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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

Olivia Cemer

Olivia Cemer, Staff Writer

Junior Olivia Cemer is a staff writer for the North Howler. She covers her interests and what is most relevant to those around her. Olivia is excited to be apart of Newspaper another year and show all the great things about Elkhorn North.
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The newspaper staff posed for a picture with the new 2025 print issue. They passed them out to the students at lunch that hour.

Print Issue is Out!

After months of work the print issue is now in the hands of the students
By Olivia Cemer, Staff WriterPublished May 6, 2025

On April 30, 2025, volume 5 of the North Howler print issue was passed out to all juniors, seniors, and teachers. If any of you seniors remember people pestering you for your “post-grad plans,” this...

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From Choice to Obligation

From Choice to Obligation

Optional practices feel mandatory thanks to unwritten rules
By Olivia Cemer, Staff WriterPublished May 6, 2025

Athletes are expected to commit all of their time in season to their sport, and nowadays, even out of season. Coaches drill into athletes’ minds that involvement at every off-season practice or workout...

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Climbing the Ranks: From Class B to A

Climbing the Ranks: From Class B to A

Big move to Class A for ENHS in 2026-27 school year
By Jack Reinoehl, Tyler Cooney, Ally Lawrence, and Olivia CemerPublished April 30, 2025

With its introduction in 2020, Elkhorn North became the third EPS high school, and one of many Class B high schools in Nebraska. Since opening, the school gained recognition as Wolves athletics have excelled...

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Senior Skyler Cooley is stopping the ball from going in the goal. The Wolves ended up winning this game vs Elkhorn High.

Wolf of the Week: Skyler Cooley

Senior soccer player transitions to a new position for the good of the team
By Olivia Cemer, Staff WriterPublished March 28, 2025

For the past three seasons, Senior Skyler Cooley has been a field player for the Elkhorn North girls soccer team. Despite having two varsity goalies last season, one has graduated and the other quit due...

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Senior Emma Carter poses for her last media day as an Elkhorn North cheerleader.  She is a captain of the varsity cheerleading team.

Wolf of the Week: Emma Carter

One senior cheerleader makes a huge difference
By Olivia Cemer, Staff WriterPublished February 28, 2025

In any sport, bouncing back from an injury is tough. Having hurt her ankle last year in a stunt accident, Emma Carter has shown that someone overcome adversity and come back better than ever. “It...

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Student Ava Newbauer opens TikTok instead of doing her homework. This is a reality for many students at this school.

Advocating for the ban

The TikTok ban was lifted but some students wished it had stayed
By Olivia Cemer, Staff WriterPublished February 5, 2025

In the last decade social media has been implemented into our lives more than ever before. From kids to adults, social media is used for information, advice, communication, but most of all, entertainment....

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This picture features Michael Kroupa focused on the game he's coaching at state.
Photo courtesy of Michael Kroupa.

New coach sets plans for new legacy

Girls basketball coach Michael Kroupa plans for his first season with the Wolves
By Olivia Cemer, Staff WriterPublished December 12, 2024

The girls basketball team is experiencing a change in leadership this year with new head coach Michael Kroupa. Taking over for four-time state championship coach Ann Prince is a lot to live up to, but...

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Elkhorn North's cheer team stunts during their pep rally performance. Junior Vanessa Miller is lifted at the top. Miller is the highest cheerleader.

Wolf Week Pep Rally | Photo Series

The Pack hosted the first Wolf Pack Week ending with a pep rally on Friday, Oct. 11
By Olivia Cemer and Elan PerryPublished October 24, 2024

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This is senior captain, AJ Paladino (#51) right before the snap.

Wolf of the Week: AJ Paladino

Defensive end gets a game winning interception.
By Olivia Cemer, Staff WriterPublished October 17, 2024

On Friday, Oct.11th Elkhorn North faced one of their biggest rivals, Skutt. The game went back and forth with touchdowns and defensive stops, but what finally set North apart to win the game was Aj Paladino....

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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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Ava Spies hits the ball during the 2022 state championship game against Skutt Catholic. She played the entire game as a middle hitter.

Wolf of the Week: Ava Spies

Volleyball player experiences an interesting change her senior year.
By Olivia Cemer, Staff WriterPublished October 13, 2023

Most seniors stick to what they know when finishing their final year, but senior Ava Spies had to make a change in her position on the court.  Spies has played on the varsity volleyball team as a middle...

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