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The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

All the members of “The Dad Joke Show” pictured (left to right) Matthew Woodrum, Nicholas Petersen, Kevin Lencioni, Anthony Rodriguez, and Alexander Konkoff.

“The Dad Joke Show”

Viktoriya Rotaru, Social Media Editor October 17, 2023

Overview As the school year has commenced, so has a new segment on multimedia’s OHS weekly bulletin. Three seniors turned the simple concept of dad jokes into a competitive "try not to laugh” challenge...

The frights have started! Six Flags Fright Fest opens its gates once again!

Fright Fest is Back

Peyton Anderson, Photo Editor October 16, 2023

Fright Fest is an annual tradition at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.  Starting at sundown (6 PM), the scare zones and haunted houses open, leaving most of the rides closed during that time. The event...

Women in STEM’s logo which includes the many different aspects of the world of STEM. 

PC: Lillian Tovar

Women in STEM

Goji Diehl, Features Editor October 4, 2023

Founded in 2022 by Lillian Tovar, Women in STEM is a club at Oakmont that was made in hopes of creating a strong community that encourages women to pursue their passions.  The club meetings take place...

Augustus Caesar, the first Roman emperor after the republic who led the transformation of Rome from a republic to an empire.

PC: worldhistory.org

Men and the Roman Empire

Leah Maupin and Alisi Tuatonga October 4, 2023

How much do you think about the Roman Empire? Some people might say never, but to most men on TikTok, the answer is all the time. The Roman Empire occurred around 625 BC and was arguably the greatest...

The Suicide Prevention Awareness Month’s ribbon is purple and teal. 
PC: NARA & DVIDS PUBLIC

National Suicide Prevention Month

Alisi Tuatonga, Sports Editor September 28, 2023

While the generational perception of the prioritization of mental health has evolved, suicide continues to be the 11th leading cause of death within the United States. The tragedy of suicide is inconceivable...

The logo of Oakmont’s new organization and safety app Minga.

Minga: an overview of the app

Canan Babcock, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

This year Oakmont decided to implement the use of the Minga app. This app can create passes that have a time limit of  6-10 minutes, giving students time to use the restroom or visit one of the school’s...

Interact Service Club’s setup for all to see and sign up for at Club Rush.

PC: Peyton Anderson

Oakmont’s 2023 Club Rush

Goji Diehl, Features Editor September 25, 2023

School has been in session for a few months now, and Oakmont’s clubs have joined in on the action, starting back up for the new year.  This year’s Club Rush was held on Aug. 30 during one lunch,...

The senior homecoming float, themed after various action movies.

Homecoming half-time floats

Viktoriya Rotaru, Social Media Editor September 18, 2023

Two weeks before Homecoming, each grade level had the task of decorating their own float. In honor of the Homecoming theme of “Hollywood,” each grade received a movie genre as their grade level’s...

Emily Sjoberg and Bailey Blackstock wore their class shirts to show their school spirit.

Show your spirit!

Peyton Anderson and Viktoriya Rotaru September 13, 2023

Spirit week at Oakmont serves as a nice break from their mundane school tasks; in anticipation of the big homecoming game and dance at the end of the week students are encouraged to dress up each day in...

Staff appreciation week at Oakmont High School.

Staff Appreciation Week

Jocelyn Hughes, Staff Writer June 11, 2023

From May 8 to May 12, Oakmont held Staff Appreciation Week, which means there will be different gifts given to teachers as a sign of appreciation for their hard work. Day one: On May 8, students showed...

Ethan Mikitiuk plays for both the JV and Varsity basketball teams at Oakmont High School.

Double duty

Fareeha Moradi, Staff Writer May 26, 2023

Oakmont freshman Ethan Mikitiuk spent the duration of this past year’s basketball season playing on not only Oakmont’s JV basketball team, but eventually was given the opportunity to move up to play...

Seniors officially received their theme announcement of Enchanted Forest on Tuesday, March 31.

Got Senior Ball plans?

Matty Hauth, Copy Editor May 26, 2023

With less than three weeks of school left, OHS Student Government has been working hard to plan the most anticipated event and last dance of the year: Senior Ball! As a co-commissioner of Student Government’s...

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