Yearbook staff hosts signing party for students receiving books
Karina Patel, Staff Writer
August 13, 2017
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Oxford High School’s yearbook staff held a yearbook signing party on Friday, Aug. 11 in the courtyard of OHS to celebrate the 2016-2017 edition of the yearbook. “It [the signing party] is nicer,” junior Hailey Lowery said. “There is a lot more stuff to do.” There was one aspect of this...
OHS seniors mark the next chapter of their lives with senior signing day
Eve Gershon, Features Editor
May 17, 2017
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OHS hosted a senior signing day Monday, May 15, for students to officiate their entrance into college and the military. The school used this day as an opportunity to recognize students for their academic achievements. Many of the students are ready to move on from high school and move on to their...
Good Food for Oxford Schools hosts third annual Iron Chef competition
Eve Gershon, Staff Writer
May 3, 2017
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With the help of a stove and some cooking skills, OHS students recently got the opportunity to make a cooking show their own reality with Good Food for Oxford Schools’ third annual Gospel Choir Showcase and Iron Chef competition. “Cooking has just been something that has been in my blood since...
Clayton defying odds, will be first-generation college student on full ride
Emma Scott, News Editor
May 1, 2017
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It has been proven repeatedly that education has the power to transform lives, and senior Samya Clayton has been given the opportunity to not only have her life transformed by education, but, as a future educator, she’ll be transforming the lives of others. Clayton will attend the University of...
Rock signs with UWA, puts injury behind him
Jared Redding, Sports Editor
April 15, 2017
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Plenty of star power has been produced within the OHS track and cross country programs throughout their tradition rich history. One athlete among that star power recently made it official in order to compete at the next level. Rock signed with the University of West Alabama to continue his track and...
OHS student prepares for gender transition, life in Mississippi
Emma Scott, News Editor
April 10, 2017
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Author’s note: The Charger recently interviewed an Oxford High School student who is transitioning. Born as a male, the student identifies as a female and has made the decision to begin the process to take on the physical characteristics of a female. To protect her identity in the article, the stude...
Hobson, Calhoon sign national letter of intent
Jared Redding, Sports Editor
April 5, 2017
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Two state champions and team leaders made it official on April 4 and signed with their future college teams. Maggee Hobson signed with Tennessee Wesleyan University to continue her volleyball career. The head coach of the Bulldogs made a big difference in her decision. “I’m in love with...
Table tennis club hosts tournament, welcomes all students
Emma Scott, News Editor
March 31, 2017
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The table tennis club hosted a free tournament open to all students after school in the library on Tuesday, March 28. Around 20 competitors participated in the event, facing off for over an hour for the title of champion. “We’ve done a tournament in the past, but it was mostly with people in...
Field Experiences class partners with University of Mississippi for Big Event
Eve Gershon, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
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The University of Mississippi’s Big Event is enlisting the help of OHS’s Field Experiences class to aid in the leading and recruiting of an outdoor activity on Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event was originally planned for March 25, but was rescheduled due to bad weather. “The...
New event donates dresses, tuxedos for prom
Molly Archer, Staff Writer
March 21, 2017
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Physical Education teacher Rose Hickey gathered 300 dresses for the “Say Yes to the Dress — Prom Edition” event in the girls’ fitness studio on March 9 to lend girls a prom dress if they may not have had one otherwise. The event gave female students a chance to find their dresses for prom...
Column: Ole Miss will regret not giving Joiner offer
Jared Redding, Sports Editor
March 10, 2017
Filed under Home, Opinions, Sports
Players like OHS senior guard Jarkel Joiner do not come around very often. Cal State Bakersfield knew that, as well as other strong college basketball programs that offered Joiner scholarships, like TCU, Memphis, Iowa State and others. I guess Ole Miss, somehow, didn't get the memo about Joiner’s rare...
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