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One Last Note

One Last Note

Mara Kitzman May 18, 2026

The final orchestral concert of the 2025-2026 school year was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in the main auditorium. As is tradition, Seniors in the symphonic orchestra arrived in their prom attire,...

Senior Landon VanPelt presents his poster board on "hoop guard" to special education teacher Martrez Taylor. VanPelt said how young basketball players can prevent injuries. He really liked this project, "It felt good to you know talk about it."

Senior Spotlight 🎓

Ta’Kerriah Green, Journalism 1 Photographer May 14, 2026

For a project, English seniors created different posters to present information to others. Each poster focused on a unique topic designed to teach and engage the audience. By sharing their work, students...

Going For Gold

Going For Gold

Zander Ropka, Journalism 1 Photographer May 14, 2026

Band went to state this year. Among the many students that went, sophomore Drake Suba was one of them. “State is just so much fun, because we get to see so many other amazing performers that took...

Most of the Years starting lineup

Varsity’s season has been up and down

Oliver Klegseth, Photographer May 14, 2026

Varsity baseball season has been very unpredictable. There has been big moments with home runs including some from, junior Chance Shearer, sophomore Conner Brooks, junior Jack Salyer, and his brother sophomore...

The games starters getting a pre game talk in to discuss the game plan and get everybody ready to play. The ladies have had many close games this season but are hopeful on improving and closing out games.

Oak Park Womens Soccer

Jack Salyer, Journalism 1 Photographer May 12, 2026

On May 5, the OP womens soccer team took on the Liberty soccer team. They played a tough and long game, dealing with unhappy weather conditions as well as some injuries to starters on the team. The...

Senior Phillip Gomez practices his sheet music in preparation for the full orchestra concert later that week. "It's crazy that it's almost over," Gomez said.

Orchestra Students Prepare for the May Concert

Nate Johnson, Journalism 1 Photographer May 11, 2026

On Tuesday, April 28, the orchestras performed their final showing of the year, and it was a performance to remember. Oak Park is home to three orchestras, the Freshmen Orchestra, the Concert Orchestra,...

Freshman Bela Riggle dances to "We Don't Talk About Bruno" in the Oak Park choir concert. Riggle has been singing for her whole life and said her friends keep her motivated.

Choir Sings Out the Year

Lauren Barnard, Journalism 1 Photographer May 8, 2026

The Oak Park choirs held a concert on Tuesday, May 5, celebrating their accomplishments throughout the year including Grand Champions. The Seniors celebrated their last concert while making memories. Senior...

Infographic showing a word that Pyper Hauser, Camilla Aguilar, Khloe Koelzer, Abrar Omer, and Honesti Watson used to describe their team.

It’s a Tie

Emma Cook, Photographer May 7, 2026

On Thursday, April 30, the Northmen's JV girls soccer team went head to head with the St. Joseph Central Indians. The Northmen worked together as a team to take them on. The game was held at Oak Park High...

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