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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
Ellie Meckna

Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager

Ellie Meckna is a senior and it is her second year on staff. She writes articles and is the Social Media Manager.

All content by Ellie Meckna
Class of 2022 In Their Own Words

Class of 2022 In Their Own Words

By Ellie Meckna and Jack Vokt • Published 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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Sydney Strodden's crocs are filled to the brim with gibbets and is a way to express her hobbies and likes.

Unique Crocs | Photo Series

Students of Elkhorn North show off their fun and interesting crocs.
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published January 21, 2022

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Plastic getting sorted from the trash pile they pulled out of the ocean.

The Ocean Clean Up

What once was impossible is being accomplished by the help of scientists and society.
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published January 7, 2022

For the past few years, plastic pollution in the ocean has become increasingly worse and society's view to decrease polluting our oceans has increased. Tons of plastic end up in the ocean everyday ranging...

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Boys soccer team huddled on the sideline listening to Doscher.

Doscher: A Man of Contrast

Elkhorn North’s head boys soccer coach, Fred Doscher, is excited for the new season and honored to be awarded High School PE Teacher of the Year.
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published November 22, 2021

At Elkhorn North, weight lifting is a class that everybody loves but it’s not just because of the physical activity, it’s because of the teacher behind it, Fred Doscher. Doscher came to Elkhorn...

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Elkhorn North's volleyball team celebrating Grace Heany's commitment to Purdue. They just finished a pre-season work out.

Building a Stronger Bond

The immense impact of team building and it’s outcome.
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published November 4, 2021

Have you ever noticed the special connection between a team and their players? It all cracks down to the love shared between the players built during team bonding. Team bonding has been a part of sports...

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Reese Aliano and Macey Hansen talking before school starts. They are sporting more casual fall outfits.

Fall Fashion at Elkhorn North | Photo Series

By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published October 26, 2021

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Pumpkin Mukbang

Pumpkin Mukbang

Pumpkin flavored everything!
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published October 11, 2021

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School building at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

College Prep and College Stress

The stressful process Elkhorn North students face as they are preparing for college.
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published October 6, 2021

Senior year is supposed to be the “fun year” of high school, yet tons of students are stressed out due to preparing for college. With this group of seniors being the first senior class at Elkhorn...

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Listen up, Freshmen! [Advice from Seniors]

Listen up, Freshmen! [Advice from Seniors]

By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published September 17, 2021

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Haylee Wolf after they won a point.

Volleyball vs. Bennington | Photo Series

The Wolves took on Bennington on Tuesday, September 7. The Wolves took the win.
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published September 8, 2021

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Drew Broady played on Prospects over the summer.

Summer Fun | Photo Series

Take a look at what ENHS students were up to over the summer months.
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published September 1, 2021

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Paige Wilcoxon and Dalia Khallafalla sitting together at the Senior Sunrise.

Welcome Back, Wolves | Photo Series

By McKenna Ostler, Editor-in-Chief • Published August 19, 2021

Paige Wilcoxon and Dalia Khallafalla sitting together at the Senior Sunrise.

Lyric Challenge: Summer Songs

By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published May 26, 2021

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A scene from Outer Banks season 1.

Netflix: Another Season

Some of the trendiest shows on Netflix are debuting another season.
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published May 11, 2021

A little over a year ago right before summer, Netflix hit it big with television shows, like Outer Banks, that set trends that lasted throughout the whole summer. Since then, Netflix has had consistent...

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Revival Bible Study group gathered at Lake Flanagan.

The Meaning of Easter

Many Elkhorn North students participate in Lenten and Easter activities.
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published April 5, 2021

From the Easter Bunny to celebrating Jesus rising from the dead, many look forward to Easter Sunday and the ending of Lent.  With Easter Sunday fast approaching, many Christian teens and their families...

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Review | Top Golf

Review | Top Golf

Breaking down Top Golf: Is it worth the money?
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published March 22, 2021

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A poster debuting the movie.

Review | To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: Always and Forever

A look at one of the hottest teen romcoms!
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published February 18, 2021

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: Always and Forever is a great movie to watch with a group of friends or your significant other. To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before:...

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Homeless camp in downtown Omaha, NE.

A Little Goes A Long Way

A look on the homeless issue in Nebraska
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published February 9, 2021

The homeless issue has been a growing problem in Omaha, Neb. over the past few years and  many people are looking to find ways to help out.  A huge role that plays a part in homelessness is that people...

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2021 Predictions

2021 Predictions

The Wolves predict what they will see happen in 2021.
Published January 20, 2021

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Ryan Harrahill and Imron Ergashev doing a pregame handshake.

Boys Basketball vs. Louis Central | Photo Series

Boys basketball took on Louis Central on Saturday, January 9 at the Mid-America Center.
By Alicia Hernandez and Ellie Meckna • Published January 12, 2021

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Tommy Meckna lifting.

Students Make Gains Outside of School

By Payton Coulter, Social Media Manager • Published January 13, 2021

Tommy Meckna lifting.

Paxon Piatkowski shooting a free throw.

Road to Lincoln

Published November 30, 2021

Paxon Piatkowski shooting a free throw.

Hunter Richardson's Christmas tree.

Christmas Trees and Decorations | Photo Series

A look at how ENHS students decorate for the holidays.
By Brandon Orgilbold and Ellie Meckna • Published December 15, 2020

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Brandon Orgibold shooting

Boys Basketball vs. Gross Catholic | Photo Series

The Wolves took on Gross Catholic on Tuesday, December 8. Both JV and Varsity pulled out a win.
By Morgan Brickell and Ellie Meckna • Published December 10, 2020

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Student worker cleaning his register.

High Schoolers’ Heavy Load

Many student retail workers must manage a balance between work and school.
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published December 4, 2020

With the fast approaching holiday season, student retail workers are getting slammed with both work and school overload.  Students are juggling the many projects they are receiving to prepare them...

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Social media apps most commonly used for cancel culture

Let’s Chat: Cancel Culture

The effects of cancel culture and those that are targeted
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published October 27, 2020

Cancel culture has been taking the social media world by storm recently and effecting some of the most well known celebrities.  Cancel culture refers to the popular practice of withdrawing support...

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ENHS students homecoming pictures

Hoco at Home

Students celebrated homecoming even though the school dance was cancelled due to COVID-19.
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published October 15, 2020

Many schools across America, including Elkhorn North, cancelled their homecoming dance due to trying to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. With homecoming there comes excitement, like buying dresses,...

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Coach King demonstrating a play at practice.

From Bluejay to Wolf

An inside scoop on how Coach King is adjusting to ENHS
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published October 5, 2020

Elkhorn North welcomes new teacher, and head boy's basketball coach, Mr. King, to the brand new school with open arms and eagerness. The transition process from Creighton Prep to Elkhorn North has been...

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Paige Willcoxon, junior, listening to music.

Now playing: ENHS’ Biggest Hits

A look inside what ENHS students are listening to.
By Ellie Meckna, Social Media Manager • Published September 21, 2020

With the school year just starting up, ENHS students prepare their playlists for the year. For many students, school is a big stressor and music may help them escape for a bit. Now, not everyone has the...

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