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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

Mitch Aschenbrenner (11), Hannah Franke (12), and Katie Seithel (12) proudly present their medals from their district wins.

OHS Quiz Bowl goes undefeated in districts

Morgan Herrick, reporter April 21, 2021

OHS Quiz Bowl took home a Class 6, District 1 championship title in its first in-person competition of the year at OHS on April 19. The team went undefeated and came out triumphant.  “They’re all...

Seven journalism students earn national recognition from the JEA competition. Front row: Avery Neal (12), Layla Halilbasic (10), Eva Bidle (11), and Lejla Pozegic (10). Back row: Cassandra Ludwig (12), Meg Heveroh (12), and Jojo LaBrier (12)

Journalism students win awards at national competition

Jack Butchart, reporter April 21, 2021

Five journalism students spread across yearbook, broadcast, and newspaper were recognized for their hard work in the National Student Media Contest sponsored by the Journalism Education Association. The...

OHS Science teacher Daniel Wrangler gets his first Moderna vaccination shot at OHS vaccination event

OHS holds vaccination event for MSD faculty

Avery Neal, Social Media Coordinator April 19, 2021

On March 19, employees of the Mehlville School District gathered in OHS’ very own Gym B to get their first COVID-19 vaccination shot. “Mehlville School District Head Nurse Jen Ahearn contacted...

Alex Parum (12) will be attending St. Louis University in the fall of 2021 with a completed associates degree from STLCC.

Students are taking advantage of an opportunity to graduate high school with a college degree

Ava Hounsom, reporter April 19, 2021

Alex Parum (12) had a tough decision on the first day of his junior year in high school. He was deciding whether to become a full time student at St. Louis Community College (STLCC), or to stay at OHS...

Leyla Vilic (11) tutoring younger students at Wohlwend Elementary. Many A+ tutors have struggled to get their hours in this year with COVID-19 restrictions.

Administration offers students new A+ tutoring aid and opportunities

Leyla Vilic, Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2021

Coronavirus strikes again. Thanks to the chaos the pandemic has caused by impacting how students garner the required A+ tutoring hours, OHS has found alternatives for the Class of 2021.  With fewer...

Lilly Mathews (10) in Mrs. Daughadays ANP shows off her egg she received from NHS.

NHS surprises students with Easter eggs during ANP

Emma Borage, reporter April 14, 2021

Although Easter celebrations may still be on hold this year, the OHS National Honors Society has found another way to spread the Spring spirit. On Wednesday, April 7, NHS members passed out Easter eggs...

Sra. King and Sra. Nitz hold the St. Louis sign together in Peru.

Spanish Trip Rescheduled for June 2022

Olivia Wolff, reporter April 9, 2021

During the summer of 2021, 30 OHS students were scheduled to travel to Ecuador for the Spanish trip. But, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the trip has been postponed to June 2022. “Because of COVID...

Many national honors societies have changed service hour requirements for this unprecedented year.

OHS Honors Societies Create New Opportunities for Students to Receive Cords

Emma Borage, reporter March 31, 2021

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many teachers have been making accommodations in order for students to participate in clubs and activities at OHS. It’s simple for typical clubs, but what about...

Many students taking an AP course this year have dropped their exams for the spring.

AP Testing Is Changed due to COVID-19, Number of Tests being Taken Decreases

Emma Borage, reporter March 19, 2021

Despite the complications of this school year, OHS is still offering AP exams in 17 subjects. But many students are in the dark: How are AP exams being conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic?  According...

Hannah Franke (12) participating in a virtual competition at OHS on Feb. 26

COVID-19 Can’t Stop OHS Quiz Bowl

Morgan Herrick, reporter March 17, 2021

COVID-19 has pounded on many teams this school year, and the Quiz Bowl team at OHS is rolling with the punches.  “Typically, Quiz Bowl tournaments are hosted at one school and many other teams compete...

Mitch Aschenbrenner  (11) and Carlie Dobbins (11) practice their Duo Interpretation presentation before their competition.

OHS Speech and Debate Season Comes to an End

Morgan Herrick, reporter March 17, 2021

OHS students competed last week (March 11-13) in the Eastern Missouri District of the National Speech and Debate Association to close out Speech and Debate’s season.  Although the season is over,...

Aman Lueker and Eve Talarski present a check for $315 to Mrs. Marian McCord of CHADS Coalition for Mental Health. Aman and Eve organized a 5K virtual walk/run to raise money for CHADS Coalition. The presentation of the check was made on March 15.

FCCLA students fundraise for CHADS Coalition

Emma Borage, reporter March 16, 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting the lives of students and teachers, most would agree that mental health is an extremely important topic at hand, especially during the winter months. Eve Talarski...

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