Ainslee Gerardot - Socials Editor
Eyes on the ball: Soccer season seeing success
As days get longer and fields turn green, the OH girls’ spring season is underway, continuing their season with a game tonight against Bollingbrook High School. The season kicked off with a game against Batavia on Sat. Mar 21, with a successful victory 4-1, starting their winning record. This year has been successful so far with the team currently 13-1. “Making program history was my favorite part [[of the 2025 season]] and going as far as possible,” said OH junior goal keeper Kyla Baier. In the '25 season, the team took home a win at Conference, the first time in OH history. With the new season underway, many athletes prepared during the off-season to make this one more successful.
Money makes the world go ’round: OH alum Cabadas named new Earthmover CEO
Earthmover Credit Union recently named lifelong Oswego resident and OH alum Janel Cabadas as their new CEO, after 20 years building her career at the credit union. She served as Vice President of Marketing & Business Development for over seven years before becoming Executive Vice President in 2024. “I don’t think there was a single role that prepared me for this position," Cabadas said. "Instead, it was a cumulative set of experiences that ultimately made me feel ready.” “Some impactful moments that pushed me outside my comfort zone and still stand out in my memory include hiring my first employee, managing someone I didn’t hire, holding my first strategic session, getting a new boss, and leading my first company‑wide initiative. Each of these moments required me to lead, communicate clearly, and follow through. It truly takes time and experience.”
Podcast: This or That St. Patty’s edition
The luck of the Irish are with podcast hosts Roman Berger, Leah Fetro, Ainslee Gerardot, and Ethan Monahan as they talk about the ups and downs of everyone's favorite March holiday: St. Patrick's Day! Listen in for their take on dying the Chicago River green, local parades, and celebrating the holiday even if you're not really Irish.
Speed and skill built on strong bonds: OH girls’ track and field kicks off new season
For OH girls’ track and field kicked off the season with a win on Feb. 19 after an off-season of frequent runs and strength training. Several athletes on the OH girls' track and field team have been with this team for their whole high school career so far, training and building rapport that strengthens their bonds on and off the field. OH junior Kristin Soderlind said, “I’ve grown a lot with the girls, and we have really close relationships.” While competition is important, there is more to the sport than just winning. OH track and field assistant coach Alicia Rafferty said, “We want to make the girls who come into our program from wherever they came from. We want them to gain courage in racing, but ultimately, we also want it to be a family.”
From practice to performance: OPC’s journey to State
For the fourth time in school history, Oswego varsity cheer punched their ticket to state with the season ending sooner than they hoped, not continuing to day two. Co-Head Cheer Coach Emily Gaw said, “We started off so strong with multiple hits and many trophies… but the best part has honestly just been being together.” The team competed at the Grossinger Arena in Bloomington on Sat. 7, placing 14 out of 25, scoring a 89.49 out of 100. OH senior backspot and co-ed base Nick Waldron said that the biggest accomplishment for the season has been “placing first at our home comp then making it to State.”