Northmen News

Administration offers incentives for good attendance

November 7, 2013

News by: Samantha Belcourt The attendance rate here at OP has been low as of late. Fear not, the administration is doing something about it. Starting with the free admission to the Oct. 25 football...

Tradition of pep rally continues

October 28, 2013

News Q&A by: Landon Thomas Pep Rallies have been a tradition around Oak Park for many years now. They are used to promote the Homecoming game and strengthen school spirit. This year, senior Kelli...

Peanut butter food drive hopes to stick

April 16, 2013

Q&A by: Gabby Brancato It's almost peanut butter jelly time. Senior Deborah Dorman is working to set up a food drive with the help of National Honor Society to stock up food pantries for the summer....

Exhibitions find new stage

April 12, 2013

Q&A by: Shelby Hart As exhibitions are presented this week and the beginning of next week, the exhibitions may be seen in the main auditorium for the first time. Exhibitions will also be completed...

Winter weather may wreck cars

Winter weather may wreck cars

March 27, 2013

Photo and Q&A by: Natalie Holmgren With the return of winter weather, Northmen News caught up with deputy Scott Archer to get advice for driving in the weather, and to learn what the school...

After prom returns

March 27, 2013

Q&A by: Ashley Sylvara This year, a committee of students is working to bring back the tradition of after prom. Northmen News caught up with committee member senior Marvin Byas to discuss the committee...

Academic awards night honors scholars

Academic awards night honors scholars

March 12, 2013

Photos by: Megan Jeffries On Tuesday March 5, junior Gabrielle Brancato shakes hands with Activities Director Casey Vokelek at Academic Awards night.  Brancato is a first time academic letter winner....

Snow sweeps away Mr. OP date

March 8, 2013

Q&A by: Gabby Brancato The date for the annual Mr. OP pageant changed from Friday, March 8 to Friday, March 29. Northmen News caught up with junior Kelli Reichert, the leadership Mr. OP committee...

Hesman explains nature of policies, gives advice

Hesman explains nature of policies, gives advice

March 6, 2013

By: Aggie Rieger and Madisson Stanley "All faculty members of the North Kansas City School District are responsible for knowing the district’s policies," said principal Joe Hesman. According to...

First Miss OP humbled by victory

February 28, 2013

Q&A by: Brooke Kelly Northmen News: Who were you representing as Miss OP? Abigail Henning: "Adaptive PE" NN: What is your fundraiser? AH: "Hosting a Volleyball tournament with the special education...

Sadie snapshots change

Sadie snapshots change

February 28, 2013

Photos by: Ashley Sylvara Journalism teacher Christina Geabheart takes photos of students at the Sadie dance on Saturday, February 2. Geabheart hopes to continue a journalism photo booth during future...

Unique fundraiser rolls in cash

Unique fundraiser rolls in cash

January 31, 2013

Photos by: Gabby Brancato Q&A by: Natalie Holmgren On Monday, January 14, Megan Jefferies hosted a wheelchair basketball fundraiser to raise money for Special Olympics as part of the Miss OP competition....

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