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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

English teacher Jenn Fruhwirth poses for her picture in her classroom. “I won a writing competition in fourth grade, so I guess I’ve been writing since I was very little,” Fruhwirth said. She is also part of a writing club that gets up at 5:30 a.m just to write.

Teacher by Day, Writer by Night

Ellie Haverdink, Reporter March 14, 2025

Outside the classroom, many teachers have grading and meetings that they have to spend their time on, but there are some who spend their time doing different things. For English teacher Jenn Fruhwirth,...

Hailey Probst is completing her practicums at Oakville High School. “I want to leave an impact on student life,” Probst said. “It’s not that I want to be the best teacher ever. I know I can’t be that, but I want to be remembered for something.” She enjoyed the community she built with other art teachers here at OHS.

From Student to Teacher

Kaitlyn Bridges, Reporter March 12, 2025

From being a cashier at a grocery store to even being a teacher, training for jobs is important for success. For future educators, they get trained during their senior year at college. Through either...

A poster that the Ted Drewes group made for their project in Entrepreneurship hangs on display. The class researched and presented on four St. Louis entrepreneurs for this assignment. "...Ted Drewes was more of the favorite, and then I think it was Imo's after that. Enterprise and Schnucks were kind of tied for third place," Gavin Stropnik (11) said.

St. Louis Spotlight

Anna Rohr, Reporter March 10, 2025

With the third term of the school year coming to an end, many class projects have also come to a close. All around OHS, students are wrapping up projects that they have been working on in their classes...

Via Wideman (11) studies for her College Algebra class during her given ANP time. "I know staying motivated is hard," Wideman said, "but if you really want to see results and this is a true goal of yours, you need to do something about it." Wideman took any extra time she had to study and prep for this class to keep her resolution going strong.

Resolution Checkpoint

Erin O’shea and Mackenzie Christopher March 6, 2025

2025 has just started, but yet it feels as though it is racing by. Already three months in, the end of the school year is in full swing and students’ lives are continuing to get busier as finals approach...

Art of The Game

Art of The Game

Alyssa Johnston, Reporter February 28, 2025

Attending sporting events, you will often see photographers lining the sidelines capturing the plays in time, but one student captures the moments through a different art form. Drew Priefer (11) is...

Patriotic Paths

Belle Mahoney, Reporter February 17, 2025

Many students tend to take the traditional path of college after high school, but there are multiple paths that graduates can pursue. According to the National Military Family Association, 9 percent of...

Students attend the DECA district competition. “The competition was great,” Alex Vaughn (12) said. “It was nice to see people that I only get to see during DECA stuff.”

Digging Deeper in DECA

Anna Rohr, Reporter February 9, 2025

Now that we have settled into the second semester, many activities at OHS are hitting prime time. One of these activities is a club called DECA. DECA is for students in business where they compete in different...

The OHS Theater Company poses for a picture at Union Station while attending the Missouri Thespian Conference. “There is so much opportunity to learn and all the workshops provide a variety of skills," Quinn Dillon (11) said. The troupe got to see three performances while on the field trip.

Troupe Trip

Kyle Brand, Reporter February 8, 2025

Acting, vocals, choreography, lighting, set design and props. These are just a handful of pieces that come together to create a good show. And while the award-winning OHS Theater Company teaches its students...

Head custodian John Klevorn cleans the tables between first and second lunch. “It’s (being a custodian) a tough job, but it’s not the hardest job in the world. Anybody can do it, but you have to be wanting to do it,” Klevorn said. Klevorn is set to retire on July 31, 2025.

Time to Say Goodbye

Mady Donze, Reporter February 5, 2025

A face many see around OHS is head custodian John Klevorn, who always has a smile on his face as he completes many tasks throughout the building. This isn’t the only job experience he has had, though. “I...

Sydney Wideman (11) takes a picture with her friends at the Junior Ring Dance. "By the time you're a junior, you pretty much have a good idea of who you are in high school and everything you're involved in. The Junior Ring Dance really captures all of that and celebrates your high school experience a little before it's over,” Wideman said. Wideman mentioned how the dance was extra special because it was where she got to see all her friends, even those she usually only sees at school, making the night a truly memorable celebration with her grade.

Dancing Through Tradition

Erin O’Shea, Reporter February 3, 2025

The planning process for the Junior Ring Dance at OHS was a collaborative effort that brought the junior execs together. Sydney Wideman played a crucial role in organizing the event, showcasing her leadership...

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...

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...

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