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Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

Top of the class: Valedictorians and Salutatorians reflect on their dedication

Ellie Barnhart, Staff Writer May 19, 2025

“I studied a lot, learned to allocate my time well, and got a good understanding of my own limits and abilities,” said Iniyazh Hariharan. “It took a lot of self-awareness and strategy.” For...

A photo of Oakmont High School’s students in the IB Diploma.  PC: Oakmont High School - International Baccalaureate

AP & IB Testing

Kaylee Shearer, Staff Wrtiter May 12, 2025

Here at Oakmont High School, we have students getting ready to take AP and IB tests. This is a stressful time for students in those programs, as they have been working hard all school year and now it’s...

Aerial photograph of Folsom Lake and the recreational area around. PC: MyFolsom.com

The history of Folsom Lake

Shelby Gomez, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 29, 2025

Folsom Lake is a reservoir on the American River in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Folsom, CA. The lake's surface area is 11,500 acres and its elevation is 466 feet from sea level....

Photo from the Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery website. PC: placeromfs.com

The academic advantage of Health Academy

Kaylee Shearer, Staff Writer April 29, 2025

For the second year in a row, the Health Academy hosted Academic Advantage, sponsored by Placer Oral & Dental Implant Surgery. The founder of this amazing program is Daniel A. Martin. Doctor of Medicine...

Juan Piz in his work attire at Togos.

Working At Togos For 3 Years

Juan Piz, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

Working at Togos for three years has been a big part of my life. It all started when my friend, Taya Alvarez, helped me get the job. I remember feeling so excited and thankful for the chance. Little did...

Cultural dance performed by OHS students during the Culture Fest rally.

Culture Fest

Antonia Perez, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Culture Fest is a day to represent the different cultures that Oakmont students have. It gives students a chance to learn about other cultures and share their own with peers.  Culture Fest was on Wednesday,...

A painting of two swans, several love goddess’ sacred animals. PC: Monique Dijkhuizen

Love deities around the world

Bella Harline, News Editor April 9, 2025

Many cultures have deities of love, but they’re all named different things. From Aphrodite in Greece to Aine in Ireland, they all have two things in common: love and beauty. It’s time to talk about...

Dillan Starkey (left) and Riley Abbot (right) preparing for their game against Roseville High School. PC: Helen Bucio

Cut, Block, and Score

Helen Bucio and Fareeha Moradi, Staff Writers April 9, 2025

The girls Oakmont lacrosse team has gotten a new coach. She has been described as passionate and is dedicated to teaching discipline to her team.  Ally De Caro, the new girls’ lacrosse coach, has...

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New Red Bull flavors

Dylan Wagner, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

New Red Bull flavors have left fans excited about the future. Red Bull has released many new seasonal flavors and continues to do so to ensure fans like myself never get sick of the taste. Many fans...

The visual flyer for the Mock Admissions Night. PC: Katrina Headrick

Get a head start on your future at Mock Admissions Night

Aubree Codara, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

Oakmont High School hosted a Mock Admissions Night for the junior class and their families on Tuesday, March 18th at 6pm in the auditorium. The Mock Admission Night allows the junior class to get a...

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JOANN’s Demise

Liam Thomson, Sports Editor March 12, 2025

If anyone in North America is into scrapbooking, sewing, or other arts and crafts activities, they have probably been to JOANN, a store famous for its artsy commodities, from acrylic paints to model kits...

Ramadan has begun for Muslims worldwide. PC: DeviantArt

Ramadan Mubarak!

Fareeha Moradi, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

On the evening of Feb. 28, the official holy month of Ramadan for Muslims began.  The holy month of Ramadan is one of the most important times of the year for Muslims around the globe. Ramadan is a...

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