Staff

Adviser

Ellie MacDowell

Ms. Mac has been teaching at OHS for 2 years, and this is her first year in the journalism program. She teaches Multimedia Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, CP English 11, and CP English 12. She also coaches boys’ and girls�...

Adviser

Jessica Roads

Mrs. Roads has taught Journalism at OHS for 18 years. She teaches Introduction to Journalism, as well as The Beacon Newsmagazine and the Golden Arrow Yearbook. In her free time, she loves to read novels, take neighborhood walks...

Online Editor-in-Chief

Caitlin O. ’25

Caitlin is a senior and this is her third year in the journalism program, and second year on The Beacon and The Beacon Online Staff. Caitlin is the founder of P.S. You're Not Alone and Create for Kids, and is involved in Stude...

Design/Social Media Editor-in-Chief

Grace N. ’25

Grace is a senior and this is her fourth year in the journalism program, and first on The Beacon Online Staff. She plays tennis and works in social media marketing. Grace also enjoys spending time with her friends and family. ...

'Tangy Today Producer/Writer

Bella S. ’26

Bella is a junior and this is her first year on The Beacon Online Staff. She is the executive producer of ‘Tangy Today, is new to The Beacon, and is part of Multimedia Journalism. She is the Student Council's historian, meanin...

Writer

Emerson P. ’27

Emerson is a sophomore and this is her first year on The Beacon Online Staff. She enjoys playing on the Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball team as a defensive specialist. Emerson spends her free time socializing with friends and f...

Writer

Kaylee K. ’27

Kaylee is a sophomore and this is her first year on The Beacon Online Staff. She plays golf for the school. When not at school or on the golf course, Kaylee spends her free time with her friends and family. ...

Writer

Ella P. ’27

Ella is a sophomore and this is her first year on The Beacon Online Staff. She plays Soccer for the school. After school, Ella builds Legos and plays Fortnite.

Writer

Katelyn H. ’27

Katelyn is a sophomore and this is her first year on The Beacon Online Staff. Katelyn is a part of the track team and is also a member of service club. ...

Writer

Peyton B. ’27

Peyton is a sophomore and this is her first year on The Beacon Online Staff. Peyton plays Soccer and Lacrosse for the school. Other than school, Peyton enjoys hanging out with her family and friends. Peyton also enjoys babysitt...

Writer

Lauren D. ’27

Lauren is a sophomore and this is her first year on The Beacon Online Staff. She plays soccer for the school and is also in Service Club.

Writer

Audrey R. ’27

Audrey is a sophomore and this is her first year on The Beacon Online Staff. Audrey plays Volleyball for the school. She is also in the Service Club.

Writer

Addie R. ’26

Addie is a junior and this is her first year on The Beacon Online Staff. She is part of ‘Tangy Today and Multimedia Journalism. Addie is a player for the field hockey team and is the head of sports photography for Journalis...

Crew

Hayley S. ’27

Hayley is a sophomore and this is her first year on the 'Tangy Today Staff. She loves to read, bake and hang out with her friends. She enjoys playing field hockey and lacrosse.

Crew

Evie D. ’27

Evie is a sophomore and this is her first year on the 'Tangy Today Staff. She loves reading, going on walks and hanging with friends. She is also involved in activities like soccer and Model UN.

Crew

Bhavana B. ’26

Bhavana is a junior and this is her first year on the 'Tangy Today Staff. She enjoys reading, baking and spending time with family. She is a part of orchestra and is also involved in many clubs such as Speech & Debate and...

Crew

Gabby V. ’25

Gabby is a senior and this is her first year on the 'Tangy Today Staff. She loves reading, napping and hanging out with friends. She is a level 10 gymnast and is committed to the University of Kentucky for gymnastics.

Crew

Mary R. ’25

Mary is a senior and this is her first year on the 'Tangy Today Staff. She is involved in the soccer program and likes to hang out with friends. Mary has a passion for sports journalism.

Crew

Ethan B. ’26

Ethan is a junior and this is his second year on the 'Tangy Today Staff. He has been involved in two school sport teams: Cross Country and Track. He is also in the German and Ski Clubs. His hobbies include mountain biking, hiking...

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