PIRATE PRESS othspiratepress.com
September 2023
Vol. 10, Issue 1
Homecoming
Sophmore Brooklyn Byone Red and White make Pink! If you loved the”Barbie” movie as much as the fashion industry did, you will surely enjoy this year’s Homecoming theme. With the growing popularity of the “Barbie” movie, and the color pink, student council decided that “Barbie” would be a good theme for the 2023 Homecoming Dance. While some may love the theme, others may not. Some students are a little skeptical about the Barbie theme. “It’s pretty basic and boring, and I feel like the dress up days themes don’t really match Barbie,” sophomore Diego Martinez said. Although the theme is “Barbie,” the student council tried to make the themes for dress up week more universal and not directly related to “Barbie.” “We like to make the week all inclusive, especially when choosing our dress up days. We want them to be fun but easy for all to participate,” Student Council Director Kellee Granados said. Many local schools are also serving pink with their homecoming themes, so not only has the “Barbie takeover” reached OHS, it is also catching the attention of schools all over the country. According to Andersons Blog, “The release of the new Barbie movie has sparked an entire Barbiecore trend, which means pink will be the color of choice for many Barbie-inspired Homecoming dance themes this year.” Although it isn’t required, many students, including me are sticking to the traditional pink for Homecoming attire. “I’m wearing pink, and so far I think I’ve heard of about five other girls just on the Poms team who are also wearing pink,” junior Maggie Kidder said. It is clear that Barbie’s impact is continuing to affect us all even months after the movie’s release.
Lime Green for Michael Junior Maddie Kerestes
Step into my bow-tique. Senior Pirate Pom Melanie Stisser ties a lime green ribbon in sophomore Pirate Pom Maya Martin’s hair while getting ready for the first home football of the season. In support of senior Michael Mills after his diagnosis with lymphoma, OHS Pirate Poms tied lime green bows into their hair. Other student organizations such as Superfans, Cheerleading, and the visiting team, Streator, student section also decked out in lime green. Senior Melanie Stisser said, “I was happy to see so many people in the community show up and support Micheal for the first game.”
PINK PINK PINK. Since the new Barbie movie was released, the fashion industry has experienced a great change in the demand for pink. Stores all across the world have been filling their displays with all shades of the famous color. Photo credit: coroflot.com