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Reading awards were recently given to the students of P.C. Jantz Elementary School. The students who received awards were chosen by their teachers. Kindergarten award winners were: Most Improved Boy, Devin Nelson; Most Improved Girl, Elizabeth Rodriguez; Star Readers, Troy Hardung, Sophia Squire and Alyx Scheller. First grade award winners were: Most Expressive, Carter Zigan; Most Improved Boy, Holden Iverson; Most Improved Girl, Reegan Carstensen; Bookworms, Tucker Walter and Mackenzie Lutz. Second grade award winners were:...
A student must have a grade point average of 3.50-4.00 to be on the Honor Roll, and Honorable Mention requires a grade point average of 3.25-3.49. Grade values are based on the state transcript requirements and are as follows: A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, B-= 2.7, C+=2.3, C=2.0, C-=1.7, D+=1.3, D=1.0, F=0.0. On the honor roll in the high school senior class were Hannah Schmidt, Chelsea Fisher, Carley Williams, Kimberly Nelson, Alexa Boss, Jacob DeWulf and Hope Marshall. Honorable mention went to Garret Braun. In the junior c...
The Odessa Chess Club had a great year back at Odessa High School once again. Fierce battles occurred this entire school year in the Odessa High School science room, with “checkmates” ringing through the halls. This year’s OCC officers: Thor Wehr-President, Griffey Powell-Vice President, Chance Messer-ASB Rep/Treasurer, and OHS science teacher Jeff Wehr serving as the Odessa Chess Club advisor. With 30 participants, the club regained its popularity since it was started in 20...
The Odessa and Harrington FFA chapters held their annual banquet in May, where new officers were elected, awards were given, and senior members received their FFA graduation cords....
Titan Pride winners for May. Front row: Sophia Squire, Aiden Schmierer, Devin Nelson. Second row: Carter Zigan, Levi Hardung, Holden Iverson. Third row: Keira Buck, Jacob Scrupps, Chad Strebeck, Tyesn Kuchenbuch, Melloney Deife. Fourth row: Laela Hardung, Ashlyn Neilsen. Fifth row: Charleigh Cornett, Chloe Winkler, Nathan Melcher....
The Odessa Junior high PE class, led by teacher Sam Reed, hiked from Lake Creek Ranch back to Odessa on the Lake Creek trail. The trip took five hours and totaled 13 miles....
Track/field awards went to Hannah Schmidt (Most Valuable), Jacob DeWulf (Captain), Tyler Paris (Most Inspirational), Sam Schafer (Most Valuable), Trevor King (Most Dedicated), Fee Pilger (Most Inspirational). Tennis awards went to Cydnee Kieffer (Most Valuable) and Stacia Lesser (Most Improved). Baseball awards went to Chance Messer (Coach's Award), Carsen Weber (Captain and Golden Glove Awards), Brad Johnston (Mr. Defense Award) and Dillon Dennison, not pictured (Most...
Eric Johnston, left, son of Jason and Jaclyn Johnston and Theron Schlomer, son of Amy Shaw and Joe (and Gina) Schlomer have been named Athletes of the Week by Coach Tyler Linstrum. Linstrum said, “Both boys improved greatly throughout the year. They are two young pitchers that with hard work will be great pitchers for the next several years! It was a pleasure to work with them this year....
O-H Titans Katie DeWulf and Cydnee Kieffer were the only doubles tennis team at the state 1B/2B/1A tournament in Yakima to represent 1B schools. The duo lost their first two matches and were eliminated. DeWulf, a sophomore, will lose her partner Kieffer, who graduates this year, but she told The Record she is looking forward to competing in tennis again next year....
The first Annual Spokane STEMposium provided the Odessa High School science department's students an excellent opportunity to explain their scientific research. Last Wednesday, Alexa Boss, Jenna Shafer, Thorsen Wehr, Elizabeth Larson and their teacher/advisor Jeffery Wehr traveled to the WSU Spokane campus to present and observe other student presentations from across the Inland Northwest. Previously directed by Tom Stralser from Cheney High School, the STEMposium is now under the direction of many STEM-related professionals,...
New inductees into the National Honor Society based on leadership, character, service and scholarship are Thorsen Wehr, Caleb Singer, Katelyn Worley, Stacia Lesser, Alexis Burdick, Katie DeWulf, and advisor, Jeanie Read....
The Odessa-Harrington track and field teams found success last weekend at the state 1A/2B/1B tournament held at Eastern Washington University May 30/31. Out of 32 1B teams, the O-H girls finished in fourth place and boys in fifth place, with individual first-place finishes for Sam Schafer on the boys' team and for the two girls' relay teams. Boys In both the 100 meters and 200 meters, Odessa junior Sam Schafer took two firsts in times of 11.51 and 22.83, respectively. He also...
Students in the Odessa FFA Chapter and in the school’s agriculture courses have been very busy attending the State FFA Convention and preparing for their annual banquet. It was held Sunday, June 1, in the school multipurpose room as a joint effort between the Odessa and Harrington FFA Chapters. Students were recognized for their involvement in Career Development Events throughout the 2013-2014 school year. Students participated in Creed, First-Year Member Team, Food Science, Dairy Foods, Potato Judging, Prepared Speaking, E...
Our season ended May 12, and we had a great one. Our athletes had strong performances at all of the middle school meets. Many of them had personal records at the Championship Meet in Davenport on May 12th. The perfect time to reach your peak. Congratulations Titans!...
On Tuesday, May 20, the District 7 track and field meet was held at Whitworth University in Spokane. The Odessa-Harrington Titan boys took first place as a team and the girls finished fourth. Odessa junior Sam Schafer posted four first-place wins and senior Hannah Schmidt three to pace their respective teams. Jacob DeWulf also garnered a first place in the javelin. Boys 1. Odessa-Harrington 118 2. Pomeroy 94 3. Valley Christian 90.5 4. Wellpinit 77.5 5. Republic 65 6. Rosalia 45 7. Wilbur-Creston 29 8. Curlew 25 9....
Odessa High School science student and Advanced STEM Researcher Thorsen Wehr began his research journey in 2011 when he was reading Popular Science magazine and saw that CalTech was trying to focus sound waves for medical applications. For the past three years, his research, based on engineering his own acoustic lens for focusing sound, has earned him a first place in every local, regional and state science fair or symposium, and national and international success at multiple events, including the International Sustainable...
FBLA members attending the National FBLA Conference, along with the help of younger brothers, held their annual doll race down Crab Creek. The winner of the $50 prize was Glen and Eileen Tanke of Harrington. Supporters purchase the dolls, with the money going toward the students' trip....
At the district golf tournament at MeadowWood Golf Course in Liberty Lake on Monday, May 19, Harrington senior Madison Charlton of the O-H Titans finished in 7th place with a subdistrict score of 85 and a district score also of 85 for a combined score of 170. In doing so, he qualified for the state meet, the only Titan to do so. Hunter Weitze of Colfax was first with a combined score of 142 for the two-day results. Palmer Guhlke of Davenport was second with 146, Sawyer Spackman of St. Georges third with 159, Jimmy Psomas of S...
On May 7, seven other Bi-County schools joined Odessa for the Fourth Annual Bi-County STEM Challenge. Teams from Odessa, Wilbur, Creston, Davenport, Lind-Ritzville, Sprague and Reardan arrived at the Odessa high school gym at 9 a.m. to compete in the fourth science-based “Junkyard Wars.” Each school brought a team of six students to vie against the other schools for the traveling trophy. The Odessa High School team consisted of Alexa Boss, Griffey Powell, Thorsen Wehr, Car...
Terri King and Maria Schuh were surprised at a recent presentation from CenturyLink representative Kerry Zimmerman to learn they were the recipients of a CenturyLink grant in the amount of $3,944. The Odessa teachers wrote a grant in January entitled, “Bringing Mobile Technology to Digital Art and Media.” The grant will be used to purchase iPads, computer apps, digital art supplies, and a printer for the business and art programs....
In two recent meets, the track and field team for Odessa-Harrington put their efforts toward preparing for the upcoming district meet. At a NE 1B/2B league meet held in Odessa May 6, the O-H boys grabbed a first place team finish, while the girls took fourth place. Team scores: Boys 1. Odessa-Harrington 148 2. Mary Walker 128 3. Valley Christian 99 4. Davenport 84 5. Liberty-Spangle 60 6. Wilbur-Creston 46 Girls 1. Davenport 134 2. Wilbur-Creston 112 3. Valley Christian 91 4....
Hannah Schmidt is the lead leg on the 4 X 100 and 4 X 200 Relays The 4 X 200 relay is ranked first in the state for the girls 1B classification. She also competes in the 100m and Long Jump and will be competing in all four of her events at the District Meet this week. Schmidt is very competitive and has worked very hard these last four years to be successful for the Titan Track and Field team. Schmidt is the daughter of Lynn Schmidt and Shari Todd and is a senior at Odessa...
Four students from Odessa High School were inducted as new members of the National Honor Society in a ceremony held at the school on Wednesday, May 21. Members were selected by the chapter’s Faculty Council for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The students inducted were Alexis Burdick, Katherine (Katie) DeWulf, Stacia Lesser, Caleb Singer, Thorsen Wehr and Katelyn Worley. They join current members Chelsea Fisher, Trevor King, Griffey Powell, Hannah Schmidt, Jenna Shafer and Carley W...
Instructor, Apryl Kuch, held the annual Spring Dance Recital on Wednesday, May 7, at the high school multipurpose room. Five groups of dancers, from pre-school through high school performed. The dance numbers ranged from classical ballet to hip hop to jazz. The musical numbers included children's songs, popular hits and country-rock....
Tuesday, May 6, the Titans baseball team played Wilbur-Creston in a game that went into extra innings with the Titans losing by one, 6-7. Chance Messer was the starting pitcher, going into the eighth inning before switching places with catcher Brad Johnston. Messer allowed 6 runs on 8 hits and had 3 errors; he struck out 4 and had no walks. He threw a total of 93 pitches (72 strikes). In relief, Johnston allowed 2 hits on one run and an error and threw 8 pitches (5 strikes). On offense, Johnston got one hit and struck out...
