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Norse Notes

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Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

The Oakmont Wind Ensemble warming up on a Wednesday afternoon.

Introducing the OHS Wind Ensemble

Liam Thomson, Sports Editor March 10, 2025

The growing success of both the concert and marching bands at Oakmont has prompted a big and exciting change. The band teacher Samuel Elmore recently held auditions for a new honor band, officially called...

IB Art students are hard at work on their process portfolios and comparative studies.

The IB art program

Liam Thomson, Sports Editor March 10, 2025

On Feb. 12, the students of IB Visual Arts 1 and 2 received a visitor. IB teacher Kimberly Carroll, as well as school board member Marla Franz, came in during a work period and observed the students in...

Citrus Heights brand new Chuck E. Cheese remodel. PC: Peyton Anderson

Chuck E. Cheese Fresh Out of Debt

Peyton Anderson, Copy Editor February 27, 2025

The beloved child entertainment franchise, Chuck E. Cheese, has recently pulled itself out of debt. The first Chuck E. Cheese opened on May 17, 1977, being a large part of children's birthday parties for...

The halls were decorated for Oakmont's Sadies spirit week. PC: Helen Bucio 

Sadies Spirit Week

Helen Bucio, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

With this past dance, student government had been a bit hectic with organizing the halls for spirit week and the Oakmont dance.  Hannah Feusahrens, a student in student government, expresses that she...

An altar idea for celebrating Imbolc, or St. Brigid’s day. PC: @DeannaBalog

Celebrating Imbolc

Bella Harline, News Editor February 6, 2025

Saint Brgid’s Day, commonly known as Imbolc or Imbolg, traditionally falls on Feb. 1, about halfway between the Winter Solstice (Yule) and the Spring Equinox (Ostara). The Gaelic traditional festival...

Valentine's Day is celebrated in different ways with our loved ones. PC: Anna Stepanova

Valentine’s Day

Helen Bucio, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

Valentine's Day is a globally recognized and celebrated day, but it's not an official holiday. It's only celebrated by 59% of people around the whole world.  Valentine's Day comes from France and England...

Despite stricter rules inside the bathrooms, vaping continues to persist. 
PC: Anna Stepanova

Vaping in the Bathrooms

Liam Thomson, Sports Editor January 30, 2025

Ever since elementary school, students have been going to assemblies and presentations about the dangers of tobacco; in particular, smoking and vaping. So, why are more people, especially youth, vaping...

A photo of the new principal of Oakmont High School, Mr. Buljan. PC: Faid Kassim

Welcome, Mr. Buljan!

Faid Kassim, News Editor December 19, 2024

A proud leader with an exciting year ahead of him, Mr Buljan is ready to make a difference for the Vikings as the new principal of Oakmont High School.  Buljan was appointed to lead Oakmont as of the...

An example of a Yule altar. PC: @DeannaBalog

The Twelve Days of Yule

Bella Harline, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

Yule, or Yuletide, falls around the Winter Solstice starting on Dec. 21 all the way to Jan. 1, and lasts for 12 days. This holiday is celebrated by practitioners of witchcraft, Pagans, and spiritual seekers....

Jordan Lambert's sculptural piece of a ram’s skull, which won “Best in Show” for the sculptural art category. PC: Gavin White

The Oakmont Art Show returns!

Gavin White and Anna Stepanova December 18, 2024

For the first time in a good few years, at least since COVID-19 happened, the Oakmont Art Show has finally returned. Showcasing talent from our wide range of VAPA classes, a vast amount of students participated...

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