“I want to make a difference”

Mckenzie Knapp, editor in chief

May 22, 2018

Filed under Channel 97 News, Channel 97/Videos, Features, Top Stories

As the school year comes to a close, many seniors are deciding what they want to do after graduation. Sabreena Leach (12), however, knows exactly what she wants to accomplish in her future. And she received some help from her past to do so. Leach plans to major in Environmental Science and Sustainability...

Graduation faces scheduling conflict

Maddy McClure, reporter

May 22, 2018

Filed under Channel 97 News, Channel 97/Videos, News, Top Stories

OHS has chosen St. Charles Family Arena as the graduation venue since 2004. But like many things this year, even graduation experienced a change. This year the class of 2018 graduates will be switching their graduation date from a Sunday to Thursday, May 31. “We wanted to keep it on Sunday, but...

Girls lacrosse has successful first season

Mckenzie Knapp, editor in chief

May 22, 2018

Filed under Channel 97 News, Channel 97/Videos, Sports, Top Stories

Due to high demand, OHS created a girls lacrosse team. Many of the girls has no experience with the sport prior, so the girls played under the JV level. The girls had a successful season learning how to play the game.

OHS prepares for summer renovations

Lexi Onder, reporter

May 22, 2018

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Many changes are happening at OHS this summer. The school will be getting new heating and air conditioning units, stair tread, and a refurbished roof. In addition to all these changes, OHS will be getting a new football field for the 2018-2019 school year. The last time OHS got a new football field...

Boys volleyball falls short in districts

Rachel Delgado, reporter

May 22, 2018

Filed under Sports, Top Stories

The OHS varsity boys volleyball season recently came to a close after a tough loss against Lutheran South. The team played their final match of the season in the District Championship tournament on Wednesday May 16 at Parkway Central. The first set had a final score of 25-21 and the boys came up short...

Journalism students produce award winning content

Christina Meier, reporter

May 22, 2018

Filed under News, Top Stories

Journalism students across the St. Louis area submitted their work to the Journalism STL contest, and OHS came out on top of several categories for the broadcast, myOHSonline.com, and the 2017 Tiger Paw yearbook. The journalism program received 10 individual awards, including three Best of Show awards,...

Seniors shine at light filled Prom

Nicole Neher, editor in chief

May 21, 2018

Filed under News, Top Stories

OHS had its prom on May 14, and with the primarily positive response from those who attended, most can agree that the night was a success. Prom was held at the Doubletree Hotel in Chesterfield. The doors to this “night of a thousand lights” opened at 6 p.m. with dinner being served at 7. Once...

Allen earns scholarship to Germany

Lexi Onder, reporter

May 21, 2018

Filed under Academics, Top Stories

OHS German student Morgan Allen (11) won an experience of a lifetime that no other OHS students have before. German teacher Caryn Miller nominated Allen for the German National Honor Society scholarship for a trip to Germany. And she won. “I have never nominated a student for the award before,...

Klipsch and Guardado recieve scholarships to SIU-Edwardsville

Maddy McClure, reporter

May 16, 2018

Filed under Sports, Top Stories

Ashley Guardado (12) and Kayla Klipsch (12) have been playing soccer on the same team since they were in kindergarten. The duo started on a co-ed Catholic Youth Council (CYC) team until eighth grade, continuing to Club Ball and select teams all the way up to high school. Traveling the country with...

Personal Prowl

In lieu of the Personal Prowl in the newspaper, we took it online!

May 16, 2018

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Seniors bring their pets to school

Tad Bast, reporter

May 16, 2018

Filed under News, Top Stories

On April 27, students walked into OHS and met a few furry surprises. This year, the seniors organized a one of a kind prank, “Bring Your Pet to School Day”. On the half day, students brought all kinds of pets to school, from dogs and cats to peacocks and pythons. Students, teachers, and animals...

Art students become art historians

Kyle Genthon, reporter

May 16, 2018

Filed under Features, Top Stories

AP Studio Art and Applied Design, taught by Mr. Brian Crawford and Ms. Alexandra Heyl respectively, took a trip, both for fun and to learn something new. On Wednesday, May 2, art students took a trip to the St. Louis Art Museum’s “Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds” exhibit. Students met in...