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OCHS Hosts Car Show Fundraiser for Grad Party
OCHS Hosts Car Show Fundraiser for Grad Party
Explainer: Department of Education
Explainer: Department of Education
Kylee Turner poses with her award-winning art piece. From her artist statement: "This piece questions why, in a nation that prides itself on freedom, those who don't meet the "American" standards are denied basic rights."
Senior Kylee Turner Wins Awards For Meaningful Art Pieces
In the photo there is a Kansas City Chief's flag on the left and a Philadelphia Eagles flag on the right. At the 59th NFL Super Bowl Kendrick Lamar performed at the Apple Music Halftime Show. via Unsplash.com
Kendrick Lamar’s Apple Music Halftime Show
BSU advisor Marcus Goodwin is pictured (4th from left) surrounded by BSU members grades 9-12th, May 29, 2024.
BSU Beginning at OCHS
An onlooking at the United States capital building within Washington DC. Photo via pexels.com
What are your Hopes for a Future Run by Gen Z?
Moving into a semester system allows students to earn more credits and take more and new classes. Photo via Unsplash.com
New Class Editorials
Elphaba, on the left, and Glinda, on the right, stand in front of the Palace of the Wizard. This picture is the moment when Glinda and Elphaba have to split ways. via Universal Pictures
Movie Review (Take 2: Wicked)
This patch is on many officers uniforms, The Army JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) was established in 1916.
JROTC Editorial
Little Women (2019) movie poster starring Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, Eliza Scanlen. Courtesy of Columbia Pictures.
Movie Review (Take 1: Little Women)
An onlooking at the United States capital building within Washington DC. Photo via pexels.com
What are your Hopes for a Future Run by Gen Z?
Moving into a semester system allows students to earn more credits and take more and new classes. Photo via Unsplash.com
New Class Editorials
This patch is on many officers uniforms, The Army JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) was established in 1916.
JROTC Editorial
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
Photo by Pexels
Union Workers are Bargaining for a Better Future
Elphaba, on the left, and Glinda, on the right, stand in front of the Palace of the Wizard. This picture is the moment when Glinda and Elphaba have to split ways. via Universal Pictures
Movie Review (Take 2: Wicked)
Little Women (2019) movie poster starring Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, Eliza Scanlen. Courtesy of Columbia Pictures.
Movie Review (Take 1: Little Women)
The Artemis rocket on its way to the moon, taking a step to bring space into our grasp.
Astro Alert: A Trip Through Space
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 Amtrak's locomotive roster. It's an excellent example of the new "Pepsi" livery (as it's referred to by railfans) and Amtrak's newest branding as they enter the 2020s.
Stuck in the Siding: Because Railroads Break the Law
Kylee Turner poses with her award-winning art piece. From her artist statement: "This piece questions why, in a nation that prides itself on freedom, those who don't meet the "American" standards are denied basic rights."
Senior Kylee Turner Wins Awards For Meaningful Art Pieces
The Health Center announced new policies on how long students can stay out of class. The School Based Health Center at the high school is only one of seven in Clackamas County.
Health Center Changes Policies to Provide More Access
Field Trip to a Literary Arts Event
Field Trip to a Literary Arts Event
Third period HCAP students Evie Kirkpatrick, Sophia Allee, Alexis Rogers, and Hailey Arellano (left to right) take a picture before a lab dissection on cow eyeballs, September 17, 2024.
Class Brief: Honors Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
Students and staff alike share their own thoughts about OC and moments of their lives.
20 Questions: In the Halls
Upcoming Junior on a Record Breaking Streak
Upcoming Junior on a Record Breaking Streak
OCHS Softball vs West Linn
Keaton Moore is a senior at OCHS. He broke a track record for the 100 meter dash on April 11th, 2025.
Keaton Moore Breaks 100 Meter Dash Record
In the photo there is a Kansas City Chief's flag on the left and a Philadelphia Eagles flag on the right. At the 59th NFL Super Bowl Kendrick Lamar performed at the Apple Music Halftime Show. via Unsplash.com
Kendrick Lamar’s Apple Music Halftime Show
Photo via Unsplash.com
Title IX: 50 Years and Counting
Tons of plastic pollute the world's oceans, leading to a global pollution problem. Photo via unsplash.com
The Problem with Plastic
Today's consumer culture is attracting a younger and younger audience, leading to parents spending more and more on their kids. via pexels.com
Is Consumerism Affecting our Youth: The Receipts
Housing and homelessness is becoming a big problem, and drugs are a factor in making it worse. Photo via pexels.com
How Does Drug Addiction Contribute to Housing and Homelessness?
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Roe v. Wade & Adoptions in Oregon
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The Problem With Food Insecurity
In the photo there is a Kansas City Chief's flag on the left and a Philadelphia Eagles flag on the right. At the 59th NFL Super Bowl Kendrick Lamar performed at the Apple Music Halftime Show. via Unsplash.com
Kendrick Lamar’s Apple Music Halftime Show
Students and staff alike share their own thoughts about OC and moments of their lives.
20 Questions: In the Halls
Nicholas Bertram is a teacher at Oregon City High School. Among other things, he teaches an elective course called "Perspectives in US History".
20 Questions: Mr. Bertram
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
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OCHS Softball vs West Linn

Diana Bushumad, Contributing Writer • May 4, 2025

OC Softball beat West Linn at their first league home game of the season with a score of 7-4. Both schools are rivals, with West Linn ranked at number nine and Oregon City at 24, both schools ranked...

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Title IX: 50 Years and Counting

Jaycee Stiegeler, Contributing Writer • November 21, 2023
Fifty years on from the historical piece of legislation, how has it affected gender equality in Oregon?
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.
OCHS varsity football players play against Tualatin at their homecoming game, Oct 20th, 2023.

2023 Homecoming Parade & Football Game

Farrin Reisfar, Lead Photographer • November 15, 2023
Every year, Oregon City celebrates its students, student athletes, and members of the community who are both here and elsewhere. Go Pios!
Photo by Pixabay

Athletes and Mental Health: Recognition Is Power

Reese Gardiner, Contributing Writer • November 11, 2023
Athletes may be the most visible part of the community, but their personal struggles are far from the spotlight.
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