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The Oriole

The student newspaper of Augusta High School

The Oriole

The student newspaper of Augusta High School

The Oriole

Student Spotlight-Freshman Edyn Mettling

Student Spotlight-Freshman Edyn Mettling

Balei Phillips, Reporter May 15, 2026

Freshman Edyn Mettling stays involved through sports, academics and school activities. From golf and soccer to church and Young Life, Mettling balances a busy schedule while maintaining strong grades and...

Student Spotlight - Corbin Shillinger

Student Spotlight – Corbin Shillinger

Alyssa Jordan, Reporter Apr 2, 2026

Among the students in the graduating class of 2026, one student stands out for his intelligence and his age. Senior Corbin Shillinger will graduate from high school, along with earning his associate's...

Freshman Addie Bryan spends free time with her family and friends. Bryan spends a lot of time at basketball and volleyball practice after school.

Student Spotlight- Freshman Addie Bryan

Emily Brinkley, Editor-in-Chief Jan 21, 2026

After completing the first semester of school, freshman Addie Bryan reflected on her biggest struggle. “Making it through freshman year and getting onto the basketball team,” Bryan said. “The...

Sophomore Elijah Maier began his photography journey due to advice from his dad. Maier has partnered with others to aid in his photography.

Student Spotlight- Sophomore Elijah Maier

Mason Pringle, Crew Editor Nov 18, 2025

After moving up a grade, sophomore Elijah Maier finds school to be more difficult. “The homework I have been getting is over the top,” Maier said. His freshman year, Maier made a decision he...

Senior Molly Marteney prepares for her last season of high school volleyball. Marteney plans to become a volleyball coach and a personal trainer after high school.

Student Spotlight- Senior Molly Marteney

Emily Brinkley, Editor-in-Chief Oct 30, 2025

After seven years of volleyball, senior Molly Marteney has found herself preparing for college. Marteney plans to continue playing volleyball and extend her love for the sport into college, becoming...

Senior Austin Ecton has grown mentally and educationally. Ecton plans to go to trade school in the future.

Student Spotlight-Senior Austin Ecton

Harley Williams, Reporter May 16, 2025

Senior Austin Ecton is an outgoing student. He likes to keep himself busy, hang out with his friends around town, or make money working at Walmart.  “I am proud of keeping a job for two years,”...

In the commons, Junior Kayden Neild poses in his jazz-band attire. He just finished with a jazz premormance at Lincoln Elementary School.

Student Spotlight – Junior Kayden Nield

Isaac Basquez, Crew Editor May 7, 2025

As a drumline member, junior Kayden Nield enjoys performing with friends. He also enjoys having free time during practice to mess around with fellow drumline members. “You get a lot of free time to...

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...

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 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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