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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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Guidance counselor Shay Ryan-Wright.

Different Job Built on the Same Skills

New counselor Shay Ryan-Wright hopes to translate her skills to help ENHS students
By Harrison Vokt and Taylin Lacey-BensonPublished September 5, 2024

Elkhorn North welcomes new counselor: Ms. Wright. Shay Ryan-Wright will be the counselor for last names beginning with Kr-Ri. Wright comes from Ralston, went to high school at Papillion La Vista, and...

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Spanish teacher Kenny Navarro smiles in front of buildings in a foreign country.

Venezuelan Teacher Seeking New Opportunities

New Spanish teacher Kenny Navarro adapted to new environments
By Elan Perry, Ally Lawrence, and Trenton NolanPublished September 5, 2024

English is a difficult language to learn. Growing up in Venezuela, Spanish was new foreign language teacher Kenny Navarro’s first language, but English was something that intrigued him. “When I...

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This is special education teacher, Lori Peterson, in one of her classrooms that she helps students in.

New home for new special education teacher

This is not just a new school for Lori Peterson, but also a whole new state.
By Olivia Cemer and Chloe MeadPublished September 5, 2024

At Elkhorn North this fall a surplus of new teachers joined the staff, one of them being special education teacher Lori Peterson. Peterson began her special education teaching career in Minnesota and has...

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Mr. Jake Aitken, World History teacher, smiling in his classroom.

New Teacher, New Energy

Young history teacher strives to impact ENHS students
By Jack Reinoehl and Tyler CooneyPublished September 5, 2024

New History teacher Jake Aitken is officially a part of the Wolfpack and the newest addition to the History wing. Aitken is a 22 year-old teacher who loves making people’s day. "Elkhorn North's the...

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Home-Grown Huskers

Home-Grown Huskers

Star athletes Prince and Nowaczyk will continue academic and athletic careers in Nebraska.
By Jake Tuttle, ReporterPublished May 23, 2024

Seniors Britt Prince and Colin Nowaczyk have both committed to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln after service as a vital part of their programs’ success since they were freshmen at Elkhorn North in...

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On Mics and the Mat

On Mics and the Mat

From wrestling to the musical, senior Aidan Clarys gives his all
By Courtney Hagestad, EditorPublished May 23, 2024

After class ends and the bell rings, most students do homework, go to practice, or drive home. For Aidan Clarys, the list does not end there. From playing football and wrestling to taking on the lead...

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Junior Ava Kloster poses next to her artwork

Above and Beyond

Junior radiates positivity and leadership through her various extracurricular activities
By Ellie Hoegemeyer, ReporterPublished May 13, 2024

Over the past three years, Junior Ava Kloster has taken on various leadership roles within ENHS, while pursuing a passion for the arts.  At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, Kloster was chosen...

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