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How music can benefit learning
Please don’t fall. Sophomore Ryann Lee walking down the stairs in the hottest part of the school, Shannon Building. “Passing periods feel like a hot, crowded sauna,” Lee said.
It’s Getting Hot Here
Music’s Positive Impact on Learning
Eveyln Grady rocks this crocheted gift. As a first day of senior year gift, Nydrea Patterson crocheted a baby pink shirt for Eveyln.
Gifts made with love
Key Club raises imperishable food for their 2023 food drive. “We raised a lot of food last year, and I’m glad we were able to donate it to people in need,” Neu said.
The Key to Making Change
Bump, Set, Spike it; That's How We Like it
Bump, Set, Spike it; That’s How We Like it
Wall of defense, Bella Knoll and Emily Snyder block their way to a victory. Knoll and Snyder are blocking against a big Kaneland hitter to get the win. In the past week in practice they have been working on blocking." After working hard all week getting that block felt amazing." Knoll said.
Athlete of the Month
Go, fight, win. Sophomores Katelyn Friestead, Kyrah Morey, and Callie Etscheid pose for a photo taken at the LP versus Ottawa game on Friday, September 13th. "Football games are always fun to go to, especially with friends in the student section," Friestead said.
Just Can’t Hide That Pirate Pride
Senior Athletes
Please don’t fall. Sophomore Ryann Lee walking down the stairs in the hottest part of the school, Shannon Building. “Passing periods feel like a hot, crowded sauna,” Lee said.
It’s Getting Hot Here
Music’s Positive Impact on Learning
“It Ends With Us” Begins New Controversy
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Past editions of the OTHS newspaper go back as far as 1941. The modern Pirate Press has operated at OTHS since 2004.
Why Students Should Read the Pirate Press
“It Ends With Us” Begins New Controversy

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Retiring rock and roll style. Social Studies teacher Bob Bradish in his element. He is eager to spend more time dedicated to music in his retirement.

Tribue to retiring teachers

Emma Brasfield • October 17, 2024

Bittersweet goodbyes. Teachers Pam Cronkright, Jenny Borkowski, Bob Bradish and Ellen Riedesel are retiring at the end of this school year.   Cronkright teaches World History, American Government...

Wall of defense, Bella Knoll and Emily Snyder block their way to a victory. Knoll and Snyder are blocking against a big Kaneland hitter to get the win. In the past week in practice they have been working on blocking." After working hard all week getting that block felt amazing." Knoll said.

Athlete of the Month

Emily Snyder • October 17, 2024

From crutches to kills, sophomore Bella Knoll has been playing volleyball since grade school and hasn’t let anything stop her yet.   Knoll has had a rough start to her high school volleyball career,...

Preach. English teacher and DoChange advisor Julie Brown leads a weekly mentor meeting on how to improve communication with first year students.

Ms. Brown Mentorship Program

Molly Ewen • October 17, 2024

The DoChange program keeps things fresh by including a new face in the team. DoChange mentor program started the year with new leader, English teacher Julie Brown, to fill an empty position. According...

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