The Howler

Wolf of The Week: Loghan Evert

Senior Hope Squad member leads the charge by creating an inviting environment for all

By Olivia Cemer, Staff Writer • Published October 16, 2025

Hope Squad is a group of students at Elkhorn North who strive to eliminate the stigma around mental health, provide a safe place for people to talk, and sprea d positivity schoolwide through various events. One...

Wolf of the Week: Alyssa Formanes

Freshman plays complex clarinet solo, leading to first place band win

By Niharika Kandari, Section Editor • Published October 10, 2025

On Oct. 4, the Elkhorn North Band earned first place at the Capitol City Marching Band Championship for the first time in school history. Playing a crucial role in this victory was freshman Alyssa Formanes,...

Wolf Of The Week: Jake Renes

Freshman tennis player dominates in varsity doubles matches

By Emmie Ashby, Staff Writer • Published October 3, 2025

On Sept. 26, the varsity boy’s tennis team dominated Mount Micheal, winning the tournament and having multiple medalists for singles and doubles matches. The Wolves have had a thrilling season so far,...

Wolf of The Week: Derek Rieck-Capellan

Senior cross country runner breaks the school record

By Abby Kwon, Staff Writer • Published September 19, 2025

On Sept. 12, the Elkhorn North cross country team competed in the Platte River Rumble where senior Derek Rieck-Capellan broke the school record for the boys 5k and placed 9th overall out of 168 other runners. The...

Wolf of the Week: Andersen Taylor

Junior running back leads the team against York

By Harrison Vokt, Staff Writer • Published September 12, 2025

After only the second game of the season for the Wolves, junior Andersen Taylor made a name for himself. The team starts off with a 2-0 record, while Taylor is responsible for 107 yards on 12 carries with...

Wolf of the Week: Reagan Wallraff

Junior volleyball player leads the state in kills this season by nearly 50

By Jack Reinoehl, Section Editor • Published September 4, 2025

Only nine games into the season, junior Reagan Wallraff has amassed 142 kills and lead the Wolves to an 8-1 record. With a team ranking of No. 1 in the state, and No. 31 in the nation via maxpreps, Elkhorn...

Wolf of the Week: Paige Asher

Sophomore shines in season opener

By Ronan Clements, Staff Writer • Published August 29, 2025

The Elkhorn North softball team was very successful in their season opener, dominating the Omaha Bryan Invite, a tournament with schools from all over the Metro. Over the four games they played from Aug....

Wolf Of The Week: Jordan Zielinski

Senior pushes through foot injury and finds new life goals

By Taylin Lacey-Benson, Staff Writer • Published May 9, 2025

On May 1st, Elkhorn North girls soccer faced off against Lincoln Northwest. Senior Jordan Zielinski scored a goal and had two assists during the match. This was Zielinski's first time on the field since...

Wolf of the Week: Payton Brummels

Senior Payton Brummels exemplifies positive leadership as the North Howler Editor-In-Chief

By Tyler Cooney, Editor-in-Chief • Published May 2, 2025

Payton Brummels joined the Newspaper staff as a reporter at the start of the 2023-24 school year. Brummels spent her first year on staff writing numerous articles for the north howler website and improving...

Wolf of the Week: McKenzie Dunn

Sophomore helps JV girls tennis win duel against Class A school

By Bella Smith, Staff Writer • Published April 25, 2025

On April 15, the JV girls tennis team played Class A Lincoln East in a dual. The JV team won 5-4 overall with sophomore tennis player McKenzie Dunn responsible for the tiebreak against East's #3 single. Dunn...

Wolf of the Week: Aidan Carlson

Senior leads the jazz band to a state win

By Niharika Kandari, Section Editor • Published April 17, 2025

In April, Elkhorn South hosted the annual NSBA Jazz Festival, where jazz bands from all over the state competed for titles. Senior Aidan Carlson, who won “Outstanding Soloist” as well as an award for...

Wolf of the Week: Barry Fries

Junior Barry Fries makes incredible comeback to track and field

By Asher Christo, Staff Writer • Published April 11, 2025

At the Norris track meet on April 3, junior Barry Fries placed 3rd in the 110 meter hurdles and 4th in the 300 meter hurdles. This achievement is made even more impressive by the recovery Fries made after...