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The student news site of Owatonna High School.

Magnet
The student news site of Owatonna High School.

Magnet
Top Row (L-R) Valentina Contreras, Callie Kruetter, Jillian Stauffer, Ashley Holm, Claire Heyne, Taylor Radsek, Logan Norrid, Olivia Shaw, Alex Huemoeller,Ruby Garza. Below: Jerome Stransky, Dylan Maas, Collin Vick, Landen Johnson, Evan Dushek, Nick Williams, Samuel Pfieffer, Preston Meier. Below: Chase Martin, Arianna Shornock, Janessa Moore, Audrey Simon, Kya Dixon, Annika Wiese, Kennedy WIlker, Olivia McDermott, Jonny Clubb, Derek Klecker. Below: Jacob Bochmann, Ashton Hoffman, Zach Nechanicky, Parris Hovden, Sydney Hall, Izaya Vazquez, Jose Rosa, Jack Ruiter Front: Norah Sletten, Ava Wolfe, Thomas Hanson, Marlee Dutton, Shelby Born. Not Pictured: Molly Achterkirch, Austin Garten, Khalid Mohamed, Makynlee Prokopec, Cael Robb, Maria Schwab, Gabriella Voight, CJ Theis, Lane Wagner, Jacob Wieman

Magnet Staff, OHS Tradition

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OHS Magnet Staff stands in front of the original 1921 Owatonna High School.

To the Graduating Class of 2023

Magnet Staff, Writer
May 30, 2023
A memoriam of the high school through a historical perspective.

Editorial: A Memoriam of the High School

Magnet Staff, Editorial Staff
May 8, 2023
Bathroom closures at OHS leads to an inaccessible and inconvenient learning environment.

Editorial: Limiting bathroom access to students creates an inaccessible learning environment

Magnet Staff, Editorial Staff
March 9, 2023
Canva of Yik Yak app in use to spread anonymous message.

Editorial: The effects of cyberbullying in society

Magnet Staff, Writer
February 16, 2023
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and Malcom X are just a few of many great leaders of Americas civil rights era.

Editorial: Honoring America’s civil rights heroes on Martin Luther King Jr Day

Magnet Staff, Writer
January 13, 2023
OHS welcomed 12 new teachers this year. Profiles will be featured throughout the week.

2022 New Teachers Part III

Magnet Staff, Writers
September 28, 2022
New teacher stories making their way to OHS Magnet.

New Teachers Part IV

Magnet Staff, Writers
September 26, 2022
OHS welcomed 12 new teachers this year. Profiles will be featured throughout the week.

2022 New Teachers Part I

Magnet Staff, Writer
September 26, 2022
OHS welcomed 12 new teachers this year. Profiles will be featured throughout the week.

2022 OHS Teachers Part II

Magnet Staff, Writer
September 26, 2022
King Candidates:(Top) Drew Kretlow,Collin Vick, Noah Wellnitz, Justin Gleason, David Smith,Trevor Hiatt, Mikah Elstad, Sevy Enter, Rohit Poduval, Nils Gantert, Aidan Charles, Queen Candidates: (Middle/Top) Allison Wasieleski, Kaitlyn Wasieleski, Macy Stanton, Lauren Waypa, Ava Eitrheim, Paiton Glynn, Abby Vetsch, Ezra Oien, Sarah Snitker, Kate Havelka, Makenna Hovey, Kiara Gentz, and Lileigh Nguyen Not pictured: Liam Melgaard

[Photo] First Pep Fest kicks off 2022 Homecoming

September 9, 2022
OHS seniors ending their high school careers, prepare to begin a new chapter of their lives.

OHS seniors prepare to embark on a new adventure

Magnet Staff, Writer
May 20, 2022
OHS students get their backpacks checked by the main doors

[Photo] Bag checks bring added security to OHS students

December 15, 2021
As the new school year comes to a start OHS is welcoming new teachers

[Photo] OHS welcomes new teachers

September 27, 2021
OHS Magnet staff representing the class of 2021

Open letter to the class of 2021

Magnet Staff
June 1, 2021
Wendell Relacion: Senior at OHS shares his life story and experiences to Magnet

[Photo] Wendell Relacion: Senior

April 30, 2021
Anna Herzog getting ready to steal the ball.

[Photo] Anna Herzog fulfilling her goal of playing soccer at UW-Stout

April 22, 2021
OHS student Dylan Lauwers 2005-2021

Dylan Lauwers 2005-2021

Magnet Staff
April 14, 2021
Owatonna Boys Basketball team will play at the Minnesota State Tournament vs. Shakopee at 7 p.m on Wednesday, March 31

[Photo] OHS Boys Basketball is State bound

March 31, 2021
Senior Matt Seykora will take his first trip individual trip to state wrestling at 182

[Photo] Owatonna sends three individuals to State Tournament

March 24, 2021
On Feb. 3, OHS hosted NCAA signing day

[Photo] NCAA Signing Day Ceremony at OHS

February 5, 2021
Grace Wolfe signs to play Division I hockey at St. Cloud State University

[Photo]

Brayden Truelson signs to play Division III baseball at St. Johns University

[Photo]

Zach Stranksy signs to play Division III football at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls

[Photo]

Matthew Seykora signs to play Division II baseball at Southwest Minnesota State University

[Photo]

Maggie Newhouse signs to play Division III basketball at Saint Marys University of Minnesota

[Photo]

Jacob Meiners signs to play Division III baseball at Augsburg College

[Photo]

Lincoln Maher signs to play Division III tennis at University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

[Photo]

Sarah Kingland signs to play Division II basketball at Minnesota State University, Moorhead

[Photo]

Megan Johnson signs to play Division II tennis at Minnesota State University, Mankato

[Photo]

Anna Herzog signs to play Division III soccer at University of Wisconsin, Scout

[Photo]

Sydney Hunst signs to play Division III hockey at College of St. Benedict

[Photo]

Jenna Gleason signs to play Division II track & field at Dordt University

[Photo]

Cole Earles signs to play Division III football at The College of St. Scholastica

[Photo]

Emma Dahnert signs to play Division II soccer at Southwest Minnesota State University

[Photo]

Caitlynne Bussert signs to play Division II tennis at Minnesota State University, Mankato

[Photo]

Nolan Burmeister signs to play Division III basketball at St. Johns University

[Photo]

Lindsay Bangs signs to play Division III gymnastics at Gustavus Adolphus College

[Photo]

Welcome back to school Owatonna High School

School starting back up

Magnet Staff, Editorial Board
January 10, 2021
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[Photo] Gavin Rein

October 19, 2020
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[Photo] Bella Anderson

December 18, 2020
Lane Versteeg after receiving the Semper Fidelis All- American award.

[Photo] Versteeg is awarded All- American honor

December 9, 2020
On the evening of Nov. 23, Owatonna Public Schools announced they would be extending the distance learning model until January

[Photo] School board extends distance learning until January

November 23, 2020
Owatonna Public Schools will extend distance learning through Jan. 8, 2021

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OHS Teachers speak to the Class of 2020 offering advice and congratulations

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Editorial- Open Letter to the Class of 2020

Open letter to the Class of 2020

Magnet Staff, Editorial
June 2, 2020
Senior Ellie Younquist received a military scholarship for $180,000 and she will enter the US Marine Corps

[Photo] This week at OHS

March 6, 2020
Dixon and Dann Rypka formally donate land at the district office

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CEO Jeff Fetters and CFO Mike Keller present the check from Federated Insurance to the Owatonna School Board at 7 a.m. on Dec. 20, 2019

[Photo] Building the new OHS

December 20, 2019
Grace Wolfe will extend her career as a Husky for St. Cloud State University

[Photo] Big step for Wolfe

December 22, 2020
Staff editorials in the Magnet are the opinions of the Magnet staff and may not reflect the views of the adviser or the school administration

[Photo] Editorial: Vote Yes

October 21, 2019
First Row: Julia Dallenbach, Elise Sande, Erin Holzerland, Chloe Schmidt, Liv Larson. Second Row: Emilee Zirngible, Carly Christenson, Kaia Elstad, Camryn Bartz, Grace Randall, Emma Loveless. Third Row, Ethan Walter, Isaac Gefre, Isaac Oppegard, Dalten Wincell, Carson DeKam, Logan Steckelberg. Back Row: Zach Wiese, Isaiah Noeldner, Carter DeBus, Solomon Havelka, Matthew Williams, Jaden Dallenbach. Not Pictured: Josie Sullivan.

2019 Homecoming court

Magnet Staff
September 13, 2019
News from OHS Magnet

Five OHS teachers will retire at the end of this year

Magnet Staff
June 4, 2019
OHS Magnet photo booth held on May 9 and 10

Senior Photo Booth 2019

Magnet Staff
June 2, 2019
One act directors Jackson Newhouse, Lydia Rieck, Kenna DaMitz and Rhiannon Vraspir with some one act cast members

[Photo] Senior showcase

May 30, 2019
Vote Yes yard sign

Vote Yes

Magnet Staff, Editorial
May 10, 2019
Yard sign from Vote No

Vote No

Magnet Staff, Editorial
May 10, 2019
On May 14, Owatonna citizens will have a big decision to make at the polls

Editorial: The Magnet Newsroom approaches May 14

Magnet Staff, Editorial
May 10, 2019
Students holding a poster

Starting to walk together

Magnet Staff
February 18, 2019
OHS Magnet Staff

Editorial: Response to Feb. 11, 2019

Magnet Staff
February 15, 2019
Cade King will continue wrestling at South Dakota State University

[Photo] King of the mats

February 6, 2019
Magnet Family Christmas Card

Happy Holidays from the Magnet Staff

Magnet Staff
December 21, 2018
Cash drive committee smiles with the check

[Photo] 2018 cash drive comes to a close

December 12, 2018
Championship Game on Saturday, Nov. 24 4 p.m. US Bank

We are Owatonna!

Magnet Staff
November 20, 2018
Editorials are written by the OHS Magnet staff. This is classified as opinion and not news. Editorials are the opinion of the Magnet Editorial Staff

Editorial: Safety at OHS

Magnet Staff, Editorial Board
October 16, 2018
Congratulations Molly Hawkins and Nathan Buegler

2018 Homecoming royalty

Magnet Staff
September 17, 2018
2018 Homecoming Top 5 Queen Candidates: Grace Cocchiarella, Sydney Kretlow, Emma Maher, Molly Hawkins and Lauren Arthur King Candidates: Nathan Buegler, Matthew Segler, Joseph Stransky, Jason Williamson, Matthew Bueltel and David Keller

2018 Homecoming royalty announced

Magnet Staff
September 12, 2018
Front Row: Molly Hawkins, Lauren Arthur, Morgan Blood, Paige Boedecker, Alyssa Cicero. Chairs: Adnan Abdullahi, Dawson Ringhofer, Lainy Boedecker, Joseph Edel, Matthew Segler, David Keller. Standing: Sydney Kretlow, Matthew Bueltel, Victoria Dietz, Mary Sager, Lily Redman, Grace Cocchiarella Top Row: Zachary Barrett, Nathan Buegler, Joseph Stransky, Jason Williamson, Mason Rhoades, Emma Maher. Not Pictured: Benjamin Zappa

2018 Homecoming king & queen candidates

Magnet Staff
September 7, 2018
Senior Photo Booth 2018

Senior Photo Booth 2018

Magnet Staff
May 30, 2018
Snow more fun

Snow more fun

Magnet Staff
February 15, 2018
2017 Magnet staff

[Photo] Happy Holidays!

December 22, 2017
2017-2018 Magnet Staff

Editorial Policy

Magnet Staff
November 30, 2017
Congratulations Homecoming Top 12! Front Row Lauren Hylle, Jade Huseby, Sophie Amundsen, Jamie Davidson, Rilee Schmidt, Margo Achterkirch Second Row: Jasmynn Stechmann, Talia Fladager, Hannah Fisher, Erin Peterson, Marie Otterson, Sydney Schultz Third Row: Bryce Knutson, Dawson Leer, Zach Mensink, Ben Stelter, Kadyn Mulert, Said Abdullahi Back Row: Nick Hagen, Nolan Malo, Noah Budach, Peyton Robb, Spencer Glynn. Not Pictured: Abe Havelka

OHS Top 12 Homecoming

Magnet Staff
September 8, 2017
Senior farewell photo gallery

Senior farewell photo gallery

Magnet Staff
May 31, 2017
Last years prom stage at the four seasons center

Memories made dancing the night away

Magnet Staff, Writers
May 12, 2017
Sheldon Jensen returns to the Minnesota State Speech Meet

Jensen to State Tournament for second year

Magnet Staff
April 21, 2017
New safety feature for OHS hybrid and PSEO students

Are we safe?

Magnet Staff, Editorial
March 17, 2017
The Top 5 Snow Week King and Queen candidates Bottom (L-R) Ivette Torres, Samantha Schuster, Bernadette Donlon Middle: Vince Spurgeon, Richard Ong, Konner Kubista, Isaiah DaMitz Top: Ellie Boisen, Kenzie Arndt, Cole Bergeman

OHS Top 5 Snow Week King and Queen Candidates

Magnet Staff
January 20, 2017
Holiday sweaters of OHS

Holiday sweaters of OHS

Magnet Staff, Photo Booth
December 23, 2016
Magnet staff is looking forward to a relaxing break. Wishing you a happy 2017!

[Photo] Have a great break!

December 23, 2016
Whens the pepfest?

When’s the pepfest?

Magnet Staff, Editorial
November 11, 2016
A School Divided

A School Divided

Magnet Staff
October 28, 2016
Carpet from the basement of Josh and Emma Burns. This is the third time the family has lost their basement due to flooding

[Photo] Mother Nature is not happy

September 25, 2016

2016 Senior Video

Magnet Staff, Compiler
June 6, 2016
The question remains after graduation are students ready for the real world?

Are we ready?

Magnet Staff, Editorial
May 19, 2016
Appreciation week wrap up

Appreciation week wrap up

Magnet Staff, Editorial
May 2, 2016
Drug use at OHS

Drug use at OHS

Magnet Staff, Editorial
April 25, 2016
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