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Northmen News

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Northmen News

The student news site of Oak Park High School

Northmen News

Weather that makes your head spin: being informed about inclement weather

March 28, 2014

Feature by: Spencer Rollins Reporter Spencer Rollins explains the difference between a severe weather watches and warnings as well as the importance of being prepared for inclement weather.

Gladstone, North Kansas City Schools announce Northland Innovation Campus

Gladstone, North Kansas City Schools announce Northland Innovation Campus

March 13, 2014

News by: Hannah Williams In the Northland, things move forward. Schools have been built; businesses have moved out while others have moved in. The North Kansas City School District is no stranger...

Styrofoam harms environment

February 28, 2014

News by: Lauren Sullivan Have you ever thought about where things go when we recycle them? Unlike most recyclable materials that dissolve into the Earth, Styrofoam just sits there. “I feel like it...

Snow days extend school year

February 27, 2014

News by: Landon Thomas Snow days are usually days students look forward to, until it gets to the point where they have to go to school in June. With the school having no snow days built into the schedule,...

How many of you like what you do?

How many of you like what you do?

February 19, 2014

Graphic by: Melina Vorwald, Journalism 1 Photography Students were asked if they enjoyed their after school jobs. 100 students surveyed.

How many students work during the school week?

How many students work during the school week?

February 19, 2014

Graphic by: Mabrey Wathen, Journalism 1 Photography Many students work during the school week, this graphic shows how many days of the week students take a shift of school and a shift at work. 100...

Poetry Out Loud turns it up with big turn out

Poetry Out Loud turns it up with big turn out

February 6, 2014

News story by: Miranda Haidusek On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Poetry Out Loud competition took place during all lunches. Senior, Sierra Sheppard took the stand first during B lunch, reciting the poem,...

Miss OP cancels due to snowstorm headed toward NKC

December 13, 2013

News by: Jake Boeding The icy snow and harsh weather conditions have struck again. The result?  Numerous school events have been canceled and among them is Miss OP.  Scheduled to take place on 8 p.m....

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...

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