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The Signal
The student news site of Fort Osage High School

The Signal
The student news site of Fort Osage High School

The Signal
Julia Couch

Julia Couch, Reporter

Julia Couch is a senior in her third year on staff. She enjoys writing features to cover the top athletes in our school. Julia is a member of the A+ program. In her free time you can find her playing competitive volleyball and hanging out with her friends and family.

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RETURN SERVE. Striking the ball, Senior Malcolm Davis competes in the District Tournament May 7. Davis led the team as the No. 1 singles slot on the tennis team.

Davis strives for excellence through leadership

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
May 12, 2022
PERFECT SET UP. Mr. Lyndall Dodson with LTN Network shows students how to capture a good shot during a sports broadcast as part of his session, “Setting up for a Successful Show.” There were 37 sessions students could attend to learn more about the field of journalism.

Twelve students earn awards at annual J-Day

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
April 6, 2022
TOP OF THE PODIUM. Holding the title card, Junior Haley Ward stands in the champions spot for the 159 weight class at the 2022 MSHSAA Girls State Wrestling tournament. This is Ward's 3rd State Title.

WRESTLING: 5 Indians bring home State medals

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
March 7, 2022
PERFORM. Engaging their audience, Senior Emmie Esch gives a look and gesture to enhance her character. Esch particpates in the Poetry, Prose, Dramatic Interpretation and Duo Interpretation on the Speech and Debate Team.

Senior shines in Competive Drama

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
February 15, 2022
FOCUS. Swinging her racket, Senior Emma Brown prepares to strike the ball. Brown played in the No. 1 singles position for the tennis team.

[Photo] Brown perseveres on, off court

Story by Jordyn Gates, Reporter
December 3, 2021
Columnist Julia Couch

Holidays bring memories of lost loved ones

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
November 18, 2021
FIRST DOWN. Getting to the third level, Senior Running Back Javen Hall (6) rushes for a first down while Staley's Joey Ferrara (2) dives to tackle him and Thai Hguyen (18) flanks him. The Indians came from behind to defeat the Falcons 17-14 in the Class 5 District 8 Semifinal game.

[Photo] FOOTBALL: Indians defeat Staley for second time this season, advance to District Final

Story by Treyvuntae Lee, Reporter
November 16, 2021

[Video] Rosario carries on football family tradition

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
October 28, 2021
SERVE. Tossing the ball in the air, senior Alanis Cameron served during her singles match against Grandview. The team beat the Bulldogs 9-0 on senior night.

GIRLS TENNIS: Indians come up with big win on senior night

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
October 5, 2021
Masked students navigate the halls looking for their classes on the first day. The Fort Osage School District followed the Jackson County Health Department's recommendation to wear masks indoors.

Students return to school with mask mandate in place

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
August 24, 2021
GUARDING THE MIDDLE. Surveying the field, Senior Midfielder Isbel Wilson sets up to intercept the ball in a match against Grain Valley. Wilson scored two goals this season for the Indians.

Wilson stays the course during senior season

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
May 27, 2021
STAYING ON TASK. Working on an assignment, Ms. Morgan Ewing helps Sophomore Drew Warren solve a problem. Ms. Ewing started working for the school in January of this year.

Ewing helps students achieve success

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
March 25, 2021
The Gragg Adminstrative Building sits on the south side of the campus and is one of the oldest buildings in the district. Voters will be faced with the Bond and Levy questions on the April 6 ballot.

Bond, Levy questions posed to voters

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
March 25, 2021
Best friends juniors Breyana Cox, Julia Couch and Aspen Deke enjoy time together just having fun. Aspen lost her battle with COVID-19 on Jan. 30, 2021.

Aspen Deke’s warmth, kindness will be missed

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
February 22, 2021
The Pixellot camera system hangs from the girder on the home side of the varsity gymnasium. The system was installed in the gym and at the stadium in December and began streaming events in January on FOHS Broadcasting's NFHS Network website.

[Photo] Activities department now offers automated live streams

Story by Jazzy Walker and Macie Smith, Journalistic Reporting Students
January 13, 2021
STAYING FOCUSED. Taking notes, Junior Olivia Siefker works hard at getting assignments done as the last day of the semester approaches. The District moved the last day from Dec. 22 to Dec. 18, 2020.

Last day of fall semester moved up 2 days

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
December 14, 2020
ABOVE THE NET. Stretching out her hands, Senior Kendra Seifker jumps to block a ball. Siefker finished her senior year with 183 kills, 10 unassisted blocks and 43 unassisted blocks.

Seifker mentors younger players

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
December 2, 2020
"Mulan" is streaming on Disney+.

‘Mulan’ does not live up to hype

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
October 19, 2020
Working during the COVID-19 Shut Down, Junior Aubri Stewart hands a Panera Bread order to a curb-side customer. Food service companies like Panera were considered essential jobs which allowed teenage employees to still work during the Jackson County Stay at Home Order.

Teens able to work ‘essential jobs’ during COVID-19 shut down

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
May 22, 2020
Sitting idle, the soccer team will not be making any corner kicks from the playing surface at Fort Osage High school this spring season.

Athletes work through reality of no spring sports

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
April 21, 2020
Freshman Dillon Newell works on passing the volleyball in a recent open gym session. Boys were invited to explore the possibilities of starting a Boys Volleyball Club team at he school.

Boys volleyball may come to Fort Osage

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
March 6, 2020

Cornett builds relationships over senior season

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
February 21, 2020

Turner making most of senior season

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
December 20, 2019
The Cheer Team poses with it's 2nd Place plaque at the State Tournament in Columbia. The team consists of (Front row L to R) seniors Sydnei Flaig, Taylor Menne and Sam Mygatt. (Back row L to R) freshman Lohany Galeas, freshman Tatyana Blankinship, sophomore Jaden Wolfe, freshman Madison Corish and freshman Courtney Canzonere.

Cheer performs well at State

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
December 3, 2019
Working in class, foreign exchange student Linda Hoessli takes notes. Hoesslie and Signe Hansen represent the two exchange students for the 2019-20 school year.

Foreign Exchange students settle in at FOHS

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
November 15, 2019
Ms. Joy Wunderlich helps freshman Jaali Hervey with her new assignment for the day. She is in her first year of teaching and co-teaches science, health and ELA classes.

First year teacher Ms. Wunderlich settles into co-teaching position

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
October 4, 2019
Students can face anxiety and uncertainty as the new school year starts.

Heading back to school can bring anxiety for students

Story by Julia Couch, Reporter
August 30, 2019
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