Allen qualifies as National Merit Semifinalist
Kristin Kuchno, reporter
October 16, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
Every year, students across the country compete for National Merit Scholarship recognition. These students receive the highest scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Morgan Allen (12) was recently named a semifinalist. “Whenever I found out, I was bursting with...
OHS students and staff cross continents
Justin McCrady, reporter
October 12, 2018
Filed under Features, Top Stories
The trip of a lifetime thousands of miles away from St. Louis-That is what Ms. Samantha Bhambri and Samuel Gandhi (12) had the opportunity to do this past summer. OHS math teacher Bhambri along with her brother, and Gandhi with his mother and father, were able to take a journey to South Africa. &nbs...
ANP receives new structure
Mac Cooper, reporter
October 12, 2018
Filed under Academics, Top Stories
Students are familiar with how ANP (Academic Network Period) works: kids go to their class and at 9:05, they can go to their teachers and get help, go the library or work on other school projects. But this school year, administrators have brought change to ANP: OHS has introduced ANP Seminars. The purpo...
FCCLA cooks up changes
Lydia Manning, reporter
October 12, 2018
Filed under Academics, Top Stories
With 32 members, FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) is larger than ever. With the new size comes new changes for the Family and Consumer Science Club. “We’re changing everything this year,” says FCCLA sponsor Ms. Jaime Daughaday. “We are definitely learning as we grow....
OHS dances “Under the Sea”
Christina Meier, editor-in-chief
October 12, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
OHS students journeyed “Under the Sea” for the Homecoming dance on Saturday, Sept. 29. Students came for a night filled with music, dancing, and chatting with peers while the commons was decked out in ocean-themed decorations. At 8:30 pm, the students gathered below the stage as their 2018 Homeco...
OHS celebrates HoCo week
Lydia Manning, reporter
October 10, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
A week of beautiful weather helped Oakville celebrated another successful homecoming. Homecoming was kicked off with Spirit Week, with spirit days including pajama day, camo day, 80’s workout day, USA day, and Hawaiian day. “80’s workout day was my favorite day because it was origi...
Softball remains strong through regular season
Iyanna Robinson, reporter
October 4, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Although the team has struggled lately, varsity softball still has had a strong season. Going in the final game the record is 15-8 going into the final week of the regular season. After a 1-2 start at the Chesterfield tournament to open the season, the girls won 10 straight games, giving them the b...
Teachers innovate teaching techniques
Bethany Hagan, reporter
October 2, 2018
Filed under Academics, Top Stories
Certain teachers are taking a different approach on their teaching styles this school year. Sarah Hartmann, along with 15 other teachers are apart of the Discovery Education Innovators. The three year program focuses on getting teachers to think differently about their teaching approach. ...
OHS partners with Chick-fil-A for birthday treat
JoJo LaBrier, reporter
October 2, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
A new partnership with a local restaurant has OHS students feeling satisfied on their birthdays. OHS has partnered with Chick-fil-A to honor kids on their birthdays, and help with Chick-fil-A's business. Mr. Jason Buatte, OHS assistant principal, set up the sponsorship by contacting Chick-fil-a ...
Cheerleaders cheer for St. Louis Cardinals
Kathleen Seithel, reporter
October 2, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Filled with new faces, Oakville’s varsity cheerleaders have started the season with their annual fundraising efforts. For the fourth year in a row, the cheerleaders were given the chance to perform at Busch Stadium on Sept. 10. The 16 varsity girls entertained Cardinal fans in Ford Plaza with thei...
Girls cross country races for medals
Joey Miller, reporter
September 28, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Girls Cross Country is off to a strong start, with varsity girls taking medals in every race so far. Emma Mueller (12) and Mackenzie Montandon (11) both medaled at the Lutheran South Invitational that took place in Jefferson Barracks Park, which was the first race of the season on Aug. 30. Out of 63 run...
Mueller earns spot on Federal Reserve Student Board of Directors
Christina Meier, editor-in-chief
September 26, 2018
Filed under Academics, News, Top Stories
One OHS student is getting a unique opportunity to gain real world experience for her career. Emma Mueller (12) is one of 18 students from the St. Louis area chosen to serve on the Federal Reserve Student Board of Directors. Mueller first learned about this opportunity while on a field trip with her AP...
Mac Cooper, reporter
October 12, 2018
Students are familiar with how ANP (Academic Network Period) works: kids go to their class and at 9:05, they can go to their teachers and get help, go the library or work...
October 12, 2018
Teachers innovate teaching techniques
October 2, 2018
Mueller earns spot on Federal Reserve Student Board of Directors
September 26, 2018
