Band sets sail for France trip
Cassandra Ludwig, reporter
May 17, 2019
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The Oakville Band is making OHS history by travelling to France with a group of over 100 members to perform for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy this June. “This event is bigger than any of us have ever realized,” said flute section leader Christina Meier (12). The band was...
Seniors dance the night away in ‘Hollywood’
Christina Meier, editor-in-chief
May 15, 2019
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OHS held its prom on May 11, and students who attended can agree it was a successful and memorable night. Students took a trip to “Hollywood” at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Chesterfield for the night. Dinner was held at 7 p.m., and once finished, guests walked down the red carpet to the...
Four OHS students make it to American Legion
Jordan Beseda, reporter
May 15, 2019
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Every year nearly 1,000 high school students from all around Missouri are chosen to take part in a highly respected program focused on the education of the federal government. This year, four of these students are from OHS. Andrew Carter (11), Hunter Iffland (11), Adam Leeker (11), and Nathan Wooddel...
Prom court announced
Davin Smith, reporter
May 7, 2019
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The six senior boys and six senior girls who will be in the prom court for the 2019 school year have been chosen. The boys nominated are Jacob AuBuchon, Quinn Toennis, Christian Boll, Thomas Purschke, and Andrew Phillips The girls who are running are Jaelyn Compton, Grace Porterfield, Grace Bellovich, K...
Tiger Tots are back!
Iyanna Robinson, reporter
May 3, 2019
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You’d think it’s strange to hear 4 and 5 year olds in the hallway of a high school. But for the OHS students this is something they are used to everytime around this year? The Child Development II students welcomed the Tiger Tots on April 3. Every year child development students get the cha...
Preporation for Prom
Christina Prince, reporter
May 2, 2019
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Prom is around the corner. This year, it is located at the Double Tree by Hilton in Chesterfield. The theme for this prom is Hollywood. Prom starts at 7 p.m. and it ends at 11 p.m. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Coronation will be announced at 8:15 p.m. Students ...
Purschke crowned Mr. OHS
Christina Meier, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2019
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Twenty-four senior boys representing OHS clubs and sports competed in the annual Mr. OHS Pageant on April 12, and Thomas Purschke was crowned this year’s Mr. OHS. Purschke, who was Mr. Baseball, won his title by singing “Take on Me” during the talent portion and staying true to himself during ...
OHS Choir receive recognition at competition
Kristin Kuchno, reporter
April 30, 2019
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OHS choirs stole the show at their recent competition in Williamsburg, Virginia. Choir students traveled to the east coast for the Worldstrides Heritage Festival on April 10-14, where the program received first place in every choir category. Concert Choir Mixed, Chorale, Men’s Choir, and Madrigal...
Two OHS students make top 100 students in Missouri
Kathleen Seithel, reporter
April 26, 2019
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Two OHS seniors have been named to the top Missouri Scholars list. Morgan Murphy and Meredith Bayer were among the 100 Missouri students to receive the honor this year. Considerable work goes into being a top Missouri Scholar. Students have to have a high GPA, take advanced classes in many subjec...
FCCLA students give back
Kristin Kuchno, reporter
April 18, 2019
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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at OHS recently implemented a significant change to those in need in their own community. When Madelynn Turner (11) and Morgan Orr (11) learned how many students in the Mehlville School District we...
Roedner places in Tech auto video contest
Joey Miller, reporter
April 9, 2019
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OHS student Sam Roedner (12) took third place in the Tech Auto Video Contest at South County Technical School. Roedner is in his second year in the auto body program at South Tech. Using his experience in the program, he created a video demonstrating how to paint a fender, the frame of the wheel we...
FCCLA earns silver at state
Kristin Kuchno, reporter
April 3, 2019
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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at OHS took home the silver medals at the recent state competition. On March 17-19, three students traveled to Tan-Tar-A Resort at the Lake of the Ozarks for FCCLA state. Megan Miller (12) for Career Investigation, Ka...
