Osawatomie High School (OHS) is a public

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Osawatomie, Kansas Osawatomie is a city in Miami County, Kansas, United States, southwest of Kansas City. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 4,255. It derives its name as a portmanteau of two nearby streams, the Marais des Cygnes River (form ...

, United States. It is operated by Osawatomie USD 367 school district. Its mascot is Trojans, and the

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are red and white. The principal is Jeff White, and the assistant principal/athletic director is Wade Welch. Located at 1200 Trojan Drive, the current enrollment in grades 9-12 is 310 students.OHS Enrollment 2020-2021
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Administration

Osawatomie High School is currently under the leadership of Principal Jeff White.OHS Administration
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Extracurricular activities

The Trojans compete in the Pioneer League and are classified as a 4A school, the third-largest classification in Kansas, according to the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Many graduates have gone on to participate in Division I, Division II, and Division III athletics.

Athletics

;Fall * Cross CountryOHS Athletic Teams
/ref> * Fall Cheerleading * Football *

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;Winter * Boys Basketball * Winter Cheerleading * Boys Swimming *

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Clubs

* Art ClubOHS Clubs
/ref> * Band * Choir * Class Officers * Debate Team * DAZZLERS * Drama Club * FCCLA * FFA * KAY Club * Renaissance * SADD * Scholar's Bowl * Science Club * Student Council * Gaming Club

Technology

As part of a program initiated in 2005, OHS provides a 1:1 laptop program, meaning every high school student gets a laptop to use at school and home during the school year.OHS 1:1 Laptop Initiative
/ref> The overall objective of the program is to provide access to technology for all students. The program is intended to increase student learning, increase student achievement, and better prepare students to face the challenges of the digital work force.

Notable alumni

* Lynn Dickey (class of 1967) – NFL quarterback (

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, Green Bay Packers) * Derrick Jensen (class of 1974) – NFL tight end for the Oakland Raiders and scout for the Seattle Seahawks

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Technology

Notable alumni

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