Oglethorpe County High School

OCHS Jake Turner readies the line as the special teams unit prepares for a punt. The Patriot varsity team played three quarters before the junior varsity players substituted. (Photo/Jack Casey)

OCHS Jake Turner readies the line as the special teams unit prepares for a punt. The Patriot varsity team played three quarters before the junior varsity players substituted. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Linemen, special teams shine in spring football

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The Oglethorpe County High School football team had 68 players at the end of spring practice. This was down from 80-plus at the interest meeting, but that’s still “a lot better” compared to last year’s numbers, according to head coach Mike Holland.   “This year, it feels different,” Holland said.
Jayda Jones (left) and Maddie Williams lead the girls track team through Oglethorpe County Middle School during the first stop on their state championship parade on May 17. The team stopped at all three feeder schools and the central office before a celebratory lunch. (Photo/Thomas Ehlers)

Jayda Jones (left) and Maddie Williams lead the girls track team through Oglethorpe County Middle School during the first stop on their state championship parade on May 17. The team stopped at all three feeder schools and the central office before a celebratory lunch. (Photo/Thomas Ehlers)

State champs again

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 19, 2022
If Oglethorpe County High School girls track coach Tim Stoudenmire had one word to describe this year’s team, it would be “complete.
A group of seniors received the OCHS Patriot Academic award at the 2022 Honors Night on Tuesday at the OCHS auditorium. (Photo/Jack Casey)

A group of seniors received the OCHS Patriot Academic award at the 2022 Honors Night on Tuesday at the OCHS auditorium. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Palmer selected OCHS valedictorian on Honors Night

Sarah Evans
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Elizabeth Palmer was named valedictorian of Oglethorpe County High School’s graduating class at 2022 Senior Honors Night on Tuesday in the school auditorium.   “It’s been four years of good times,” Palmer said. Her cumulative GPA is 100.3.
OCHS students practice for their CNA certification, which they took earlier this month. All 24 of teacher Erin Bunch’s class passed the test earlier this month. (Photo/Darden Hearn)

OCHS students practice for their CNA certification, which they took earlier this month. All 24 of teacher Erin Bunch’s class passed the test earlier this month. (Photo/Darden Hearn)

CNA class prepares students for entry-level nursing positions

Darden Hearn
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The certified nursing assistant program at Oglethorpe County High School provides definite insight for the students who take it.   “They either really love it, or know they don’t want to go into healthcare anymore,” said Erin Bunch, the healthcare science pathways teacher.   Bunch should know.

Spring football game set for Friday night

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Oglethorpe County football team will host Chestatee in its spring football game at 7 p.m. Friday, May 20.    Tickets are $5.   Coach Mike Holland said 68 players have dressed out this spring as the Patriots look to improve on last year’s 3-7 record.
OCHS senior Elisse Griffiths hugs Carl Young, the Chief of Oglethorpe County Fire and Rescue after the Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Department gave $2,000 to help fund HOSA’s trip to the international competition. (Photo/Jack Casey)

OCHS senior Elisse Griffiths hugs Carl Young, the Chief of Oglethorpe County Fire and Rescue after the Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Department gave $2,000 to help fund HOSA’s trip to the international competition. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Fire department gives $2,000 for trip to HOSA conference

Jack Casey
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Oglethorpe County High School students are going to the HOSA International Leadership Conference this summer, thanks in part to a $2,000 donation from the Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Department.
OCHS principal Susie Johnson said the school’s hall of fame shows students “the winning history of Oglethorpe County athletics.” (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

OCHS principal Susie Johnson said the school’s hall of fame shows students “the winning history of Oglethorpe County athletics.” (Photo/Dink NeSmith)

OCHS Hall of Fame is taking nominations

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 12, 2022
College football announces its hall of fame class every January in Atlanta. In Massachusetts, basketball notifies its newest class during April.    Now, you can have a say in finding Oglethorpe County High School’s newest class.
Jim Finch (Submitted Photo)

Jim Finch (Submitted Photo)

OCHS grad is new GHSA president

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Jim Finch was selected as Mr. OCHS and Prom King during his senior year In 1989. His new title has more significance.   Finch, a three-sport athlete and 1989 graduate of OCHS, was selected as president of the Georgia High School Association in April.

Track teams head to Class AA meet

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The OCHS boys track team qualified athletes in 14 of 18 events for the Class AA state track meet. The girls team qualified athletes in 17 of 18 events. Both teams will compete in the meet at Kinnett Stadium in Columbus on May 12-14.
Oglethorpe County High School grads Addie Dellinger (left) and Carrie Tweedell (center), and OCHS senior Emily Graham (right), were recently chosen for the UGA majorettes for this fall. (Submitted Photo)

Oglethorpe County High School grads Addie Dellinger (left) and Carrie Tweedell (center), and OCHS senior Emily Graham (right), were recently chosen for the UGA majorettes for this fall. (Submitted Photo)

News Roundup: Dellinger, Tweedell and Graham make UGA majorette line

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Oglethorpe County’s Addie Dellinger, Carrie Tweedell and Emily Graham were recently chosen for the UGA majorettes.    Dellinger and Tweedell graduated from OCHS in 2021 and were UGA majorettes last year. Graham is scheduled to graduate from OCHS on May 28.