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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!

OH golf teams teeing off success this season

Pictured is the display for OH Athlete of the Month, featuring girls golf player and recent Athlete of the Month Alli Wiertal. Credit: Sasha Pankuch, 42Fifty

Although the boys and girls golf seasons have just begun, they have both started off with great success. The golf program has boasted four student Athletes of the Week within the past two weeks, demonstrating their commitment to smashing goals and reaching new heights.  “The guys have done a really good job, we are 6-3 in Conference right now,” said...

‘Senior Assassin’ has become a focus for public discourse

Seniors Brenna McCumber and Audrey LaFountain participate in the OH Senior Assassin game. Credit: Olivia Thompson

The game “Senior Assassin” has swept the country, becoming extremely popular among seniors in high school. The game, which follows an elimination-style bracket, encourages students to shoot their assigned “targets” with water guns to remove the competition and keep them from winning the end prize. The game has exploded in popularity in recent years, with many national news outlets covering the merits of the game and how it has caused issues in local communities. Seniors in high school love the game because it provides a fun way to compete against their peers and encourages them to fight for the grand prize.

Opinion: Amid countless critiques, Prom ’24 was still party of the year

With the help of OH students, the OH Junior Class Council selected a "Rio Carnival" theme, featuring bright colors and wacky decorations. Credit: Sasha Pankuch, 42Fifty.

OH’s prom on Apr. 27 was a combination of fun, color, and joy around every corner. Although many students loved the new venue and its improved menu, there is still room for improvement next year. 

OH prom ‘24 information: celebrating Rio Carnival

An empty room of the Matrix Club where the 2024 Prom will be held, showing the red, blue, and gold interior decoration throughout. Credit: Sasha Pankuch, 42Fifty

OH will host 2024’s prom at a new venue, The Matrix Club in Naperville, on Saturday, April 27, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. This year’s theme, “Rio Carnival,” was decided by senior votes from the following theme options: Clue, Rio Carnival, and Boardwalk. “We meet with the Junior Class Council several times between October [[and]] January to choose three possible themes, said one of the event organizers, junior Jessica Kawulia. “Students use inspiration from past proms, proms from other schools, and ideas from Pinterest.”  She explained that “[[o]]nce we choose three themes, they are sent to all seniors to vote on in January [[to]] February, and the senior class gets to pick what the theme will be.” According to an e-mail sent out to students, each ticket will allow one person in. These tickets are nonrefundable, and guests are not allowed to sell them. Although guests may enter at 6 p.m., they are welcome to arrive afterwards, however, attendees will not be allowed in after 7 p.m. Online ticket sales will begin on Tuesday, April 2, and end on Friday, April 12.

Local places to spice up your Instagram feed

Places like the Fox River walk in downtown Oswego make for a great Insta background. Credit: Ruby Williamson, 42Fifty

Looking for ways to enhance your Insta feeds with local spots? Check out the incredibly aesthetic locations in and around Oswego as backdrops for Insta greatness. Many can also double as senior picture spots or places to plan ahead for prom.