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Nicole Gartner - Staff Reporter

Nicole Gartner - Staff Reporter
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I am Nicole Gartner a senior now at OH, this is my second year on our 42Fifty team. This year I have taken a role in managing our social media and keeping our content updated! Outside of school I work at Floods Royal Flush as a receptionist and also love to explore nature and the city with my friends.

OH jumps into spring sports season

Spring sports is underway with multiple games or meets happening weekly. Visit the OH athletic website for competition schedules and scores: https://schools.snap.app/oswego Credit: Nicole Gartner, 42Fifty

After late February tryouts, each sport has finalized its team and is ready to jump into action. OH Athletic Director Darren Howard reflected on the past season and is working to address potential problems.  “Spring is a challenging season for athletes and coaches. It is the toughest season [[regarding]] weather and changes,” said Howard. “It also carries with it all the student events like spring break, prom, graduation, etc. that make it challenging for student-athletes to stay focused throughout the season.”

OH students finding their path: Allard focuses on his future

OH senior Kyle Allard is shown in an ice rink attending the Oswego Hockey Club game to take photographs. Credit: Madison Gilo, OH Reflector

OH senior Kyle Allard, a photographer for The Reflector student yearbook, is passionate about photography and has shown his talent in the Oswego community. “Kyle is always trying to find new things to widen his creativity,” junior Josie Eggert said. Allard is a creative person and very passionate about his interests. He is currently enrolled in the National Arts Honor Society and a new member of the Quill and Scroll National Journalism Honor Society.

Best Christmas lights to get out and see

A local holiday lights attraction is the Taylor Swift themed house in Naperville. Credit: Nicole Gartner, 42Fifty

Looking for fun things to entertain yourself with this holiday season? Check out some Christmas lights in our community!   “Me and my friends went to Millennium Park to see the tree get lit up and it was so pretty,” said OH junior Ashley Deal. Getting together with friends in a Christmas setting is a great chance to bond. Get out and enjoy some Christmas lights shining bright in the chilly winter. It is a great way to bond with any of your loved ones during this time. If you are someone who loves the holiday season, join the fun now before the bitter winter sets in and the inside cozy times come.

Video: OH students share feedback on new lunch options

Reporters Mel Bright-Jackson and Nicole Gartner interview students as they respond to the new lunch options at the Panther Rally Cafe. Credit: Mel Bright-Jackson

After the Panther Rally Cafe opened up new lunch options this fall, students share their feedback on the new and traditional options. Listen along as reporters Mel Bright-Jackson and Nicole Gartner interview OH students in November.

High school students finding their path early: Young OH entrepreneur Katelyn Thilk

Featured is a pumpkin spice cake created by sophomore Katelyn Thilk. A student entrepreneur, Thilk opened her own baked goods online store, Peanut's Pastries. Credit: Katelyn Thilk, OH student

Katelyn Thilk a sophomore student who was awarded 3rd in the state her freshman year, for her talent. Since 2020 when Thilk first was playing around she has grown so much as a baking business along with managing her socials and school life.