Duncan revives school spirit at OHS after morale slump
Principal Don Duncan arrived in 1985 and spearheaded morale work at OHS. Teachers Marilyn Keefer and Diane Toplikar recall a prior slump with strict rules. Students and staff credit renewed spirit to open communication and a unified effort, with the Project to Determine the Quality of Schools showing yearly gains.
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Heather Barkley, Jr
Stacy Rodgers Jr
National Cheerleading Association
NCA
Diane Toplikar
OHS
Don Duncan
Duncan
Marilyn Keefer
Don Cain
Jenny Heiniger
Homecoming Week Kicks Off With Spirit Parade
Students prepare for Spirit Week starting September 28 at Forest Park with a Monday Generic Day and a Wednesday homecoming parade at 6 00 p m The King and Queen will be chosen October 1 from nominees and announced at the homecoming ceremony. staff and students emphasize school spirit through academics athletics and activities.
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Forest Park
OHS
Ottawa High School Spirit Opinions and Events Highlight Homecoming
Students and teachers share views on school spirit linking unity and pride. Ottawa High schedules University day, backward day, dress up events, a pep rally at the Franklin County Courthouse lawn, a bonfire, and a coronation week with king and queen candidates.
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Franklin County
OHS
Orlis Cox Baseball Field
Seniors nominate king and queen candidates at Ottawa High
Erin Jordan Mike Aspinwall Michelle Murphy Travis Haas Krista Maes and Vance Finch are named as homecoming candidates. Each student is active in sports, clubs, and student government with roles such as treasurer, president, or captain, reflecting broad school involvement and leadership.
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Erin Jordan
Erin
Cyrones
Forensics
NHS
Sunflower Girls State
Mike Aspinwall
Mike
Michelle Murphy
StuCo
Michelle
FCA
Key Club
O-Club
Travis Haas
Ottawa High School
Travis
Krista Maes
Krista
FBLA
SADD
Drama Club
Vance Finch
Vance
PTSA
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Jackie Bennett
Fred Wingert
Julie Weix
Ricky Jackson
Angie Miller
Jeff Altendorf
Jerrod Fredricks
Soph
Kay Bushman
Joy Kimball, Jr
Sue Dean
Bonnie Bonnie, Sr
Kim Bealmer, Soph
Atmo Goys
Labette County
Susan Baxter
Jerry Tyson, Sr
Eric Hempel, Jr
Doyle Reichard
Jennifer Kissinger
Saph
Dottie McCrossen
Lara Ackerman, Jr
Karen Lewis
Krista Maes and
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