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The Olympus

Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

Chess Team at Centralia tournament last year.

Chess Club feature

Aricin Clausen, Journalist Oct 10, 2023

In the spirit of camaraderie and intellectual growth, the OHS Chess Club has been quietly thriving in room 907 during Bear Time A. This enthusiastic group of students has been steadily growing over the...

Community members discuss the problems they’re most concerned about. Lack of awareness and representation, stereotyping, and mental health sparked the most conversation.

Community Council makes a comeback, sparks conversation

Victoria Liu, Co-Editor-in-Chief Oct 6, 2023

Despite being an easy opportunity to get involved with OHS and its policies, Community Council meetings have suffered a decline in attendance since the COVID years. So, Principal Matt Grant and a group...

Feminism Club and volunteers encourage young people to register to vote.
Courtesy of @ohs_feminism on Instagram

The impacts today’s youth have on voting

Sky Karels, Journalist Sep 29, 2023

While teenagers might not think their voices are heard by the government, there are many ways to get involved. This past week, volunteers at OHS have been encouraging young voters to get registered.  Poll...

OHS Homecoming royalty pose at the assembly a day before the dance.

The history of Homecoming

Aidyn-Kai Hix, Journalist Sep 29, 2023

Homecoming has been a staple of the high school experience since 1911. It's changed many times to flow along with modern culture and OHS is no exception to this traditional housewarming party. Homecoming...

Maria Aurellio plays the violin and is the current ASB class president.

What makes seniors pursue their paths?

River Bolster, Journalist Jun 8, 2023

As the final days of the 2022-2023 school year dwindle away into golden afternoons and dewy mornings, OHS seniors are preparing to forge ahead into the next stage of their lives. Over the last year,...

A spectacular moment within one of Billy Flynn's stellar songs.

Chicago “Rox” Olympia High School

Olivia Clay, Journalist May 19, 2023

"Ladies and Gentlemen, you are about to see a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery… all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts." This iconic quote...

Group photo of the FRC robotics team at the world championships.

Robotics goes to worlds!

Ellie Cruz, Journalist May 18, 2023

All the way in Houston, Texas the robotics FRC team of students from Olympia High School, Capital, and Avanti participated in the robotics world championship.     They competed with an almost...

The original protest was to counter SB 5599. They organized on the steps of the capitol building and spoke up.

Protests are about care, not hatred

Oscar Ferko, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2023

On April 21, 2023, Olympia’s capitol building witnessed another protest. A group of about 100 protesters demanded the removal of a bill allowing minors to seek shelter away from home from discussion....

Members of the Olympia Robotics Federation (ORF) shared speeches at an OSD board meeting on April 13, 2023. STEM programs are still on the cut list despite student advocacy.

Students speak up about district-wide budget cuts

Victoria Liu, Co-Editor-in-Chief Apr 16, 2023

$11.8 million. That’s the budget deficit the Olympia School District is facing for the 2023-24 school year due to declining enrollment and depleting ESSER funds. While this deficit threatens staff, parents,...

A preschool student reads a book to his ECE buddies.

3 Careers to explore at OHS: marketing, foods, and early childhood education

Ellie Cruz, Journalist Mar 10, 2023

CTE: Career and Technical Education Courses open up the door of opportunities for all students as they begin to understand the career world.    According to the OHS graduation requirements,...

The 2023 Music Madness bracket for the French class at OHS.

Explore the world language department at OHS

Olivia Clay, Journalist Mar 7, 2023

Foreign language remains a graduation requirement for students at OHS, and with the upcoming selection of classes, students ponder which language pathway would be the best fit for them.   OHS...