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The 2024 Hope Squad group posed for a picture in the ENHS library. They are a young group of encouraging individualds who help out all people, no matter their circumstances.

Break the Silence

We need to address the importance of mental health awareness in our school community
By Harrison Vokt, Staff WriterPublished December 18, 2024

In today’s world mental health is a serious problem among Middle School and high school students. Youth with poor mental health may struggle with school and grades, decision making, and their physical...

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Sophomore Ava Newbauer and senior Julian Newbauer pose for a picture at the 2024 Homecoming. This was their second and last Homecoming together.

Photo courtesy of Keary Friedrichsen

Life as the New Kid

Moving to a new town where everyone has grown up together can be a challenging experience, but it can also offer significant opportunities for personal growth
By Ava Newbauer, ReporterPublished December 13, 2024

Throughout my life, I have moved eight times, lived in three different countries, and attended eight different schools.  Being the new kid often means I have to step out of my comfort zone and face...

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Hensley starts his shift by cleaning the stairwells. His job makes a huge difference in the school that is often overlooked.

Brad: The Devoted Dad

Custodian Brad Hensley balances the night shift and fatherhood
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff WriterPublished December 13, 2024

Every day, as the students and teachers begin to leave the school, Brad Hensley starts his shift. As a night custodian, Hensley works hard to make sure that every corner of the school is spotless by morning.  “He...

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Sophomore Will Swagler dances on the sidelines during a Gatorade scrimmage. He had energetic facial expressions to showcase his love for dance. Photo courtesy of Mia Turner

Breaking Barriers

Elkhorn North has its first male dancer: Will Swagler
By Bella Smith, Staff WriterPublished November 22, 2024

Whether on or off the stage, sophomore Will Swagler brings the energy. Swagler's bright personality and natural confidence makes him stand out. Swagler has been dancing for 10 years and along the way...

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McNat is displaying kindness to students in the checkout line. Cashiering is her favorite part of the job.

Serving Kindness

A staff member spreads her joy to the students through the cafeteria
By Alyssa Palmer, Staff WriterPublished November 20, 2024

In the busy cafeteria, Amy McNat’s passion for her job transforms the lunch line into a place of connection and joy.  McNat has dedicated her life to food service and spreading happiness through...

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Sophomore reporter Taiya Viacrucis reenacts the thumbnail for Daniel Thrasher’s “gifted kid syndrome” video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/WfowXmZ1FXM. Many ENHS students suffer from Gifted Kid Syndrome. Photo courtesy of Aarna Gupta.

“Gifted”

The HALE experience and Gifted Kid Syndrome
By Taiya Viacrucis, Section EditorPublished November 20, 2024

For new students, seeing “HALE” at the bottom of PowerSchool for the first time can be confusing, especially since it's not an actual class at ENHS. High Ability Learner Education (HALE) is the...

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Joshua Hoins stands in front of his fraternity house with his mom. He went to Nebraska Lincoln and was president of his house.

Behind the Desk with Mr. Hoins

Frats, football, and friends
By Elan Perry, Staff WriterPublished November 19, 2024

High school teachers aren’t trying to make students’ lives hard. Teachers were once students themselves. They partied, went to games, and got in trouble, just like the average student. In just ninth...

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Senior Ava Bischoff taking lunch count from her students. Bischoff is a teacher Cadet at Woodbrook Elementary.

Teachers of Tomorrow

Senior students get hands-on experience in the world of education.
By Asher Christo, Staff WriterPublished November 19, 2024

Once a student reaches senior year they have the opportunity to take part in special programs such as the teacher cadet program or an internship. Dana Buurman is career awareness program advisor, her...

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Feature: Shadrack Tengue

Feature: Shadrack Tengue

Everyone's got a story about this drum major
By Valentina Chavez, guest reporterPublished November 19, 2024

Check out this personality profile of junior Shadrack Tengue, filmed and edited by sophomore intro to journalism student Valentina Chavez.

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Math Club after placing at a competition.

Clubs With Christo: Math Club

Math Club is a club at Elkhorn North that involves competition.
By Asher Christo, Staff WriterPublished October 28, 2024

Elkhorn North has many clubs that students can join. The problem is that many students lack the knowledge of what the clubs are. Clubs With Christo is the solution to this problem. I attend a meeting with...

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Photo courtesy of Belarmino Chávez

Behind the Desk with Señor Chávez

What Spanish teacher Belarmino Señor Chávez didn't tell you about his childhood
By Elan Perry, Staff WriterPublished October 25, 2024

Spanish teacher Belarmino Chávez was born in Los Angeles, Calif. When he was eight years old, his family moved to Blair, Neb. for better work opportunities for his parents. Chávez is the oldest of...

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Millie Mauch serving the ball for the Wolves during one of her games. Mauch is one of the best servers on the team with 8.5% of her serves being an ace. Photo Courtesy of Millie Mauch.

Life’s Unique Serve

Transfer from Bennington has an uncommon story following May tornados
By Jack Reinoehl, Section EditorPublished October 24, 2024

Millie Mauch is a homeschooled sophomore who now plays volleyball for Elkhorn North.  On April 26, a tornado hit Nebraska leaving Mauch's home destroyed. She and her family were forced to find a new...

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