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Oak Grove Drama takes on SETC
After winning Best in State at the Mississippi Theatre Association competition for their performance of The Jungalbook in November, the Drama family traveled to Chattanooga, Tennessee, March 7-11 to the Southeastern Theatre Conference to compete against other high school drama … Continue reading
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OGHS junior’s spirit shines bright on stage
by: Julie Robinson Staff Reporter Olivia Sanguinetti was crowned Miss Spirit of the South Outstanding Teen on February 11th. Along with the title, she received first place in interview, fitness, and evening gown. She will receive a $2,000 scholarship to … Continue reading
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Centerstage! takes Orlando by Storm
by: Brittain Allgood Staff Reporter Oak Grove Centerstage! show choir will be attending the FAME national competition in Chicago on April 20. Centerstage! traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete at one of FAME’s national competitions on March 3. The group … Continue reading
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Newspaper, annual staffs attend conference
by: JoAnna Gunnufsen Staff Reporter On March 30, The Warrior Beat newspaper staff and the annual staff headed to the University of Mississippi for the Mississippi Scholastic Press Association spring convention. The conference is held each year and aims to … Continue reading
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Mauldin selected as SEATA Athletic Trainer of the Year
by: Anna Kate Baygents Staff Reporter Oak Grove’s athletic trainer Kevin “Doc” Mauldin, was recently awarded High School Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association. This title is given to one trainer from a seven state … Continue reading
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Todd named LCSD Teacher of the Year
by: Morgan Guess Staff Reporter Oak Grove High School nominee, Mrs. Stacey Todd, received the honor of 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year for the entire Lamar County School District. Todd was nominated by fellow teachers to represent Oak Grove High … Continue reading
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OGHS senior awarded MS DAR Good Citizen
by: Nathan Maxwell Staff Reporter Sydney Sanders recently received the DAR Good Citizen Award at the MSSDAR State Convention. The award, specifically for high school seniors, is presented each year at the MSSDAR State Convention. Along with this honor, Sanders … Continue reading
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Arbor Day Project rooted in conservation efforts
by: Mary Ryan Karnes Staff Reporter Oak Grove science teachers Kathy Smart and Randy Germany, along with their students, recently planted 125 pine trees across the street from the school. The project was a part of former Governor Haley Barbour’s … Continue reading
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Welch wins Mississippi Power award
by: Mary Ryan Karnes Staff Reporter Oak Grove math teacher Suzie Welch helps students achieve inside the classroom, and her efforts have gained recognition statewide. Recently, Welch was nominated for and won the Alan R. Barton Award for Excellence in … Continue reading
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Warriors make District V honor band
by: Miranda Rester Staff Reporter Members of the Warrior band auditioned in order to gain spots in the District V Honor Band. Auditions took place at Jones County Junior College on January 9th. The auditions were used to determine who … Continue reading
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