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

A painting of lemons showcases Katie Rohrs (12) artistic abilities. I really liked what I made and wanted to do more of that, Rohr said. She paints a lot in her free time.

Art is Everywhere

Anna Rohr, J1 Reporter April 21, 2022

OHS senior Katie Rohr has discovered the beauties and creative freedom that art has to offer. Since getting into art, she has created beautiful paintings and drawings. Though there are some ups and downs,...

OHS sophomore Ezra Freeman poses for a photo while deep in thought. I was so shocked, Freeman said of racist comments he has received. Freeman first countered racism at the age of five.

A Different World

Maddy Geisler, Design Editor-In-Chief April 20, 2022

In a room full of people being singled out just for walking in is Ezra Freeman, an OHS sophomore who was born in Guatemala. “They (Marcia and Dave Freeman) adopted me on April 6, 2007,” Freeman...

Jasmine Quach (12) poses for a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France in 2021.

OHS World Traveler

Natalie Gargiula, Reporter April 1, 2022

With many students coming back from Spring Break, OHS is seeing lots of tan lines and highlights in people’s hair. For many, there is nothing like that post vacation glow when one comes back from break.  Some...

Joe Santacruz (12) works on his engineering project. Right now were learning about software, which is what Im gonna use when I get a job in engineering, Santacruz said. I also get to learn what its like to work with groups. Visiting the companies is also beneficial because I get to see what its like in the workplace.

STL CAPS provides look into the future for high school students

Gray Foley March 4, 2022

STL CAPS is an enticing opportunity for high school juniors and seniors in the STL area. Standing for St. Louis Center for Advanced Professional Studies, students interested in business, engineering, medicine,...

Kelley Akers (9) poses for a photo with Ellie Curcuru (9) after being mugged.

Getting mugged is the new in

Leyla Vilic, Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2022

Oakville offers a wide variety of elective courses to choose from, and it can be hard for students to be able to narrow down their top choices of what classes to take. Because of this, some classes have...

A finished watercolor and teardrops inspired eye shadow look. Photo courtesy of Helen Murvihill (@ruethedayy)

Murvihill faces the world in full color

Nataleigh Scheller-Houska, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2022

“It was the Christmas of 2017, and my sister decided to get me makeup,” Helen Murvihill (11) said. “It was just a couple things from the drugstore, but she taught me to do makeup that night, and...

Esports: A New Way to Compete

Esports: A New Way to Compete

Bella Moss, Design Editor February 3, 2022

When you think of video games, you may not particularly think of sports. With the new OHS Esports team set to compete in the fall of 2022, it may change the way you think of sports.  Oakville shop...

Journalism teacher Christina Manolis and her husband pose for a photo at her college graduation in 2011. They met in 2007 and  got engaged on April Fools Day 2011.

Teachers share love stories

Natalie Gargiula, Reporter February 2, 2022

Did you know that Valentine’s Day is the most popular day of the year to pop the question? As many as 6 million couples get engaged on Feb. 14. With Valentine’s Day only a few weeks away, several OHS...

Maria Parisi (10) runs during the cross country state meet at Gans Creek in Columbia November 6. ¨It was a great experience, I really liked cross country, the team was great, I loved the coaches and the teammates,¨ Parisi said.

Parisi represents Oakville at cross country’s state meet

Ava Chancellor, Editor-in-Chief November 23, 2021

Maria Parisi (10) was the first girl to represent OHS at Missouri’s state cross country meet in eight years despite it being her first year participating in cross country for the school. Parisi placed...

The band sits in the stands during a football game.

Meet the Soloists

Bella Moss, Design Editor November 3, 2021

Oakville's award winning band is known for its amazing sound and fantastic visuals. This marching season the band has performed for several competitions and placed highly in every single one. What makes...

Ariel Artis celebrates diversity in dance and the beauty of her culture.

Ariel Artis connects with herself, culture through traditional African dance

Nataleigh Scheller-Houska, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2021

Dancing, like people, comes in a diverse spectrum of interesting and beautiful forms. From salsa to ballet to flamenco, dance seems to be a universal language that can connect people despite their differences.  After...

Michaela Gindler (11) uses her social media to spread encouragement and faith.

Gindler spreads faith on social media

Olivia Wolff, reporter May 25, 2021

Social media can often be found as a source of negativity and controversy, but for Michaela Gindler (11) she uses it to faithfully inspire others. After growing up in the church, attending PSR, and...

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