Oglethorpe County High School

Prep Roundup: Rules issue keeps girls from third state title

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
A GHSA rules infraction likely kept the Oglethorpe County girls track and field team from a three-peat.   Instead, the Lady Patriots finished second in the Class A Division I meet behind Athens Christian School last weekend in Rome. The Lady Eagles had 62 points to OCHS’ 56 points.
Senior Michael Fleming fin- ished his OCHS track career as a two-time champion in the 110-meter hurdles. He ran a personal-best 14.14 in the final last weekend.(SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Senior Michael Fleming fin- ished his OCHS track career as a two-time champion in the 110-meter hurdles. He ran a personal-best 14.14 in the final last weekend.(SUBMITTED PHOTO)

Fleming finishes on top once again

Owen Warden
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Michael Fleming saved his best for last.   Fleming ran a personal-best time of 14.14 to win the 110-meter hurdles at the Class A Division I state track and field meet in Rome last weekend.
Shatana Williams, representing the Athens Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, awards OCHS senior Kirkland Ross with an academic scholarship on Tuesday. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Shatana Williams, representing the Athens Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, awards OCHS senior Kirkland Ross with an academic scholarship on Tuesday. (LANDEN TODD/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO)

Brewer named OCHS valedictorian

McCain Bracewell
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Charles Brewer, who hopes to become a professor, already has 30 college credit hours and he’s still a senior at Oglethorpe County High School.   Brewer, who has a weighted GPA of 101.
The 2023 Miss Oglethorpe contestants are (top row, from left) Kallie Jackson, DemiRae Faust and Allie Gibson; (second row, from left) Adalyn Tanksley, Mae Mathews, Amelia Ligouri and Kendall Morgan; (third row, from left) Sydney Sniff, Kaylee Wade, Malia McCalla, McKenna Wells and Mylee Nimmons; (bottom row, from left) Macie McDaniel, Macayla Hull, Carlee Gibson, Gracelyn Ramey and Montana Barner. (Submitted Photo/Kimberly Pettit)

The 2023 Miss Oglethorpe contestants are (top row, from left) Kallie Jackson, DemiRae Faust and Allie Gibson; (second row, from left) Adalyn Tanksley, Mae Mathews, Amelia Ligouri and Kendall Morgan; (third row, from left) Sydney Sniff, Kaylee Wade, Malia McCalla, McKenna Wells and Mylee Nimmons; (bottom row, from left) Macie McDaniel, Macayla Hull, Carlee Gibson, Gracelyn Ramey and Montana Barner. (Submitted Photo/Kimberly Pettit)

Miss Oglethorpe pageant to benefit schools, clubs

Shelby Wingate
Thursday, March 23, 2023
17 contestants will take the stage at the seventh annual Miss Oglethorpe Pageant this Saturday. This is the most participants since 2016, when 18 competed in the first pageant.
Coach Tim Stoudenmire demonstrates a move with Tanner Mask as the Oglethorpe County wrestling team prepares to open this season later this month. (De Turner/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Coach Tim Stoudenmire demonstrates a move with Tanner Mask as the Oglethorpe County wrestling team prepares to open this season later this month. (De Turner/The Oglethorpe Echo)

OCHS wrestling is seeking redemption with young roster

De Turner
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The Oglethorpe County wrestling team was full of confidence when it traveled to Bremen for the dual championships last January. The then-reigning state champions had dominated the prelims — winning 71-6 and 80-0 — and had a slew of experienced seniors.
Beverley Levine runs through a paper banner upon entering Oglethorpe County High School as part of her celebration through the county schools. (Photo/Katie Tucker)

Beverley Levine runs through a paper banner upon entering Oglethorpe County High School as part of her celebration through the county schools. (Photo/Katie Tucker)

Levine celebrated as state finalist

Katie Tucker
Friday, October 28, 2022
When Oglethorpe County teams excel, the school community celebrates with a parade through the hallways of the primary, elementary, middle and high schools.
Wesley McDonald takes in a football game earlier this season on his way to running his consecutive games streak to 34 years. (Photo/Jack Casey)

Wesley McDonald takes in a football game earlier this season on his way to running his consecutive games streak to 34 years. (Photo/Jack Casey)

McDonald’s consecutive games streak at 34 years

Kyle Soto
Friday, October 28, 2022
Wesley McDonald, a born-and-raised Oglethorpe County resident from Smithonia, hasn’t missed an Oglethorpe County High School football game — home or away — since 1988.   “I just love high school football and the adversity that the kids have to go through,” McDonald said.
Tanner Mask, junior at Oglethorpe County High School (Katie Tucker/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Tanner Mask, junior at Oglethorpe County High School (Katie Tucker/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Oglethorpe students begin to think politically

ktucker
Friday, September 30, 2022
As state and national candidates encourage Georgians to vote in November’s election, their messages and stances have also grabbed the attention of the next generation of voters.
Jake Turner scores one of his three touchdowns in the 34-33 victory over Greene County. (Donny Faust, The Oglethorpe Echo)

Jake Turner scores one of his three touchdowns in the 34-33 victory over Greene County. (Donny Faust, The Oglethorpe Echo)

Patriots stun Greene to improve to 3-1

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
Mike Holland was still pumped up over Oglethorpe County’s 34-33 victory over Greene County on Monday.   “Holy cow! That was wild, man,” he said three days after the win. “I’m so proud of our guys.