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Fox 4 Takes a Z-Trip to Odessa
Local news station Fox 4 brought their morning news cast and crew to downtown Odessa for a Zip Trip on Thursday, June 13th, 2024.
Summer school students, the Band of Distinction and color guard, and Bulldogs cheer squad all made an appearance in the town square.
Picture coverage was provided by John Carmody, OHS math teacher.
A Skip-tastic Day!
Captions by Emma Jones
Photos courtesy of those pictured.
4/30/24
Senior Spirit
By Emma Musgrave
Photos by Yearbook/Growler staffs
5/22/24
As seniors approach graduation, so does their final spirit week. The spirit week will be April 29th to May 3rd.
Throughout the week, senior students are encouraged to participate in the different spirit days, as follows:
Monday- “College/Trade School Apparel”
Tuesday- “Anything But A Backpack Day”
Wednesday- “Bad Parking Day”
Thursday- “White Lies”
Friday- “Senior Prank Day & Wear Senior Shirts”
Students are having a difficult time getting approval for senior pranks, so what Friday, May 3 will entail is yet to be determined.
However, a handful of seniors are planning their own senior pranks.
Chantz Becker says he plans to have a trail of rose petals lead to Kaitlyn Grace’s office with a picture of himself placed of him wearing his overall shorts and a rose in his mouth on her desk.
Joshua Dodson plans to buy 50 Oak Grove flags and place them in various class rooms. Dodson would also like to say, “Go Oak Grove.”
Best Dressed at Prom Results!
Compiled by Gracie Harget via student survey.
Pictures by Whitney Bachman-Twombly
5/22/24
The best girl at prom was Lorelai Burch!
The best dressed guy at prom was a tie between Nick Hales and Josh Dodson!
Get To Know Your Prom Royalty!
Compiled by Emma Musgrave
Photos by John Carmody and Whitney Twombly
5/22/24
Prom Queen-
Name: Emma Hunter
Outfit: Long sleeved, tan dress with black detailing
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite State: Florida
Favorite Person: Her sister, Rilynn
Prom King-
Name: Gage Westerhold
Outfit: Suit
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite State: Missouri
Favorite Person: Mother and Father
Name: Ali Vochatzer
Outfit: Black long dress with right leg slit staring at the thigh. Mesh corset illusion. Black mesh over the shoulder thing with sparkly fishnets and black boots.
Favorite Color: Pink & Black
Favorite State: No favorite state.
Favorite Person: John Carmody
Comments: Everybody going through tough times. Believe me, I've been there, done that. But everyday above ground is a great day, remember that. DALE -Mr. Worldwide 305
Also, Hello Kitty once said “It’s okay to try again tomorrow!”
Name: Josh Dodson
Outift: Calm military
Favorite Color: Red, Gold, & Black
Favorite State: Ctzechia
Favorite Person: Mariah Malisheski
Comments: For Grozny
Name: Lorelai Burch
Outfit: Sparkly emerald green dress
Favorite Color: Dark green
Favorite State: Hawaii
Favorite Person: Mason McGrath
Name: Mason McGrath
Outfit: Black and emerald green suit with gold accent
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite State: Oregon
Favorite Person: Lorelai Burch
Old Hollywood, New Generation
By Emma Musgrave
4/23/24
Berry Acres set the stage for the OHS 2024 Prom this year, and the theme was Old Hollywood. Prom Chair, Rocchina Bruner, was in charge of planning the event.
This year, prom was to be held at Berry Acres starting at 8:00 on April 7.
Photographer Leslie Brice, had been hired to be available for booking photo shoots before the dance.
Also before the event started, parents were invited to come take photos of attending students as “paparazzi” to go along with the Old Hollywood theme.
Students walked down the red carpet and were announced if they arrived between 8:00 and 8:45. Court royalty were announced later in the evening, around 10:00. King was Gage Westerhold and Emma Hunter was crowned queen.
To further advance the theme of the dance, the venue was decorated mostly in shades of gold, red, and black. A large Hollywood sign was set up as a prop, by ag teacher Gene Collins, and in an area available to students for photos. Photo areas were available under balloon arches thanks to the expertise of ELA teacher Lexi Crowley.
Snacks, salty and sweet, were available to students: mini-cupcakes, brownie bites, chocolate-dipped pretzels, a fruit tray, and salty trail mix.
Overall, the venue came out to cost $12,000. This included the DJ, snacks, tablecloths, chairs, tables, they set up and took down, but OHS staff did all the decorations.
Students who planned to attend were sent a google form survey to collect data on their plans for prom. When asked how their attire would match the Old Hollywood Theme, Marilynn Forrest, senior, said, “Unplanned, but someone told me that my dress looked like Marilynn Monroe or Jessica Rabbit and I already admire the hair and red lips of the early Hollywood days, so I suppose I fit the fit the theme.”
Mariah Malisheski, senior, said she fit the theme because she has a dark and mysterious past.
Students were asked several more questions, including what their dinner, transportation, and preparation plans are.
The most popular places students went to eat at before prom included Texas Roadhouse, Iron Horse, and Mexican and Chinese restaurants.
Several students planned to get to prom with friends. Some said they would be driving themselves. Few planned to have a designated chauffeur.
56% of respondents said they would be doing their own hair and makeup. 32% said they would be having their hair done by professionals.
Students were very excited for prom. Especially seniors, as this was their last school dance before graduation.
OHS FBLA competed at state in Springfield, Missouri this spring coming back with four medalists.
Students Reflect On Final DECA Competition.
Several teachers leaving completed interviews with Growler staff detailing their plans for next year and fondest memories of their time at OHS.
OHS Special Olympics hosted its 2nd Job Olympics on April 10th, 2024, at Berry Acres in Odessa, Missouri.
Students Reflect On Final DECA Competition.
Several teachers leaving completed interviews with Growler staff detailing their plans for next year and fondest memories of their time at OHS.
Returners on the OHS track team are passionate about working hard and making it even farther this year.
Many of the players worked hard to prepare for the season.
“I worked on pole speed and technique,” Ty Steward, junior, said.
Cameron Clubine, junior, has had to take on a leadership role as well. Clubine has high hopes for the upcoming season, hoping to guide the best he can.
Fieth hopes to stay consistent and confident throughout ICDC to perform well.
OHS FCCLA went to the State Leadership Conference on March 17-19, 2024 at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri.
Grace Smith, junior, is returning to state for a 3rd time and can’t wait to attend the Springfield, MO, conference.
OHS BOD Members went to the solo and small ensemble on March 8th, 2024 at The State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri.
Excel Tutoring is every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the library from 2:45 to 4:00. Transportation is provided for students who stay.
Have questions, contact administration.
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