The Olympus

Starbucks holiday drinks are full of promise on a frigid Friday afternoon.

Starbucks’ sweet seasonal selections: which ones slay?

Victoria Liu, Writer – November 30, 2022

Beginning November 3rd, Starbucks’ holiday menu is officially back and better than ever. But with six seasonal drinks to choose from, how’s...

Dazzling and unique gifts displayed at Black Lotus

Businesses brought their best game at Bearzaar

Ellie Cruz, Journalist – December 6, 2022

On Saturday, Nov. 19, Bearzaar-an opportunity to buy handmade goods from a variety of small businesses-was held at Olympia High School. Many...

Starbucks’ sweet seasonal selections: which ones slay?

Victoria Liu, Writer – November 30, 2022

Beginning November 3rd, Starbucks’ holiday menu is officially back and better than ever. But with six seasonal drinks to choose from, how’s...

Horoscopes for the week of December 4-December 10

Businesses brought their best game at Bearzaar

Admin & Law

Cell phone policy locks Oly down; or not

Midnights breaks records

Poem of the Week: Transcendence

Battle of the Books

Olivia Clay, Journalist – December 1, 2022

Throughout the course of this school year, Olympia High School will be competing in Thurston county’s own Battle of the Books competition. Battle...

OHS students take a break from challenging discussions on race and equity to pose for a photo at the Gwinwood retreat center.

A retreat to the woods with collaboration in mind

November 30, 2022

Equity students have been asked to lead some homeroom topics regarding microaggressions and topics of race. They will undergo training and then will be sent to homerooms to talk about these subjects.

Animikiiwe Durant and her mother after having received flowers and a grand round of applause after the assembly.

Native American Heritage assembly

Minnie Gianetti and River Bolster – November 30, 2022

On Friday, November 18th, Olympia High School hosted an assembly celebrating Native American Heritage month. Filled with dance, song, poetry...

Orchestra starts off bright and vigorous

Tony Phillips, Writer – November 22, 2022

The Orchestra groups of Olympia High School started off strong at their first concert of the year on the evening of Thursday, November 3rd. The...

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North Thurston

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Emerald Ridge

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Bellarmine Prep

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The Spaghetti Bowl is back!

November 4, 2022

The final walk onto Ingersoll Stadium

November 1, 2022

Eight Soccer Stars Celebrated at Senior Night

October 27, 2022

Excitement fills the air as the Olympia Bears volleyball team huddles after a score.

Bears sweep the court: volleyball Senior Night!

October 27, 2022

Upcoming Games

Dec 6 / 7:00	Boys Basketball	Olympia High School vs. South Kitsap
Dec 6 / 3:15	Girls Bowling	Olympia High School vs. Curtis
Dec 6 / 7:00	Girls Basketball	Olympia High School vs. South Kitsap
Dec 7 / 7:00	Boys Wrestling	Olympia High School vs. Sumner
Dec 8 / 5:30	Boys Swimming	Olympia High School vs. Puyallup

Horoscopes for the week of November 27-December 3

November 29, 2022

Midnights breaks records

River Bolster – November 22, 2022

On October 21st, Taylor Swift released her tenth studio album: Midnights. Great commercial success coupled with Swift’s immense popularity...

Blake Lopez in the sombrero and poncho of his Halloween costume.

Cultural appropriation or appreciation? – 182 Views

The Into the Woods cast concludes opening night with a final bow

Run don’t walk “Into the Woods” in theaters this week – 158 Views

A retreat to the woods with collaboration in mind – 129 Views

Burial Grounds Coffee Collective located on 601 Capitol Way South.

Java to die for at Burial Grounds – 115 Views

Horoscopes for the week of 11/6-11/12 – 107 Views

Pizza Klatch reborn at Olympia High School – 74 Views

Orchestra starts off bright and vigorous – 72 Views

The outside of Rhythms Coffee in downtown Olympia.

Rhythms Cafe: coffee and music – 71 Views

The OHS Equity Committee debriefs after a busy meeting. (Photo credit: Matt Grant)

Roles reversed at Equity Club’s microaggression training: students teach teachers – 71 Views

Starbucks’ sweet seasonal selections: which ones slay? – 63 Views

A 1966 Olympus article on Homecoming queens.

50’s fashion may be outdated, but Homecoming is still in style

Alice Fischer, Journalist – October 6, 2022

Club admin showcases the Novel Writing creed, a tradition for the club since its inception in 2018.

Club Feature: Novel Writing Club

November 21, 2022

Novel Writing club encourages creativity and improves writing skills. The club meets on Wednesdays after school in Mr.Underland’s room, 507. The...

Emma Gilman

Journalist

Emma Gilman is a junior at Olympia High School. She joined The Olympus staff to write horoscopes and give advice to classmates in need. She loves caffeinated beverages, drawing, eyeliner, and rewatching...

Carolyn Gilman

Adviser

Carolyn Gilman is the adviser for The Olympus, OHS Literary Magazine, and the OHS Poetry Club. She has been teaching at OHS since 2003 and is the Capital Region ESD 113 Teacher of the Year. She loves helping...

Victoria Liu

Journalist

Victoria Liu is a journalist for The Olympus and an editor of Literary Magazine. She is a sophomore who enjoys playing piano, reading Gillian Flynn novels, and watching Natalie Portman movies as well...

River Bolster

Reporter

River Bolster is a senior at OHS and a first-year contributor to the Olympus Newspaper. He looks forward to playing a part in bringing up-to-date news and entertainment to the school community!