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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

Payton Brummels

Payton Brummels, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Payton Brummels is the Editor-in-Chief of the North Howler. Payton has been on staff for two years and is excited to expand her role and lead the North Howler staff. Payton participates in cross country and soccer, and is a member of NHS. When not at school, Payton enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends.

All content by Payton Brummels
The American Storm

The American Storm

Emotions and opinions vary after the 2024 presidential election
By Payton Brummels, Editor-in-chief | December 13, 2024
The Wolves celebrate around head coach Jordan Fuglestad after winning state cross country championship. Photo courtesy of Alden McKnight.

What a Community Can Do

5,4,3,2,...1. The last five years, the wolves have fought to earn their place as state champions
By Payton Brummels, Editor-in-chief | November 8, 2024
Public School Pride

Public School Pride

Students in Elkhorn are privileged to receive an elevated education through a public school system.
By Payton Brummels, Editor-in-chief | October 24, 2024
Your Voice, Your Vote

Your Voice, Your Vote

With the upcoming election, political talk is in full swing.
By Payton Brummels, Editor-in-Chief | September 25, 2024
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 Kandari | September 6, 2024
Junior Sydney Wallace, senior Ava Spies, and junior Payton Brummels pose together at prom. Spies and Brummels both had their colors done and selected dresses in their pink palette. 
Photo courtesy of Payton Brummels.

Revealing Your You Colors

The process of “getting your colors done” is expensive and not important to everyone; but those who invest in understanding their natural undertones/palettes make the most out of their natural features.
By Payton Brummels, Reporter | May 16, 2024
4 Years or 4 Life, Teacher Edition

4 Years or 4 Life, Teacher Edition

While students may think they have it all figured out, advice is best from those who have lived through similar situations to those students face.
By Payton Brummels, Reporter | April 25, 2024
4 Years or 4 Life?

4 Years or 4 Life?

High school Sweethearts; the difficult reality of making a high school relationship work.
By Payton Brummels, Reporter | April 25, 2024
Seniors Ellie Cannon and Colin McMahon prepare to host the winter sports pep rally on Dec. 8, 2023. The Pack is lead by Cannon and Ava Spies.

Wolf of the Week: Ellie Cannon

Senior Ellie Cannon plays a crucial role in school spirit and encouragement of student athletes.
By Payton Brummels, Reporter | March 14, 2024
Lydia Pruch performs in "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy".  Pruch performs on stage at Elkhorn High.

The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Junior Lydia Pruch takes on the lead role in the 2023 production of The Nutcracker.
By Payton Brummels | December 18, 2023
Senior yearbook editor Selah Halweg in her senior pictures.  Photo courtesy of Kelly Honz.

Wolf of the Week: Selah Halweg

Selah Halweg is in charge of organizing the memories of each student into one book, as she takes on the role of yearbook editor in her senior year.
By Payton Brummels, Reporter | December 1, 2023
Ter Wal stands under a Netherland Flag outside her home.  This picture was taken prior to her departure to the United States.

United States expectations, Nebraska reality

Upon entering the United States from the Netherlands, expectations were high. Placed in Nebraska, Wencke Ter Wal had to rethink those expectations.
By Payton Brummels, Reporter | November 13, 2023
Freshman Elle Jones stands on the Elkhorn North football field for cheer pictures.  Although cheer practices on the field at Elkhorn North, they cheer for games at Elkhorn high.

Pups of the Pack: Elle Jones

Elle Jones balances her time between highschool and club cheer.
By Payton Brummels, Reporter | November 2, 2023
Leah Robinson and Ella Ford push past Norris competitor after the hill at Mount Michael.  Both girls pass her to allow for an overall win.  The phrase "We over Me", is written on the girls legs as they run together.

Running with the Pack

Though often viewed as an individual sport, the Wolves show the reality of cross country.
By Payton Brummels, Reporter | October 10, 2023
Harper Wills participates in JV golf tournament at Grandpas Woods' on September 25, 2023.  Wills was looking to stay on par with the course.  Photo courtesy of Coach Seger.

Pups of the Pack: Harper Wills

While facing medical difficulty, Harper continues to do what she loves in a new school.
By Payton Brummels, Reporter | September 27, 2023
Sophomore Wyatt Sledge pushes past competitors up the Mount Michael hill.  He looks to the side at his mom cheering him on.

Cross Country at Mount Michael | Photo Series

Pack night for the wolves. Girls varsity wins first, and boys varsity come in second behind Norris.
By Payton Brummels, Reporter | September 22, 2023
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