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Troupe #2758 attends Missouri State Thespian Conference

Troupe #2758 attends Missouri State Thespian Conference

Mackenzie Nelson, Axe staffer January 11, 2016

After school on Wednesday, Jan. 6, a busload of theatre students arrived in downtown Kansas City, Mo., for the annual Missouri State Thespian Conference.  After piling into a hotel, the students, led...

Oak Street swings first place

Oak Street swings first place

Jordyn Bensyl, Producer for The Axe January 11, 2016

This weekend Oak Street traveled to Sedalia, Mo., to compete in the annual Sedalia State Fair Choir Competition. Performing songs such as "Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend," "Centuries," "Mission Impossible,"...

Early graduation may not be for everyone, but it’s an option for some

Chloe Maddox, Cambia staffer December 18, 2015

Early graduation or career internship? What and what? What is that and how do I do it? Well lucky for you, head counselor Kathleen Mahan shared what and how. Early graduation does not meet everyone’s...

Orchestra moves venues to big success

Orchestra moves venues to big success

Jordyn Bensyl, Axe executive producer December 14, 2015

The Orchestra kicked off its Holiday concert last Thursday with some festive tunes. This year, the orchestra had a mishap with scheduling and unfortunately had to play their concert in the little theater....

Ho, ho, ho. Santa Claus arrived at Oak Park for FCCLA’s Santa’s Workshop. For the second annual Santa’s Workshop, FCCLA provided cookie decorating, craft making, and pictures with Santa for kids and adults to enjoy. “Although I wasn’t able to go, I liked seeing all the posts on Facebook [advertising the event],” said senior Joe Haas.

FCCLA hosts a Winter Wonderland

Mabrey Wathen, Log editor-in-chief December 14, 2015

Although all of the candidates were very special and unique, there was one that stuck out in particular. Kaitlyn Watkins won the Miss OP award. She showed off her musical talents at the talent show and raised $252 dollars from the capture the flag event. Congrats Kaitlyn!

Miss OP assembly a hit

Taylor Terrell, Axe staffer December 13, 2015

Candidates wake up, hope to be Sadie king

Candidates wake up, hope to be Sadie king

Taylor Terrell, Axe staffer December 12, 2015

On the morning of Friday, Dec. 11, some of the Axe members woke up at 2 in the morning to wake up the Sadie Hawkins candidates for the 2015-2016 school year. The theme of this year's wake ups was "The...

Happy Holidays from the Vocal Music Department

Happy Holidays from the Vocal Music Department

Mackenzie Nelson, Axe staffer December 9, 2015

Holiday spirit came early for the school’s singers, on Tuesday, Dec. 8.  Seven choirs performed an array of numbers, including the Oak Street Singers using pen lights to bring ‘The Dance of the Sugar...

Shopping with a Sheriff Success!

Winnie Adenic, Axe staffer December 8, 2015

This year’s No Shave November fundraiser, Shop with a Sheriff was a success after OP’s students collected a donation for Staff/Beard design for a total of $156.33 and Assembly/Raffle tickets for a...

Peach raises $2,000 for charity

Jordyn Bensyl, Axe executive producer December 7, 2015

This past week kicked off the Theatre for a Cause with the play "James and The Giant Peach." During the day the group traveled to elementary and middle schools to perform for the kids. At night, they...

No Shave benefits Shop with a Sheriff

No Shave benefits Shop with a Sheriff

Taylor Terrell, Axe staff December 3, 2015

There was a numerous number of male teachers who participated in “No Shave November” to help children in need have the best Christmas possible. Students at OP donated money to which teacher they...

Share your memories of Dr. Dan Kahler

Staff December 2, 2015

NorthmenNews.com would like to invite our readers to share your memories of OP's first Principal Dr. Dan Kahler.  Please email them to [email protected] for inclusion here: Dr. Dan...

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