Take a look at the latest Ottawa High School overview video! This short video showcases some of the great things happening in our building every single day. .cgi-rt{position:relative;height:406px;max-height:406px;max-width:720px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 510px){.cgi-rt{max-height:255px;height:255px;}} READ MORE >

Come learn about course offerings & graduation requirements! This meeting will be held at Ottawa High School. READ MORE >

We'd like to invite the entire community to join us at our Winter Bash! Click here for more information. READ MORE >

Please keep the link below to find information about our Career & Technical Education Information, concurrent credits and our C3 initiative at Ottawa High School. Please contact Stella Tharp, college & career specialist, if you have any questions. tharps@usd290.org 229-8020 ext. 2119https://docs.google.com/presen... READ MORE >

Are you looking to replace a bed in your home? Now is the time. The Ottawa Band & Choir programs are excited to announce they will be hosting a one day Mattress Sale Fundraiser on Sunday, February 23rd from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. For one day only, Ottawa High School will be transformed in to a mattress showroom. For quick information about the sale, text SLEEPY... READ MORE >

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1st Lt. Bernice F. (Bud) HumphreyOttawa High School: 1928United States Navy: 1928-1934University of Kansas: 1938United States Army: 1944Upon graduating from the KU, where he was an honors student and Cadet Captain of ROTC, Bud Humphrey received his commission and in 1941 was assigned to duty on the island of Corregidor in the Philippines. During the desperate... READ MORE >

TERRY WOLLEN Ottawa High School: 1964 Baker University: 1966 Kansas State University (B.S. & D.V.M): 1972 While at Ottawa High, Terry was involved in sports, band and drama productions. He was active in the United Methodist Church, participating at the local and conference levels. Terry began his university education at Baker University in the field of... READ MORE >

MARVIN H. WILSON Ottawa High School: 1956 Ottawa University (B.S.): 1960 Howard University (M.D.): 1964 Marvin lettered ten times in football, basketball and track at Ottawa High School and six times in basketball and track at Ottawa University. He held several track records at both schools. In 1960, he received the Outstanding Men of America... READ MORE >

John Leod Wison Ottawa High School Graduate: 1919 Kansas State Agriculture College Graduate: 1923 University of Kansas Graduate (Masters): 1933 Indiana University (Doctorate): 1963 John Leod's father was a blacksmith in Ottawa for over 63 years and he insisted his six children graduate from high school. He is believed to be the first African-American male... READ MORE >

E. MORGAN WILLIAMS Ottawa High School: 1957 Ottawa University (B.A.): 1961 University of Kansas (M.A.): 1962 Morgan Williams has spent almost 50 years managing economic development organizations creating jobs, income, and democracy for people around the world through private business development. He began his career in 1962 in Plains, KS, working on... READ MORE >

KATHY M. WAYMIRE Ottawa High School: 1973 Kansas State Teachers College: 1973-1974 At OHS, Kathy was active in Pep Club, Drill Team, FBLA, and was a Queen of Courts attendant. Kathy earned her private pilot's license in 1976. By 1977 she had the ratings of Airplane Single Engine Land, Multi-Engine Land, Commercial Airplane Single & Multi-Engine Land,... READ MORE >

Lauren WardOttawa High School: 1959 University of Kansas (B.S.): 1963 Stanford University (M.B.A.): 1965 Harvard University (A.M.P.): 1980 While a student at OHS, Lauren was a member of Kays and O'Club. He was also a Summerfield Scholar and National Merit Finalist. Lauren's professional life has been varied. Based in California, he has been an... READ MORE >

JERRY D. THOMPSON Ottawa High School: 1958 U.S. Air Force: 1958-1962 Jerry, a native of Ottawa, attended Lincoln Elementary School, Ottawa Junior High, and Ottawa High School. After graduating from Ottawa High, Jerry served four years at the United States Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, CA where he was involved in the stress testing... READ MORE >

RONALD CLAYTON SMALL Ottawa High School: 1982 Wichita State University (B.S.): 1987 Washburn University School of Law (J.D.): 1990 Air War College: 2015 Ronald “Clay” Small is a lawyer and retired U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate. He served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in New Orleans, Louisiana and in Nashville, Tennessee. He is admitted to practice... READ MORE >

Michael Shaughnessy C. MICHAEL SHAUGHNESSY Ottawa High School: 1957 Kansas State University (B.A.): 1962 After graduating from OHS, Mike attended Kansas State University where he studied architecture. Before embarking upon his career, he served six months of active duty in the U.S. Army Reserves. Mr. Shaughnessy became the Director of Design and a founding... READ MORE >

KAY SHAUGHNESSY Ottawa High School: 1954 University of Kansas (B.S.): 1958 Ohio State University (M.S.): 1975 Kay graduated from Ottawa High School and then attended the University of Kansas, graduating with a degree in Physical Therapy. She worked at St. Joseph's Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, attaining the position of Chief of the Physical... READ MORE >

KATHLEEN (GAMET) SCHULZ Ottawa High School: 1960 Eastern New Mexico University (B.S., summa cum laude): 1964 University of Missouri - Columbia (Ph.D.): 1973 While a student at OHS, Kathleen was involved in many activities and clubs and received the Bausch & Lomb Science Award. She attended Ottawa University, then transferred to Eastern New Mexico ... READ MORE >

RALPH J. RAFFELOCK Ottawa High School: 1949 Ottawa University: 1949-1951 University of Kansas: 1951-1952 From l952 to l963, Mr. Raffelock managed or owned retail clothing stores in Lawrence, Fort Scott, and Newton, Kansas. From 1963 to 1995, he was the Manager and Area Supervisor of Litwin’s, Inc. in Great Bend, Kansas. Volunteerism and civic involvement... READ MORE >

Richard E. (Dick) Powell Ottawa High School: 1949 United States Army: 1951-1954 Ottawa University (B.A.): 1958 The Colorado College (M.A.T.): 1967 University of Colorado (Administrative Certification): 1985 Dick served as vice-president of his junior class, president of his senior class, and was active in athletics and drama at OHS. After three years... READ MORE >

GWEN (BURCH) POSS Ottawa High School: 1977 University of Kansas (B.S.E.): 1981 Kansas State University (M.S.): l985 Kansas State University (M.S.): 1986 Kansas State University (Ed.D.): 1993 Gwen was a cheerleader and member of the Student Council and the National Honor Society at OHS. She excelled in track, taking league and state titles in hurdles. ... READ MORE >

THOMAS PINNEY Ottawa High School, 1950 B.A., Beloit College, 1954, summa cum laude Ph.D., Yale University, 1960 Thomas Pinney was the fourth of his family to graduate from Ottawa High School, where his mother once taught Spanish. From Ottawa he went to Beloit College, and from Beloit to Yale University to study English literature. After four years teaching... READ MORE >

Darrel Eugene Peugh Ottawa High School: 1943 Colorado University (B.S.): 1946 Purdue University (M.S.): 1949 After graduating from OHS, Darrel served three years in the US Navy. At the University of Colorado, he was elected to Pi Tau Sigma and Sigma Tau, academic honorary societies. After release from active duty, Darrel taught at Purdue University where... READ MORE >

Richard D. Pearson Ottawa High School: 1953 Kansas State University (B.S.): 1959 Richard played football at Ottawa High and was an all-star American Legion baseball player. He attended Kansas State University on a baseball scholarship. He became a vice-president for Trans World Airlines in 1973 and continued his advance until becoming President and COO of... READ MORE >

Anne Porter O'Dea Ottawa High School: 1996University of Kansas (B.S.): 2000University of Kansas School of Medicine (M.D.): 2004 At OHS, Anne was President of the National Honor Society, Captain of the Dance Team, and Valedictorian of her class. After earning her medical degree from the University of Kansas, Anne completed a residency in Internal Medicine and... READ MORE >

Barbara (Shader) Netherland Ottawa High School Graduate: 1953 Attended Ottawa University: 1954 Attended Central Missouri State College: 1955 Barbara, a fourth generation Ottawa native, attended Eugene Field Elementary School, Ottawa Junior High School, and Ottawa High School. Barbara's early and lifelong love of Ottawa created a desire to give back to her... READ MORE >

Dr. Jean (Gillogly) McCally Ottawa High School: 1982 University of Kansas (B.A.): 1986 Mid-America Nazarene College (B.S.): 1990 Pittsburg State University (M.A.): 1995 University of Kansas (Ed.D.): 2004 While a student at Ottawa High School, Jean was involved in music and drama as well as several student organizations. Jean pursued a career in... READ MORE >

GARY N. MAVITY Ottawa High School: 1965 Pittsburg State University (B.S.): 1969 Pittsburg State University (M.S.): 1971 Gary was involved in all facets of Ottawa High School. He was active in drama and journalism and was a part of League Championship teams in football, basketball, and track. At Pittsburg State University, Gary was on the college... READ MORE >

John Boyd Martin Ottawa High School: 1954 University of Kansas (B.F.A.): 1959 John was active in dramatics and lettered in track and basketball at Ottawa High School. After graduating from the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts, Mr. Martin began his career as an advertising art director and illustrator, eventually winning more than 150 awards for... READ MORE >

ROBERT W. LOYD Ottawa High School: 1954 University of Kansas (B.A.): 1958 University of Kansas School of Law (J.D.): 1962 Bob was active in the social events and lettered in football and track at ;Ottawa High School. After graduating from the University of Kansas Law School, Bob began his legal career as a trust officer for the Commerce Trust Company and... READ MORE >

BRIAN LEWIS Ottawa High School: 1986 The Juilliard School (B.M.): 1991 The Juilliard School (M.M.): 1993 Violinist Brian Lewis began his musical studies at the age of four. During high school he won the grand prize in the Mid-America Violin Competition and was concertmaster of the Kansas All-State Orchestra for three years. Brian went on to study at the... READ MORE >

JOHN LEE Ottawa High School: 1959 University of Kansas (B.S.): 1968 University of Kansas (M.S.): 1972 John played varsity football at Ottawa High School. He attended Baylor University and later transferred to the University of Kansas. At KU, he was business manager of the University Daily Kansan and was one of two students appointed to the journalism... READ MORE >

Terry Lay Ottawa High School Graduate: 1965 Pittsburg State University (B.A.): 1969 Terry lettered in football and basketball at Ottawa High School. He was homecoming king and was vice president of his senior class. He was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity at Pittsburg while earning his degree in economics. Mr. Lay joined the Lee division of VF... READ MORE >

JANINE LEE Ottawa High School: 1978 Emporia State University (B.S.): 1982 Emporia State University (M.S.) 1983 Janine (Moore) Lee graduated from Ottawa High School in 1979 and proceeded to get her bachelor's and master's degrees in Rehabilitation Services Education and Counseling at Emporia State. She spent the first few years of her professional life... READ MORE >

G. LARRY LARKIN Ottawa High School: 1952 Ottawa University (BA): 1956 Larry was a letterman in football, basketball, and track at Ottawa High School. He also lettered in football, basketball, and track at Ottawa University. Larry is a member of the Ottawa University Braves Athletic Hall of Fame. Larry served twenty-one years in the United States Marine... READ MORE >

JUDITH WHIRLEY MOHR KEANE Ottawa High School: 1957 Ottawa University (B.A.): 1970 University of Kansas (M.P.A.): 1973 Judith was active in music, Kayettes, and drama at O.H.S. Judith has devoted her career to civic service. She was selected Sedona, Arizona’s Citizen of the Year in 2000, served on the Sedona City Council from 1996-2000, was Vice Mayor... READ MORE >

George F. (Fred) Kaiser Ottawa High School Graduate: 1955 U.S. Military Academy Graduate (B.S.): 1960 Auburn University Graduate (M.S.): 1968 U.S. Army War College Graduate: 1980 Fred was President of the Student Council at Ottawa High School. he earned nine varsity letters in football, basketball, and track. After graduation, Fred attended Kansas State... READ MORE >

Brigadier General Glen Clifford Jamison Ottawa High School: 1918 U. S. Military Academy at West Point Graduated: 1923 Air Corps Tactical School: 1939 While a student at Ottawa High School, Glen was a diligent student taking Latin and advanced mathematic courses. He participated in track as a pole vaulter. Glen entered the U.S. Military Academy at West... READ MORE >

WILLIAM H. HOWE Ottawa High School: 1947 Ottawa University (B.A.): 1951 Kansas City Art Institute West Coast Institute of Arts and Crafts While a student at Ottawa High School, William (Bill) Howe was a member of Hi-Y and on the Recorder Staff. A graduate of Ottawa University with a degree in Biology, Mr. Howe developed a life-long passion for... READ MORE >

BRADLEY A. HOWARD Ottawa High School: 1979 Pittsburg State University: 1979-1983 Brad was only five years old when he fell in love with radio. By junior high, he had built his own radio station in the barn at his home and practiced every day. At age 15, Brad began his real broadcast career at KOFO. While a student at OHS, he played basketball and was a... READ MORE >

Barbara Hughes Hosein Ottawa High School: 1965 University of Kansas (B.A.): 1969 University of Michigan (M.S.): 1971 University of Michigan (Ph.D.): 1973 Barbara graduated from Ottawa High School with a National Merit Scholarship and was a Presidential Scholar designated by President Lyndon Johnson. She graduated with highest honors from the University... READ MORE >

GARY D. HORNBUCKLE Ottawa High School: 1957 University of California (B.S.): 1961 University of California (M.S.): 1962 University of California (Ph. D.): 1967 Gary lettered in track, football, and band at OHS and was president of his sophomore class. Following graduation, he attended the University of California at Berkeley where he studied... READ MORE >

Ottawa High School: 1938 Ottawa University (B.S.) 1942 University of Kansas School of Law (J.D.): 1948 Bob Hill loves Ottawa and has spent his entire life working for the betterment of the community. Bob earned a degree in economics from OU where he lettered in golf all four years, a game he has continued to love throughout his life. Bob was a lieutenant in... READ MORE >

Lelia Hill Ottawa High School graduate: 1931 Bethany Medical Center (R.N.): 1934 Lelia graduated from Ottawa High School and then received her R.N. from Bethany Medical Center. She did post-graduate work in surgery at Baylor University Hospital. She joined the American Red Cross Nurses Association, working with flood and disaster units in California. ... READ MORE >

WILLIAM EDWIN HETTLER Ottawa High School: 1974 Allen County Community College (A.A.): 1976 Pittsburg State University (B.S.): 1978 While a student at OHS, Ed lettered in football and was a member of the National Honor Society. He graduated from Pittsburg State University with a degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. Ed spent his career in... READ MORE >

Charles Henning, M.D. Ottawa High School: 1955 University of Kansas (B.A.): 1959 University of Kansas School of Medicine (M.D.): 1963 University of Oklahoma School of Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery): 1970 Charles’ O.H.S. activities included Sports Editor for The Recorder, Science Club president, amateur radio awards and Air Scouts. While in medical... READ MORE >

Gary HartOttawa High School: 1954 Southern Nazarene University (B.A.): 1958 Yale University (B.D.): 1961 (J.D.): 1964 Oxford University (D. Phil.): 2001 Gary Hart represented the State of Colorado in the U. S. Senate from 1975 until 1987. He was a member of the Armed Services Committee, the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Intelligence... READ MORE >

Don Harrison Ottawa High School: 1954 Don grew up in Ottawa and lived with his parents and two sisters. He lost his left leg to bone cancer at the age of 13. He was named "Mr. O.H.S." before graduating from OHS in 1954. He attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia. Mr. Harrison worked several years in the radio business before moving to television. ... READ MORE >

Joe Harkins Ottawa High Schoo: 1956 University of Kansas (B.A.): 1960 University of Kansas (M.P.A.): 1963 Joe was active in music and athletics during his years at Ottawa High School. In the 1960s and early 1970s, Mr. Harkins specialized in developing new health care organizations. He was appointed as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and... READ MORE >

Steve Grogan Ottawa High School: 1971 Kansas State University (B.S.): 1975 Steve Grogan was active in sports at Ottawa High School and helped led the Cyclones to state championships in basketball and track. He was a member of National Honor Society and was named Mr. O.H.S. Mr. Grogan was a two year starter in football for the KSU Wildcats. He was named... READ MORE >

Kent Granger Ottawa High School Graduate: 1955 University of Kansas Graduate (B.S.): 1959 Stanford Law School Graduate (J.D.): 1962 Kent was active in speech, dramatics, and basketball at OHS and was name "Mr. O.H.S.". He was an honor roll student in the School of Business at KU and was president of his fraternity. Mr. Granger practiced law on a nationwide... READ MORE >

ROBERT GOLLIER Ottawa High School: 1958 University of Kansas (B.A.): 1962 University of Kansas School of Medicine (1966) After two years of internship and residency, Dr. Gollier joined the armed services, serving in the Republic of Viet Nam and at Fort Riley. Following his military service, the need for doctors in Ottawa was critical so he answered the... READ MORE >

John E. GoingOttawa High School: 1959 Kansas State University (B.S.): 1964 University of Iowa (Ph.D): 1968 University of North Carolina (Post-Doctoral): 1968-69 While a student at OHS, John was active in sports and music. After receiving an undergraduate degree in chemistry and a doctorate degree in analytical chemistry, John was an assistant professor of... READ MORE >

CHARLES GILLETTE Ottawa High School: 1950 Charles was active in band, vocal programs, and sports at OHS, lettering in track and football seven times. He made his career with Pence IGA Food Centers and when the company incorporated in 1960 became a co-owner and corporate officer. He retired as Executive Vice-President in 1999. Mr. Gillette’s passion has... READ MORE >

Ralph Dana Gage JR. Ottawa High School: 1959 University of Kansas (B.S.): 1964 Ralph was an honor roll student at OHS where he lettered in track. The mile relay team of which he was a member held the school record at the time. He then received an engineering scholarship and a scholarship hall award to attend the University of Kansas. After graduating from... READ MORE >

Marjorie (Lomas) French Ottawa High School Graduate: 1932 Kansas State University Graduate (B.S.): 1936 University of Kansas Graduate (M.S.): 1951 After graduating form Ottawa High School and Kansas State University, Marjorie taught at several small schools before moving to Topeka in 1950. Mrs. French was named the National Teacher of the Year in 1962 and... READ MORE >

GARY FREDRICKS Ottawa High School: 1956 Air Force Institute of Technology (B.S.E.E.): 1970 University of Auburn (M.B.A.): 1975 Gary was a straight “A” student and was active in sports during his years at Ottawa High School. He attended the University of Kansas and was a Distinguished Graduate of the Air Force Institute of Technology with selection to... READ MORE >

JOHN (J.P.) FEIGHNER, MD Ottawa High School: 1955 University of Kansas (B.A.): 1959 University of Kansas Medical School (M.D.): 1963 J.P. was very active in orchestra, marching band, and dance band at Ottawa High School as well as in community service. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Kansas. He graduated Alpha... READ MORE >

Ottawa High School: 1959University of Kansas (B.A.): 1963 University of Washington (B.A.): 1966 U.S. National War College graduate: 1986 While a student at OHS, Judy was very involved in musical activities, including band, orchestra, and chorus. In 1970, Judy joined the U.S. Foreign Service. Foreign diplomatic assignments included Rabat, Kinshasa, and... READ MORE >

STANLEY LUCKY DEFRIESOttawa High School: 1971Ottawa University (B.A.): 1975Washburn University School of Law (J.D.): 1978 At OHS, Lucky was active in band, journalism and attended Boys State. From 1979-1983, he was a staff attorney for the Kansas Department of Revenue. He currently practices with the law firm of Coffman, DeFries, and Nothern in Topeka. Lucky is... READ MORE >

JOHN A. (JACK) DAVIS, JR. Ottawa High School: 1954 University of Kansas (B.S.): 1958 University of Michigan (M.S.E.): 1959 University of Kansas (Ph.D.): 1963 Jack was active in the marching band, dance band, track and basketball while a student at OHS. In addition, he was president of the OHS Student Council. He held a Summerfield Scholarship at the... READ MORE >

LARRY W. CRANE Ottawa High School: 1962 Emporia State Teachers College (B.A.): 1972 Troy State University (M.A.): 1982 Naval War College (M.S.): 1992 Larry was active in track at Ottawa High School and started for three years with the American Legion baseball team. After serving six years in the US Marine Corps, Larry earned an undergraduate degree... READ MORE >

LYNDA (IGEL) CONNELL Ottawa High School: 1957 McPherson College (B.A.): 1961 Lynda attended Eugene Field, Ottawa, Jr. High, and Ottawa High School. After graduating from McPherson College, she embarked upon a 25 year teaching career, serving Buhler, Salina and Wichita public schools, as well as Wichita Collegiate where she was honored with the Master... READ MORE >

RON CLEVENGER Ottawa High School: 1966 Kansas State Teachers College: 1966-1968 Sprouting from a photographic seed planted during his years at Ottawa High School and growing with skills learned along the way, Ron has built a career in printing and photography in Ottawa. Ron began his career in printing over 30 years ago at Ramsey Printing, former home to... READ MORE >

Jack William BremerOttawa High School: 1956 Ottawa University (B.A.): 1956 Yale University Divinity School (M.Div.): 1961, (S.T.M.): 1962 San Francisco Theological Seminary (D.Min.): 1976 During his years at Ottawa High School, Jack was active in drama, music, athletics, and photojournalism. After graduating from Ottawa University, he served in the United... READ MORE >

Rex A. Bowling Ottawa High School: 1965 US Air Force: 1965-1969 After graduating from Ottawa High School, Rex Bowling enlisted in the US Air Force where he trained as an air traffic controller. His tour of duty included service in the Vietnam War. Mr. Bowling began his law enforcement career in 1970 as a deputy in the Ottawa Police Department. In 1973, he... READ MORE >

Ransom Bennett, Jr. Ottawa High School Graduate: 1941 University Of Kansas Graduate (B.S.): 1945 Ransom was a high honor student at Ottawa High School while lettering in track and basketball. He was president of his Junior Class. He served in World War II as an officer on a minesweeper in the South Pacific. After the war he co-managed the Bennett Creamery... READ MORE >