Ainslee Gerardot – Socials Editor | 42Fifty

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Hi! My name is Ainslee Gerardot and I'm a junior at Oswego High School. This is my first year of the 42Fifty staff, and I am proud to serve as Social Media Editor. You can contact me by emailing 42Fifty@sd308.org and putting my name in the subject line. We welcome comments on our articles and feedback on our publication!

Serving up a new season: OH girls volleyball plays on despite removal from home court

Ainslee Gerardot - Socials Editor - October 9, 2025

OH girls' junior varsity volleyball player, Riley Bell is shown during OH v OE crosstown game on Oct. 7 at OE's main gym. Credit; Ainslee Gerardot, 42Fifty

The beginning of most sports seasons includes team bonding, conditioning, and preparing for a successful season. OH girls' volleyball, however, had a different start to their season. On Sun., Aug. 17, a heavy storm hit OH, causing damage to the main gym. At the same time, the OH girls' volleyball team was also preparing for the upcoming season. Currently, girls' volleyball is being held in the AUX gym. Head Coach Gary Mosley said, “At first they weren't sure where we were gonna be [[playing]]. They were talking about possibly playing on the road the whole season or putting us at Oswego East.”

Freshman face the challenge: Supports when taking AP classes for the first time

Ainslee Gerardot - Socials Editor and Taylor Ana - Staff Reporter - September 12, 2025

An English 4 AP Literature student is shown working in their textbook, studying a text for a class assignment. Credit: Ainslee Gerardot, 42Fifty

With the beginning of the school year, a lot of freshmen are curious about what their first AP class will be like. According to OH Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction Tania Sharp, adjusting to high school and these AP classes can be an adjustment. Sharp said, “Your first AP class, especially as a freshman, can be overwhelming, and you might be learning new skills.”

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