Oglethorpe County High School

Campers line up to participate in drills at the Larry Brown Basketball Camp at the OCHS gym last week. The campers worked on their basketball skills from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Campers line up to participate in drills at the Larry Brown Basketball Camp at the OCHS gym last week. The campers worked on their basketball skills from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Elizabeth Palmer said her "focus was doing my best at every opportunity to learn." (Photo/ Sarah Evans)

Elizabeth Palmer said her "focus was doing my best at every opportunity to learn." (Photo/ Sarah Evans)

OCHS graduation speeches: Valedictorian Elizabeth Palmer

Edited for length and clarity.   Good morning. Superintendent Levine, Oglethorpe County Board of Education, Ms. Johnson and administration, OCHS faculty and staff, community and parents here today, thank you for making all of this possible and being here.
OCHS salutatorian Myles Oliver. (Submitted Photo)

OCHS salutatorian Myles Oliver. (Submitted Photo)

OCHS graduation speeches: Salutatorian Myles Oliver

Edited for length and clarity.   Well, hey everyone. Nice to see ya. Haven’t really had much time to think about introductions and all, but I’m Myles. The loud speaker may or may not have just told you that. I’ve been at this school system for all the years of my schooling, and I know most of you.
Assistant principal and assistant athletic director William Sampson displays the state and region championship trophies won by OCHS athletic teams this year. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Assistant principal and assistant athletic director William Sampson displays the state and region championship trophies won by OCHS athletic teams this year. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Rings, trophies and history: OCHS teams had successful year

It takes two hands to count the number of championships that Oglethorpe County High School athletes brought back to Lexington during this school year.

OCHS 2022 honor grads

Olivia Danielle Aguilar Marina Gertrudis Barrera Alvarez Cheyenne Mae Bernal Kaylee Anna Bridges Breanna Nicole Crowder Taylor Ann Doherty Robert Jackson Doker Catherine Elaine Dolan Landon Graham Eberhart Katie Ellen Embry Bennett Edward England Conner Antony Flores Zachery Chase...
Oglethorpe County School System Superintendent Beverley Levine turns Alexander Neesmith’s tassel at the Oglethorpe County High School graduation ceremony last Saturday. Neesmith, who wore a red stole to honor the U.S. Marines, was one of 133 graduates in the OCHS Class of 2022. (Photo/Sarah Evans)

Oglethorpe County School System Superintendent Beverley Levine turns Alexander Neesmith’s tassel at the Oglethorpe County High School graduation ceremony last Saturday. Neesmith, who wore a red stole to honor the U.S. Marines, was one of 133 graduates in the OCHS Class of 2022. (Photo/Sarah Evans)

OCHS shortstop Landon Eberhart was selected to the All Region 4-AA first team. He helped lead the Patriots to a 17-14 record and a second-place region finish. (File/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

OCHS shortstop Landon Eberhart was selected to the All Region 4-AA first team. He helped lead the Patriots to a 17-14 record and a second-place region finish. (File/ The Oglethorpe Echo)

OCHS athletes make all-region teams

The Oglethorpe County High School baseball team had eight players selected to all-region teams. The team finished 17-14 and second in Region 4-AA. The team hosted its first home playoff series since the 2002-2003 season.