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The Student News Site of Elkhorn North High School

The Howler

The Student News Site of Elkhorn North High School

The Howler

Alayna Vaughn

Alayna Vaughn, Reporter

Alayna Vaughn is a senior reporter for the North Howler. She is the Co-President of Student Council and The Pack. Alayna plays volleyball, bowling, and soccer. Outside of school she works at Elkhorn Kids Campus and Nebraska Elite Volleyball Club. When she’s not busy with all this, she loves to hang out with friends and spend time at the lake!

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The Dark Side of School Board Campaigning

The Dark Side of School Board Campaigning

Local school board race turns hostile
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | December 11, 2024
Senior Kendall Gragert looks to the sidelines for advice from his coaches after a flag is thrown. Once he got the signal from the coaches, he lined up for the next play.

Friday Night Lights

A rundown of the 2024 football season
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | November 21, 2024
Volleyball players huddle and discuss a play. The girls stood together and spreaded positive advice.

The Road to PBA

The highlights of the 2024 Elkhorn North volleyball season.
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | November 13, 2024
The Finish Line

The Finish Line

A rundown of the boys cross country season
By Alayna Vaughn, reporter | November 1, 2024
With LOVE, Boys Tennis

With LOVE, Boys Tennis

A rewind of the 2024 boys tennis season.
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | October 25, 2024
Girls Golf's Silver Season

Girls Golf’s Silver Season

A rewind of the 2024 Elkhorn North Girls Golf season.
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | October 24, 2024
Catch Up with the 2024 Softball Season

Catch Up with the 2024 Softball Season

An overview of the wolves' fifth program season
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | October 24, 2024
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, Reporter | September 20, 2024
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 Vaughn | September 5, 2024
Boys Golf Recap

Boys Golf Recap

Earning a fourth place finish at the state tournament last year the wolves were hungry for more.
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | May 26, 2024
Haylee Wolf (12) holding the girls tennis state champion trophy surrounded by her teammates. This was the third consecutive state championship for the Elkhorn North Girls.

Going for Gold

The Elkhorn North Girls Tennis team has had extreme success in the past three seasons with three state appearances and two Class B state titles.
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | May 22, 2024
The Elkhorn North baseball team holds the district champion plaque after beating Skutt Catholic.

Baseball Rewind

Creating a legacy, the Elkhorn North Baseball Team competes for a third consecutive state championship
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | May 20, 2024
Sydney Stodden (12) holds state runner-up trophy. She is surrounded by her teammates celebrating their win.

Track and Field Recap

A rewind of the 2024 boys and girls successful track season.
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | May 20, 2024
Senior Ava Spies (4) kicks the ball into the field towards the goal in the first half on April 4, 2024. The ball gets passed to Hannah Nossal in attempt to get closer to the goal.

Girls’ Soccer Recap

A recap of the Elkhorn North Girls Soccer season
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | May 20, 2024
The Elkhorn North quiz bowl team poses for a picture after winning the state championship.
Photo courtsey of Melissa Peterson.

Buzzing Through State

Elkhorn North quiz bowl adds their first state championship to school history
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | April 26, 2024
AdrENaline preforming Scooby-Doo at the Omaha North High School Vikings Cup Invitational on March 2nd, 2024. Photo courtesy of David and Lori Buck.

The Elkhorn North Mystery Inc.

AdrENaline and the 2024 mystery gang searched Nebraska for success this show choir season.
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | March 13, 2024
Love Triangles- What Keeps People Watching?

Love Triangles- What Keeps People Watching?

Love triangles is a classic trope that dates back to William Shakspeare’s Romeo and Juliet and still keeps readers, watchers, and listeners infatuated today.
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | March 11, 2024
Senior Dylan Palmer swims the 100 yard butterfly on January 27, 2024. Palmer's time was 58.66 seconds.

The Last Dive

After three successful seasons in the conjoined Elkhorn swim and dive team, this year's 2024 season did not disappoint. 
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | March 1, 2024
Seniors Sharlan Skrupa and Shea Meridith talk with Junior Chelsea Mahloch while walking off the green.

Wolf of the Week – Chelsea Mahloch

Reporter addresses the lack of school spirit, and receives a positive response.
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | February 14, 2024
No Time Left to Spare- Bowling Season Recap

No Time Left to Spare- Bowling Season Recap

Elkhorn North Bowling had an impressive 2023-2024 season setting and breaking records. 
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | February 9, 2024
The Elkhorn North girls cross country team was recognized at halftime of the Elkhorn North versus Elkhorn High Class B State Football Playoff game on October 27th, 2023. They were the Class B state runner-up.

Mind Over Matter

A deeper look into how sports psychology impacts teams and individuals.
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | December 18, 2023
Sophomore football manager Jack Settles gets off the bus before the Elkhorn North vs Elkhorn High Rivalry game on September 29th, 2023.

Pups of the Pack: Jack Settles

From founding clubs to athletics Jack Settles is highly involved.
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | December 11, 2023
Parents Careers Impact on Children's Job Choices

Parents Careers Impact on Children’s Job Choices

A deeper look into the roots of, “What are you going to be when you are older?”
By Alayna Vaughn, Reporter | October 17, 2023
Frehsman Connor Cox poses for a photo on August 31st. Cox is excited for the new transition to high school.

Pups of the Pack: Connor Cox

Despite going through hardship, freshman Connor Cox remains hardworking and optimistic
By Alayna Vaughn and Chelsea Mahloch | September 7, 2023
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