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On Wednesday, Jan. 8, NKC Schools student Ryker Nakahodo begins to shovel his driveway by throwing it atop a pile. He did all this in the hope that shoveling snow would earn some money. He also didn't want to change into winter gear because wanted to get out there and do a quick job. “Because I don't want my Mom to slip and die in the car or Silva [our neighbor]," Nakahodo said.

Winter Storm Blair sends students home for record week

NorthmenNews staff January 10, 2025

As the town lay under a blanket of snow for an entire week, everyday routines transformed into wintry adventures filled with unexpected joys. Snow days can be fun but can also be a lot to handle with...

COMMUNITY HISTORY
Junior James Mueller works on an assignment regarding the current project in AP Government. The goal is to create an interactive way for citizens to learn about the Declaration of Independence. “The possibility of the project genuinely being created and put somewhere in the community is fun,” Mueller said.

AP Government Challenges Creativity

Stellah Meadows, Journalism 1 Photographer December 18, 2024

Welcome to the Workforce

Welcome to the Workforce

Rebecca Thomson, Journalism 1 reporter December 18, 2024

As you head into school, you’re absolutely drained.  Between schoolwork keeping you up into the early hours of the morning, and your job taking up time after school, you’ve been having a hard time...

Junior Sierra Geary and senior Lilli Everley scream after their teammate scores on a layup during the preseason jamboree on Tuesday, Nov. 19. "I think that we have a great group of girls and we're working very hard. I think that we're gonna have a great year. with lots of results." The Oakies played their first regular season game Monday, Nov. 25 against Raytown and won the game 69-30.

Girls basketball plays in Jamboree

Brian Mayer, Photographer November 27, 2024

Shooting through the water, one hand breaks into the water as another rises from underneath. Senior Ben Place racing the backstroke at State Swim. He got into State during his conference and has preparing to do cut down time ever since.

Swimmers place well at State competition

Niko Nakahodo, Journalism 1 Photographer November 24, 2024

Oak Park Northmen swimmers had an exceptional performance at the Class 2 State Swim meet this past weekend. "The guys swam so well and had a blast together as a team," coach Ian Johnston wrote. Here...

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

Sophomore Jaden Williams asks math teacher Austin Patek for help on the new material that is in the geometry benchmark. “I didn't know any of it so I decided to ask Patek for help.“ 

Geometry studies for benchmark

Andrew Perez, Journalism 1 Photographer November 22, 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...

Headrush Review: Fall Menu Items

Headrush Review: Fall Menu Items

Lili Everley, Managing Editor November 8, 2024

The leaves changing color, crisper air, and cozy sweaters are all associations you may make with the fall season. However this season, there is only one thing on my mind: Headrush Roasters' fall menu items. I...

Team picture in the flight suits.

Reaching For The Stars at Space Camp

Emma Arnone, writer November 5, 2024

Last school year, I was presented with a unique opportunity to apply for a spot in the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy at Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala. When I applied, I was sure I wasn’t going...

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