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The Oregon City High School (OCHS) mascot, Pioneer Pete, engages students at the annual prom assembly, Friday, April 5. 2024. Hosted annually, this years prom was held at NW Events & Environments in Hillsboro, Oregon. Photo Source Flickr
Oregon City High School Hosts Prom Assembly
Soren Bergstrom performs as Zeus in Metamorphoses, Feb 22, 2024. Bergstrom is an 11th grader at OCHS, and this is their first performance with the theater department.
OCHS Theatre Brings Ovid’s Greek Myths to Life
Cast members cower behind a table as lead actors Annika Wells, Kaity Sue Stangeland, and Angela Saltenberger are introduced as The Plastics, during the opening night of “Mean Girls”, Nov. 16, 2023. This was taken in Act 1, during the song “Meet The Plastics”, where we are introduced to the main antagonists of the story.
Opening Night of ‘Mean Girls: The Musical’
Orion Wright, Nathan Bone, Presley Zarfas, Elise Ascura, and Ahren Peterson pose as “The Mathletes” at the end of the song “Do Your Thing” during the opening night of Mean Girls, Nov. 16, 2023. “Do Your Thing” is an upbeat victory song that takes place after the Mathletes win a math competition near the end of the musical.
‘Mean Girls: The Musical’ Opens
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The Overturning of Roe v. Wade & How It Came About
While not a part of the Standard Response Protocol followed by OCSD, these actions may not be the worst additions to the procedure. A recurring issue in our community is the lack of communication following a safety alert.
OCSD Needs Better Emergency Communication
While I couldn’t find images of the kind of engine the Willamette Valley Southern used to move freight, many other local electric railroads such as the Oregon Electric Railroad used engines termed “steeplecabs”. They have a striking appearance, and don’t resemble the steam locomotives that were produced at the same time.
Stuck in the Siding: The History Below Our Feet
The Siemens Charger is the newest addition to Amtraks locomotive roster. Its an excellent example of the new Pepsi livery (as its referred to by railfans) and Amtraks newest branding as they enter the 2020s.
Stuck in the Siding: Because Railroads Break the Law
The Union Pacific Big Boy is one of the largest steam locomotives in North America. Built in the 1940s to help with wartime pressure on the nations railways, one member of this majestic class still travels today: Union Pacific #4014
Stuck in the Siding: Big Boy #4014
The blue covers of both the book and movie for the Polar Express give me a great sense of nostalgia, and they helped inform the creation of the Stuck in the Siding title graphic. Published/released in 1985 and 2004 respectively, both covers portray a Berkshire as the locomotive pulling the Express.
Stuck in the Siding: The Polar Express
While not a part of the Standard Response Protocol followed by OCSD, these actions may not be the worst additions to the procedure. A recurring issue in our community is the lack of communication following a safety alert.
OCSD Needs Better Emergency Communication
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Union Workers are Bargaining for a Better Future
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The Oversexualization of Women has Become a Big Problem
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Unreasonable Standards Women Face Daily
While I couldn’t find images of the kind of engine the Willamette Valley Southern used to move freight, many other local electric railroads such as the Oregon Electric Railroad used engines termed “steeplecabs”. They have a striking appearance, and don’t resemble the steam locomotives that were produced at the same time.
Stuck in the Siding: The History Below Our Feet
The Siemens Charger is the newest addition to Amtraks locomotive roster. Its an excellent example of the new Pepsi livery (as its referred to by railfans) and Amtraks newest branding as they enter the 2020s.
Stuck in the Siding: Because Railroads Break the Law
The Union Pacific Big Boy is one of the largest steam locomotives in North America. Built in the 1940s to help with wartime pressure on the nations railways, one member of this majestic class still travels today: Union Pacific #4014
Stuck in the Siding: Big Boy #4014
The blue covers of both the book and movie for the Polar Express give me a great sense of nostalgia, and they helped inform the creation of the Stuck in the Siding title graphic. Published/released in 1985 and 2004 respectively, both covers portray a Berkshire as the locomotive pulling the Express.
Stuck in the Siding: The Polar Express
The Oregon City High School (OCHS) mascot, Pioneer Pete, engages students at the annual prom assembly, Friday, April 5. 2024. Hosted annually, this years prom was held at NW Events & Environments in Hillsboro, Oregon. Photo Source Flickr
Oregon City High School Hosts Prom Assembly
OCHS has many different kinds of people, and they all hold different opinions on the questions and issues that exist in our school. Photographers (top left to bottom right): Rachel Hibpshman, Hibpshman, Bennett Springer, Samuel Young, Hibpshman, Young
People of OC
OCHS Strategizes for Increased Student Safety
OCHS Strategizes for Increased Student Safety
Posted on every external door, students are constantly reminded of possible security risks. These signs are part of an effort to prevent students from letting people in from outside, forcing everyone to enter through the primary entrance. Photo taken Nov. 17, 2023
School Security: A Look into Oregon City School District
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Overcrowding in OCHS
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Title IX: 50 Years and Counting
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OHV Closures and Restrictions
Pioneer Pete
OCHS Fall Sports Slowly Comes to An End
Third and fourth grade football players throw candy to homecoming parade watchers, Oct 20th 2023.
Homecoming Season of OCHS is Here
OCHS varsity football players play against Tualatin at their homecoming game, Oct 20th, 2023.
2023 Homecoming Parade & Football Game
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Roe v. Wade & Adoptions in Oregon
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The Problem With Food Insecurity
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Portland’s Housing Supply Problem
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Emerald Ash Borer in the United States
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Gas Emission Vehicle’s Impact on Oregon’s Climate
The sign dedicating Highway 213 in memory of Tyrone Woods. Put up in 2014, it has been honored by Oregon City residents since then.
Tyrone Woods: OCHS Alumni and National Hero
OCHS has many different kinds of people, and they all hold different opinions on the questions and issues that exist in our school. Photographers (top left to bottom right): Rachel Hibpshman, Hibpshman, Bennett Springer, Samuel Young, Hibpshman, Young
People of OC
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The Oregon City High School (OCHS) mascot, Pioneer Pete, engages students at the annual prom assembly, Friday, April 5. 2024. Hosted annually, this years prom was held at NW Events & Environments in Hillsboro, Oregon. Photo Source Flickr

Oregon City High School Hosts Prom Assembly

Bennett Springer, Contributing Writer • May 2, 2024

Additional Reporting by Brennan Duman, Technical Editor.   Students and staff at Oregon City High School packed into the school’s main gymnasium  for an April 5th assembly; the subject: the...

Soren Bergstrom performs as Zeus in Metamorphoses, Feb 22, 2024. Bergstrom is an 11th grader at OCHS, and this is their first performance with the theater department.

OCHS Theatre Brings Ovid’s Greek Myths to Life

Kody LaCrosse and Farrin Reisfar • March 12, 2024
Advanced Theatre Classes Perform the Greek Epic 'Metamorphoses'
Cast members cower behind a table as lead actors Annika Wells, Kaity Sue Stangeland, and Angela Saltenberger are introduced as The Plastics, during the opening night of “Mean Girls”, Nov. 16, 2023. This was taken in Act 1, during the song “Meet The Plastics”, where we are introduced to the main antagonists of the story.

Opening Night of ‘Mean Girls: The Musical’

Farrin Reisfar, Lead Photographer • December 2, 2023
Lights, Curtains, Action!
Orion Wright, Nathan Bone, Presley Zarfas, Elise Ascura, and Ahren Peterson pose as “The Mathletes” at the end of the song “Do Your Thing” during the opening night of Mean Girls, Nov. 16, 2023. “Do Your Thing” is an upbeat victory song that takes place after the Mathletes win a math competition near the end of the musical.

‘Mean Girls: The Musical’ Opens

Emerie Jennings, Managing Editor • December 1, 2023
The highly awaited production opens to a full crowd.
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The Overturning of Roe v. Wade & How It Came About

Rebecca Weigel, Contributing Writer • November 17, 2023
With the overturning of the famous Supreme Court case, the future women's reproductive rights have become uncertain.
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Adolescent Substance Abuse and Oregon’s Drug Problem

Zach Burghardt, Contributing Writer • November 17, 2023
Lack of support for teens leads them to seek support from other places - including drugs.
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Oregon’s Mental Health Crisis Worsens as Teen Struggles Rise

Autumn Hawkins, Contributing Writer • November 17, 2023
Being a teenager in the 2020's is not easy, something that's reflected in the mental health crisis.
Kaity Sue Stangeland, playing Regina George, stands confidently on a table while rehearsing the song “Meet The Plastics” for Mean Girls: The Musical, Nov, 6th, 2023.

Cast of ‘Mean Girls’ Takes to the Stage

Farrin Reisfar, Lead Photographer • November 16, 2023
The cast of "Mean Girls: The Musical" prepares for their opening night.
OCHS’s theatre class rehearses a choreographed dance during the song “Where Do You Belong?” for Mean Girls: The Musical, Nov. 6th, 2023.

Meet the Plastics

Bliss Baxter, Editor-in-chief • November 15, 2023
“Mean Girls: The Musical” comes to Oregon City High School.
Pioneer Pete

OCHS Fall Sports Slowly Comes to An End

Bliss Baxter, Editor-in-chief • November 15, 2023
With fall sports coming to a close, there’s a lot to talk about through the community this year, and at Oregon City High School, a lot to celebrate.
Junior HOCO Court Olivia Behrman and Bailey Larsen throw candy to parade watchers, Oct 20th, 2023.

OCHS Hosts ‘Haunted Hoco’

Brennan Duman, Technical Editor • November 15, 2023
OCHS celebrated this year's homecoming with some interesting games and performances from both staff, and students.
Third and fourth grade football players throw candy to homecoming parade watchers, Oct 20th 2023.

Homecoming Season of OCHS is Here

Emerie Jennings, Managing Editor • November 15, 2023
With the start of a new year comes the start of new beginnings. Join OCHS as they welcome back their athletes, students, and staff for the 2023-2024 school year.
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