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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....

Dancers bring culture, excitement

Dancers bring culture, excitement

January 23, 2013

Photos by: Sydney Bennett A dancer from the Haiti dance group performs in front of classes in the Little Theater on Friday, Nov. 9. The dancers performed twice for the students. The group also ate...

White sheet wipes out applications

‘White sheet’ wipes out applications

January 14, 2013

Q&A by: Ashley Sylvara From scriptwriting program Celtx to internet browser Google Chrome, students have found that certain applications will no longer work on their Macs. Northmen News caught up...

Students perform poetry

December 18, 2012

Q&A by: Ashley Sylvara On Wednesday, December 12 during lunch periods, students had the opportunity to compete in Oak Park's Poetry Out Loud competition. Junior Sierra Sheppard placed first and will...

Yoga Club stretches for health benefits

December 10, 2012

Q&A by: Samantha Behen Senior Donna Jacks is kicking off a new club this year: Yoga Club. Northmen News caught up with Jacks to discuss the club, and how students can get involved. Northmen News:...

Treble choir begins rehearsals

November 26, 2012

By: Shelby Hart Monday, November 12th, marked the first Treble FX practice since their October performance at the OP choir concert. Treble FX is the all-women’s show choir at Oak Park. In show choir,...

Students, faculty unite for United Way

Students, faculty unite for United Way

November 19, 2012

Q&A by: Katelyn Ramsey Photos by: Megan Jeffries For one week, from Monday, November 5 to Friday, November, 9, students and faculty raised money for United Way. Northmen News caught up with student...

Humble beginnings: director discusses musical’s early stages

November 1, 2012

Q&A by: Sam Behen "Beauty and the Beast", this year's musical, began rehearsals at the end of September. Northmen News caught up with theatre teacher and director Jeff Baldwin to discuss the production's...

Questions for the queen: Maddie Marx tells all

October 23, 2012

Q&A by: Megan Jeffries On Friday, October 5, senior Maddie Marx was crowned homecoming queen at the football game. Northmen News caught up with Marx to discuss  her experience. Northmen News: How...

Spirit week sparks student interest

October 19, 2012

Q&A by: Shelby Hart From Monday, October 1 to Friday, October 5, students participated in spirit week to celebrate homecoming. The days were: Yacht Day, Tourist Tuesday, Highlighter Wednesday, Throwback...

Daring drum line: percussionists compete

October 15, 2012

Q&A by: Megan Jeffries At the first band competition of the school, Carrolton, on September 22, drum line was able to compete as their own ensemble. Northmen News caught up drum line section leader...

Bizarre breakfasts: Veggie club eats, learns

Bizarre breakfasts: Veggie club eats, learns

October 15, 2012

Photos by: Gabby Brancato Junior Kelli Reichert gets a plate of food at a Veggie Club meeting on Monday, October 8.  This was the club’s third meeting of the year.  “[I joined veggie club because]...

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