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Sasha Pankuch - Staff Reporter

Sasha Pankuch - Staff Reporter
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My name is Sasha Pankuch and I am a junior here at OHS. This is my first year with 42Fifty too. I am very involved here at OHS; I am on the board of Student Council, I play the saxophone in the Panther Marching Band, and am a member of multiple honors societies!

Senior Column: Smile lines and squinty eyes

Pictured is Co-Editor-In-Chief Sasha Pankuch as a toddler squinting into the camera. Credit: Inna Kagan.

My smile has come to be something of a trademark of my personality. At one time or another, every person I have met has commented on its squintiness and cheesy nature. I used to hate it, used to hate that I always looked like I was blinking in every picture with my friends- my chin lifted to the sky and mouth as wide as it could go.

Disparando al gol: Cómo el equipo varsity de fútbol femenino de OH corre hacia una temporada exitosa

La estudiante de primer año de OH, Analia Ortiz, corre para patear el balón durante un partido de fútbol del equipo varsity femenino.Crédito: Foto cortesía de Analia Ortiz

Ya sea en casa o como visitantes, el equipo varsity de fútbol femenino ha tenido una temporada muy exitosa y ha alcanzado nuevas alturas. Con un récord actual de 14-2-2, el equipo ha superado barreras y ha llenado de orgullo a la comunidad de OH. “Uno de mis momentos favoritos de la temporada fue nuestro partido contra Oswego East el 29 de abril,” dijo la estudiante de tercer año Destany Luna. “Ese juego fue importante para nosotras porque fue dedicado a Sean Fader. Ganar ese partido mostró lo dedicadas que estamos como equipo para lograr nuestras metas.”

Shooting for the goal: How OH varsity girls soccer is sprinting into a successful season

OH freshman Analia Ortiz runs to kick the soccer ball during a varsity girls soccer game. Credit: Photo courtesy of Analia Ortiz

Whether their games are home or away, the varsity girls soccer team has had a very successful record and reached new heights. With a current record of 14-2-2, the girls soccer team has overcome barriers and brought pride to the OH community.  “One of my favorite moments of the season has to be our crosstown game against Oswego East on April 29," said junior Destany Luna. "The game was important to us as it was dedicated to Sean Fader. Winning the game showed how dedicated we are as a team to accomplish our goals."

Diversity across the district: How Oswego elementary schools are working to promote inclusivity

Old Post Elementary School hallways are lined with flags representative of many students’ ethnicities, showing pride in their varying cultural backgrounds. Credit: Stephen Balhan

Diversity and inclusion education is often associated with high school and college students, but Oswego’s elementary schools are proving that even the youngest members of our community can take part in these conversations. Whether it be Long Beach, Boulder Hill, or Old Post, both staff and students are dedicating time and money to ensure that everyone feels welcome in their schools.  “Students at the elementary level love to include others. They enjoy learning and are very open-minded,” said Long Beach Diversity Club sponsor Maura Vivona. “We have a diverse student body, therefore it is important to acknowledge and celebrate the cultures in our school and beyond.”

[TRAD.] En busca del oro: cómo las Girl Scouts locales contribuyen a la comunidad de Oswego

Las Girl Scounts locales venden galletas frente a Oswego Culver's. Crédito: Jia Nair

Aunque las Girl Scouts son conocidas en todo el país por sus ventas de galletas, que son su marca registrada, muchas personas no conocen el trabajo que realizan durante todo el año para devolver a su comunidad. Las Scouts de OH se encuentran entre los miles de miembros de todo el mundo que trabajan para obtener prestigiosos premios como los premios de bronce, plata y oro de las Girl Scouts por proyectos de servicio en su comunidad. “Realmente disfruto ser parte del programa, creo que me ha enseñado muchas habilidades de desarrollo y habilidades para la vida que no obtendría en ningún otro lugar”, dijo Rhiannon Reynolds, senior de las Girl Scouts. “También me ha permitido desarrollar proyectos para mi comunidad; actualmente estoy trabajando en mi premio de oro”.