Monthly Archives: February 2010
Oak Grove drama succeeds with Selkie Girl
By: Amelia Landers Oak Grove High School’s Theatre Department recently attended and competed at the annual Mississippi Theatre Association State Festival in Tupelo on January 14-17. Schools must pre-qualify to earn the privilege of competing at the state level. OGHS … Continue reading
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Lamar County unveils plans for new YMCA
By: Kent McCarty The days of students traveling across town for tennis and swim team practice will soon be over when construction is completed on the new YMCA building that will service Lamar County. Since last April, YMCA officials have … Continue reading
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Football to play district teams
By: Taylor Herring In an attempt to bring the Lamar County School District’s community together, the School Board has recently decided that Oak Grove, Sumrall, and Purvis should play each other in football each year. This plan will go into … Continue reading
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Oak Grove students honored by fraternity
By: Lauren Pace On January 23, 2010, three of Oak Grove High School’s seniors were recognized by the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity for their outstanding achievements in academics, athletics, and arts. Kappa Alpha Psi’s motto is achievement. They were founded … Continue reading
Warrior athletes sign to play college sports
By: Ashley Ricks February 3rd marked the day that all athletes work hard to get to: signing day. This day gives players the chance to prolong their educational career, as well as the thing they most enjoy, their athletic career. … Continue reading
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OGHS receives notable donations
By: Taylor Rigney Displayed in the school library freshly hung painting of George Washington. Oak Grove was fortunate enough to be one of the select schools to receive reproductions of the famous painting of Washington given out by the Mount … Continue reading
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Dysfunction Juntion
By: Kent McCarty Dysfunction Junction chronicles the unfortunate strings of events that plague my life. Everything below is true, and that’s what’s scary. December 4, 2009, was a day that I will never forget. On that day my belief that … Continue reading
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Excitement mounts for Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics
By: Arik Shams The 2010 Winter Olympics, being held at Vancouver in February, promises to be a truly momentous event. This year’s theme, “With Glowing Hearts,” (taken from the Canadian national anthem) represents “the pride that results from outstanding achievement; … Continue reading
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Junior varsity basketball wraps up successful season
By: Sara Sanner This season has been one of success for the Boys Junior Varsity basketball team. With a record of 8-3, the Warriors have proved that despite their limited practice time, they are definitely a team to be feared. … Continue reading
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Spring sports review
Baseball By: Luke Bush Oak Grove baseball is getting ready to kick off another year. The season officially begins with the first game in the Oak Grove Classic Tournament being played at the Harry Breland Field. They are very hopeful … Continue reading
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