in Illinois.

New Start

Chloe Timmons, JI Reporter December 10, 2024

English teacher Brooke Bradley had her first baby in February of 2024. When she returned to work, though, she was spending about an hour and a half away from her baby every weekday due to the fact she...

Ramsay Markus (11) ties off a new bracelet at her home on Nov. 15. “A lot of my newer projects I’ve just been creating my own blueprints for them…” Markus said. She just recently built a whole handbag out of beads, completing it on her own with no guide.

Breaking Bead

Ben Wiegers, JI Reporter December 7, 2024

Ramsay Markus (10) has a unique and interesting hobby of constructing bracelets, cuffs and bags out of beads. She’s been crafting with beads since seventh grade, but since then she’s created numerous...

Mackenzie Christopher (12) rehearses for this year's dinner theater performance in early December. "I am so excited for dinner theater. I have done it for the past few years, and it's a tradition that I look forward to every year," Christopher said. "It's a lot of hard work, but the beautiful music mixed with the fun memories makes it extra special." Christopher was one of four students who made it to Missouri All-State Choir this year.

From Heart to Harmony

Olivia Johnson, JI Reporter December 5, 2024

Ever since Mackenzie Christopher (12) was little, she has found a love for using her voice. As of today, Mackenzie has been singing in many different choirs and has never stopped.  “I have been singing...

Judah Brandt (9) and Keaton Rick-Tappella (11) have a father-son argument about having one normal night with the Addamses during their dress rehearsal. “I'm disappointed it's over, but I'm happy because my voice was constantly cooked during the production,” Brandt said. Rick-Tappella added that he felt sad that it was over but was planning to be involved in the next production.

‘The Addams Family’

Erin O'Shea, Reporter December 4, 2024

The curtains have closed at Oakville High School on this year's school musical, “The Addams Family,” but the memories and lessons learned by the cast and crew will stick with them for a long time....

Ricky Nickles (12) sits on his motorcycle after work Oct. 28, 2024. “After work drives are always nice because it's usually warmer out,” Nickles said. Nickles liked to take his bike to work every day to get more riding time.

Full Throttle

Hailey Boyles, JI Reporter December 3, 2024

Winter is just around the corner — temperatures cool and rain turns to snow. As riding season comes to an end, motorcycle riders start to put away their bikes, but not 17-year old Ricky Nickles (12).  “It's...

Starting in August of 2024, Jessica Hoban started her new job as assistant principal at OHS. “I really enjoyed being so welcomed at Oakville, and I hope to continue what I'm doing,” Hoban said, “and I hope that I’ve been received well here.” Hoban felt excited to join the staff at OHS.

From Art to Admin

Savannah Barker, JI Reporter December 2, 2024

Last year, OHS only had three assistant principals, so the freshman class was split up amongst them. This year, OHS welcomed another administrator, Jessica Hoban, so that the class of 2027 would have a...

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