As students at Oswego High School adjust to being back in school, they are also adjusting to new guidelines in the cafeteria in order to lower the risk of transmission of COVID-19. However, staff members are struggling to enforce protocols in the lunchroom because of the limited space and large number of students.
New OH club connects students to health careers, leadership, and service. For the first time in school history, OH has launched HOSA Future Health Professionals for the 2025–26 school year. This year-long club helps students explore health careers, build leadership, and volunteer.
HOSA is an international organization that connects students to health-related experiences and competitions. At OH, HOSA also integrates the American Red Cross, giving members opportunities to volunteer at football games, blood drives, and local service projects. With more than 100 students signed up and a strong first-meeting turnout, HOSA is already making an impact.
Board members lead HOSA meetings in Room 255,
engaging students in both discussions and upcoming program opportunities. Members listen attentively, ready to learn and participate. Credit: Poppy Benwell, 42Fifty
“This is the first medical-related club at OH,” said OH senior and HOSA president Kaela Acuesta. “We realized there are a lot of students, especially in PLTW classes, who are really driven. HOSA gives them the chance to pursue their passion in medicine, while earning recognition, scholarships, and even internships.”
As a result of a proposal written by metals teacher Mr. Alejandro Rodriguez, the Oswego High School Metals Department was granted $18,700 from the Tooling and Manufacturing Association (TMA). This money will be used to purchase two lathes, which are large machines used to shape metal. This grant will allow the program to thrive for many years to come.
With the weather getting chillier and the Christmas lights starting to rise, Standing O Theater Company (SOTC) welcomed its second annual Coffeehouse on Nov. 21 at the local Oak and Bean in downtown Oswego.
SOTC president and OH senior Hayden Esbjorn said, “Back at the very beginning of the school year, I emailed the owner of Oak and Bean asking if she would be able to let us use [[their space]] for Coffeehouse again this year. As last year was our very first year doing it, and we were extremely successful.”
Coffeehouse is an event that consists of students who choose to perform a talent of their choice, mostly singing, with some like to spice it up with their musical or stand-up comedy acts. Below is a photo essay of these wonderful acts, alongside what they performed.
Speech Team is one of the many extracurricular activities that Oswego High School offers, but this year, the activity risks not running as the school looks for a new head coach.
Speech entails students either acting or giving speeches competitively...