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Sing and Play Along
Sing and Play Along
Say cheese. The students attending ILMEA All-State take a pause from the frantic festivities to snap a picture.
Music is In the Air
5 Ways to Get a Girl to Like You
Valentine's Day Reading
Valentine’s Day Reading
Come on in. In case you don't frequent the library often, you can access its entrance on the 300 floor.
Resources for You in the School Library
Sing and Play Along
Sing and Play Along
Fancy for finals. Orchestra Members senior Jack Stanek, sophomore Logan Olsen and sophomore Chloe Carmona are living out the final week of ILMEA, in Peoria, in style. “ILMEA is a way for us band kids to push our skills to the limit and meet talented musicians from Illinois,” Stanek said.
ILMEA Participants of 2024
Warming up is important. The band can be seen warming up before practicing their songs.
Strike Up the Band for the Christmas Concert
Reaching for beauty. Yesenia Leonn creates a masterpiece. Leonn displays a picture of her favorite art piece. “The reasoning that this one is my favorite is because at the time. Print making was new to me, and this is one of the pieces that can be interpreted with meaning in different ways with different eyes,” Leonn said. 
Artist of the Month: Yesenia Leonn
Former teacher Doug Hearn is featured in this painting that is located in the library classroom. This painting has former cross country team members and former teacher and coach, Paul Smith.  
The Art Collection of OHS
He shoots, he scrores. Junior Owen Sanders slams an opposing player from Sycamore to the ground to make a layup.
February Athlete of the Month: Owen Sanders
Danced to the Top
Danced to the Top
Shooting threes and defeating teams.
Shooting threes and defeating teams.
Senior Shaylen Quinn runs at the 2A state meet, becoming the fourth Ottawa Lady Pirate to run at state. This took place on Saturday, November 9 at Detweiller Park in Peoria, Illinois. With many friends and family there to support her, she finished the last race of her high school career.
December Athlete of the Month: Shaylen Quinn
The champion team holding up “number ones” to show their victory. From left to right: Coach Mark Cooper, Freshman James Threadgill, Sophomore Bryer Harris, Junior Colt Bryson, Senior Seth Cooper, Senior Chandler Creeden, Junior Jacob Armstrong, Senior Deklan Gage, Coach Jerry Couch, and Coach Keith Budzowski.  Photo credit: Julie Threadgill 
Swinging to Success
Looks can be deceiving. Cartoony illustrated cover pages often misrepresent the content behind the front cover.
The Rise of “Booktok” and What Kinds of Literature it’s Promoting
What Books High Schoolers Should Actually Expose Themselves To 
What Books High Schoolers Should Actually Expose Themselves To 
5 Ways to Get a Girl to Like You
Beyonce is pictured with her 3 Grammys after the award show
Is Passion Enough For an Award?
"Little Women" Movie Review
“Little Women” Movie Review
Looks can be deceiving. Cartoony illustrated cover pages often misrepresent the content behind the front cover.
The Rise of “Booktok” and What Kinds of Literature it’s Promoting
What Books High Schoolers Should Actually Expose Themselves To 
What Books High Schoolers Should Actually Expose Themselves To 
Beyonce is pictured with her 3 Grammys after the award show
Is Passion Enough For an Award?
"Little Women" Movie Review
“Little Women” Movie Review
Pete Holmes and Judy Greer are interviewed by Tyler Treese about how it was on set and how the actors were able to relate themselves to the characters. “Well, I felt personally pretty overwhelmed on that set with all the kids around and the big set pieces and everything and how important the movie was. So, I didn't have to work that hard, but it was really fun,” Judy Greer said.
Movie Review: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
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Danced to the Top

Saffi Pedersen
March 6, 2025

The Pirate Poms has won big at the 2025 IDTA State Championship; with the AAA Lyrical being second and AAA Open Pom being third. “I was really proud in the moment but also feeling bittersweet that it was coming to an end,” senior Raygan Hatfill said.

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Shooting threes and defeating teams.
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Saffi Pedersen
Saffi Pedersen
Saffi Pedersen is a sophomore who’s involved in the AV club and other clubs. Her hobbies and interests include theater and movies, makeup, and posting on Pinterest. She plans to go to IVCC after high school to become a radiologic technologist.   
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