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The student newspaper of Augusta High School

The Oriole

The student newspaper of Augusta High School

The Oriole

During the advanced chemistry magic show, senior Macie Goodmanson shows an elementary student a science experiment. Even during the chemistry show, students still had to wear masks, and some students and teachers hope that the mask mandate will hopefully be gone next year. Photo by Paige Harrington

COVID-19 teaches valuable lessons

Justin Gwaltney, Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2021

COVID-19 affected this school year. It added new guidelines that needed to be followed. All these new rules not only affected the school as a whole but also the activities that occured. “The school...

Mask mandate ends after after the Kansas Legislature Coordinance Council revoked Governor Laura Kelly’s third mask mandate.

Mask mandate ends in Butler County

Alyssa Ferrell, Reporter Apr 9, 2021

Saturday, April 3 the Kansas Legislature Coordinance Council revoked Governor Laura Kelly’s third mask mandate with a five-two vote.  Butler County is still encouraging people to social distance...

COVID-19 Affects Driver's Ed

COVID-19 Affects Driver’s Ed

Justin Gwaltney, Editor-in-Chief Apr 8, 2021

With all of the COVID-19 regulations that have been enforced, the groups the school runs have changed. One big group that is important to some students that have been changed is driver's ed. Driver's ed...

The world went through stress, heartbreak and loss in 2020; from the loss of loved ones to toilet paper shortages. 2021 is a year for change and greatness.

Chaotic year ends

Ivory Rightnar, Reporter Feb 5, 2021

2020, possibly the worst year our generation has experienced. From the wildfires in Australia to COVID-19, the world has gone through H-E-double hockey sticks. The world thought 2020 would be THE year,...

COVID-19 affects jobs

COVID-19 affects jobs

Alyssa Ferrell, Reporter Dec 11, 2020

People have had their jobs affected because of COVID-19. Businesses have struggled to make enough money while being short staffed due to quarantine. Businesses have changed the way their employees do their...

Juniors Aspen Peterson, Avery Williams, Gracie Dalzel and Morgan Curry pose for a picture outside before Jingle Bell Ball their sophomore year. “Getting dressed up and taking pictures is my favorite part of JBB, I feel bad that the senior girls will not get to experience this, this year,” Williams said.

Popular December dance canceled

Ivory Rightnar, Reporter Nov 18, 2020

Jingle Bell Ball (JBB) has been a traditional winter dance at the high school since 1989, but the 31st annual JBB was canceled early in the school year and will not take place. “The reality is, with...

Junior Kassidy Miller prepares for Halloween by placing the candy in a bowl for trick or treaters. Miller plans on having hand sanitizer available after every child has grabbed a piece of candy.

Halloween safety during COVID-19

Savannah McMichael, Co-Editor Oct 29, 2020

This time of year, temperatures drop, leaves change colors and children's joy grows as Halloween is around the corner. Thoughts of children walking through neighborhoods in costumes and going up to different...

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