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The student newspaper of Augusta High School

The Oriole

The student newspaper of Augusta High School

The Oriole

Junior Baylee Ohl speaks with counselor Janae Mettling about college classes for Ohl’s senior year. Students could fill out a Butler Foundation scholarship application to receive financial aid if they cannot pay for college classes.

Scholarships Help Seniors with Future Plans

Elijah Quiring, Reporter Apr 22, 2025

With 25 years of experience across states and districts, counselor Audrey Neuschafer helps students navigate the complex world of scholarships. "[I’ve been] here at this high school for five years,"...

Counselor Audrey Neushafer sits at her desk managing next year's schedules. Neushafer is the sophomore and senior counselor, she is also responsible for a large portion of student future planning.

Changing pace: Counselor moves online

Mason Pringle, Crew Editor Apr 11, 2025

After five years at Augusta, counselor Audrey Neuschafer has accepted an administration position within USD 402 for the 2025-2026 school year.  “I will be the director of the Sunflower Virtual Academy,”...

Junior Heidi Skaer and seniors Rachel Womeldorff and Juliana Rivera help tag items at the Augusta Caring Center. National Honor Society requires students to do 15 hours of community service.

Student organization makes impact in community

Martin Epperson Jr., Crew Editor Apr 11, 2025

Among the clubs or student organizations within the school, one sticks out for its prestige and the dedication to community service from the students involved in it. National Honor Society (NHS) is...

“Wizards and Wands” cast members rehearse for the spring play. Junior Martin Epperson, Jr. recorded songs as Moldyvort in senior Elijah and Ethan Quirirng’s basement to add more comedy.

Play cast, crew work behind the scenes

Abigail Brinkley, Reporter Apr 9, 2025

“I have a hard time picking plays,” drama teacher Tim Laner said. “It has to just jump out to me; it's like a lightbulb going off in my head.” Laner often struggles to pick a play, partially...

Senior Abby Marteney poses for her senior photos. Marteney took her photos in a record store as well as on the dock.

Student Spotlight- Senior Abby Marteney

Emily Brinkley, Editor-in-Chief Apr 9, 2025

As a member of the jazz, concert and marching band, senior Abby Marteney focused on her classes and good grades throughout high school. Marteney performed a few solos for jazz and marching band. She also...

Dennis Rader during his sentencing hearing in 2005. Image from britannica.com

BTK: 20 years later

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor Mar 26, 2025

This past February was the 20th anniversary of the arrest of iconic serial killer BTK. BTK is the acronym nickname given to Dennis Rader, referencing his style of murder: bind, torture, and kill. Over...

Junior Nancy Lin points at a 3rd place plaque for Cross Country in 2018. Lin runs both cross country and track.

Student Spotlight – Junior Nancy Lin

Robert Michael, Reporter Mar 25, 2025

For junior Nancy Lin, life started on the East Coast. She was born in Queens, New York, and lived there until she turned five. At that time, she and her family moved to Colby in western Kansas. After about...

Senior Travis Casteel packages a bag of cookies. Casteel works at McDonald’s and does various tasks while on the job.

Students make money in unique ways

Martin Epperson Jr., Crew Editor Mar 15, 2025

Several students have found unique ways to make and manage their money. From investing paychecks to working multiple jobs, each student has a different approach to financial independence. Senior Sam...

Coach Jeff Regier speaks to the relay runners on passing the baton in a relay race. Track students were stretching during his announcement.

Middle school track coach brings 38 years of experience to high school

Elijah Quiring, Reporter Mar 13, 2025

Social studies teacher Jeff Regier is bringing his expertise from the middle school track to the high school track team. Regier credits his middle school coaching background with providing a solid foundation...

Freshman Evee Hoard clocks in at her job at Cuppa Yo’. Hoard started her job through her grandma’s business.

Teens job connect to family shops and future careers

Harley Williams, Reporter Mar 12, 2025

Currently, teens have a catalog of jobs from which they can choose, ranging from fast food to daycares and even assisting at a dentist's office.  Freshman Evee Hoard found her first job at 14 years...

English teacher Rebbeca Timberlake presents the quote posters on her wall. Timberlake loves collecting quotes and other things that ensue deep thinking.

Teachers expressing creativity adds personality to classrooms

Mason Pringle, Crew Editor Mar 12, 2025

Whether they are colorful, unique, geometric or personal, classroom decorations create a variety of settings in which students learn. “I just like different colors. I mean, purple is obviously my...

Senior Logan Hicks poses for his senior pictures at downtown Augusta on October 13, 2024. Hicks paid for dinner at Candles Mexican Restaurant after the photo shoot.

Student Spotlight – Senior Logan Hicks

Elijah Quiring, Reporter Feb 25, 2025

For senior Logan Hicks high school has been a journey of transformation. After struggling to find motivation during his freshman and sophomore years, he turned his life around, crediting his growth to...

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