St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day was on March 17, 2023. This special event is celebrated by many people; they celebrate it by having parades, special...
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Past Features
Prom Dress Evolution
Prom was first started in the late 1800’s by having both young men and women come together to show their manners and social standing....
5 Irish Creatures That Are Cooler Than the Leprechaun
Many people know the leprechaun as the mascot-creature of St. Patrick's Day. However, there are a couple more less-known creatures that ...
Women’s History Month: the History Behind It and the Remarkable Women of Tennessee
Women’s history was first nationally recognized as National Woman’s Day that first took place on the 28th of February 1978 to honor the...
Disability Awareness Month
President Ronald Reagan, on February 26th, 1987, declared a proclamation to make March National Disabilities Awareness Month. This year...
ACT Test-Taking Skills
ACT season is upon us! This being said, here are some tips and strategies to take into account while taking the ACT: Skip and Come Back -...
Congratulations Captain Stratton
Captain Stratton is retiring from twenty years in the military. During that time, he held a position as Combat Engineer for four years,...
Student Spotlight: Caden Whedbee
Caden Whedbee is a Oliver Springs High School freshman. He is a class officer (Sergeant at Arms), and he participates in scholars bowl...
Preserving Oliver Springs’ African American History: The Mayme Carmichael School Organization
The town of Oliver Springs is perhaps one of the most fortunate in our state. Multiple organizations work tirelessly to preserve its rich...
Showing Love for Kipling
In 2011, Disney released a new show that captured the tiny hearts of many children across the US, specifically due to the characters. Did...
History Of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is celebrated every year the day before Ash Wednesday, or, if you will, 47 days before Easter in New Orleans, Louisiana. This...
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day was on Thursday, February 2, 2023. In the early Pennsylvania morning, crowds of people were anxiously awaiting for the...
The Houses of OS
Mother-daughter teacher duo Hannah and Eva Robbins have devised a point system for incentives promoting school and community involvement....
MLK Jr.: Remembering His Legacy
Martin Luther King Jr. was, and still is, a very well known and beloved man. MLK Jr. was a Baptist preacher as well as a very important...
Historical Society Happenings: Getting to Know More About the Beloved Institution
The Historical Society of Oliver Springs is a hidden treasure of our town. Built in 1920 as an auto repair center, the building has gone...
Lost Communities of Tennessee: Wheat
Driving down Gallahar Road, the connector highway between the cities of Kingston and Oak Ridge, one might pay attention to this sparsely...
Roane County Youth Leadership Applications Open
As a new year begins, so does the Roane County Youth Leadership application process! Many people really don't know what this group is....
Bobcat Endeavors: Club Activities at OSHS
Oliver Springs High School is home to many clubs and organizations. Some of these clubs include (but are not limited to): Engineering and...
National Bird Day
In the United States alone, there are over 800 species of birds. However, this pales in comparison to the worldwide number of about...
Student Council: Showing Love In The Community
Wouldn't you agree that our school has an amazing Student Council? They do heartfelt projects.for our community. They even get our whole...
OS Got Talent Recap
Oliver Springs: Where Hidden Talent Springs On Friday, December 2nd, OSHS held a talent show as a fundraiser for the theater arts program...
Day of the Dead
Día de Los Muertos, more widely referred to as the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday structured around the schedules of the dearly...
2022 Roane County Youth Leadership Graduation
Five students from Oliver Springs High School were selected to represent their county, school, and community. These five students...
Welcome Back, Mr. Woods!
Here at Oliver Springs High School, we welcome back Mr. Jeff Woods as our interim principal. Mr. Woods is a former teacher, vice...
2022 BETA Convention
The National BETA Club is an organization for 4th through 12th grade students in the United States. Its purpose is to promote an...
Seasonal Depression Awareness
The end of the year is often portrayed as a joyous time, with plenty of holidays to keep spirits lifted. For some, however, their spirits...
Operation R.E.A.C.H.
Operation R.E.A.C.H. is an organization here in Roane County that helps give underprivileged children in grades K-8th and their families...
OSHS Student Council Blanket Drive
The OSHS Student Council is proud to announce this year’s blanket drive at The High School! They are collecting blankets of all kinds for...
Veterans Spotlight
Exceptional valor and intrepidity. Unprecedented strength and bravery. Fiery patriotism and determination. These are words that can...
Christmas Across Different Countries: Japan, Greece, and Australia
Christmas is a popular and well celebrated holiday. As the name implies, it is a holiday created by Christians to celebrate the birth of...
Homecoming Week 2022
Throughout the week, students participated in many activities including: a spirit stick hunt, fundraising, and a door decorating contest,...
Update on the New School Building
Over the past few years, the school board has had many ideas about a new school for Oliver Springs. During the summer of 2021, Oliver...
Strike the Sniffles
How to Combat Fall Allergies As fall approaches, so do allergies. The changes in pressure, weather, and temperature create the perfect...
Serving the Springs: The Oliver Springs Community Ministry Food Pantry
When one thinks of hunger, many individuals’ minds drift to desolate, underserved third-world countries. However, the problem is not just...
MEDIC Blood Drive
The MEDIC Blood Drive here at Oliver Spring High School was on October 24, 2022 from 8:30am to 2:30pm. The MEDIC Regional Blood Center is...
2022 October Sky Festival
Every October, the town of Oliver Springs plays host to the October Sky Festival, paying tribute to the motion picture after which it is...
The Return of a Bobcat Tradition
The Reinstitution of the OSHS Newspaper A new year brings about many new beginnings: new classes, new teachers, new students. But one of...
The Great Bobcat Giveback
Reverse Halloween-Themed Advent Calendar to Benefit the Oliver Springs Community Ministry Food Pantry Hunger is scary. That’s why the...
Staff Spotlight: Meet Our New Teachers
Here at the OS Press we want to shout out staff members that we all feel are deserving of a little extra appreciation for all that they...
Welcome Back to a Level 5 School Year
OSHS Once Again Achieves a Distinguished Growth Title as a New Year Begins Welcome back Bobcat Nation to another great year at Oliver...
OSHS Homecoming and Class Elections 2022-2023
The beginning of the school year is always full of chaos. Everyone is figuring out their schedules, there's a flock of new freshmen, and...
Lunchtime Ruckus
A school problem that we can help fix! As many of you know, last year the government provided all students with free meals. It did not...
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