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 Ms. Amy Clark distributing test forms to students in the cafeteria.

Seniors take ACT at school

Cassandra Ludwig, Webmaster October 12, 2020

Bring your pencils, calculators, and masks. It’s ACT day. But this one looks a little different for the Class of 2021.  For the last four years, the school provides a free ACT (American College...

Amanda FitzWilliam (12) finishes her swing after hitting the ball.

FitzWilliam recognized for efforts on and off the field

Jojo LaBrier, Sports Editor May 29, 2020

OHS has many athletes who are fine students, but Amanda FitzWilliam (12) was named the school’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar-Athlete for many reasons. For athletic reasons, the list is long. Her...

Amber Apetz (11) watching M*A*S*H with her family.

Students, staff try to stay positive during pandemic

Bethany Whitener, reporter May 21, 2020

During this unprecedented pandemic, OHS staff and students are keeping hopes alive by spreading positivity throughout the community and finding creative ways to spend time with loved ones.  “My...

This is a sign for one of the many birthday parades held in Oakville during the pandemic.

Covid-19 fails to ruin local birthday celebrations

Amanda Parker, reporter May 18, 2020

With the current social distancing order banning large gatherings, events such as birthdays, weddings, and even just spending time with friends has become near impossible. However, Oakville resident Hollie...

Mr. Casey Olearnick being taped to the columns in the commons during a NHS fundraiser his first year at OHS.

Assistant principal Olearnick announces departure after two years at OHS

Kelsey Overstreet, reporter May 15, 2020

There have been many big changes this year, but there will be at least one more big change next year. Assistant principal Mr. Casey Olearnick announced recently that he will not be returning to OHS next...

Lily Singers (12) broadcast group won first place in the Sports Video of the Year.

Singer’s group wins MJEA State Sports Video Story of the Year award

Zoey Miller May 14, 2020

While spending most of her time at home during this worldwide pandemic, Lily Singer (12) recently received some extraordinary news. On April 27, Singer learned that she and her group won first place in...

Science teacher Ms. Rebecca Kirchhofer holding a sign she made for her students to lift their spirits during this pandemic.

OHS finds fun ways to connect with students

Bonnie Niedermann, reporter May 14, 2020

The Coronavirus outbreak has put a dent on the 2019-2020 school year, but the staff at OHS is lifting spirits in many different ways.  Back in mid-April, “Oakville Spring Spirit (Fri)days”...

For the first year ever, students will be taking AP exams online.

College board changes the way AP exams are administered

Jack Butchart, reporter May 13, 2020

With the recent changes to learning experienced worldwide, the College Board had to adapt to these changes as well.  Normally, Advanced Placement tests consist of a multiple choice section and...

Last years graduation ceremony was held at Chaifetz Arena, the first OHS graduation ceremony ever held at the arena on the St. Louis University campus. This is Sam Gandhi accepting his diploma from Mrs. Peggy Hassler of the Mehlville Board of Education. Sam was the 2019 Student Body President.

OHS moves prom, graduation to July

Leyla Vilic, Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2020

Covid-19 has ruined plans for millions of people around the world, and OHS is no different. Prom and graduation, two of the most memorable events in a student’s life, have been affected. The unknown...

Students are looking at their entire class schedule through Google Classroom, many of them on their laptops at home.

Students engage in new form of learning from a distance

Jack Butchart, reporter April 28, 2020

On March 13, students left for spring break. What they did not know is that they would not be returning to school for the rest of the academic year.  Due to the Covid-19 virus, school districts...

Camera zooms in on hometown hero, Pat Maroon, during Game 4 against the San Jose Sharks, during the 2018-2019 Western Conference Finals.

This pandemic is a nightmare for all sports fans

Jojo LaBrier, Sports Editor April 27, 2020

On March 23, the Coronavirus outbreak hit St. Louis County, putting everyone in quarantine and taking some of the most important aspects of our life away, like sports. Ever since the middle of March...

Pam Broz, food manager at Oakville Elementary, and Michelle Kovacich, food manager at Blades Elementary, preparing to distribute meals during the first week of the program at OHS in March.

Grab and Go Meals available at OHS, six other locations

Nataleigh Scheller-Houska, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2020

With schools around the country closed due to the Coronavirus, the Mehlville School District has had to be creative so children who would usually rely on school-provided meals do not have to go hungry.  With...

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