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More than just coffee and donuts: OH program Cup Of Happiness delivers joy

What better way than to start the morning off with coffee and donuts? Well, OH staff would say the better way is to have those items delivered by some of OH’s most kind-hearted students. Many of the students in OH's special education program deliver coffee and donuts to teachers every Tuesday and Friday during first period and bring joy to the school day, and it has brought benefits to the students, too. “It’s fun because I get to do jobs,” said OH senior Evan Bates, a student who participates in the Cup of Happiness program.

OH voices unheard for Day of Silence

On April 10, OH participated in the Day of Silence, a national student-led demonstration where the classes are quieter than usual. Participants take a vow of silence to protest the bullying and harassment of the LGBTQ community in schools.  OH science teacher and True Colors sponsor Maggie Daly said, “The purpose [for Day of Silence] for students to be silent the way that members of the LGBTQ community are sometimes silenced, both in expressing who they are as well as the silencing that has come from the loss of life in the community.” True Colors, which sponsors this day, is an after-school program at OH for the LGBTQ+ community, led by students with three board members and two sponsors.

New OH club provides opportunity for civic engagement

As the '25-26 school year comes to a close, a new OH club, Club America, is on the rise. With this club officially opening back in January, membership numbers have steadily increased, and plans for the '26-27 school year are already underway. “It’s a place where [club members] can come and express their opinions freely,” Club America sponsor and AP Chemistry teacher Lesli Barron said. “It gives them a place where they know that their rightful presence is respected.” The goal of the club is to allow students to have an outlet for civil discourse while learning more about present-day issues around the world.

OH students sharpen skills, bring home medals from SkillsUSA competition

OH students competed at the SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference in Peoria on April 24, winning a total of six medals including three gold (Katelyn Thilk; baking and pastry arts, Kaleb Stumpenhorst, Addison Terrazas), two silver (Nathan Overstreet; cabinetmaking, Jacob Dillon; masonry), and one bronze medal (Ashely Dauderman; baking and pastry arts) in various competitions.  From these awards, four students have the opportunity to compete at the Atlanta SkillsUSA National Competition in early June.    In April, OH students tested their technical skills and career readiness against students statewide through high-pressure, hands-on competitions designed to reflect real-world industry standards. “It’s a great opportunity for all high school kids and even post-secondary students to just compete and do things that you love,” said OH senior Stumpenhorst, who won First Place for Cabinetmaking.
Hoy, 42fifty publicó el primer número de su nueva revista literaria, The Muse, resaltando los trabajos artísticos y las escrituras creativas de los estudiantes de OH. En nuestro mundo de atención corta, entretenimiento de fuego rápido y la inundación de contenido de IA, es más importante que nunca que los estudiantes de preparatoria desaceleren y aprecien la creatividad de sus compañeros. “Yo pienso que con las bellas artes, te invita a venir y…desalerar las cosas y pensar…y me acuerdo que mi maestra de arte en el colegio me dijo que distribuidor promedio en el museo de arte ve los trabajos por solamente 3 segundos. Entonces, digo, se trata mucho de la capacidad de atencion, y entonces nuestra tiene una manera de ser meditativa y tomar un momento para disfrutar cuanto trabajo duro fue puesto,” Michael Skura, director del Departamento de Bellas Artes de OH, dijo.

5-8-26 Student announcements

Here are the 5-8-26 student announcements from 42Fifty. This week’s highlights include: Club meeting announcements Graduation information Yearbook distribution details Spring sports information … and more! Please see our YouTube channel for previous announcements and our video archive.