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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

‘Going, Going, Gone’

Belle Mahoney, Reporter March 19, 2025

Going from just being a kid to having all of the responsibilities of an adult can be difficult. For some students, graduating early is seen as a great way to prepare for the responsibilities after high...

Holy Month

Sabatino Beganovic, Reporter March 14, 2025

With the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world started their fast March 1.  When fasting during Ramadan, Muslims cannot eat from sunrise until sunset. The minutes get further...

Six students present their hands to show variation in skin tone during the winter. 	"During winter, I get very sad and I have schoolwork and I get stressed out all the time, but in summer, I don’t have to worry about that. I get really tan, and I can have fun with my friends," Lyla Whitesides (10) said. Whiteside started tanning last year, which has become a routine ever since.

Seasonal Shifts

Kyle Brand, Reporter March 12, 2025

During the winter months, many people may experience tiredness, oversleeping, low energy levels, difficulty concentrating and appetite changes. While many people disregard these symptoms, they all point...

A student's personal computer (left) and a student's school computer (right).

Which One?

Dominic McEntee, Reporter March 10, 2025

With technology evolving, many classes have taken advantage of incorporating technology into teaching and learning. For students to learn, it feels like know they need to have computers. While the school...

This image shows several benefits to taking the ACT. "I think the test is important so you can show off your knowledge to colleges," Abby Hasty (11) said. While the test is long, many student feel it can be very rewarding.

Students Gear Up for ACT

Mazie Menkhus, Reporter March 5, 2025

As we get closer and closer to warmer weather, spring break and the end of the school year, we also get closer to the testing season. This includes finals, AP exams and of course the ACT. This test is...

On Jan. 19, TikTok was banned for around 12 hours, was taken off of all app stores and access was denied for all users. “I use TikTok for entertainment, and [when it was banned], I didn’t know what to do with my life. I was very bored and it was not fun,” Amila Gusic (11) said. According to goverment officials, TikTok must negotiate a sale with a US company before the April 5, 2025 deadline in order to stay active.

The TikTok “Ban”

Mackenzie Christopher and Delaney Earney March 4, 2025

On Jan. 19, the Supreme Court was set to make a decision on if the social media app TikTok will be banned or not. TikTok, previously known as Musical.ly, has been around for about a decade now, and it...

Snow Days in Oakville

Wyatt Cary, Reporter February 7, 2025

OHS students experienced a string of snow days as snowstorms covered St. Louis after winter break. The recent weather led to multiple district closures, causing both excitement and disruption in the area....

Kymiah Thompson (9) receives feedback from a panel of judges at Oakville's Got Talent. "I look for confidence, originality and that the performer is having fun," musician John Purcell said. Thompson performed "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood.

Talented Teens

Kyle Brand, Reporter January 23, 2025

On Friday, Jan. 17, OHS presented their annual talent show at Nottleman Auditorium. The performance included nine OHS students presenting talents such as singing, piano and guitar playing, and dancing....

Members of FCCLA pose for a photo with Santa at Pet Supplies Plus. "I normally help out by taking pictures of the pets for Presents for Paws," Elle Randolph (10) said. Randolph is an FCCLA regional officer.

Presents for Paws

Belle Mahoney and Kyle Brand December 17, 2024

For many people, the month of December is a time of giving. This act of charity is no different for one club at Oakville High School: FCCLA. “FCCLA is Family Career and Community Leaders of America....

Choir teacher Chelsea Ayres directs the mixed concert choir while accompanist Emily Smith plays the piano. "What we do at OHS is we get music for the students and make tracks for them so they have access to practice and learn on their own," Smith said. Four students from the choir were chosen to perform at Missouri All-State Choir.

Choral Competition

Kyle Brand, Reporter December 3, 2024

On Nov. 2, nine OHS students auditioned for the Missouri All-State Choir. After performing a vocal piece and sight reading new music for judges, Mackenzie Christopher (12), Ian Moore (12), Anna Rohr (12)...

Mady Donze (10) buys a snack from the vending machine that the Marketing II students run.

More Than a Snack Break

Talia Reed, Reporter November 26, 2024

With the help of business teacher Amelia Darby, a group of innovative students in OHS’s Marketing II class came together to create a student-run vending machine, aiming to bring creativity and community...

Gwen Johnson's (12) car is shown following her car accident. "We had to get it towed," Johnson said. Johnson mentioned that the car was leaking fluid.

Why So Many Accidents?

Dominic McEntee, Reporter November 18, 2024

People have probably seen at least one car accident in their life, or have even been involved in a car accident. In 2022, teens made up 12 percent of police reported car crashes, as well as 8.1 percent...

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