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"The best part of the parade is getting off the float and high-fiving all the kids," said junior Donald Duplass. "It’s the best part because it makes the kids excited, it seems that we really make an impact on them and I love seeing that. 
"The football game, I enjoy seeing all the people there and as well as getting the opportunity to play and then seeing my friends and family afterwards supporting me always makes my night.
"Homecoming night. homecoming is always just exciting seeing everyone of my friends all in the same place and all hyping each other while all dressed up. It's fun going all out for one night every once and awhile."

Voices from Homecoming

Journalism 1 reporters September 20, 2023

It was an early fall Homecoming last week for the Northmen. Let's hear what a few have to say: “A memory from this assembly that would stick with me would probably be the crowning of the Homecoming...

Homecoming is Upon Us

Jacob Eischen, Design Editor September 10, 2023

Homecoming is finally upon us and there is a week full of festivities to celebrate! Here's what to expect: The week of Monday, Sept. 11 through Friday, Sept. 15 is spirit week. Each day encourages students...

Balloon incites fear

Balloon incites fear

Kamila McCall, Journalism 1 reporter April 26, 2023

Was it really just a white balloon in the sky or does it have more meaning than that? The Chinese spy balloon was spotted in the U.S. airspace on Jan. 28. President Joe Biden ordered the U.S. Air Force...

Rochel Daniels, EdD., high fives students. She will be the next superintendent of NKC Schools.

Chief of Staff Selected

Jacob Eischen, writer March 17, 2023

The NKCSD board has officially selected the next superintendent. Starting July 1, Rochel Daniels, Ed.D. will take on the role of chief of staff, shadowing the current superintendent, Dan Clemens, Ed.D.,...

Jayden Robker

North Kansas City Student Found Dead After Month-Long Search

Jacob Eischen, writer March 14, 2023

Missing Northgate student Jayden Robker’s body was found Friday, March 10. His remains were found about a mile away from his home in a pond surrounded by a wooded area. It took two days to identify the...

Future Freshmen tour activities and academics

Future Freshmen tour activities and academics

NorthmenNews staff March 9, 2023

Antioch Spartans took a spin through the halls and gyms of Oak Park on Wednesday, March 8, during the annual Future Freshman Night.

CLICK. Freshman Isabel Sykes focuses hard on completing AVID notes,which could determine her grade. These notes are based on biology, a class in which really pushes her. “Biology this year has made me feel challenged and stressed on a deeper level rather than middle school work,” Sykes said.

Inside OP in January

NorthmenNews staff January 30, 2023

The Journalism 1 Photography students were challenged to find interesting events and students inside OP last month.  

Norman’s Nickels: How did they return?

Joshua Kori, Journalism 1 reporter November 21, 2022

Have you heard of Norman’s Nickels? Did you know that they have just made a comeback to Oak Park this school year? Well, they are back and here to stay thanks to assistant principal Jackie Gosney,...

Maxwell Alejandro Frost, https://www.frostforcongress.com/media

First Member of Generation Z Elected To Congress

November 10, 2022

Maxwell Frost, the Democratic candidate in Florida’s 10th Congressional District, became the first member of generation Z to be elected to Congress. At 25 years old, Frost brings age diversity to a Congress...

What You Need to Know About the 2022 Midterms

Ben Place, Staffer November 3, 2022

The 2022 midterms are fast approaching and a new group of Oak Park seniors is eligible to vote for the first time in a year where every single vote could have a significant impact on a national scale....

Weekend: Accomplishments Abound

NorthmenNews staff November 2, 2022

Three groups celebrate this weekend's accomplishments this week. Speech and Debate competed in the Maryville Kinman Classic Speech and Debate Tournament, held at Maryville High School. Poetry Placement Stephanie...

The Norman's Nickels cart can be found at the bottom of the bottom of the main stairs during lunch of the last A day of each week.

Norman’s Nickels Returns

Brynlee Tucker, Photographer October 13, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, Oak Park brought back Norman's Nickels, a reward system that can be used to buy snacks at lunches. Only 2023 seniors will be able to remember the last time they were used here...

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