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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
Cell phones can be a distraction from your studies. Sometimes, it may be a good idea to put it down and focus on your work.
Phone Usage at School: Yay or Nay?
Caution: Ice Possible
Caution: Ice Possible
Girls Basketball Team Gives Back
Girls Basketball Team Gives Back
A Very Happy Thanksgiving from the Preschoolers
A Very Happy Thanksgiving from the Preschoolers
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
Holiday Cards from Our School to You
Holiday Cards from Our School to You
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
Springing up to start the game. Senior Hailey Larsen does jump ball for the varsity girls basketball team against Senica High School. The team won the game by thirty points: 55-25.
Day In The Life of a Student Athlete
And hut. Jace Veith runs with the ball to scores for his team.
Male Athlete of the Month: Jace Vieth
"Little Women" Movie Review
“Little Women” Movie Review
Cell phones can be a distraction from your studies. Sometimes, it may be a good idea to put it down and focus on your work.
Phone Usage at School: Yay or Nay?
Yum. An example of someone's awful gift. Although, fun wrapping paper is always acceptable.
It’s The Thought That Counts: Worst Christmas Gifts to Give this Holiday Season
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
"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
Original fan art made by Bailey Etscheid with the "Short n' Sweet" album cover, "Espresso" cover, and behind-the-scenes photo from "Taste" music video.
“Short n’ Sweet”
Line up. Early voting and registry at the County Clerk's Office in the Criminal Justice Center. “Can’t miss it,” Cantlin Law Firm employee Kelsey Spears said. The Criminal Justice Center is located on the northside of Ottawa.
First Time Voters
Arrgh matey. Sophomores Kenleigh Fowler and Ryan Lee pose in pirate costumes on Halloween.
Frighteningly Fashionable

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Felt Monsters Aren't So Scary

Felt Monsters Aren’t So Scary

Nydrea Patterson • December 10, 2024

A great way to end the sewing class semester. Each of Kellee Granados’s sewing classes, she has a fun project. She sends monster coloring sheets for a nearby kindergarten class to color. Those coloring...

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