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OSHS' Favorite Book Series as a Kid

We sent out a poll requesting your favorite book series from your childhood. Here are the results!

Tornado Season Is Here

The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and frogs are starting to croak. Spring is creeping up on us! On Monday, March 20th, we finally...

Alumni Spotlight: Teddy Brown

Teddy Brown has lived in Oliver Springs, Tennessee his entire life. He attended Oliver Spring High School from 1992 through 1996 when he...

Death of Originality in Hollywood

The Remake Epidemic When did Hollywood give up on originality? This is the question that has been ringing through the public conscience...

Alumni Spotlight: Rachel McIntyre-Smith

Rachel McIntyre-Smith was an Oliver Springs graduate of 2015. Rachel was very involved during her time at Oliver Springs High School. She...

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Vowell

Our latest edition of the staff spotlight features the one and only Mrs. Vowell! Mrs. Vowell is one of our beloved math teachers who...

The OS Press' Top 3 Beatles Albums

To celebrate the 49th anniversary of one of the most well known boy bands in the world’s iconic appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, we...

Who Makes The Best Love Potions?

Starbucks Vs Dunkin': Valentines Day Edition Everyone knows that food is the greatest of love languages, but, in my opinion, liquid...

February Poll for OSHS: What Is Your Favorite Compliment?

What is Your Favorite Compliment You’ve Ever Received?: “You’re excellent!” Duce Jones, Sophomore “We’re proud of you, honey.” Victoria...

Why I Don't Love Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is held in mutual respect and adoration for one's significant other, family, and friends. A single day out of the whole...

Alumni Spotlight: Gwen Johnson

A member of our newspaper staff recently had the opportunity to speak to Gwen Johnson, a very important Oliver Springs alumna. During her...

OSHS New Year's Resolutions

What is Your New Year's Resolution?: To get my Etsy shop up and running! Anonymous, Junior To have a better year! Gracie Hammonds, Junior...

Caffeinated Caramel Competition

Starbucks vs Dunkin' Donuts: Caramel Coffee Edition We all know that coffee shops have to have a signature drink that really makes them...

Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Carter

This month, our staff spotlight will be dedicated to Mrs. Carter, to whom we are sadly wishing farewell. Mrs. Carter taught Theater,...

New Years Traditions

New Year's traditions are celebrated all around the world and each one is unique. Here in the United States, New Year’s can be celebrated...

January National Days

January 1st - World Day of Peace January 2nd - World Introvert Day January 3rd - National Chocolate-Covered Cherry Day January 4th -...

Student Spotlight: Madeline Poche

The OS Press wishes to highlight some of our remarkable students at OSHS, and for this edition we are proud to spotlight freshman...

Have A Cup Of Cheer

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and we all know what that means: round two of the great Starbucks vs Dunkin debate. This...

Hanukkah and Kwanzaa

December is mostly known for Christmas -- the bright lights, dreams of snow, singing of carols, and shopping for presents. While all of...

How I Interpret Thanksgiving

Over the past years, Thanksgiving has become one of the most overlooked holidays due to its position between Halloween and Christmas....

Staff Spotlight

As everyone knows we have amazing teachers and staff here at Oliver Springs High School. Each edition we hold a teacher spotlight in...

Truth is Justice: Respecting Native American History

The dark history of Thanksgiving is surrounded by tales of blood, brutality, and slaughter. It is an American holiday of a feast and...

Christmas Poll Responses

We sent out a poll asking for your favorite recipes/Christmas memories. Here's the responses we got! Recipes: Grinch Goo-(holiday dip)...

An Appalachian Christmas: A Look at the Christmas Traditions of Southern Appalachia

Christmas in Appalachia… one’s mind drifts to a time not so long ago, when the mountains were still isolated, and to a Christmas not so...

Alumni Spotlight: Claudia "Snookie" Patterson

Claudia “Snookie” Patterson represents truly what it means to be a Bobcat for life. The Oliver Springs alumni graduated from OSHS in...

Cyber Monday & Black Friday

Cyber Monday was on November 28, 2022, just four days after Thanksgiving. It is the second biggest shopping day there is, including...

Is Daylight Savings Time Worth the Trouble?

Spring ahead, fall behind… We all know that the day we “spring forward” into daylight savings time is one of the most unpleasant days of...

Peace on Earth, Goodwill Towards All

Everyone loves this time of year, when hearts are warmed and people are passionate about helping others. One of the best ways to give...

Pumpkin Spice Girls

Starbucks vs Dunkin Donuts: Pumpkin Spice Latte Everyone knows that pumpkin spice is a go-to fall favorite, but who really has the best...

Staff Spotlight: Profe. Vaca

Yris Vaca is our Tik Tok famous, hard-working, and just out-right-awesome Spanish teacher. She originated from La Paz, Bolivia, where she...

Alumni Spotlight: James "Jim" Gann

James Gann, better known as Jim, is a distinguished resident of Roane County and a proud alumnus of Oliver Springs High School. He was...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

What even is breast cancer? That’s the most common question asked among those unfamiliar with the disease. Breast cancer normally occurs...

Oliver Springs Murder House Mystery

For over 60 years, a murder has brought curiousity to our former coal mining town. If you’ve ever heard of the notorious murder house, it...

Help Wanted

Parents, coaches, and teachers, hear our cry! Teams of all sorts at your school need your support. The students of OSHS raise money for...

Bring Your Best for BETA!

Don’t miss our 2022-2023 Oliver Springs High School Beta Club members going to compete in this year’s beta convention. It’s November 28th...

Laura’s Short, Aggressively Motivational Speech

Hey ya’ll! Are you down and out? Does everything feel like a drag? Do you constantly find something to mope about? Well, buckaroo, you...

Student Views for September

We sent a form out to students asking for their funny stories about school, how things may affect students, or their favorite teachers....

Alumni Spotlight: Robbie Underwood

Robbie Underwood is a prominent figure within the community of Oliver Springs. Many know him for his work within the Oliver Springs...