The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

Teaching Thomas

Teaching Thomas

Grace Smith, Staff Writer & Editor August 29, 2019

Chay Thomas is a new English teacher here on campus this year. She is currently teaching English 10 and Honors English 10. “I have taught at Scotts Valley High School, C.K. McClatchy High School,...

Four Seasons roll from Bonsai Japanese Cuisine

New spots on Sunrise

Emily Rojas, Staff Writer, Photographer, Editor, & Designer August 27, 2019

As of this year, a few eateries such as: The Bomb Tea Shop, Tea Republic, and Bonsai Japanese Cuisine have opened up on Sunrise Blvd and are beginning to attract many Oakmont students. As a selfless...

Becoming Bacchi

Becoming Bacchi

Kaitlyn Edwards, Staff Writer August 23, 2019

Ever since Lane Bacchi was younger, he knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life, which was to become a teacher. “[I have] loved coaching and tutoring students since I was little,” Bacchi...

Driven to Help

Driven to Help

Kaitlyn Edwards, Staff Writer August 23, 2019

Stephany Aguirre is a new math teacher on campus this year whose entire life has revolved around the desire to help others.  “I went into Cal State Fullerton with [an intent to pursue a] pre-law...

1-on-1 with Mr. Kentris

1-on-1 with Mr. Kentris

Nevaeh Hernandez, Staff Writer & Instagram Manager August 23, 2019

With the start of the new school year, the Oakmont family welcomed many new teachers, including the new Activities Director and Student Government teacher, Michael Kentris. “I spent [my] first eight...

Spanish teacher Mrs. Lane

Switching lanes into Oakmont

Emily Rojas, Staff Writer, Photographer, Editor, & Designer August 22, 2019

Sonia Lane is beginning her first year of teaching Spanish 3 and 4 at Oakmont. Mrs. Lane is from Zaragoza, Spain and has enjoyed a fulfilling teaching career in both Spain and the United States.  “I...

Beautiful Campus ≠ Trash Can

Beautiful Campus ≠ Trash Can

Erick Beltran, Staff Writer May 28, 2019

Here on campus, food, plastic bags, and lunch trays can be found laying around every day, and many people are displeased by this litter. Junior Holly Watson, sophomore Jazmyn Wood, and freshman Ismael...

Benefits of Being Healthy

Benefits of Being Healthy

Ibrahim Arif, Staff Writer May 28, 2019

For sophomore James Blevins, eating healthy is an important aspect of everyday life. He believes it allows people to feel and act better. ¨I feel like health is one of the main parts of your life,¨...

Mental Health Awareness at Oakmont

Ciaran Henderson, Staff Writer & Website Manager May 23, 2019

The month of May is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness and Oakmont’s wellness center is orchestrating multiple events throughout the month to get the conversation started about mental health. “It’s...

Summer Plans

Ibrahim Arif, Staff Writer May 21, 2019

Students at Oakmont have various plans for the summer-being that it is only a heartbeat away.   ¨I can't wait until summer,¨ said Ethan Lelis.   Many students during summer break...

Q&A about Water Polo with Holly Owen

Q&A about Water Polo with Holly Owen

Kylee Montgomery, Staff Writer May 17, 2019

Do you like water polo? Why or why not? HO: Yes, I like water polo because I like being surrounded by my amazing teammates. What made you interested in playing water polo? HO: I actually joined...

Q&A with KD Singh

Q&A with KD Singh

Shannon Tinoco, Staff Writer May 16, 2019

What made you want to be part of the Health Academy? KD Singh : “My sister went through the academy… Also I wanted to become a pediatrician, because I like to work with kids and it’s something...

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