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Public School Pride

Public School Pride

Students in Elkhorn are privileged to receive an elevated education through a public school system.
By Payton Brummels, Editor-in-ChiefPublished October 24, 2024

Elkhorn Public Schools is a privileged public school system that embodies many of the traits that are sought after in a private school. Students in public education systems are often more exposed to...

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Quiz Bowl members after a competition.

Clubs with Christo: Quiz Bowl

Quiz Bowl is one of the many clubs at Elkhorn North.
By Asher Christo, Staff WriterPublished October 17, 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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Clubs With Christo: FCA

Clubs With Christo: FCA

The FCA is one of the clubs at Elkhorn North
By Asher Christo, Staff WriterPublished October 11, 2024

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

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Group picture of DEI club. Photo courtesy of Melissa Peterson.

Power in Pack Participation

Getting involved in clubs or sports boosts morale for students at Elkhorn North
By Gavin Topf, ReporterPublished October 4, 2024

One of the most important aspects of high school is the relationship between students and their sense of purpose. Some of the simplest ways for students to find an identity by engaging in clubs or sports....

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Math teacher Ashley Speak poses with friends as a college student. Photo courtesy of Ashley Speak.

Teachers’ Testimonies: College Life

Juniors and seniors all around the country are currently trying to figure out the answer to one question, where am I going to go to college?
By Asher Christo, Staff WriterPublished September 25, 2024

From selecting what school, to what major, to what to be involved in, students have to figure out a lot regarding college. Students can feel very lost trying to figure all of this out, so it’s important...

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Ella Ford racing at the 2021 cross country state championships.

More Than an Athlete

After an injury, athletes find a new identity beyond their sport
By Alayna Vaughn, ReporterPublished September 20, 2024

Every athlete faces battles, whether those are mental or physical.  In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the GOAT of gymnastics, Simone Biles, had to pull out of competing in the vault event due to a mental...

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Directing the Sound of the Pack

Directing the Sound of the Pack

Ben Petrmichl steps into head band director position
By Taiya Viacrucis and Chelsea MahlochPublished September 6, 2024

Ben Petrmichl lives and breathes band, from first sitting in his own elementary music class to now leading the Elkhorn North bands. He is dedicated to his passion and fosters the same love for music in...

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Kelly Smith with her foster daughter (left).
Kelly Smith in the Air Force. (right)

Mrs. Smith, a Mother to All

After 20 years at Tri-County, Kelly Smith is excited to be a part of the new wolves staff
By Payton Brummels and Niharika KandariPublished September 6, 2024

New English teacher Kelly Smith is transitioning from teaching at a Class C1 school west of Beatrice to the suburbs and Elkhorn. Smith grew up in Trenton, NE. and married her high school sweetheart from...

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Guidance Coulselor, Sabrina Ayala

New Counselor With New Energy

A family road trip with influences school year assistance
By Gavin Topf and Asher ChristoPublished September 6, 2024

A new, energetic, hardworking, and kind counselor recently joined the Elkhorn North staff. Her name is Sabrina Ayala. She has been in education for a long time, and she has a son who is studying Applied...

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Next Stop, Nebraska

Next Stop, Nebraska

ENHS teacher travels across the country while pursuing her teaching career
By Bella Smith and Garrett RingenbergPublished September 6, 2024

In teaching, experience means everything. The longer someone has been a teacher, the more respected, efficient instructor they become. Linscomb, an experienced English teacher new to Elkhorn North,...

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RIddell on his adventures in Europe. Photo Courtesy of Adam Riddell

Teaching Around the World

New math teacher Adam Riddell shares his experience teaching in Europe
By Alyssa Palmer and Alayna VaughnPublished September 5, 2024

Oftentimes new teachers come from nearby schools, but new math teacher Adam Riddell jumped continents.  Riddell initially pursued a career in business logistics but eventually realized he wanted to...

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A French Flair

A French Flair

Justin Solheim brings knowledge and culture from France to the students at Elkhorn North.
By Ava Newbauer, Chloe Cannon, and Kyler HiltsPublished September 5, 2024

Justin Solheim is a new foreign language teacher who currently teaches French I and French II. He is a traveling teacher so he goes to Elkhorn High for half of his day where he teaches French III and AP...

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