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Ninja Business

Lacy Bellino’s freshman homeroom play ninja to de-stress after a long week. These students are competitive. Freshman Zander Baxter, who usually initiates the game said, “I really like to play with my friends. It’s lots of fun.” Pictured in the back from left to right are freshmen Isaac Schneider and Nathaniel Jordan. Pictured in the front from left to right are freshmen Ryan Demos…

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Imagine it’s Christmas morning and you come down the stairs to see all the presents under the tree. You can smell the …
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Ladies and gentlemen, meet the new Pablo Picasso, senior Shelbi Walsh. Walsh landed this month’s spot for artist of th…
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The four prodigies of Ottawa High School seniors Ellie Gallagher and Natalie Tabor; junior Regan O’Fallon; and freshma…
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Student Life

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General

Ninja Business

Lacy Bellino’s freshman homeroom play ninja to de-stress after a long week. These students are competitive. Freshman
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Holiday Cards Competition

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