Ainslee Gerardot - Socials Editor
Photo Essay: OH class of´26 takes the next step after graduation
On Sat. May 16, OH celebrated the graduating class of 2026. Along with an announced 700 graduates, thousands of friends, family, and staff watched in support aa the 139th OH graduating class walked across the stage and began a new chapter of life. That chapter, according to OH SchoolLinks data, will take the Class of '26 to a wide range of places in the United States, but as Graduation Keynote Speaker and OH '26 graduate Hailey Nass said, "Time is pushing us into something new. The clock isn't going to stop ticking, so don't wait for that perfect time: take the risk." That "something new" for a majority of graduates, 62.44%, means seeking a 4-year degree from a college or university. However, 84.71% plan to continue their education in some way with post-high school education, according to self-reported data as collected by SchoolLinks, the SD#308 student information platform used by Student Services to help students with college and career planning.
Podcast: This or That golden birthday celebration edition
How do you celebrate that special day for YOU each year: your birthday? Better yet, how do you mark the celebration of your golden birthday? That day on which you turn the age of your birth date? Celebrate and explore the milestone of golden birthdays in another edition of the This or That podcast with staff reporter Leah Fetro, Social Media Editor Ainslee Gerardot, staff reporter Roman Berger, and Co-Editor-in-Chief Ethan Monahan. Tune in as they talk about different birthday traditions all throughout their childhood, all golden.
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.