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In room 250, the American Sign Language Club meets on Tuesday, Nov. 14, to learn the rest of the alphabet, how to introduce themselves, and basic greetings. Freshman Lilyana Guising introduces herself in ASL to freshman Eloise Camarda. Guising and Camarda were here for broadcasting but decided to join in learning. “The first thing we learned is class was ‘Hello, my name is, and then fingerspell your name,” sponsor Robin Marsh said.

ASL club learns signs and respect for the community

Katelynn Murphy, Journalism 1 Photographer November 23, 2024

Rae Nold, Emma Arnone, Will Strub, Cooper Droegemueller, Brian Mayer, Kale Williams, Thorstan Harris, Cooper Archer and Nicholas Meroney line up field side.

Three Journalists Place at National Competition

NorthmenNews staff November 10, 2024

At the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Philadelphia, Penn., three Oak Park journalists brought home wins. __________________ The Journalism Education Association hosted the...

Sponsor Jennifer Hoxworth introduces other members including senior Saeed Shalabi, sophomore Hunter Ake, junior TJ Kahoe, and senior Katelynn Murphy. In this meeting, dates of next meetings and what the club will be doing were discussed. Infinity Club will meet every second Wednesday, other than in January and May.

Club Renames Itself to Become More Inclusive

Katelynn Murphy, Journalism 1 Photographer November 4, 2024

The Autism Club recently changed its name to Infinity Club. Future meetings include: Nov. 13 - Trashy Nature Walk Dec. 11 - Cookie decorating and hot cocoa. Jan. 15 - game boards and...

Junior Gianna Guerrero enjoyed her role as a tutor at the Meadowbrook Elementary School Fall Festival. "The kids were very nice and appreciative," Guerrero said. At the event, there was a variety of games, including rolling pumpkins and bowling with them. Players had the opportunity to win prizes like tattoos, squishy toys, and Halloween rings. Guerrero also suggested improvements for the winners' prizes and different prizes for each of the games.

Oakies volunteer for Meadowbrook’s Fall Festival

Giovanna Guerrero, Journalism 1 Photographer October 30, 2024

A+ and how it can help you

A+ and how it can help you

Rebecca Thomson, Journalism 1 reporter October 24, 2024

As a first grader walks to lunch, they notice a fellow student out in the hall with someone they haven’t seen before. They seem to be reading together, with the peer attempting to sound out words and...

How to register to vote in this and future general elections

How to register to vote in this and future general elections

Jimmy Ta, Staffer September 11, 2024

As the state gears up for the upcoming general elections, some seniors haven’t registered yet and the deadline comes next month on Wednesday, Oct. 9, for online, by mail, and in-person registration. This...

Some help each other.

Seniors paint new spaces in south lot

NorthmenNews staff August 21, 2024

This fall, the senior parking spaces moved from the east parking lot to the east side of the south parking lot. On Monday morning, several seniors started their painting.

Students Enjoy Solar Eclipse

Students Enjoy Solar Eclipse

Emma Huffman, photographer April 8, 2024

Sonido Latin Entertainment Comes to Kansas City

Sonido Latin Entertainment Comes to Kansas City

Alicia Porraz, Photographer March 21, 2024

Many people were excited about a new event because it was the first-ever, Latin-related event Gladstone, Mo., ever hosted. Many Latin Americans from the Kansas City metro area gathered for this event....

Students and Spectators Lockdown, Evacuate Following Shooting at NKCHS 

Ben Place, Copy Editor March 2, 2024

UPDATE 3-4-24 9:55 AM In an update on Sunday, NKC police confirmed that the two victims, one a juvenile NKCHS student and the other an adult, both sustained serious injuries in the shooting, but are...

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