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The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

The school newspaper of Oakville High School

myOHSonline

Mia Schroeder (11) practices taking vitals on a mannequin. "My favorite part about South Tech is the relationship I've created," Schroeder said. She recommended that younger students apply to South Tech to get the experience there.

Building Futures, One Skill at a Time

Talia Reed, Reporter April 18, 2025

At South Tech, education goes beyond books and tests. It’s about building real-world skills for real-world success. With these hand-on learning courses, students get the opportunity to have a head start...

Drew Geisler (11) working on an electric work switch earlier this year at South Tech. “If it were scaled up it could turn on an AC unit,” said Geisler. This was Geisler’s first year at South Tech and he hopes to learn more in future to help him find his future career.

Building his future

Avry Kluempers, J1 Reporter May 17, 2024

One day in class Drew Geisler (11) watched a presentation that would lead to his most enjoyable learning experience. The presentation was about South Tech, a school that provides students with real-world...

Junior Madi Tatham poses for a photo on vacation after getting her hair done by a fellow friend she met at South Tech. "We do each other's hair to apply the material we just learned," Tatham said. Tatham's favorite part of Tech is trying new techniques and meeting new friends.

New Year, New Experiences

Lanie Twillmann, J1 Reporter April 23, 2022

Junior Madi Tatham took interest in cosmetology, then decided to take a leap of faith and try out the program herself at South Technical High School in Watson, Missouri.  “A couple of my friends...

Sam Roedner (12) paints the fender of a car in his video submitted to the Tech Auto Video Contest.

Roedner places in Tech auto video contest

Joey Miller, Reporter April 9, 2019

OHS student Sam Roedner (12) took third place in the Tech Auto Video Contest at South County Technical School. Roedner is in his second year in the auto body program at South Tech. Using his experience...

OHS students recognized at South Tech

OHS students recognized at South Tech

Kristin Kuchno, reporter February 18, 2019

Students at South Tech don’t just get hands-on experience in their desired career; some also get recognition for their accomplishments. On Jan. 25, Sam Buckel (12) and Deshawn Hoffmann (12) traveled...

Matt Bagby welds his talents

Matt Bagby welds his talents

Maddie Foster, Online Editor-in-Chief and Profiles Editor March 6, 2014

Matt Bagby (12) has only been welding for three years but he has already had great success. Bagby began welding on a whim but it has grown into into much more. “It's something I'm good at and passionate...

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