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The Student News Site of Gibson Southern High School

The Southerner
The Student News Site of Gibson Southern High School

The Southerner
Olivia Rich

Olivia Rich, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Olivia Rich is a senior at Gibson Southern High School. This is Olivia’s third year on “The Southerner” staff, this year serving as co-editor-in-chief. She is President of the school’s Students for Life; a Fellowship of Christian Athletes officer; member of Sunshine Society; Student Council and Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. She is also a part of the PEERS project. Olivia loves spending time with her family and friends. She is very excited to see what this year has in store!

All content by Olivia Rich
Red Ribbon Week 2024

Red Ribbon Week celebrated in community schools

Olivia Rich, Co-Managing Editor and Copy Editor
November 11, 2024
Local business owners, Lauren and Lance Alston, recently purchased R'z Cafe and Catering in Fort Branch. Earlier this year, they also acquired the Brass Ring in Haubstadt. Local favorite, Scheller's Carriage Inn, is currently for sell.

New owners take over local small businesses

Olivia Rich, Co-Managing Editor and Copy Editor
October 30, 2024
Juniors Abigail Swader and Kynlee Reeves put their phones in a numbered slot in Claudia Kinnaird's seventh period Spanish 3 class. Many teachers use these cell phone holders in their classrooms.

Following Indiana law, Gibson Southern restricts phone usage

Olivia Rich, Co-Managing Editor
September 27, 2024
Senior Lindsey Garbers returns a serve against North Posey on May 2.

Lady Titan tennis team smashes cancer

Olivia Rich, Reporter
April 25, 2024

Once a Titan, always a Titan

Olivia Rich, Reporter
December 18, 2023
Members of the state finalist spell bowl team celebrate making school history at Purdue University.

Spell bowl team makes school history with State appearance

Olivia Rich, Reporter
November 20, 2023
Sophomore Jacob Scheller arranges products on the shelves at Holiday Foods.

Life skills students get into the working world

Olivia Rich, Reporter
November 6, 2023
Mylie Rexing and Adam Spindler were recognized at the 2022 FFA National Convention for being named a national 3-star chapter.

FFA earns back-to-back national honors

Olivia Rich, Reporter
October 19, 2023
Junior Halle Evans dribbles down the field, into Patriot territory, when the Lady Titans hosted Heritage Hills on September 2. Evans scored the lone goal to help the team beat Mater Dei.

Down goes Mater Dei

Olivia Rich, Reporter
September 21, 2023
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