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The student newspaper of Augusta High School

The Oriole
The student newspaper of Augusta High School

The Oriole
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Pope Leo XIV waves to a crowd of thousands of attendees gathered in St. Peter’s Square May 8. The Papal Conclave votes are taken in secrecy, and the results of a vote are unknown until either white or black smoke is seen coming from the Sistine Chapel chimney.
American Pope makes history
Martin Epperson Jr., Crew Editor

The selection of Cardinal Robert Prevost as pope is a historical event. He is the first American pope, and he was just a cardinal for a few years...

This timeline presents when the district-wide improvements are set to begin. All schools within the district will have major and minor improvements as well as additions to the buildings.
Community votes yes on bond
Mason Pringle, Crew Editor

The community approved a $55 million bond issue for school improvement across USD 402. Passing the bond May 6, 1,174 members of Augusta voted...

The Senior JAG class, Isaac Burnett, Zeke Firestine, Logan Hicks, Madison WIlliams, Floyd Mestas and Allysa Pierce pose for a picture outside of Sugar Shane’s Bar and Grill. Sugar Shane’s was the location of the business meeting that took place.
JAG attends local business meeting
Martin Epperson Jr., Crew Editor

Seniors in the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) class recently took a trip downtown to attend a business meeting being held by a board of...

Graphic by Mya Goodmanson
Senior parents organize after prom event
Harley Williams, Reporter

Update: Teachers recieved an email from After Prom coordinator Melissa Carrell Thursday, April 17 saying that they had recieved enough student...

District adds minutes to schedule
District adds minutes to schedule
Abigail Brinkley, Reporter

  Students receive an extra long winter break. Due to the snowfall and cold weather causes multiple snow days. Because of this, the district...

A printed finals schedule shows the times students take their last tests for the semester and the required study sessions. Administration implemented a detention policy first semester for students who did not attend the afternoon study sessions.
Detentions hold students accountable
Harley Williams, Reporter

Study Sessions were commonly skipped by students throughout the school when finals hit. Consequences were not enforced by the principals until...

Features
Principal T.J. Meyer watches students make hotdogs during lunch. Meyer values a positive connection with students.
Former assistant principal steps up to new position
Abigail Brinkley, Reporter

Students don't only see principal T.J.  Meyer as a principal but also as a mentor and a steady adult figure at Augusta High School (AHS). After...

Director Nicholas Franssen helps the cast of “Once Upon a Mattress” with the pacing of the song “Opening For a Princess.” The song has a fast tempo and during the first rehearsal the cast struggled to keep up with the pace.
Casting process brings mixed reactions among cast, crew
Alyssa Jordan, Reporter

“For the entire summer, I practiced my belting. I practiced learning every song.” Senior Mikaela Tymony said. “Mostly, I practiced my diction,...

Social studies teacher Brad Raine holds up a past rendition of The Hand of God. Raine was surprised by the uncommon style; students usually opt for a more artistic route.
Class enjoys Renaissance project
Mason Pringle, Crew Editor

“You're given like an artist or a sculptor from the Renaissance and you just recreate one of their projects,” sophomore Christian Quezada...

Sports
Sophomore Taylor Osborn holds a cone in her arms to work on passing form. She tried to catch the tennis ball in the cone.
Sophomore Patty Rush raises her flag as an ending to the color guard choreography. Color guard based their outfits on the theme of the marching band show.
Seniors Gabe Kohls and Devon Stamback high-fiving their rackets during practice. They are working on returning shots and ball placement.
Sophomore Cassidy Jones and senior Mencia Pastor Piney do crunches on the field. The team has volunteer workouts after school.
Coach Jeff Regier speaks to the relay runners on passing the baton in a relay race. Track students were stretching during his announcement.
Senior Willy Jon Morales competes in a duel wearing his surgeon-issued brace. State tournaments take place Friday 28 and March 1.
News Briefs
Upcoming Sports
Upcoming Sports

Upcoming Sports: Thursday: 3 p.m. tennis girls varsity quad at Circle, 5 p.m. volleyball quad at Clearwater. Friday: 7 p.m. football at Augusta....

Fly High Time
Fly High Time

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. after school in the library, a program has been established to help students struggling...

Volleyball practice photo gallery

  • Sophomore Taylor Osborn holds a cone in her arms to work on passing form. She tried to catch the tennis ball in the cone.

    Ryanne Schmidt

  • At practice, sophomore Kailee Ramey attempts a new drill with the team. She focused on the drill that helps with passing form.

    Ryanne Schmidt

  • Senior Dalaney Ratcliff readies herself to receive a serve. She passed to her setter for the second touch of the ball.

    Ryanne Schmidt

  • Junior Charleigh Shaver serves during a during a serve and pass drill. The JV team practiced passes off her serves.

    Ryanne Schmidt

  • During a passing drill, senior Molly Marteney works on short passes. She tried to keep it on her side of the net.

    Ryanne Schmidt

  • The volleyball team listens to head coach Lexi Hogan explain a new drill. One of the main skills the team worked on was passing to the setter.

    Ryanne Schmidt
Fall spirit week

  • ’70s themed spirit week Oct. 6-10.

Opinions
Political violence threatens America's future
Political violence threatens America’s future
Martin Epperson Jr., Crew Editor
Augusta approved a $55 million bond for the improvements of the school within USD 402. The improvements planned so far sound great and I can not wait to experience whatever bit of them I can.
Bond brings new life to USD 402
Mason Pringle, Crew Editor
Reporters Harley Williams and Mason Pringle pose for a photo in the library. The library is open during lunch for students to sit and talk.
Gossip is not equal to rumors
Emily Brinkley, Editor-in-Chief
Pancakes are a soft bread cooked flat over a heated pan, while waffles are cooked in a specific machine, sandwiching the batter. Both pancakes and waffles date back to ancient Greece.
Pancakes, waffles square off
Mason Pringle, Crew Editor
Younger cousin Wyatt Russell, Abigail Brinkley and Emily Brinkley get ready to look for eggs on easter morning with their younger cousin Wyatt Russell. They all enjoy getting up early to see what the easter bunny brought for them.
Siblings create better environment
Abigail Brinkley, Reporter
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