Panther Times <![CDATA[Panther Times]]> en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:22:45 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Down for the Count]]> By Kristine Ashley



Senior Kodie Morgason gets in position for his match. Photo by Tiffany Streator

Being MRVC champs, the OGHS wrestling team has had an awesome season. Austin Rodgers, junior and J.V. wrestler, agrees. Having won most of his matches, Rodgers feels that he has improved greatly over full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:03:39 GMT <![CDATA[Girls Team Plays with Purpose]]> By Savannah Ashley
This ’08-’09 basketball season has been tough for the basketball girls of OGHS with a record of 2-12. The best game so far for Leah Heermann, sophomore, was against Lexington. full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:01:08 GMT <![CDATA[Trying to Reach Their Goal]]> By Kaylan Heckman
The varsity boys basketball team played Odessa Jan. 21 and won 53 to 52. Sophomore Timothy O’Hare, number four point-guard, scored seven points. Senior Brandon Jones, number ten forward, scored 11 po full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:57:20 GMT <![CDATA[Dialogue in the Dark: Students Experience Life Without Sight at Exhibit]]> By Chelsea Smith



Some described the Dialogue in the Dark experience as “eye opening”; others returned with a greater appreciation for having their sense of sight and still others will remember the experience of how pe full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:53:32 GMT <![CDATA[The Wii System]]> By Teanna Tanner
The new Wii system is said to be the best! The Wii is very useful in many different ways. One reason people like it so much is because it’s for all ages. Another reason so many people and families w full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:50:16 GMT <![CDATA[Getting Fit: Tips for Teens]]> By Samantha Richards



Flattering bodies, skinny models, diet pills, and pressure are all major factors for teens. Losing weight is on many teenagers’ minds, especially girls around this time of year. Knowing how to lose we full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:45:32 GMT <![CDATA[Healthy Eating vs Dieting]]> By Shayna Miller
A healthy diet for teens is very important. In this stage of your life, you are growing and experiencing changes. Healthy eating habits, such as getting in every food group, can help the steady growth full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:42:39 GMT <![CDATA[The Memory of You]]> By Diana Richardson
Pictures line my walls Memories of old times Days that I have lost Words long ago spoken. full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:18:35 GMT <![CDATA[Slaying Memories]]> By Alyssa Amer



The wind blows in the sound of a distant train. Rain begins to pour. The thought of your name makes me want to cry. The hurt that is going through my vein, straight to my heart, Pulls me clos full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:13:47 GMT <![CDATA[Running With Scissors: A Memoir]]> By Diana Richardson



Imagine yourself in a world where there are no rules and people do as they feel, a world where if you feel that the ceiling is too low, you can tear it out and put a higher new one in. This is the wor full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:09:48 GMT <![CDATA[MAT Reflection: Looking back on my journey through A+]]> By Alyssa Amer
When I first joined the A plus program, I dreaded it. I didn’t want to have to spend the rest of my high school career with little kids who scream and cry all the time. However, as I started the mento full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:06:02 GMT <![CDATA[Courtwarming Excitement]]> By Briana Hanson



Jan. 26 through the 31 was courtwarming week for OGHS. This year’s theme was a "black and white affair" and the themes for the week included everything from dressing up with a friend as a famous coupl full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:01:45 GMT <![CDATA[Changes throughout the district]]> By Jackie Cochran
Students have been walking around campus wondering what all the construction is for. Several things are happening. Renovation has begun on the former industrial arts building to create a new central o full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:59:23 GMT <![CDATA[EarthGuard: A valuable environmental service for the school and community]]> By Sami-Jo Whitehead



EarthGuard meets the second Thursday of every month in Mrs. Wardrip’s room. The goal of EarthGuard is to educate students and the public about conserving the environment, recycling, and animal rights. full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:54:26 GMT