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A Heart Made for Education

A Heart Made for Education

Evelyn Dann, Editor November 7, 2024

The beloved Ms. Ruehl hasn’t always been a teacher, in fact prior to being a teacher, Ruehl was on the road toward med school working in an emergency department, however when Ruehl realized she was pregnant,...

Dennis Martin: The Ambassador of Oak Hills High School

Dennis Martin: The Ambassador of Oak Hills High School

Brooke Lint, Writer October 18, 2024

Dennis Martin, math teacher and student council leader at Oak Hills High School, is incredibly invested in many aspects of student enjoyment. Martin explains that his inspiration to enter high school education...

Renee Harper: The Journey to Success in Sports Among Discouragement

Renee Harper: The Journey to Success in Sports Among Discouragement

Veda Ratliff, Editor October 17, 2024

Renee Harper is now a tennis player at Oak Hills High School, but before her time here at Oak Hills, her experience in tennis was already extensive. To balance academics, a social life, and her impressive...

Heart and Hustle: The Story of Ava Childs

Heart and Hustle: The Story of Ava Childs

Bryson Duncan, Writer October 17, 2024

Senior Ava Childs is a shining star at Oak Hills High School. Childs balances her roles as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), an honors student, and a varsity lacrosse player. Her story is of hard work,...

The Teacher That Inspired a Cult: Mr. Bishop

The Teacher That Inspired a Cult: Mr. Bishop

Riley Loftus, Editor October 17, 2024

     Students crowd around the desk, each shouting and clamoring to get the teacher’s attention. All waiting to be dismissed by the second bell. In the middle of it all is Mr. Bishop. When the 2:48...

Constructing Futures: The Story of Jim Wandsnider

Constructing Futures: The Story of Jim Wandsnider

Owen Pelley, Writer October 17, 2024

Jim Wandsnider grew up in Harrison, Ohio, and attended Harrison High School. Wandsnider enjoyed wrestling, and working with his hands throughout his younger years back in Harrison. Wandsnider has lived...

Kyle Funk: Encouraging Leadership in and out of the Classroom

Kyle Funk: Encouraging Leadership in and out of the Classroom

Clayton Wiegele, Writer October 17, 2024

After 20 years of teaching, Kyle Funk has impacted the lives of thousands of students. Funk hasn't just taught students about the US Government and Psychology, he has taught leadership. The leadership...

Mr. Murray: A Teacher Making History at Oak Hills High School

Mr. Murray: A Teacher Making History at Oak Hills High School

Teagan Mullins, Writer October 17, 2024

     In the busy halls at Oak Hills High School, one name resonates with many students and staff alike: Mr. Shannon Murray. With an impressive 29 years of teaching experience under his belt, Mr. Murray...

Shining a Light on Young Minds: Why Kimberly Collins is Adored by Students and Staff Alike

Shining a Light on Young Minds: Why Kimberly Collins is Adored by Students and Staff Alike

Mickey Weadbrock, Writer October 16, 2024

Collin’s classroom always has this ray of sunshine shining out from the inside, students crowd around her desk speaking to her as if she was a part of their friend group, students who have not had...

The Reality of Being a Varsity Athlete After Getting Injured

Olivia Harley, Writer October 16, 2024

Lily Stewart made her impressive varsity career start in the middle of her freshman year volleyball season. She was one of three freshmen who first made junior varsity and one of the only freshmen...

CHEM 101: Oak Hill’s Favorite Chemistry Teacher

CHEM 101: Oak Hill’s Favorite Chemistry Teacher

Nathan Niehaus, Writer October 15, 2024

     Mrs. Vandewalle has been teaching chemistry at Oak Hills High School since 1995, almost 30 years. Vandewalle is one of the chemistry teachers here at OHHS. Vandewalle went to Purdue University,...

Getting Ready For Homecoming: Where To Get Dolled Up

Getting Ready For Homecoming: Where To Get Dolled Up

Brooke Lint, Writer October 14, 2024

Homecoming can be stressful for our girls when deciding where to get ready. However, this time could also be extremely exciting and fun to get dressed up and feel like your best self.  Nowadays, you...

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