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Student Spotlight: McManus achieves ‘hole’ lot of success

May 1, 2013

Blog by: Margarita Azaria Junior Ryan McManus is the second golfer in Oak Park history to achieve a hole in one. He earned this honor in Hole 7 at Hodge Park. “It feels great. It’s something that...

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....

First swim practice makes splash

First swim practice makes splash

December 10, 2012

Photos by: Brooke Kelley The swim team listens to head coach Bob Barth as he gives a pep talk before their first practice on Monday, November 12 at the Gladstone Community Center. Junior Ashley...

Winter clinics wring out new cheer season

Winter clinics wring out new cheer season

November 30, 2012

Photos and story by: Ashley Sylvara As cheerleading tryouts commenced on Monday, Nov. 12 through Wednesday, Nov. 14, nobody was safe from being cut from the team. Despite the high risks, the girls were...

Soccer success: C-Team victorious over Staley

October 9, 2012

Sports commentary by: Ashley Sylvara Coming off a victory against Liberty North the C-team boy’s soccer team prepared for a rivalry match at home against Staley. This was boys’ second time playing...

Seasons first defeat

Season’s first defeat

September 28, 2012

Photos by: Amber Ivey On Tuesday, September 11, the Lady Oakies's varsity volleyball team competed against the Falcons at Staley. The game ended in Oak Park's first defeat of the season.   Freshman...

Boys fight Falcons

Boys fight Falcons

September 24, 2012

Photos by: Natalie Homgren On Wednesday, August 29, the JV boys soccer team played Staley at home. Staley won, 2-0. On Wednesday, August 29, sophomore Dylan Hughes gets ready to kick the ball at a...

Girls golf secures advantage

September 20, 2012

Q&A by: Ryan Bennett For girls golf, District and Sectional competition will officially be held at Paradise Point in Smithville; the Lady Oakie's home field.  As the team works towards these major...

Softball success: Lady Oakies win game

Softball success: Lady Oakies win game

September 18, 2012

Photos by: Ashley Sylvara On Friday, Sept. 14, varsity and JV softball played Raytown Varsity and JV teams at Oak Park. Both Lady Oakie teams were victorius; varsity won 18-3, and JV won 14-1. Senior...

Kicker kicked off: Female football player chooses volleyball

September 14, 2012

By: Lauren Grace It came down to a choice, but she knew the answer. She could not turn away from all the hard work and dedication it took to reach where she is today. Senior Amber Hemmie wanted something...

Girls tennis starts season strong

Girls tennis starts season strong

September 4, 2012

Photos by: Gabby Brancato Q&A by: Ryan Bennett On Monday, August 27, the girls tennis team competed in a match against St. Jo Central. Both JV and varsity teams won. Northmen News caught up with...

A first for football: Historic game played on home field

August 30, 2012

By: Hannah Williams Streamers and balloons decorated the fences around the track on Friday, Aug. 25. Everything was blue; including a few extra bleachers. The bleachers, along with stadium lights were...

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