Did you know Oak Park’s history is filled with engaging stories, like the origins of its mascot, the significance of the Northman title, and even their Alumni Hall of Fame?
In 1965, when the title...
Shukri Bashir, Journalism 1 reporter
• March 24, 2025
In high schools across the country, students said they feel the pressure to excel in AP and honors classes is more intense than ever. As students juggle demanding coursework, extracurricular activities,...
Khadija Abukar, Journalism 1 reporter
• December 18, 2024
At Oak Park High School, communication barriers are being torn down as students come together in the newly formed American Sign Language Club. This student-led initiative, supported by sponsors Brandy...
As you head into school, you’re absolutely drained.
Between schoolwork keeping you up into the early hours of the morning, and your job taking up time after school, you’ve been having a hard time...
Shukri Bashir, Journalism 1 reporter
• December 18, 2024
The final bell echoes through the halls, marking not just the end of middle school, but the start of a new chapter. Ahead lies high school, a world filled with fresh challenges, exciting opportunities,...
Sophia Giggy, Journalism 1 reporter
• December 16, 2024
As kids, many of us believed teachers lived at the school. Possibly because students thought they only existed to teach.
Even as high schoolers, there can be a disconnection students have with...
Last school year, I was presented with a unique opportunity to apply for a spot in the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy at Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala. When I applied, I was sure I wasn’t going...
