Sports
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Kickin’ Off
The Superfans kicked off their season Friday, Aug. 24. The group, ranging from freshmen to seniors, met in the student p -
Sept. Female Athlete of the Month
Sophomore Marta Johnson has been playing tennis ever since she was six years old, and that is just one reason why she ha -
Pregame Practices
What do brushing your teeth, wearing a messy updo, and funky socks all have in common? The answer may seem non existent, -
Sept. Male Athlete of the Month
The captain, the team leader, and the very hard working player senior Jared Herzog has a passion for football. Herzog li -
Should college athletes get paid?
If colleges were to pay their student athletes, would it help or ruin the sport? There’s many different factors in bot -
Red & White Night
The lights are beaming down on you. There are only nine seconds left on the clock. Normally the pressure would be on, bu
Student Life
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Superfan Surplus
On Thursday, Aug. 23, a terrible accident occurred in the 400 floor hallway. The SuperFans Club was scheduled to meet in -
Helpful Hints for Freshmen
Still not mentally ready for the year to come? Need a reminder for what to prioritize your first year? Well, freshmen, t -
Kickin’ Off
The Superfans kicked off their season Friday, Aug. 24. The group, ranging from freshmen to seniors, met in the student p -
Falling for Fashion
As the seasons change, so does the fashion here at Ottawa High. Fashion can be a big deal to some, and mean almost nothi -
It’s a Family Affair
“Ohana means family and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten,” (Lilo and Stitch). At OTHS, having your -
Fresh New Start
Freshman year is one of the greatest years because there are so many firsts you get to experience. Seeing new faces of t
Teachers
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Helping Hand from Mr. H
Auto shop teacher, John Hladovak, or “H” as all of his students call him, is teaching one of his students, RJ Cherry -
Get Your Head in the Game
Senior Matt Mezel proudly displays his cardboard cutout of head football coach Chad Gross. This is Gross’s first year -
Cafeteria Workers Tell All
Everyday they arrive before school, and spend the morning preparing food for a school of almost 1,500 students. Cafeteri -
Humans of Rm. 911
In Room 911, there are pictures of people’s life stories and pictures all over the wall. English teacher, Erin Byrd, m -
New Teachers 2018
They woke up in fear because it was their first day of high school. On the way to school they pondered about who would
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Band/Choir
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Band Camp
Even with a gas line break, the Ottawa Township High School Band met everyday to prepare for their 2018 marching season -
Voter Registration
Voting allows citizens the right to use their voice, and seniors at Ottawa Township High School who are or are soon to b
General
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Pregame Practices
What do brushing your teeth, wearing a messy updo, and funky socks all have in common? The answer may seem non existent, -
Enthusiastic About Electives
Everyone has a favorite elective: Autos, Foods, or Choir. In Ottawa Township High School there are many electives out th -
Humans of Rm. 911
In Room 911, there are pictures of people’s life stories and pictures all over the wall. English teacher, Erin Byrd, m -
Soda Shocker
Today I saw the red label of Coca-Cola in the coolers. I asked myself “Is this real life?” “They’re gonna make s -
I & M Canal
Construction is underway to restore a portion of the I&M Canal right here in Ottawa. A good deal of people don’t k -
Trying New Things
Bored of your academic classes or do you just want to try something new? It’s your lucky day, because you have a l
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