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New Horizons: The High School Adventure Begins

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,...

Teachers Don’t Live Here?

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...

INDIVIDUAL WORK
Some students choose to work on individual projects separate from what’s new in the club. Senior Ginger Whipple paints an idea they had in mind with a standard watercolor palette.

Art Club meets to create

Stellah Meadows, Journalism 1 Photographer November 23, 2024

Sophomore Jaden Williams asks math teacher Austin Patek for help on the new material that is in the geometry benchmark. “I didn't know any of it so I decided to ask Patek for help.“ 

Geometry studies for benchmark

Andrew Perez, Journalism 1 Photographer November 22, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 18, sophomores Jaden Williams and Jesse Mayberry read in science teacher Kristin Price’s chemistry class. That day, students were asked to prepare their binders for the occasional binder check. Williams said, “One of my favorite parts of this class is definitely the binder checks like we did today. They help me to stay organized and keep my classwork in a safe place.”

Students work in math and science classes

NorthmenNews staff, Journalism 1 Photographer November 22, 2024

Team picture in the flight suits.

Reaching For The Stars at Space Camp

Emma Arnone, writer November 5, 2024

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...

Sophomore Makato Williamson finishes up and revises his art project after weeks of progress and planning on Monday, Oct. 28. “I just making sure everything is all good before I submit anything.”

Art students place finishing pieces to their work

Andrew Perez, Journalism 1 Photographer October 30, 2024

Health students explore possible careers

Shukri Bashir, Journalism 1 reporter October 1, 2024

Freshman students dove into the health pathway program, where they're not just learning about the human body but also gaining hands-on experience aimed at shaping future healthcare careers. As students...

AP Art Students Create Meaningful Work

Jacob Eischen, Editor-in-chief September 25, 2024

AP Art and Design is now a tech-core class for seniors in the DIT pathway. What once was one, mid-sized class, is now two large classes. Students say AP Art and Design is more challenging and rigorous...

Graphic made by Emberlynn goodspeed

Just That Time of Year

Emberlynn Goodspeed, Writer September 23, 2024

Back to school season marks the return of another season, allergy and cold season. As students return to school many experience runny noses and scratchy throats. Getting bad allergies or catching a cold...

Sports broadcast broadens scope of work with documentary series

Sports broadcast broadens scope of work with documentary series

Ben Place, Copy Editor September 20, 2024

This year, OP’s N2 sports broadcast class takes on an ambitious project - a series of documentaries, highlighting a different sport for each season titled "Blue on Blue." Sports broadcasting teacher...

Cheerleaders perform at the back-to-school assembly on Friday, Aug. 30.

Settling In

Emberlynn Goodspeed, Writer September 13, 2024

As the bell rings, it signifies the beginning of a new school year. From welcoming in the fresh blood and welcoming back the returning classes to walking these halls for the last time, Oak Park was...

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