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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...

The Taste of South County

The Taste of South County

Sammie Phillips, ad director April 5, 2017

The South County Chamber of Commerce held “The Taste of South County at OHS on April 2. This event is where vendors and restaurants of South County come and give samples of what their business has to...

New teacher sculpts new perspective

Emily Miller, opinions editor November 14, 2016

A new art teacher, excited to be at Oakville, brings interesting, new art pieces and projects with her to the OHS Art Department. Ms. Alexandra Heyl is teacher who originally taught in Cuba, MO for...

New student run clubs take on OHS

Emma Reinagel, features editor September 21, 2016

OHS has several new clubs to offer students such as the Environment Club, sponsored by special education teacher Mr. John Kretschmer, and Art Club, sponsored by art teacher Mrs. Alexandra Heyl. Art...

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