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The Dueling Pianos men are pictured as they continue to battle through numerous popular songs.

Fine Arts: Dueling Pianos

Olivia Beguin May 15, 2026

The first note didn’t just sound, it lingered, as if the room itself needed a moment to remember how to listen. The Dueling Pianos are a collection of some of the best entertainers in the industry....

Look at all the fun the crowd is having. Morse is rapping one of his songs. The crowd his swaying and clapping their hands in the background.

Kevi Morse

Hannah Zambrano May 14, 2026

 Kevi Morse is a singer and songwriter based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he is currently on two tours at once: the “Floored Tour” tour and the “GST Tour” Morse is also a part of RemedyLIVE, RemedyLIVE is meant...

A Magical Spring Production

A Magical Spring Production

Lillian Clayton May 14, 2026

SO, GOODNIGHT UNTO YOU ALL. The cast of “Fairycakes” dance on stage after their opening performance. The story followed a fairytale rendition of Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s...

A collage of pictures of the retiring teachers' lives through the years.

Retiring Teachers

Lillian Clayton May 7, 2026

What are the stories behind the faces we see in the retirement slideshow? We know the teachers; we have taken their tests and come to their class day after day, but we only know what we can gather...

The Student Body Band performing ”Beat It” by Micheal Jackson

The Student Body Band

Angel Munoz April 20, 2026

With a unique twist of school-themed outfits, the Student Body Band put on an energetic show filled with many different covers from different ages and genres.  The Student Body Band covered...

Freshman Timarrius Hinton stands on stage with magician David Anthony as Anthony sets up a magic trick.

Mind Games on Stage

Lillian Clayton April 20, 2026

The question that has been asked by philosophers since the beginning of time has been “What rhymes with orange?” but today there is a new question: How does one get a playing card inside of an orange? Magician...

Christina Eltrevoog singing and playing guitar while performing her original songs on the first day of Fine Arts.

Christina Eltrevoog

Dixie Smick April 17, 2026

Christina Eltrevoog, a singer-songwriter who is an OTHS grad, participated in Fine Arts Club when she was a student. Eltrevoog writes folk songs about her past and her stories. She talked to...

Lead singer and Guitarist Matt Ripsch playing a solo on guitar as the crow cheers him on.

Riplock Band

Angel Munoz April 17, 2026

The sound of country and rock mixing together, along with the energy of the performers, got the audience excited.   Riplock performed many country covers and hit songs such as “Free...

Fine Arts: Student Talent #3

April 17, 2026

A nervous breath, a spotlight, and then applause. On Thursday, March 26th, nine students showed off their talents during the third student talent section of Fine Arts.     Angel Munoz- Sophomore...

The Fine Arts Club dances together on stage with cartoon character Eric Cartman to conclude Fine Arts Presents.

FAC Presents

Lillian Clayton April 17, 2026

The Fine Arts Club kicked off Fine Arts Festival with some glitz, glam and the occasional nip-slip. Many of the skits poked fun at student life, teachers, game shows and pop culture.  Many skits were...

A Moment at the Keys

A Moment at the Keys

Bailey Etscheid April 17, 2026

Under the stage lights, many students display their talents and passions at Fine Arts. Students like junior Maggie Wiegman and senior Bethany Polega, senior Marr Walker, junior Evan Farrell and more showed...

Juniors Eli Jeppson, Dane Schmitz, Rylee Hogue and Landon Brandt perform multiple songs during a student talent portion of Fine Arts.

A Stage Full of Talent

Bailey Etscheid April 17, 2026

With only drums, a few guitars, some talented voices and a radiant stage presence, a student band named Exit 87 killed it on stage with their live performance. Band members include juniors Eli Jeppson,...

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