Category Archives: Features
Mr. Conrad: More than a Maintenance Man
by: Amelia Passer Direct morning traffic: Check. Fix Mrs. Hedgepeth’s Promethean board: Check. Disable fire alarm: Check. Change light bulb in the cafeteria: Check. These are just a few of the many responsibilities Mr. Conrad Preston has to accomplish day … Continue reading
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by: Julie Robinson & JoAnna Gunnufsen Ask any woman between the ages of 14 and 40, and she’ll be able to elaborate on the new social media phenomenon called Pinterest. The website, popular among females yet unknown to most men, … Continue reading
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Cynthia Venson: Changing lives one grade at a time
By: Jenny Tran Staff Reporter As the end of the first semester draws to a close, many faculty members and students are excited about holiday vacation plans. However, for Cynthia Venson, Oak Grove’s intervention specialist, the school year has just … Continue reading
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Beauties and Beau take stage
By: Julie Robinson Staff Reporter This year the choral department added a twist to their annual Beauty Revue fundraiser; the formally dressed ladies were escorted by handsome gentlemen from their grades. All of the ladies looked beautiful, but even they … Continue reading
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Why not crochet a scarf for the winter?
By: Julie Robinson Staff Reporter Many people consider knitting, crocheting, and sewing hobbies for women above the age of 65. However, participating in these hobbies can drastically cut down on the cost of clothes, blankets, and scarves. As colder weather … Continue reading
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Choral department welcomes Dale to the stage
by: Laura Prehn One thing that sets Oak Grove apart from other schools in the district is the number and quality of the extracurriculars, and no one knows this better than the members of the choral department. Even non-choral students … Continue reading
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Oak Grove celebrates the good times with Homecoming 2011
From the creative costumes and pep rallies to exciting festivities and dancing on the football field, Homecoming week was a grand one. The Star School status was just a bonus to one of Oak Grove’s most eventful weeks. During the … Continue reading
Oak Grove opens arms to welcome international community
by: Austin Heusser What is life like as a foreign exchange student at Oak Grove? From all around the world, high schoolers have come together at the home of the Warriors; many come to experience a cultural difference, and … Continue reading
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