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Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

Photo shows Max Ehret reciting “Siblings” by Patricia Smith, the poem that won him the competition.

Poetry out loud in Olympia High School: an outlet for self-expression in schools

Lucas Gallardo, Journalist Jan 21, 2025

Poetry Out Loud offers Olympia High School students a place to express themselves creatively. OHS has a competitive poetry program, but it is much more than that. Participating students look to deeply...

Designers Kasey Gridley (left with glasses) and Liam Frost (right) in the workshop. The two discuss allocating resources and machines between both of their teams, in order to have maximum efficiency.

NASA Challenges Young Student Designers

Ryker Kollmyer, Journalist Jan 21, 2025

In 3D Design and Fabrication, students at OHS are competing to come up with unique solutions to various challenges put out by NASA's HUNCH (High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware) program.  The...

Infographic comparing and contrasting the paper vs. digital SAT. Students are big supporters of the Desmos calculator embedded in the test, but take issue with the test format.

From Bluebook glitches to Desmos wins: digital SAT experiences

Victoria Liu, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 3, 2024

The College Board introduced the digital SAT in an attempt to balance convenience and equality. Instead of three hours, the test is now two. Everyone has access to a Desmos graphing calculator for the...

Maia Maki catches air on the slopes, carving through the snow with skill and style! Photo by: Maia Maki.

White Pass: Olympia High School’s favorite ski destination

Ava Bautista, Journalist Nov 26, 2024

Olympia High students eagerly await ski season, with White Pass as their top destination. Known for its accessibility, affordability, and diverse terrain, it offers an inviting atmosphere that keeps them...

Olympia High School seniors Natalie Bowers and Jenna Rafeh spread Thanksgiving cheer in their festive attire, posing with the ‘Gratiturkey’ in the main hall. Thanksgiving is a holiday tradition filled with gratitude and fun!

Olympia High School students share Thanksgiving traditions and feasts

Lahari Robba, Journalist Nov 26, 2024

Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and reflection. For Olympia High School seniors Natalie Bowers and Jenna Rafeh, the holiday is all about enjoying traditions, both old and new. "I’m excited...

Natalie Bowers shows off the Tendu ballet pose.

A balancing act

Haven Curtiss, Journalist Nov 15, 2024

Imagine going to school for six hours and then going straight to dance for six hours afterward. Ava Buchanan and Natalie Bowers are two of the many students who do this on a day-to-day basis. Even though...

Murli Patro and his family lighting fireworks at a family celebration for Diwali. Photo by Jonah Song.

Diwali – the festival of lights at Olympia High School

Jonah Song, Sports Editor Nov 15, 2024

The Hindu festival of lights Diwali, also called Deepavali was from Oct. 30 through November 3rd. This year the community celebrates at Olympia High School on Nov. 16. Here’s what one can expect. Diwali...

Pottery: an insight into the realms of creativity

Pottery: an insight into the realms of creativity

Lahari Robba and Ava Bautista Nov 12, 2024

At Olympia High School, the pottery studio is alive with the hum of creativity, as students in both beginner and advanced pottery classes take on their first major projects of the semester. Under the guidance...

Simone Meade smiles with pride as she performs an original breathtaking poem.

Taking the first step into Open Mic

Raymond Yepes, Ursa Editor Nov 5, 2024

Since 2019, students have looked forward to experiencing a multitude of talents displayed at Olympia High School’s Open Mic. Some come to watch, while many come to perform. Getting up on stage for the...

Schwartz works with the upperclassmen choir, Symphonic Choir, in preparation for their October 30th concert.

The first concerts of the year at OHS

Madelyn Byrd and Margot Cornelius Oct 29, 2024

4800 minutes. That’s how long sophomore Maia Aurelio has spent outside of class practicing for the OHS orchestra. And that’s not accounting for class time or for time before school practicing with...

Infographic depicting some of the pros and cons of a phone-free school.

Phones off and away: pros and cons

Kelly Giang, Journalist Oct 8, 2024

Olympia High School's “off and away” phone policy has students upset and teachers beaming. Teachers enjoy not having to tell students to put their phones away and students hate not contacting their...

Senior Will Daily uses his iPad to plan and organize at the end of class.

Off & away: is it fair or is it a hole?

Jonah Song, Sports Editor Oct 3, 2024

Modern technology, as capable as it is, is still very variable, especially in the classroom. School-issued Chromebooks and personal technology are both used in Olympia High School classrooms. It all raises...