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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

Behind the scenes of Mr.OHS

Behind the scenes of Mr.OHS

Ava Chancellor, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2024

On Friday, Jan. 19, 13 OHS seniors participated in the annual Mr. OHS competition, an event hosted by DECA and FCCLA to raise money for their club-sponsored trips and a charitable foundation. “There’s...

On Nov. 16, 2023, Lily Nguyen (9) poses for a photo with her dance friends at the Nexstar National Competition. This was my most recent competition, and I was so exited to preform, Nguyen said. Nguyen also dances for the OHS Golden Girls.

Dance Is Life

Malia Mustabasic, JI Reporter January 4, 2024

Some students hang out with friends after school, read or even play video games...but not Lily Nguyen (9). Nguyen spends her afternoons at dance. Nguyen is an OHS JV Golden Girl and a competitive dancer...

Reece Ahrens (12) poses with a deer during his hunting season. Hunting and fishing are not just hobbies, Ahrens said, theyre a way of life...”

Hooked and Captured

Noah Ahrens, JI January 2, 2024

When it comes to hunting, it's not just about the thrill of the chase for some, but also about connecting with nature and providing food for yourself and your family. This is how Reece Ahrens (12) feels...

Teacher Tyler Lingle poses on top of the stage he put together. In theater, it helps definitely that Im still young and can still do a lot of things, Lingle said. Because as a tech director, I have to build and move a lot of things, so if I was old and weak, I wouldnt be able to do many things... Lingle, on top of being the Technical Director for the theater program, also sponsors the Chess Club.

Difficulties and Duties

Noah Frillman, JI Reporter December 31, 2023

Math teacher Tyler Lingle, although new to OHS teaching Algebra II and Honors Algebra II, is already adored by many students. In addition to teaching, though, Lingle sponsors the Chess Club and is a technical...

Dance Is How We Do It

Avery Hof, JI Reporter December 30, 2023

Evelyn Manning (10) has a passion and love for competitive dance, a sport that requires much determination and perseverance. Manning is skilled in a variety of different types of dance, each of which she...

Coach Laura Bishop poses with niece Laura Benignus (10) Dec. 7, 2023. Were pretty close, Id say, Benignus said. Bishop and Benignus said they share an interesting relationship when it comes to school sports.

Relations Around OHS

Ayanna Lyons, JI Reporter December 29, 2023

You may have noticed coach and PE teacher Laura Bishop and student Laura Benignus (10) together around OHS. What you may not have known is that they are related, as Bishop is Benignus’ aunt. “Yeah,...

Ella Dinehart (9) poses with her flute. She is the only freshman in Wind Symphony. “...I feel like I have really high expectations to look up to since Im the only freshman. I just feel like he (Brakefield) expects a lot from me,” Dinehart said.

Freshman Flute

Ramsay Markus, JI Reporter December 26, 2023

On Oct. 31, 2023, Ella Dinehart (9) auditioned for her chair placement in what she thought would be Symphonic Band. Little did she know, Dinehart would end up in Wind Symphony. “...I feel like I have...

Ollie Scholz (9) designs her nails. “Doing nails was so fun, so eventually I started doing my mom’s nails,” Scholz said. “...And as Ive gotten better, I started to do my friends and people from school.” Scholz even makes money from doing people nails.

Nailed It

Isabella Mahoney, JI Reporter December 23, 2023

Many high school students continue to pay $65 to $75 per nail set. Some might say that price is ridiculous. Well, OHS has a student who not only does nails but has expanded and started doing fellow peers'...

Smart Cookie

Roman Baban, JI Reporter December 22, 2023

As the class of 2026 gets closer and closer to graduation, many of them are aiming for the best that they can academically achieve. One particular student who demonstrates this is enrolled in both AP Euro...

Travis Norris (12) works on an assignment for his class. I have had a pretty good high school experience. I think it’s time for something new, Norris said. Norris will attend STLCC second semester.

Second Semester Seniors

Heidi Niedermann, Reporter December 22, 2023

Senior year is a time to figure yourself out before heading off into life, but for these two seniors, their future is coming faster than they had ever imagined. Travis Norris (12) and Briana Jackson (12)...

Kelley Akers (11) poses next to her most recent service dog, Giroux, on Dec. 2, 2023 at his graduation. It is a happy feeling that they are going to a good place and doing something good, Akers said. Akers favorite memory with Giroux was when he was a puppy.

Doggy Lovers

Holly Kroener, JI Reporter December 20, 2023

Many people don’t think of the idea of training service dogs when looking into pets, but the Akers family thought differently. Ever since elementary school, Kelley Akers (11) and her family have been...

Family Business

Leila Ceric, JI Reporter December 19, 2023

Although she doesn’t have him as a student and he doesn't have her as a teacher, OHS math teacher Kara Guentz and her son Sullivan have a bond beyond classroom expectations. Kara has had her other children...

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