The Howl

Norman North High School's Student Newspaper
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Norman North High School's Student Newspaper

The Howl
Norman North High School's Student Newspaper

The Howl

Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief

Hi! My name is Brandon, I’m currently the Co-editor in Chief of The Howl. This is my fourth year being with the paper. I enjoy sports, writing, and watching TV/movies. I look forward to covering many different events and topics this year.

All content by Brandon Johnson
Famous Country star, Toby Keith, performing at his last USO concert for U.S. service members in Camp Liberty, Iraq, April 29, 2011. | PDM 1.0 DEED

Country Star Toby Keith Dead at 62

– Brandon Johnson and Colby Pearce
February 26, 2024
Punxsutawney Phil being presented at the 2022 celebration of Groundhog day. | CC BY 2.0 DEED

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts an Early Spring

– Brandon Johnson and Colby Pearce
February 2, 2024
Students Now Eligible For Two Final Exemptions

Students Now Eligible For Two Final Exemptions

– Brandon Johnson and Colby Pearce
November 15, 2023
Increased Security at Norman North after Student Posed with Firearm

Increased Security at Norman North after Student Posed with Firearm

– Brandon Johnson and Colby Pearce
September 29, 2023

Tigers Suffer Defeat at the Hands of the Timberwolves

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
September 29, 2023
The Timberwolves square off against the Tigers at last year's Crosstown Clash

Timberwolves Ready To Take On Tigers

– Brandon Johnson and Colby Pearce
August 29, 2023
Who's Ready For Finals?

Who’s Ready For Finals?

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
May 19, 2023
A conceptual rendering of the proposed Norman North High School stadium, which is included in the Norman Public Schools $353.9 million bond proposal.

New Addition Coming To Norman North

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
February 17, 2023
A notice displayed on the commons entrance showing the new ID policy

ID Lemma

– Brandon Johnson, Jackson Rodgers, and Tatum Selby
January 20, 2023
Varsity football runs out onto the field from the Timberwolf

After The Snap: A Varsity Football Season Recap

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
December 6, 2022
An Interview With Two T-Wolf Football Players

An Interview With Two T-Wolf Football Players

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
November 15, 2022
The picture that created mass hysteria at the assembly on Friday

Bomb Threat Hoax Ruins Homecoming Assembly

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
October 28, 2022
Dr. Hill accepts an award at the Pinkout volleyball game.

And The Lifetime Achievement Award Goes To…

– Adia Casey and Brandon Johnson
October 26, 2022
Meet Your 2022 Junior HOCO Court

Meet Your 2022 Junior HOCO Court

– Jackson Snyder and Brandon Johnson
October 20, 2022
Senior Cason Cabbiness jumping his way through the tunnel.

T-Wolves Maul The Trojans

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
October 10, 2022
The T-Wolves run out of the tunnel before kicking off

A Wet Win For The T-Wolves

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
September 12, 2022
Mr. Porch gives some insight into his past

Candid Conversation With Dusty Porch

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
August 30, 2022
The girls celebrate after scoring a point

And Another One Down

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
August 26, 2022
Junior Aja Green goes to block a ball at the net

Jenks Stinks

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
August 24, 2022
A student holding a sign in support of abortion rights.

Roe Resistance

– Thomas Richardson, Brandon Johnson, and Sophia Potts
May 12, 2022
Kolar running the ball at Iowa State

NN Alum Makes It Big

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
May 5, 2022
DECA participants pose with their rewards.

DECA Brings Home The Bacon

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
May 3, 2022
Ethan Whetstone photographing a train

School Talent Spotlight: Ethan Whetstone

– Brandon Johnson and Sophia Potts
April 15, 2022
The Perfect Prom Guide

The Perfect Prom Guide

– Brandon Johnson, Sophia Potts, and Thomas Richardson
April 1, 2022
Doors or Wheels?

Doors or Wheels?

– Brandon Johnson and Sophia Potts
March 23, 2022
A Graphic promoting Donkey Basketball.

What Is Donkey Basketball?

– Brandon Johnson and Sophia Potts
March 22, 2022

It’s Twos-Day!

– Brandon Johnson, Sophia Potts, and Adia Casey
February 22, 2022
Mrs. Pennell Answering a question.

[Photo] Pennell Interview

February 24, 2022
Thomas Richardson asking Mrs. Pennell a question.

[Photo] Pennell Interview

– Thomas Richardson and Adam Nixion
February 24, 2022
A couple on a Valentine's date | Getty

The Howl’s Guide On Valentine’s Dating

– Brandon Johnson, Thomas Richardson, and Sophia Potts
February 11, 2022
Someone "Pushin P."

What is Pushin P?

– Brandon Johnson, Sophia Potts, and Thomas Richardson
January 21, 2022
Mr. Worldwide member, junior, Dylan Wall lip-syncs along to a song.

Lip-Syncing for SPUD

– Brandon Johnson and Sophia Potts
January 7, 2022
An alpaca is eager to see the visitors

Alpacas For SPUD

– Brandon Johnson and Sophia Potts
November 11, 2021
One of our players running down the field during the game at Southmoore.

Timberwolves Put Down The Sabercats

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
November 10, 2021
T-Wolves One Step Closer To Playoffs

T-Wolves One Step Closer To Playoffs

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
November 4, 2021
The Skirvin in downtown OKC

Oklahoma’s Very Own Haunted Hotel

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
October 30, 2021
Gavin Frakes runs the ball down the field

T-Wolves fall short to Union

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
October 26, 2021
Brandon interviewing Coach Clay.

Convo with Clay

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
September 24, 2021
Coach Wormington answers questions.

Quick Chat With Coach Wormington

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
September 16, 2021
T-Wolves Hungry After Loss To Tigers

T-Wolves Hungry After Loss To Tigers

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
September 9, 2021
Sophomores, Ryan Leland, Sophia Potts, and Jalee Alonzo prepare for a ball

Millers Get Served

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
August 26, 2021
This is NOT a Drill

This is NOT a Drill

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
May 7, 2021
Carson Newmark directs traffic against Union.

T-Wolves Leave Hungry after Loss to Union

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
March 9, 2021
Player Jack Davis lifting in the weight room

Lift-A-Thon

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
March 2, 2021
North bringing the ball up court

Regional Champs

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
March 2, 2021
Norman T-Wolves Victorious over Edmond Wolves

Norman T-Wolves Victorious over Edmond Wolves

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
February 24, 2021
Timberwolves taking the ball up court.

Timberwolves Top Tigers

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
February 9, 2021
All Sports King and Queen receiving their plaques.

All Sports Ceremony

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
February 5, 2021

Dunkin’ for Donations

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
January 12, 2021
The freshmen gather after the X-Bowl to reflect on their great season.

X-Bowl

– Brandon Johnson, Co-editor in Chief
December 1, 2020
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