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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

Coach Rodney Gerdes stands with the golf team at state. "[I coach and teach at OHS because] there were teacher openings. It came with the fact there were a bunch of coaching positions...I said 'I'll coach anything' to get a job as a teacher," Gerdes said. He has been coaching and teaching since he got out of college over 20 years ago.

Long Lasting Careers

Haley Hughes, Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2024

As some people grow up, they think ‘what job can get me rich and successful?’ But the more important question may be ‘what job can I make a difference with while enjoying it?’ A few OHS staff started...

The Golden Girls and Cheer teams perform at different events.“We have a really great team with great captains,” Grace hickman (12) said, “so I know it’ll be organized. They've really helped us the entire season.” Both teams needed to find new coaches at the end of their fall seasons.
Photos by Alyssa Johnston

Incoming Coaches

Sawyer Bess, Reporter November 29, 2023

Coming into the winter sports season, two of Oakville's spirit teams had to find new coaches after situations arose with each. The Golden Girls have found and been working with their new coach for the...

History teacher Adrian Goodwin instructs his class about the concept of progressivism. "Just because it's a season short and a school year's long, there's always the opportunity to build relationships with kids," Goodwin said. If he has to choose one over the other, Goodwin said he would choose teaching over coaching, as it is more rewarding.

A Man of Many Helmets

Ethan Schulz, JI Reporter December 10, 2022

At the beginning of his career, Adrian Goodwin didn’t expect to be doing double duty as both a teacher and a football coach. However, coaching and teaching have their important moments for Goodwin. “For...

Head coaches not returning

Head coaches not returning

Jordan Beseda, Reporter February 1, 2019

The 2019 fall season for OHS boys soccer and girls volleyball is bound to look a bit different. Head soccer coach Jordan Klipsch and head volleyball coach Kristina Kanallakan will not be returning to their...

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