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FFA Travels to Indianapolis for Biggest Event of the Year

November 6, 2025 • No Comments

The FFA National Convention was last week, from October 29th to November 1st, but Okawville students only attended on the 29th and 30th. The 12 students who went from Okawville went to Indianapolis, where the event is located....

OHS Welcomes Guest Speaker

Peyton Harris, Staff Writer

November 6, 2025 • No Comments

On Monday, October 27th, our school hosted a guest speaker, Brittany Richmond. She goes to different schools to teach them that you never know what’s going on in someone’s life. Our school was her third stop of the day!...

Always Remember the Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow

Olivia Bergmann, Staff Writer

November 5, 2025 • No Comments

On Friday, October 17th, the OHS Drama Club presented its opening show, featuring the musical Annie. They performed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On Saturday night, the show was completely sold out, and on Friday night...

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Junior High Sports

JH Cross Country Runs at State Meet

Leann Waltrip, JH Writer

November 5, 2025 • No Comments

The Girls' Jr. High Cross Country team placed 9th at the DuQuin State Fair Grounds for the State meet. The State meet was on Saturday, October 18. The Rockets' overall placings were Jayleigh Cooley (53rd) and Emma Gray (54th)....

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Jr Lady Rocket Softball Heads to State

Amelia Riechmann, Jh Writer • October 5, 2025

For regionals, the Junior High Lady Rockets played All Saints Academy and won 15-1. Lilly Klingenberg started pitching, and Emma Gray finished out the game. For the regional championship, the JH Lady Rockets...

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