Launch Pad – The Student News Site of Okawville High School

Back to Back State Champions!
Adysen Harre, Staff Writer | February 6, 2020
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Lady Rocket Basketball Fights for every Win
Briley Rhodes, Staff Writer | January 14, 2020
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Homecoming Dance a Success
Ashley Langenstein, Senior Staff Writer | December 11, 2019
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Jr. Rockets basketball has begun
Bennett Krohne, Staff Writer | November 25, 2019
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Junior High Has Spirit!
Laura Cook, Staff Writer | October 23, 2019
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NHS/SLT volunteer at Special Olympics
Jordyn Heckert, Staff Writer | October 7, 2019
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Golf Teams Finish Home Season
Jordyn Heckert, Staff Writer | October 7, 2019
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Marching Toward Success
Jared Juenger, Staff Writer | October 1, 2019
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Junior Rocket Baseball ends season
Bennett Krohne, Staff Writer | September 27, 2019
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Junior Lady Rockets Celebrate Big
Adysen Harre, Staff Writer | September 27, 2019
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March 19, 2020 • No Comments

This year, the Sectional Competition for the Academic Challenge for Engineering and Science team was held at South Western Illinois College on March 6. Okawville’s ACES team won first place at sectionals and just won second...

Journalism programs attend SISPA Winter Conference

Macie Staley, Staff Writer

March 11, 2020 • No Comments

The Okawville Timepiece and LaunchPad staffs along with the junior high yearbook staff went to Southern Illiniois University of Carbondale for the Southern Illinois School Press Association Winter Conference on February 26,...

Tickets on sale for Mamma Mia

Megan Rennegarbe, Staff Writer

March 5, 2020 • No Comments

The school’s first musical production, Mamma Mia, is coming up quickly and tickets are officially on sale. The tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. If you would like a ticket in advance, contact Amy Welch, a member...

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Junior High Sports

Junior High Volleyball celebrates 8th grade night

Laura Cook, Staff Writer

March 19, 2020 • No Comments

Thursday, March 12 is the 8th graders' final chance to shine at a volleyball home game. There are 13 eighth graders including Samantha Friess, the manager. This year's eighth-graders are Annie Culli, Maggie Sawicki, Madisyn...

Back to Back State Champions! February 6, 2020
Jr. Rocket Basketball Season Ends February 6, 2020
Junior Rocket basketball winding down January 16, 2020
Junior Lady Rocket Basketball season winding down January 13, 2020

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Junior High News

Junior Rocket Volleyball works toward winning season

Adysen Harre, Staff Writer

March 6, 2020 • No Comments

The Junior Lady Rockets Volleyball season had a rocky start, but they are hopefully pulling it together for the postseason. Their record consists of six wins and six losses. They have recently played...