Without a doubt, Owasso is strong in the arts and the All-State choir and band groups are always heavily populated with OHS students. However, there is a gaping absence in our programs, and that is the absence of a jazz band.

Tulsa’s history with race relations has been one of violence and oppression—especially when we look to the Tulsa Race Massacre in the 1920s. While many in Tulsa are aware of these tragedies, less people are aware of the sheer success of African-American North Tulsans during this time. That is why there has never been a greater need for education that displays the people who eventually aided Tulsa’s success as a city. On M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, lays a mural that reflects the rich history of the Greenwood community.

Both minds have a “Rational Decision-Maker,” but the procrastinator has an “Instant Gratification Monkey” as well, and that monkey is what drives him and many others to procrastination. While the idea is humorous, the Instant Gratification Monkey is a problem for people of all ages, including high school students. This really becomes an issue when it is time to start studying for AP tests.

Tulsa Tech offers a myriad of training and education opportunities for both high school students and graduates. One of these opportunities is the cosmetology programs. Located at the Broken Arrow, Peoria and Sand Springs campuses.

The annual Owasso High School Talent Show is never something to skip. There is always incredible talent to be seen and heard from the student body. In years past, the hour-long show was packed with exciting action from our peers, some of which we might have never expected to take the stage; the 2025 show was no different.

If the “Fast and Furious” series has highlighted one anything it is that family matters. Trenton Hall is an OHS student that has an incredible looking car. While a 1977 “Stingray” Corvette is a dream to many, the story between Hall and his car runs deeper than a material connection.

Over the course of the past two months, the Varsity Boys Basketball team has been making accomplishments that rival the fierce dedication they put into their last season—the season that won them the State Championship title. Now, they’re back and bringing their A-game to B-Ball better than ever before.

To find the best sandwich, I ordered the largest “Italian” sub from every shop I went to, which I used as a frame of reference in terms of taste. I will be considering the following factors in my five-point rating: price, speed, service and flavors.  

During the awkward teenage phase of life, it’s difficult to find things in common with those who lead different lifestyles than our own. Various emotional and physical imbalances often hinder our ability to grow relationships with each other. In addition to the neverending physical upkeep of the school, administration is just as responsible for keeping school spirit afloat to diminish this division; a large percentage of their job is boosting school morale throughout the year. 

Last December, OHS’s Hidden Figures Book Club finished reading “Poisoned Water” by Candy J. Cooper and Marc Aronson. This book detailed the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, during which tap water in Flint contained a dangerous amount of lead—almost 1,000 times the maximum level set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. One of the causes for lead contaminants was low water pH levels, which led to corrosion of Flint’s pipes. Alarm spread through the OHS Marine Ecology class when they found even lower pH levels throughout the East Campus; however, the results turned out to be faulty.

The American rapper Kendrick Lamar Duckworth caught the world off guard on Nov. 22, 2024 with the unexpected release of his sixth studio album, “GNX.”

The time surrounding Christmas is a time unlike any other. The winter season is full of merriment, whimsy and wonder, with people looking forward to it all calendar-year round. What makes this time of the year so sentimental? Some would say its greatness is marked by the food or the festive lights. Others would recall memories with family and friends or presents around a decorated tree. But what truly marks Christmas as a standout holiday is the variety of music that celebrates it.

I picked six different books in different genres to read and rate based on four categories: nostalgia, Christmas cheer, how easy it was to read and how well I thought the story was told. 

A tale of two teams, coming together in an incredible contest to determine who could withstand the finale of an enduring rivalry. The Rams versus the Spartans. The Horns versus spears. A stampede versus an army. With Owasso’s record of 12 wins and zero losses, everything seemed to line up. And in fact, it did; the end of the game looked close on the horizon. With a score of 42 to 35, the final match was set to make for a complete and undefeated season. 

Every year, the Owasso High School football field is kept clear of football players for a week to make room for hundreds upon hundreds of bicycles. The rows of bikes upon the 10-yard lines create a spectacle to see, but the most eye-catching sight is Natalie Lefler—who goes by radio name Natalie Cash—living in a tent 40 feet in the air. Lefler just finished her tenth year of Bikes for Kids, an annual event during which she camps out at Owasso High School to collect bicycles for kids in need.

The number one complaint I hear from music-lovers is almost always that touring artists never come to Oklahoma. While this may be true for bigger artists, Tulsa has a lively local music scene including genres such as post-emo, progressive rock, and hardcore. So, even though many popular musicians might not visit the midwest as is, even those musicians started their careers in local venues. Supporting these local artists is essential.