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The Olympus

Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

Student news of Olympia High School

The Olympus

Olympus's Christmas' Past

Olympus’s Christmas’ Past

Oscar Ferko, Editor-in-Chief Dec 16, 2022

The Olympus has been around for more than a century and throughout that time, there have been many Christmases. So we at the staff would like to share with you one of these Christmases, from 109 years...

Getting ready for band's Secret Santa gift exchange.

Holiday inclusivity at OHS

Olivia Clay, Journalist Dec 15, 2022

With the holidays rapidly approaching, Olympia High School staff and students have been showing their holiday cheer through decorations, music, and festive spirit. But with these actions, the question...

Mr. Schaefer's class poses with the 'big can' after winning the daily 'cans per student' total.

Oly CAN do it! Schaefer & McNamara win Canned Food Drive

Anna Peternell and Ellie Cruz Dec 14, 2022

During this year’s canned food drive, OHS has exceeded their lofty goal and brought in 136,100 cans-- 21,100 cans more than their target. Teachers Micheal Schaefer and Mary McNamara both won food drive...

After the final song "Sleigh Ride," concert members take a bow

Oly’s winter Holiday Festival: where orchestra, band, and choir come together

Nirja Thaler, Journalist Dec 14, 2022

Olympia High School’s “Holiday Festival” was full of cheer and spirit, and showcased the hard work the orchestra, bands, and choirs had been putting in for the past few months.  According to...

Buzzing for XC state

Buzzing for XC state

Miles Yost, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 13, 2022

On a cool and rainy November afternoon on to way to State in Pasco, team captains Danny Pree and Owen Windrope suggest buzzing everyones’ heads. Soon after the boys arrive at Pasco and get down to business....

Dazzling and unique gifts displayed at Black Lotus

Businesses brought their best game at Bearzaar

Ellie Cruz, Journalist Dec 6, 2022

On Saturday, Nov. 19, Bearzaar-an opportunity to buy handmade goods from a variety of small businesses-was held at Olympia High School.    Many people use Bearzaar as a chance to buy Christmas...

Student uses phone under table in class

Cell phone policy locks Oly down (or not)

Alice Fischer, Journalist Dec 6, 2022

This year Olympia High School’s administration implemented a new policy on cell phone use in the classroom: phones are no longer allowed in class. Through the first few months of the policy being implemented,...

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...