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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...

Trapped in ANP

Sabatino Beganovic, Reporter October 30, 2024

OHS implemented a new responsive scheduling system during ANP this year.  Unlike in years past where students could travel wherever they needed to as long as they had a pass, this new system requires...

The community has been donating money to aid OHS cafeteria worker Barb Fleming and her family. On Aug. 14, Fleming, her daughter, and her granddaughter were involved in a car crash that left Fleming and her granddaughter with severe injuries for the rest of their lives. "She's very overwhelmed with the fundraiser that the students have done for her, along with the fundraising that the community is doing for her,” cafeteria worker Lyn England said. “When we told her about it, she was crying. She's very thankful.”

‘The Mayor Of Oakville’

Kyle Brand and Erin O'Shea October 14, 2024

You make your way through the cafeteria line with a tray. Barb Fleming, an OHS cafeteria member, hands you a slice of pizza with a warm smile. But in recent weeks, her friendly face has been missing.  Around...

Blake Hallsten’s (11) house was pranked on Sept. 20. “There was barbecue sauce, ketchup, syrup, lots of glitter, two pounds of dog food, beans, toilet paper and there was a lot of flour all over my front yard,” Hallsten said. While Hallsten’s house didn’t have severe damage, there were other houses that did.

‘I Had a Couch in my Yard’

Delaney Earney and Alyssa Johnston October 14, 2024

On Sept. 20, most students enjoyed the Homecoming football game against Hazelwood West, while others may have been getting into mischief. Some of those who attended the game came home to glitter, eggs,...

She Was a Marigold

She Was a Marigold

Tristan Howard, Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2024

Some time ago, OMS teacher Bridget Albers brought a box of flowers into her school to share with her colleagues with a note explaining their significance: these flowers are special. These help other plants...

Dangerous Driving Demonstration

Dangerous Driving Demonstration

Sawyer Bess, Reporter May 29, 2024

Accidents are the leading cause of death for teens aged 15-19. According to the CDC, an average of 32 people die every day because of impaired drivers, which equates to two deaths for every class period.  With...

Water pools along the first base line on the OHS field.

Re-renovations hit OHS field this summer

Ava Chancellor, Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2024

The second round of major renovations in three years to the OHS softball/baseball field will start in June 2024. During the previous renovations, the softball team did not have access to the home facilities...

Spanish Club members make tie blankets for a children's hospital. "My favorite part of fundraisers like this is being able to support an incredible cause while creating a fun event for all students in our school to enjoy," said Spanish Club member Brendan Horn. "I feel that doing fundraisers like this is a wonderful way to give back to the community, support others, and create a lively environment in our school." The club raised more money than needed and was able to purchase additional supplies to make the blankets.

Blankets for a cause

Emma Neuhoff, Reporter April 3, 2024

Lunches were rowdy on March 1. as students gathered in the commons to see Spanish teachers Meghan King and Melissa Bradford get pied in the face to raise money for Spanish Club.  “We were raising...

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South Tech Standouts

Maria Parisi, Reporter April 3, 2024

Four Oakville High School students who are in the South Tech Program medaled at Districts in their SkillsUSA competition, this past February. Anh Dang (12), Tatiana Ponevilai (12), Alicia Vogt (12), and...

Dima's Diaper Drive

Dima’s Diaper Drive

Maddy Geisler, Design Editor-In-Chief April 3, 2024

While all of the students in the CAPS program complete a project to help educate the community, one in particular made sure to get the school involved with their endeavor. Dima Majood (12) ran a diaper...

Junior Ring, now in Spring

Junior Ring, now in Spring

Sawyer Bess, Reporter April 3, 2024

The Junior Ring Dance will be held at the Royal Orleans banquet center on April 5, 2024, after the original date was canceled due to a snowstorm in February. “It was an up in the air kind of thing,...

Social Supporter

Social Supporter

Sawyer Bess, Reporter March 13, 2024

Rising anxiety rates have affected students around the country, especially with social media and technology being heavily used by Generation Z. Oakville High School decided to do something to support...

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