Student life

Stepping towards the future, reflecting on the past

By Makenna Bass

Photo credit John Carmody

A new chapter is beginning for our graduating class.

As the school year comes to an end, seniors are preparing themselves to walk across the stage and begin a new chapter of their lives, leaving behind the familiar halls of their same-old high school and everything that lies within it.

For the majority of the seniors, graduation is more than a ceremony, it is a representation of their growth and start of their future. High school has shaped them in many ways and taught them to stop worrying so much about other’s opinions and set their goals for college, careers, and their overall futures.

Jansen Todd, senior, explained how his mindset has shifted throughout his past four years in Odessa High. “When I was a freshman, I used to care what people think. Now I don’t care and know that it’s better to be yourself no matter what.”

His high school experience is a very common thing with most seniors, more self confidence, and better understanding of yourself.

Following the theme of personal growth, many students have begun planning their futures. Amaury Powell, senior, shared his plans to focus on his academics and athletics after graduation. “ I have decided to enroll at Missouri Southern and play football there for the next two years,” he said.

He added that he hopes to eventually transfer to a Division 1 program and gain some NIL opportunities.

Meanwhile, others are still exploring. Morgann Lorenz, senior, said “I’m going to Mizzou and I will figure out what to do while I’m there.”

Her uncertainty perfectly shows the reality of many people’s lives, and how hard it can be to make life decisions. Lorenz also mentions “My friends made high school better for me,” emphasizing the importance of friendships throughout school.

OHS vs. CommonLit

Story and photo by Emma Mahan

CommonLit is a highly controversial learning program used in English classrooms across the school. With opinions ranging from Whitney Twombly, ELA teacher, stating that it was useful for being more aligned between the middle and high school, to others simply stating they hate everything about it.

Starting with the pros, teachers such as Barie Krewson, Twombly, and Lindsay Schambers stated that they enjoy the program's accessibility, plus being able to track student comprehension and identify areas teachers need to cover. OHS principal Robbie Shepherd also included that CommonLit is aligned with the Missouri learning standards to keep the school from falling behind.

Students also have some good things to say, like CommonLit having, “good curriculum ideas,” Andera Pfetsch, sophomore, said.

“[It is a] good source of reading,” Aliyah May, sophomore, said.

People, however, had more things to say regarding the weaknesses of the program. Like Nicole Sipola, senior, who thinks the answers seemed to be worded for students to, or Pfetsch, saying that although there are good ideas, the execution is bad. Others agree with this, adding that the program is not user-friendly, repetitive, and lacks creativity, which helps engage the students

“I feel it limits teacher autonomy and reduces the opportunity to select literature that is more relevant and engaging for our students.” Krewson said

Overall opinions on CommonLit vary, but usually fall under it being helpful at times to unnecessary and straining. CommonLit is used to align Odessa with the Missouri Learning Standards; however, it lacks the engagement for students to do well.

CommonLit does not seem to be going anywhere, but hopefully, teachers can find a way to make using it less tedious.

Sweetheart Formal

By: Engel Maun

This year’s Winter Formal drew significantly more students than last year’s winter dance.

In fact, attendance more than doubled compared to the previous casual court-mat style event, making it one of the most well-attended winter dances in recent years.

Court-mat is meant to be relaxed and accessible for everyone, unlike prom and homecoming, Sadie Booth, senior Student Council member, mentioned.

The formal theme also set a new tone for the winter season. ¨We wanted to change it because nobody comes to the court mat, and we are like one of the only schools that don't have a winter formal.¨Senior Kali Adamec Said, "As the first event of its kind at the school, it offered students a fresh experience and an opportunity to dress up and celebrate together differently.

The shift from a casual dance to a formal event appears to have been a key factor in the increased turnout. Because this was the first time in recent memory the school hosted a Winter Formal instead of the traditional casual court-mat dance, many students came in without preconceived expectations.

The unfamiliar format may have encouraged students to attend without hesitation, especially those who may have previously felt unsure about spending money on a more traditional dance.

¨The court-mat was moved to Saturday after multiple students shared that they did not want to attend a basketball game and then stay for a dance afterward. By holding Court-mat on its own day, organizers hope to establish it as a standalone event and encourage higher attendance.¨ Booth said.

“Throughout the evening, students appeared engaged, energetic, and excited to be there,” Booth said.

OHS Students Contribute to Community Well-being Through Service and Donation

By: Engel Maun And Carson Bradley

Odessa High School students are showing that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in their school and town. In a recent Growler poll, many students said they enjoy helping others through service projects, donations, and simple everyday actions that make their community a better place.

When we asked students about their favorite way to help, their answers provided a wide range of insight into their involvement. Things like donating and helping with assemblies.

Some students participate in school clubs that focus on helping others.

“I am in a lot of clubs that help in the community, like the Veterans Day assembly and several projects NHS does,” said Ali Cain, senior.

These clubs often organize events, volunteer activities, and service projects that support both the school and the town.

Other students choose smaller, everyday actions that still matter. Some things are picking up trash and donating to fundraisers.

Ayden Gray, senior, said that “Recycling cardboard” was his favorite way of helping the community, showing us that even small habits can help the environment and make a difference over time.

Our Google Form results showed that students think fundraisers and drives help bring the community together. Most students agreed that they do.

“I think the younger generation can impact how we end up as a society,” said Cain, showing confidence in how students can help shape the future. No matter how big or small the action, OHS students are proud to give back. Their efforts—whether through clubs, recycling, or school-wide drives—show that helping others brings the community closer and makes OHS a better place.

New Year, New Rules

By: Carson Bradley and Abigail Smith

Picture Provided by: Makenna Bass

Newly passed law banning phones for Staff and students making some things a lot easier in school but more difficult for other things. Grades are getting better for some students while others are failing, probably due to the lack of apps that help with work. Not having phones is also making it more difficult for parental figures to check on their kids at school or on field trips.

Some students have stated dislike for the law. “I think it should not be a thing,” said Tucker Lacey, freshman. When asked “What is something that you would change about the phone ban to make it better?” Lacey stated “Allow it during recreational times of the day.”

However, other students are actually in favor of the ban. “It's interesting. It helps with people actually getting their work done, me included. I'm not gonna lie,” said Ethan Dale, sophomore.

Most teachers are in favor of the ban. “I think it's a good thing. I think it encourages people to be more present,” said Christine Dorsey, algebra teacher. Although other teachers have mixed opinions. “Truly I think it's actually been a positive because I've actually seen kids having conversations but the downside is as a concerned parent I would prefer if my kid had a form of communication,” said Kimberly McMahon, health teacher.

Robbie Shepherd, principal, also has a positive opinion, and had a lot to say. “Overall I like it. I think we're seeing more kids engaged in classrooms, but more importantly we see more kids talking to each other and they aren't on their phones during break and are actually outside playing games.” We asked Shepherd if he believed that the ban was causing an improvement in grades. “No, to be honest. We have over 200 Fs right now in the building which is high. I've seen them more engaged in the lessons but they still aren't turning their work in.”

Shepherd also provided us with a bonus statement regarding issues with student drama. “We've seen a big decrease in drama because kids don't have their phones and can't send snapchats.”

We also asked Kaitlyn Fugitt , vice principal, for her stance on the law. “I agree with parts of it, students not having access during class, but not lunch and passing periods, think they could have a break and be on their phones.” She also stated “It was a lot easier to check emails and have teacher communication” when asked about her primary usage of her phone in the previous years.

Students being students have found other ways to communicate and to take pictures without their phones. Many students create slide shows with friends to communicate. Makenna Bass, sophomore, uses her computer to take pictures with friends.

OHS Testing Week

By: Aliyah May

OHS students make it through testing

April 20 through 28 were testing weeks for OHS students. During these weeks students have EOCs, iReady, and finals testing.

When asked how testing week affects her, Brooke Mcgrath, sophomore, said she gets tired during testing time.

“I try to get a lot of sleep so I’m not tired while taking them,” Mcgrath said.

No matter how students prepare, during testing there are always a lot of nerves going around.

“I’m most nervous for the biology test because of it being completely new,” Lance Steiner, sophomore, said.

Steiner’s plan was to try to stay calm for his biology test and do his best.

“I am most nervous for my Algebra 2 EOC because we’ve gone over a lot of information this year at a very fast pace,” Mcgrath said.

Students use a lot of different skills and tools to prepare for any type of test.

“We usually do booklets and then I always practice with the teacher and ask for a study guide,” Abigail Barnes, freshman, said.

Sadie Booth, a senior and Maddox Morgan, junior had the same advice, to get lost of sleep and not to over stress.

“If you’re not gonna focus on raising your GPA, focus on studying for a better ACT.” Booth said.

Despite the stress, many students try to keep a positive outlook on the situation.

“They may not know the answer to every question, but as long as they try their best, then they’ll do great!” Mcgrath said.

Morgan stated that the testing weeks stressed him out but made him happy because it meant school was almost over.

While the testing weeks at Odessa are stressful, for students and teachers, they try to stay positive and help each other out with different types of tools and advice.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

By: Alyssa Marten and Sydney Johns

Photo credits: Julie Whitaker

The Odessa High School came together this Thanksgiving to help families in need, collecting 67 bags of food to ensure no one goes without during the holiday.

The classes that blew this donation out of the park are both Ethan Sickles, math teacher, and Ann Skelton, FACS teacher. The top donor was Blaine Wallace, junior, who donated a great amount of 6 whole bags of food. Honorable mentions go to Zach and Heather Meler, science teachers, as well as the Special Education department for donating 4 bags.

Odessa High School strives to make everyone in the community feel happy, so every Thanksgiving, the school hosts a Thanksgiving food drive to help those in need.

Julie Whitaker, OHS counselor, has been driving towards organizing a successful food drive. Odessa's Community Center helps OHS with a donation of turkeys to the food drive, while the canned goods depend on donations from Odessa High School students. “That’s why it’s so important for people to donate” is their school’s main goal. “We are hoping to reach 70 bags of donations,” Whitaker said, while spreading the message that as a whole the school “Whitaker said, can help bring the community together and make a difference.”

Annie Creason, math teacher, said Odessa High School’s main goal is always to feed as many people as possible. “I would hope we at least help 40-45 people and above, hopefully" . Creason said Odessa High School does “a lot of things to help the community, like the Paw Shop, its free clothes, unified prom, and many other clubs” do things to help the community.

Lexi Crowley, math teacher, has a very thoughtful insight into how the students are trying to be involved. “There are actual classmates we are helping, not just the town's community.” Crowley's class was able to bring in 2 or more bags of items despite Crowley saying, “I feel like my bulldog block doesn’t have access to those things, being so young, or doesn't want to ask for them.

Holiday Traditions throughout OHS

By: Andy Schram, Abby Smith, Kaylynn Seefeldt

November and December host the largest number of holiday traditions for OHS students. These traditions include eating lots of food on Thanksgiving, giving gifts for Christmas, and beginning the new year by staying up late.

Thanksgiving is a time when students have traditions they look forward to.

Bitha Seward, sophomore, typically spends Thanksgiving setting up the Christmas tree while her mother and Grandma cook.

Engel Maun, junior, watches the Macy’s Day Parade with her family and catches up. “She has a great time watching the parade with her family cause she gets to spend quality time with her family, and she loves that.”

Hudson Gantt, freshman, goes to Oklahoma and spends Thanksgiving with his family.

Some people have unique traditions. L “We make Lil Smokies all day in a crockpot, and slowly snack on them all day while my mom tells us they are for dinner only, but even she joins in on it. We also don't tolerate eating them with a fork, only with toothpicks,” said Kaylee Robinson, senior.

Avery Pastore, freshman, makes brisket instead of turkey.

The winter season is often a time for families to reconnect, reflect, and carry on cherished traditions.

For Kylee McElmurry, senior, Christmas means gathering together for a big dinner, exchanging Secret Santa gifts, and spending quality time with loved ones.

“My family usually plans this big Christmas dinner every year where we get together as a family, and we do Secret Santa, " McElmurry said. We also eat and chat. Then, a few days after that, we’ll go to my dad’s house and spend time with them.”

Similarly, Emory McDaniel, senior, highlights a special Christmas Eve tradition her family does where her parents give her and her siblings matching pajamas to wear.

“We also each receive a Hallmark ornament to hang on the Christmas tree. This tradition began with my great-grandma when my mom was young, and it’s special that my mom has continued it with us,” Said McDaniel

Traditions, passed down, serve as a reminder of both the past and the present, creating bonds between families and their different generations.

The New Year brings even more traditions.

Ira Williams, junior, instead of staying up to watch the ball drop, usually falls asleep before the new year. Robinson always has lots of fun. “We always throw a big party for our neighbors and some close family friends at our barn, with a bonfire and typically fireworks. I am also put in charge of

making cookies that everyone slowly snips”. Robinson, senior, said.

Liliane Martin, senior, has a fun and interesting tradition. Martin said that “wearing props like headbands” is part of their tradition.

Halloween Memories of Laughter, Costumes and Candy-Filled Bags

By: Engel Maun

Memories we can make during Halloween are with friends while we walk around town and hear the wind blowing, and people saying, “Trick or Treat.” While we walk, we look at decorations as they glow in the night. We go house to house, getting more candy until our bags are filled

Halloween means something different to everyone—whether it’s about dressing up, spending time with friends, or remembering traditions from years past. Students and staff shared their thoughts on what makes the holiday special to them.

For some, Halloween is about simple fun. “I get to dress up and mess around with friends, that’s about it,” said Blaze Jackson, sophomore.

His favorite costume was Freddy Krueger, and his favorite candy is a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. Jackson admits he has never tried pumpkin and thinks that “once you start doing your own taxes, that’s too old to trick-or-treat.”

Bree Allen, special education teacher, sees Halloween as, “a time to have fun, dress up, and be silly.”

One of her favorite memories is trading candy with her sisters after trick-or-treating. She once dressed up as Bob Ross and says her favorite treat is a full-sized Snickers bar. For Allen, “if you can drive, you’re a candy passer-outter.”

For Kloe Garrett, freshman, Halloween is her favorite holiday.

“It’s a fun time to dress up as whoever you want, get free candy, and have fun with friends and family,” Garrett said. Her favorite costumes have been Ghost Face and the Corpse Bride.

Garrett's family enjoys decorating for Halloween—especially her grandmother, who, “really likes to decorate. A lot.” She believes you’re never too old to trick-or-treat if you can still get away with it.

Lexi Crowley, OHS math teacher, enjoys Halloween because it’s a chance to be creative and spend time with her family. Her most memorable Halloween was last year, when she and her family rode around their neighborhood, visited haunted houses, and collected candy.

Crowley's favorite costume was Dottie from A League of Their Own, and she says the best candy is candy corn. “You’re never too old to go trick-or-treating,” Crowley added with a smile.

Emily Turner, OHS drama and speech teacher, says Halloween has always been a fun and creative time. “It’s such a cool day when you get to see people express themselves in a way you couldn’t the rest of the year,” she said.

Turner's favorite costume was a handmade 50s-style poodle skirt. While she used to go trick-or-treating, she now celebrates by handing out candy and hosting a Halloween movie marathon every year.

For John Carmody, OHS math teacher, Halloween brings back fond childhood memories. “I was so excited to go trick-or-treating each Halloween that I would literally shake,” he said.

Carmody's most memorable Halloween was in 1968, when he dressed up as Santa Claus and greeted neighbors with “Ho, Ho, Ho, Trick or Treat!”

Carmody still celebrates by decorating his house with Frankenstein and ghost figures and hosting Halloween parties, a tradition he continues in memory of his mother, who used to organize them for the neighborhood.

From scary movies like Nightmare on Elm Street and Hocus Pocus to games like bobbing for apples and costume contests, Halloween remains a favorite time for many to have fun and show their creativity. Whether through candy trading, movie nights, or simply dressing up, Halloween continues to bring out the imagination and joy that make it a holiday worth remembering.

Foreign Exchange Students Conclude Year at OHS

By: Emery LaBoube

As the school year starts to come to an end, foreign exchange students, Ginevera Valentino, Vada Zimmerman, Magdalena Mueller, all juniors, are preparing to return home leaving behind new friendships and memories.

During her time here Zimmerman enjoyed many new experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.

“I enjoyed Art Club a lot this year. I also got to play soccer because we don’t have team sports in Germany so overall the team vibe was really fun,” Zimmerman said.

Outside of school, Mueller explained that the welcoming environment from the community helped her adjust to the new country.

“I think that almost everyone is nice here,” she said. “They want to hang out with you and get to know you and make you feel comfortable.”

Although moving to a different country came with many difficulties for her, Valentino explains that this experience has taught her many lessons.

“You have to learn to be by yourself and learn everything about a different place and culture,” she said. “Be thankful for everything that you have and that I have this opportunity to go to a different country.”

Now that the exchange year is coming to an end, Zimmerman says that she had more time to continue building a life here.

“I feel like I just started getting into a routine here, and I just started getting really close with my friends,” Zimmerman said.

Colton Fredrich, senior, and Cerise Fredrich, sophomore, are also preparing to say goodbye. As the hosts for Valentino they explained that they had to adjust to having another person in the house.

“We had to adjust our schedules a little bit just to make sure that she had a ride places.” Colton Fredrich said.

Despite those changes they quickly recalled that their favorite memories together. “She makes really good different pastas. I am going to miss that a lot,” Cerise Fredrich said.

With the exchange students heading home soon, they are all reflecting on a year filled with new memories and experiences.

New Faces, New Places: Exchange Students share their Journey

By: Alyssa Marten and Andy Schram

Picture Provided by: Alyssa Marten and Andy Schram

New people, New experiences, New Cultures. Odessa is proud to have 6 new foreign exchange students, and is happy to give the kids new experiences. Magdalena Muller, Vada Zimmerman, Emilea Broselge, Ginerva Valentino, Kalle Budde, and Miguel Santos are all juniors and all have a story to tell.

Zimmerman, Muller, and Broselge are all from Germany. School was a very different experience for them when they moved here, since they were not used to changing classes in Germany. They had one consecutive class, and the teacher would change instead of the students. Broselge mainly said she missed some of the food.

Zimmerman explained she really misses the breaks that they would get between classes. The difference between our school breaks and hers was that they had 20-minute breaks between each class, instead of the one consecutive hour we have here. All three expressed that they were happy with everyone being very open and nice. They expressed that the school lunches are very bland and unhealthy.

School sports are peculiar to them because sports in Germany are not actually part of their school; you have to do sports outside of school. They would have to balance school and sports fully.

Valentino is from Italy. She believes that Italian schools are really similar to German schools. In Valentino's school, the teachers change, and you are with the same group of people. The teachers switch out, but the students stay in the same classroom. A huge surprise to her has been the relationship you have with certain teachers. It took her a few weeks to adjust to moving to the US. She experimented with school sports and is now in the musical. Valentino believes that the school lunches are unhealthy. In Italy, they don’t celebrate holidays, so it was different for her. In Italy, they do sports outside of school. She always wanted to come experience American life.

Santos is from Brazil. In his school, everyone has the same classes. It took him roughly one month to get comfortable here. He is on the soccer team. Santos thinks the school food is greasy but pretty good. He was shocked by the playing fields and the wooden gym. Santos always wanted to attend college in the United States.

Budde is from Denmark. In Denmark, they are more separated by grade. He misses speaking his native language. Budde is surprised by how mixed up the classes are. It took him a while to adjust. The food in Denmark is different than the way it is in the United States. He likes playing football and is having fun with the people in the community. Budde believes that the pizza tastes good, but they aren't of the best quality. He was shocked by how big a deal sports are. In Denmark, you do sports outside of school. He saw a lot about the US on the internet and wanted to see what was real and what wasn't.

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Making Waves: Senior Splasin' Edition

By Alyssa Marten, Engel Maun and Carsen Bromley

Photo credits: Brodie Little, in the photo is Lilly Hotmer

Senior splashin’, a true game of betrayal and breaking trust, where friends become foes and nobody is safe. When you can not let your guard down without any safety precautions. Your trust could be taken advantage of at a moment's notice.

Brodie Little describes senior splashin’ as a, “fun thing to do.”

Little’s senior splashin’ is going good, but he is currently out, so he doesn’t have to worry about having his floaties or goggles on 24/7.

Little claimed that, “a good strategy was to get your friends to let their guards down and to get them to take all the precautions down.”

Carson Hager admits to staying in the game this long by staying safe and not trusting anyone.

Hager feels his friends have betrayed him in the game. Bryson Shank has also felt betrayed.

“There's only one person, he has like the most kills. Lucas Martin, he's like the biggest opp,” Shank said of his betrayal.

So far, the only thing that keeps Hager motivated is the money he could win. Both Amaury Powell and Hager believed they would win.

“Me, I think I’m going to win. I have a good plan,” explained Powell.

Meanwhile, Hager claims, “I think I’m doing the best so far, Ima win, cause I’m the best.”

Powell stated, “Sneaking up behind people” was the best strategy that he had. Powell’s only concern is, “about just getting teamed up on.”

Powell’s concerns of being teamed up on a real during purges when players can get anyone out.

When asked about his strategy, Shank ironically said, “Teaming up with them to get them while they’re on my team.”

For now, the senior splashin’ is slowly wrapping up this semester. With only a few people left. Make sure to keep a lookout for the next semester round of senior splashin’.

OHS Athletes Being Supported

By Andy Schram

Picture by John Carmody

OHS unified partners cheer on peers to success.

Question: Why did you join Unified Partners?

Tanner Affolter, sophomore and Lexi Abshier, Junior: [To] make friends

Avery Shepherd, junior, and Norah Eaton, sophomore: Get kids more involved

Kali Adamec and Grady McMahon, seniors: [To] help people/have someone there for them

Question: What does being a unified partner mean to you?

Abshier and Shepard: Make the kids feel important

Adamec: Seeing the kids happy

Eaton and McMahon: Have someone be there for them

Question: What do you love doing most at the Special Olympics?

Adamec and Affolter: Playing games

Adamec and Eaton: Cheering them on

Question: Favorite unified partner event?

Abshier, Adamec, McMahon, and Eaton: Track meet and Unified Prom

Affolter: basketball

Question: What are your favorite things about Unified Partners?

T'Quia Bandy, librarian and unified partners sponsor: [It] Brings people together.

Abshier: fun bus rides

Adamec: seeing kids happy

Question: How many years have you been a unified partner?

Abshier, Shepard, and McMahon have been in Unified Partners for 3 years.

Eaton and Affolter have been in Unified Partners for 2 years.

Adamec has been in Unified Partners for 4 years.

Understanding the A+ Program at Odessa High School

By Sydney Johns

The A+ Program is one of the most beneficial at Odessa High School, but many students and parents still have questions.

Q: What is the A+ Program?

Ashley Ray, OHS counselor: The A+ Program is a state-funded school scholarship that funds high school students with a two-year tuition.

Q: Who can qualify for an A+ at Odessa High School?

Ray: Any Odessa high school student can qualify as long as they meet these requirements:

Stay at least a 2.5 GPA

Have a 95% attendance

Maintain good citizenship and avoid drugs/alcohol

Q: Is the A+ Program only for students planning to attend community college?

Ray: Yes, most students take the program to help them attend college, others like to because of the experience and chance to be in a classroom from the other side.

Q: What are the real benefits of doing the A+ Program?

Ray: The main benefit of the A+ program is the scholarship, because it can help students get their education without paying thousands. There is also the benefit of responsibility and time management.

Q: What happens if I don’t meet all the requirements?

Aubrey Rider, senior: If you cannot meet the requirements or stay there, you unfortunately get dropped from the program, so it's important to stay on top of everything and start strong in freshman year.

Q: How many Odessa students actually use A+ after high school?

Ray: Around 45% of students actually use the A+ program, and more often meet the requirements, too.

Q: Where can students get more information or sign up?

Ray: Odessa Students can talk to the guidance counselor, for information on joining or to sign up.

Final Stop

Story by Adalyn Dietrich and Kyleigh Tye

Photo Courtesy of Lynette Williams

A senior tradition that has been alive for many years remains popular at OHS today.

Senior Parking spot painting is a sponsored event by the History club, advised by Lynette Williams, Government teacher. This year, they had 80 seniors paint a parking spot.

Avery Marble, senior, said that her parking spot was inspired by Aaliyah Sanders. Marble said that the hardest part of her parking spot was spacing everything out correctly.

“A parking spot vs an Alani can is a huge size difference, so trying to size things correctly was hard,” Marble stated.

Jordyn Beal, senior, said that her parking spot was mainly inspired by Pinterest.

“At first, I had no idea what I wanted to do. After that, I just wanted to incorporate the big parts of my life,” Beal stated.

Beal said that the hardest part of her parking spot was drawing out the mascot of the college that she has committed to. “I had to ask my sister to do that for me,” she said.

Jordyn Loehr, senior, said that she wanted her parking spot to show her personality and hobbies. Loehr said that the hardest part of her parking spot was, “the gradient that I did because it was so hot outside, it kept drying too fast.”

While these seniors didn’t take long to plan out their parking spots, the length of time to take the design from paper to the pavement was the most time-consuming part.

Marble stated that it took her 11 hours in total to complete, Beal took 10, and Loehr took 7 and a half hours to complete.

This was a successful year for the History club, thanks to the 2026 senior class.

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