Poppy Benwell - Staff Reporter
From classroom to championship: Floral Design team blooms at State
The OH Floral Design team earned first place at the State competition this past weekend, highlighting the strength of the school’s career and technical education program and the dedication of students who chose to compete. “I think it shows that our investment in career and technology courses is where kids can learn skills that lead to careers after high school,” Floral Design Director Meegan McCarthy said. “In order to be eligible for the team, you have to have [[taken the]] Floral Design I [[course]] that shows you all the basic skills and things you need to know in order to be able to work in the shop.” Students must complete Floral Design I before trying out for the competition team to learn foundational techniques and shop skills. In the weeks leading up to State competition, team members participate in refresher training during class, after school, and whenever they are available to refine their designs and timing.
[TRAD.] Noticias: Reglas del gymnasio implementadas en OH actualizadas
OH implemento reglas nueva de gymnasio que reducen el tiempo que tienen estudiantes para cambiarse de cinco minutos a quatro minutos y movio articulos para alquilar dentro de cuarto para cambiarse. Este cambio, hecho por el departamento de bien-estar kinetica, quiere mejorar efficiencia, reducir la tardansa, y limitar obstruciones de traffico en los pasillos durante los periodos de education physica. Los reglas actualizadad applican a todos los estudiantes que estan tomando OH clases de education physica y cambian como estudiantes se preparan para clase antes que las actividades empiezen. Los lideres de la escuela dicen que los cambios estan diseanidos para aumentar tiempo para instruir y mejorar las transitions durante los periodos de classe.
News: Updated gym rules implemented at OH
OH implemented new gym rules that reduce locker room changing time from five minutes to four minutes and relocated equipment rentals into the locker rooms. This change, made by the Kinetic Wellness Department, aims to improve efficiency, reduce tardiness, and limit hallway loitering during PE periods. The updated rules apply to all students enrolled in OH PE classes and change how students prepare for class before activities begin. School leaders say the changes are intended to increase instructional time and improve transitions between class periods. “We have gone from five minutes to four minutes in the locker room before the period,” said Nicholas Oraham, boys basketball coach, PE, and driver's ed teacher at OH. “Rentals are now being done in the locker room and not at the rental closet.”
Whisk, bake, repeat: New cooking club, founded by student, debuts at OH
When he was a freshman, now-sophomore Jacob Essick was looking for a club to join. His interest? Cooking. "I like cooking and I am passionate about it," Essick remembered. "And since there was [[no club like that,]] and I didn’t join any club my freshman year... this year I thought, well, why not try to make one? Because it could benefit everyone that goes here.” His new club, the Cooking Club, gives students an after-school opportunity to develop culinary skills, work collaboratively, and participate in fundraising and community events. The club meets once a week at OH and is open to all students, regardless of enrollment in culinary classes.
From utopia to Zootopia: The animated sequel now taking over Oswego screens
Fans at OH and across the Oswego community returned to the bustling, anthropomorphic city of Zootopia when Disney’s Zootopia 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 2016 blockbuster, released on Nov. 26, promising new adventures, fresh characters, and an expanded look at the city where anyone—from a timid bunny to a sly fox—can be anything. According to IMDB, the original Zootopia became a global phenomenon for its humor, stunning animation, and clever approach to social themes. Directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore, it paired rookie cop rabbit Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) with fox con‑artist Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) as they uncovered a city‑wide mystery. The original film was a hit: it grossed over $1 billion worldwide and earned Disney its 55th Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. For many local fans, the sequel represents a chance to revisit the dynamic duo. “It was way better in my opinion,” said Traughber Junior High eighth grader Jonathan Baker, reflecting the excitement among students preparing to see the film. The sequel is expected to explore Judy and Nick’s evolving roles as officers navigating a more complex and unpredictable Zootopia, introducing new districts, cultural zones, and mysteries.