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 at Planet Child Care. This isn’t her first time doing this, either. Having previously done this...
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 the internet and copying them, until he became good enough to make his own. “I always liked drawing,”...
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 Art Competition. The art competition gave the students the opportunity to present their artwork...
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 selected to be in the Young Artists Exhibition, a student art show at the St. Louis Art Museum run...
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 offer. Businesses like Oberweis, Culver’s, Sam’s Club, Papa Murphy’s, Mehlville Fire protection,...
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 four years, though originally lived Webster Groves. Ms. Heyl studied at at University of Central Missouri...
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 Club will meet every Tuesday in room 309, and Environment Club will meet every Wednesday in room 219...
Three artists get selected for Soulard Art Market
Amanda Schlaker, Business/Advertising Manager
April 8, 2013
Three artists, Amy Hughes (12), Caitlin Knipp (11), and Brianna Quinn (10) are being featured in the Soulard Art Market’s exhibit called The Next Generation, opening April 12 at 7 am. Hughes will have two pictures features, Claws and Ronnie in Fountains. Claws is a black and white photos with colore...
Byron Neal’s photography bought by gallery
Stephanie Torbit, Reporter
March 14, 2013
Vice President Byron Neal (12) recently had a piece of his art bought by an employee at Sheldon Art Hall. One of the three photographs he submitted online got into the Art Hall and eventually someone showed an interest in buying one. “It started with my photography class last semester. I was a cadet...
Senior leaves an impression
Shellie McIver, Reporter
April 26, 2011
Chelsea Self (12) is a talented artist whose work has been chosen to be showcased. Self had five pieces of her work from AP Studio Art showcased in three shows last weekend in the St. Louis Artists’ Guild show, which showcases the work of high school students. Last year, Self had four pieces of...
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