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Norse Notes

The Student News Site of Oakmont High School

Norse Notes

Nayelli Arteaga (right) helping make breakfast for her advanced med class.

Tell it to me straight, Doc

Rachel Belk, Staff Writer October 26, 2022

Nayelli Arteaga is a junior at Oakmont and is in the Health Careers Academy. She answers questions about the pros and cons, and advice for incoming sophomores that want to join.  To begin, I asked...

Members Matthew Boquiren and Victoria Liu at their decorated UNICEF stand.

UNICEF

Zoey Bowers, Features Editor October 26, 2022

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Funds club, also known as UNICEF, is run by seniors Lara Cabriga and Victoria Liu. The active club dedicates their time providing humanitarian aid...

Ashley Pavloff is seen here playing in the last game at a college showcase tournament in Norco, California.

Ashley Pavloff’s last year of high school soccer

Maddy Lott, Staff Writer October 26, 2022

Senior Ashley Pavloff has spent her last four years playing soccer for Oakmont. This is what she has revolved her life around since the very young age of five. While she has a love for it, she has mixed...

Mrs. MacKusick and her son Brian enjoying a musical production together.

Mrs. MacKusick’s theater and directing journey

Zoey Bowers, Features Editor October 21, 2022

Drama advisor Jacqueline MacKusick has taken all of her previous experience in theater to successfully direct the musical “Little Shop of Horrors”. “‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is one of my all...

Mrs. Price in her used-to-be office enjoying her time helping students.

A farewell to our beloved Mrs. Price

Naomi Mitten-Voget, Staff Writer October 17, 2022

Mrs. Price is the technician in the College and Career Center. She has been a part of the Oakmont community for nine years and worked in the college and career center for three years. “[It was a]...

Junior Lukas Coleman and fellow Oakmont student being sworn in.

Mock Trial Club

Zoey Bowers, Features Editor October 7, 2022

The Mock Trial Club, run by seniors Gogod James and Marissa Laucirica, works collaboratively in preparation to go on trial with other schools in the district.  Mock Trial Club has been a successful...

Oakmont students protest Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

GSA

Sarah Bezdek, Features Editor October 6, 2022

Isabel Henderson, president of the Gay-Straight Alliance, or GSA, club at Oakmont, is happy to usher in her second year of running the club and ensuring a safe space for students on campus. “I’ve...

Ms. Jones is in her element cooking at Oakmont.

Cooking up a storm with Ms. Jones

Cali Rowe, Features Editor September 22, 2022

Ever since its integration into the Oakmont campus, culinary has enticed many students. Since the course is so beloved and unique, culinary is a staple for students looking to pursue a career in the...

The national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is 988.

Suicide Prevention

Sarah Bezdek, Features Editor September 20, 2022

September is a month recognized by many things. It is the star month of songs like “Wake Me Up When September Ends” by Green Day and “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire. It’s also the start...

The club's logo that embodies the theme perfectly.

Calling all readers and writers: The Crow Club is here!

Zoey Bowers, Features Editor September 15, 2022

As of this school year, Oakmont students have the opportunity to collectively explore novels and various writing styles provided by a new club on campus.    Essentially, the Crow Club offers...

Gabriela Sevilla (left) and Hannah Collier (right) pose for a picture holding flowers they are going to plant.

Sustainability Club

Sarah Bezdek, Features Editor September 12, 2022

Sustainability Club, run by President Gabriela Sevilla and a board of seven others, is going into their third year of helping Oakmont students become more aware of their environmental impact.    “Sustainability...

Living their American Dream

Living their American Dream

Marissa Laucirica, News Editor September 2, 2022

To most of us, Friday night football is a typical high school experience. To some, however, these games outline the American dream.   For context, foreign exchange programs enable students to...

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