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Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

The 2022-23 selection of novels for this Battle of the Books competition.

Battle of the Books

Olivia Clay, Journalist Dec 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 of the Books requires groups of students to work together...

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

Nov 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 Nov 30, 2022

On Friday, November 18th, Olympia High School hosted an assembly celebrating Native American Heritage month. Filled with dance, song, poetry and powerful speeches, the assembly gave students unique insight...

Dyvig leading the orchestra.

Orchestra starts off bright and vigorous

Tony Phillips, Journalist Nov 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 performers came onto the stage with a sense of courage, confidence,...

The cozy environment of the boutique provides for a great view of the various displays.

Get out there and shop local!

Ellie Cruz, Journalist Nov 21, 2022

Small businesses provide a strong sense of community. In this age of internet shopping and mass production, the fate of small businesses is largely dependent on the locals.  By putting in the extra...

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

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

Nirja Thaler, Journalist Nov 15, 2022

Olympia High School’s Into the Woods musical opened last Thursday at 7 p.m. The musical was 2 hours and 15 minutes, with a brief intermission at the halfway mark.  Stage manager El de Jesus...

Pizza Klatch reborn at Olympia High School

Madilyn Reiman, Journalist Nov 13, 2022

As of this September, Pizza Klatch has returned to Olympia High School every Thursday at first and second lunch. The Klatch meets are held in room 408. For more information, check out the posters that...

Student teacher Ben Martin leads the combined Concert and Symphonic Bands.

“Hey! We’re getting the band back together”

Katie Corcoran, Journalist Nov 10, 2022

The OHS Bands held their Fall Concert on November 1st at 7:30 pm in the auditorium.  Vivian Tedder, a senior at OHS in Wind Ensemble, says how she enjoyed watching the other students perform at the...

OHS students bonding through community service last school year

The best way to get involved in the community: volunteer

Olivia Clay, Journalist Nov 6, 2022

In our community, it is important to connect with those around you, which may be accomplished in the form of volunteer work for local organizations. When asked about the importance of young adults volunteering...

Schwartz and the Symphonic Choir during their segment.

Choir concert welcomes the year

Olivia Clay, Journalist Nov 5, 2022

On the night of Thursday, October 27th, each of Olympia High School’s choirs performed in their very first concert of the year. Starting promptly at 7:30, each choir came into the auditorium dressed...

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

Cultural appropriation or appreciation?

Sam Warjone, Journalist Nov 4, 2022

On October 31, OHS student junior Blake Lopez was asked to remove his Halloween costume for “cultural appropriation." “I was wearing a poncho and a big sombrero,” Lopez states, describing his...

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

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

Minnie Gianetti and Anna Peternell Oct 28, 2022

On Friday, October 7th,  teachers walked through the Oly halls-- empty of students, but full of 50 sticky notes with examples of microaggressions written on them by students and staff.   The faculty...