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Aiyana Rivera - Staff Reporter

Aiyana Rivera - Staff Reporter
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Hello, I´m Aiyana. I´m a senior working my first year along side the 42fifty staff here at Oswego High School.

Senior Column: A letter to my best friend

Senior staff member Aiyana Rivera reflects on the importance of friendship prior to graduation. Shown are two friends holding hands as they say their final goodbyes. Credit: Luna Diaz, 42Fifty

There is nothing more beautiful than a friendship between teenage girls.  Not feeling embarrassed to talk about your feelings, being comfortable crying in front of them, and comfortable telling them everything about the past and present. Sharing makeup and clothes, sleeping in the same bed, laughing uncontrollably together, dealing with the same struggles, and getting ready together. Supporting each other, growing up together.

Photo Essay: OH Senior ABC Countdown celebrates the end of high school

Senior Sophia Clinton shows off her style for "K" Kindergarten Day. Credit: Aiyana Rivera, 42Fifty

Each spring, OH seniors organize an ABC Countdown as dress-up days to celebrate the final days of high school. Each day, every senior has the opportunity to participate in counting down the days to graduation. Students display their excitement and creativity through their outfits. Ranging from simple, everyday outfits to elaborate costumes, seniors have been hyping each other up and keeping spirits high before graduation.

OH graduates prepare to take SD#308 walk in elementary school halls 

Class of 2024 have the chance to get a final look at where it all started for them: their elementary schools. Credit: Aiyana Rivera, 42Fifty

Each spring, OH seniors are invited back to their SD#308 elementary schools the week before graduation. In this sentimental journey, graduates take their last walk down school hallways in the place where they started their academic journey. “The final walks were originally started in a few elementary schools by parents or parent organizations,” said alumni event organizer and former Boulder Hill Elementary school teacher Maryam Osusch.

[[SATIRE]] OH bathrooms to be removed

Fencing is up near multiple bathrooms as OH prepares to convert the spaces to classrooms. Credit: Aiyana Rivera, 42Fifty

On March 23, 2024, OH bathrooms will immediately close due to upcoming construction by order of new superintendent Dr. Rigatoni. This change is due to a proposal presented to the school to get rid of the bathrooms, and it passed.

Podcast: Women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion

42Fifty podcasters discuss Women's History Month and the many positive impacts women have made through history. Credit: Brianna Huerta, 42Fifty

In celebration of Women's History Month, podcasters Aiyana Rivera, Inaaya Siddiqui, and Brianna Huerta discuss the women of today and their impact in society.