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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

Hailey Probst is completing her practicums at Oakville High School. “I want to leave an impact on student life,” Probst said. “It’s not that I want to be the best teacher ever. I know I can’t be that, but I want to be remembered for something.” She enjoyed the community she built with other art teachers here at OHS.

From Student to Teacher

Kaitlyn Bridges, Reporter March 12, 2025

From being a cashier at a grocery store to even being a teacher, training for jobs is important for success. For future educators, they get trained during their senior year at college. Through either...

Art of The Game

Art of The Game

Alyssa Johnston, Reporter February 28, 2025

Attending sporting events, you will often see photographers lining the sidelines capturing the plays in time, but one student captures the moments through a different art form. Drew Priefer (11) is...

This picture shows one of many pieces that Cikota has produced and uploaded to her website. "...They're supposed to be abstract landscapes and cityscapes. You can tell that there are mountains and buildings and stuff, but it’s not exactly realistic..." Cikota said. Cikota also sells her art online on her website (amelacikota.com) and Etsy.

Teacher Turns Pro

Mazie Menkhus and Anna Rohr December 19, 2024

Walking through the halls of Oakville, there is plenty of evidence to show the many talented art students. From the murals on the walls to the pottery in display cases, there is nearly always something...

Baker happily poses with her displayed project in the St. Louis Artists Guild. "I really enjoyed making the noodles using the clay extruder," Baker said. The extruder is her favorite tool to use in ceramics class.

Ceramic Spectacle

Lucy Caira, Reporter March 8, 2024

Sydney Baker (12) is just one of many OHS students who does not hesitate to challenge herself to the fullest extent. Not only is she a three-sport athlete, CAPS and dual enrollment student, but she also...

Darby O'Donnell poses for a photo at her desk. “Y’all are great. I really like being here every day," O'Donnell said. She attends Webster University and graduates this semester.

Introducing Darby O’Donnell

Deirdre Davis, Reporter April 11, 2023

Oakville has introduced a variety of new staff, but OHS also hosts student teachers, like Darby O’Donnell, who are learning at our school.  “In kindergarten, I said that I wanted to teach…”...

Liam Kelly (9) draws an oil pastel cityscape with lots of intricate details. “It's really nice. I’m pretty proud,” Kelly said. This is Kelly’s favorite piece out of the many he has created.

Now That’s What I Call Art

Parker Wyatt, JI Reporter December 19, 2022

Imagine returning home after a long school day and deciding to just unwind and start drawing. Well this is a reality for many students including Liam Kelly (9). “Ever since I was very little,...

A painting of lemons showcases Katie Rohr's (12) artistic abilities. "I really liked what I made and wanted to do more of that," Rohr said. She paints a lot in her free time.

Art is Everywhere

Anna Rohr, Reporter April 21, 2022

OHS senior Katie Rohr has discovered the beauties and creative freedom that art has to offer. Since getting into art, she has created beautiful paintings and drawings. Though there are some ups and downs,...

Parker Seim's (12) photograph, "The Beauty of a Mushroom," shows the vibrant life of a mushroom.

Art students showcase true talent

Taylor Herrmann, reporter May 12, 2021

 The Emerson Young Artists showcase is an annual event celebrating the artistic abilities of students in the St. Louis area. And, this year, 12 students from OHS were accepted for art and photography...

3D art student Haley Lockamy (12) works on her stuffed animal project during class on Nov. 10.

3D Art stitches gifts for daycare children

Kyle Genthon, reporter November 28, 2017

Dreams really do come true, especially if you have Ms. Alexandra Heyl as a 3D art teacher. Her and her first block 3D art foundations class stitched together fabric into stuffed animals for the children...

Aaron Bell poses with his digital art.

Artistic talent rings A-Bell

Sophia Indelicato, reporter November 1, 2017

From digital drawings to creating video games, Aaron Bell (12) has an exceptional talent for the electronic arts. Bell started drawing in October of his sophomore year. He began by taking pictures from...

Samantha He (9) participates in Diverse-City Art competition

Sarah Simmons, reporter May 18, 2017

Several art students from grades Kindergarten to 12th grade submitted their artwork to the Diverse-City Art Competition. Samantha He (9) a freshman at Oakville High School entered her artwork to the Diverse-City...

Holly Nielsen (12) makes prestigious art show

Holly Nielsen (12) makes prestigious art show

Katie Counts, reporter May 11, 2017

Decked out in pen smudges and Starry Night socks, it’s no secret that Holly Nielsen (12) loves art. But what started in the classroom, has been taken it to next level. Nielsen is one of 19 students...

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