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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

Jack Vokt

Jack Vokt, Reporter

Jack Vokt is a senior, and it is his second year on staff. He also plays football and soccer for the high school, and loves to spend time with friends and family when he can.

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Michael Grigsby showing natural endurance at the cross country meet.

Student Spotlight: Michael Grigsby

When it came down to continuing his athletic career in college it would either be soccer or cross country, and Michael Grigsby chose the one that many people see as wretched exercise. Running.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished May 18, 2022

It was a tough decision for Grigsby, and it boiled down to how well each season went. He waited to see how he felt after the fall season of cross country to decide if he should focus on running or soccer....

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Class of 2022 In Their Own Words

Class of 2022 In Their Own Words

By Ellie Meckna and Jack VoktPublished February 22, 2022

North Howler staff asked the senior class (and staff members): What does the Class of 2022 mean to you?

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Humans of Elkhorn North: Zach Moresette

Humans of Elkhorn North: Zach Moresette

By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished January 5, 2022

When it comes to school spirit, senior Zach Moresette is one that seems to never miss a chance to show his school pride. He is often seen in the front row with the seniors going all out for the game-day...

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View of Elkhorn North High School.

Elkhorn North Continues to Grow

Elkhorn North High School finally has four classes in the school, and it will continue to grow in large numbers for future years to come.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished November 15, 2021

In its second year of being open, Elkhorn North High School is already bigger than Elkhorn High School. Elkhorn North finally has all four grade levels this school year, and there is a difference already...

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Jett Tingelhoff working to get to the edge in a 28-21 victory over Skutt.

Wolf of the Week: Jett Tingelhoff

Jett Tingelhoff has played an important role on the freshman football team this year playing both quarterback and safety. This last week he led the team to a 28-21 win over Skutt, in a crucial win to keep the winning streak alive. 
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished October 21, 2021

Like any sport, football is won in the days before a game when players practice their game plan for that specific week’s opponent. Freshman football player Jett Tingelhoff’s success this week was no...

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Fans in the Elkhorn North Stadium fro the Gatorade scrimmage.

Expanding the Stands

Elkhorn North’s stadium isn’t able to host home football games, but there is hope for it in the future.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished October 14, 2021

Elkhorn North’s stadium has many uses for sports from lower level football to varsity soccer. However, one event that is left out of being able to use the stadium is varsity football.  Elkhorn North’s...

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Nadrchal smiling as he waits for the game to start.

Kyle Nadrchal is “The Man”

An integral part of ENHS athletics is their athletic trainer, Kyle Nadrchal.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished October 8, 2021

When it comes to high school sports, one job may be overlooked. The athletes and coaches get recognition for winning, but the Athletic Trainer keeps them ready for the game. Kyle Nadrchal began his...

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Game Day Vlog: Homecoming Football

Game Day Vlog: Homecoming Football

Tag along with Jack Vokt
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished September 22, 2021

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Christian Young breaking around the corner on a run.

Athlete of the Week: Christian Young

Three games into the season, and Christian Young has only gotten better and better every week for the football team.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished September 17, 2021

Having a great game requires a great deal of effort and focused manners throughout the practices in a week. Christian Young, junior running back, covers both of these much needed attributes leading to...

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Dominick Rhone (far right) getting ready to lineup on the ball.

Student Spotlight: Dominick Rhone

Dominick Rhone is a well rounded senior at Elkhorn North High School. Rhone participates in football, band, and track, all while being a great student.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished September 15, 2021

Rhone’s love for football all started in seventh grade. Being one of the bigger and stronger kids for his age, his grandpa was the one who encouraged him to go out for football. Although his grandpa...

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Well Deserved Time off

Well Deserved Time off

Teachers work 9 out of the 12 months in a year. What they do in the 3 months off is mostly taking advantage of the free time, while every now and then, stopping by the building.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished May 24, 2021

Teacher’s official last day is May 28, just one more day than students. Most of that day is finalizing grades. They spend a little bit of that day grading finals that they maybe didn’t get to the following...

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Zach Moresette's truck of mowing supplies.

Fun and Easy Places to Work in Summer

By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished May 10, 2021

Most places in the US require someone to be at least 15 to start working. Many high school students fit into this range, the one problem can be finding the time to work as a student. During the summer...

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Parker Mahloch's set up for Promposals.

Promposal Perfection

It takes guts to ask someone to be your date to Prom.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished April 29, 2021

Being a junior, most students are getting to experience Prom for the first time this year. Along with this, North did not have a homecoming this year either because of COVID-19. It is the first school...

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It's Simply Spring

It’s Simply Spring

A poem about Spring.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished April 19, 2021

As the days get longer The bright sun gets stronger With a little bit of rain The trees and flowers see it as a gain  The trees get taller As the grass gets greener While the flowers...

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VLOG: Game Day

VLOG: Game Day

Take a step into Jack Vokt's life during soccer season.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished April 7, 2021

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The bar area of the restaurant.

Review | Local Beer, Patio, and Kitchen

Trying out a local Village Points restaurant.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished March 10, 2021

New to the Village Pointe Shopping Mall was the restaurant Local. It opened in the month of October, 2019. The restaurant is very similar to a sports bar having drinks and food, along with plenty of TVs....

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Alex Hagestad (middle) at a speech meet at Skutt.

Student Spotlight: Alex Hagestad

Get to know the Elkhorn North Junior who loves speech and politics.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished March 3, 2021

Politics, Speech, golf, and sports. Alex Hagestad is a well rounded junior at Elkhorn North who is super passionate about everything he does. His passion for politics has gotten him to where he...

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Elkhorn North Electives

Elkhorn North Electives

Dive into classes that may not be known by most students.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished February 10, 2021

There are many electives a student can take throughout their four years as a high school student. Here are some that kids may not be informed about, but can catch their interest. Sports Marketing: This...

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Two girls from the team swimming freestyle.

Elkhorn Swimming | Photo Series

A galley of photos from recent swim meets.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished January 29, 2021

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Jack's Top Songs of 2020

Jack’s Top Songs of 2020

Jack Vokt's favorite music from each month in 2020.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished January 29, 2021

January In the month of January, songs such as “WHATS POPPIN” by Jack Harlow, “Godzilla” by Eminem, and “Circles” by Mac Miller all were big hits to start off the year 2020. To top these...

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202.0 Facts About 2020

202.0 Facts About 2020

Dive into one of the craziest years with the craziest facts that made up 2020.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished January 12, 2021

Covid-19 spread from continent to continent creating a global pandemic. Nebraska shut down schools in March cancelling spring sports. The NBA held the playoffs in “The Bubble” in Walt Disney...

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Team huddle at the half.

Girls Basketball vs. Weeping Water | Photo Series

Elkhorn North vs Weeping Water
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished December 15, 2020

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Reviewing the First Remote Week

Reviewing the First Remote Week

Elkhorn Public Schools installed a remote week after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The first remote week was after Thanksgiving, students and teachers formed strong opinions on this.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished December 11, 2020

Elkhorn Public Schools installed a remote week after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. The first remote week was after Thanksgiving, students and teachers...

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Drew Broady working on his swing.

Life of a Single-Sport Athlete

Being a single-sport athlete allows more time to perfect the game and work on skills and muscle gains. 
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished November 23, 2020

When it comes to offseason work, spending time on skills or spending time on gaining muscle depends on the sport and how close the season is. For Jack Lusk, a basketball player, his offseason is more skill...

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Mrs. Wagner working after school hours.

Teacher’s Preparation

Planning as a teacher takes more work than students may think.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished November 12, 2020

In the age of COVID-19, teachers have planned and prepared as well as they could for the school year. From online learners to the quarantined and teachers themselves ending up at home, planning got just...

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Michaela Palmer swinging at the ball.

What it Takes to be an Athlete

Dive into what it is like preparing for a tennis match, softball, and football game.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished October 21, 2020

Being an athlete can be very stressful especially during the school year. Competing at a high school level is a dramatic change from a club level. The amount of physical excursion in a week is incomparable.  Athletes...

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Teachers Unmasked | Photo Series

Teachers Unmasked | Photo Series

A look at the faces of ENHS teachers.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished October 9, 2020

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Tensions in Omaha

Jake Gardner, convicted for the death of James Scurlock, was found dead ahead of trial.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished September 30, 2020

After the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, protest broke out all over the United States from California to New York. Even in Omaha, 400 miles away from Minneapolis, protests over police brutality...

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A view of Elkhorn North High School.

Two Years to Two Weeks

In 2018, Elkhorn Public Schools passed a bond to build Elkhorn North, but the staff wasn’t allowed in until two weeks before the first day.
By Jack Vokt, ReporterPublished September 11, 2020

Two years may seem like a long time when it comes to preparation, and two weeks may seem like an impossible time for preparation. When it came to Elkhorn Public Schools’ third high school, Elkhorn North...

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