Eric Arellano – Staff Reporter | 42Fifty

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Hi! My name is Eric Arellano, I am a junior at Oswego High School. This is my first year as a 42Fifty staff reporter! I am involved in football and also participate in the Best Buddies program. I enjoy covering sports and working in our publication's Spanish Section. 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!

[TRAD.] Explorando nueva potencial y musica exelente en el festival de Big Cat Choral

Eric Arellano - Staff Reporter - December 3, 2025

The choir performance that occurred that night which involves the 8th grade choir students and the choir students at OH Credit: Josie Ivancicts

El 6 de noviembre, la emoción invadió la sala cuando los estudiantes de OH presentaron el programa coral a los futuros alumnos de primer año durante el festival anual Big Cat Choral en el Centro de Artes Escénicas OH Barnes. “Este año hemos tenido la mayor participación de todas”, dijo Morgan Pawlisz, estudiante de último año de OH. “Todos estaban muy entusiasmados y con muchas ganas de cantar juntos”. El festival coral reúne a estudiantes de octavo grado de las escuelas secundarias Traughber y Thompson para realizar actuaciones y participar en actividades divertidas con los estudiantes de OH. “Estuvo bien”, dijo Josselyn Russell, estudiante de segundo año de OH. “Fue agradable escuchar a los estudiantes de secundaria y todo lo demás”.

Juniors take home the win at annual Powder Puff game

Eric Arellano - Staff Reporter - October 23, 2025

The junior powder puff team lines up to take on the seniors on Fri., Oct 1. The junior team prevailed over the senior team, taking home the win. Credit: Eric Arnello, 42Fifty

OH's annual Powder Puff game brought the energy to the field Fri. night, Oct. 1 as the juniors faced off against the seniors in a heated flag football match-up. With loud cheers echoing from the student section and both juniors and seniors sections showing pride, the game ended with the juniors pulling off a hard-fought 6–0 victory over the seniors. The game started off tight, with both teams battling to find momentum. The first half remained scoreless as defenses on both sides refused to give in. It wasn’t until late in the second half that the juniors broke through with a short touchdown pass that sealed the win.

Setting up for success: Hannah Herrick commits to the University of Dayton

Eric Arellano - Staff Reporter - September 16, 2025

Cheered on by her varsity teammates, OH junior Hannah Herrick runs out from under the huddle of hands onto her home court. Credit: Courtesy of Iconix Media

OH junior Hannah Herrick has made a name for herself both on and off the volleyball court. After committing to the University of Dayton, she admitted to being eager to start her post-high school athletic career. “I’m excited to join the Dayton program for meeting new people, getting college-level training, and being able to play against some really good competition,” said Herrick. Recently committing to continue her volleyball career at the University of Dayton. Herrick, who first picked up the sport at age 11, credits her passion for competition and the support of her teammates for fueling her growth as a player. For her, it's the competition.

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