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Norman North High School's Student Newspaper

The Howl
Norman North High School's Student Newspaper

The Howl
All content by Thomas Richardson
A student holding a sign in support of abortion rights.

Roe Resistance

– Thomas Richardson, Brandon Johnson, and Sophia Potts
May 12, 2022
Picture of North's S.R.O, Antwine.

Antwine’s Interrogation

– Adia Casey and Thomas Richardson
May 6, 2022
Important Dates for Seniors

Important Dates for Seniors

– Thomas Richardson
May 5, 2022
Will Burkett (senior)and Carly Neidel (junior) lead a conga line at Prom.

Viva Las Prom

– Thomas Richardson and Alisa Burt
May 5, 2022
Class Officer Election Results

Class Officer Election Results

– Thomas Richardson
April 29, 2022
Class Officer Candidates

Class Officer Candidates

– Thomas Richardson
April 26, 2022
Mrs. Carrasco answering a question while being interviewed.

She Cares About North

– Thomas Richardson, Jackson Snyder, and Adam Nixion
April 25, 2022
A meme I used in my last campaign, showcasing the giant poster I made out of pieces of letter paper.

The President’s Guide to Class Officership (Part Two)

– Thomas Richardson
April 22, 2022
An example of a campaign poster. This poster represents something I was interesting in at the time.

An example of an informal campaign poster. This poster shows all the information a voter should know about a candidate.

Ms.Lester and Mrs.Detterman during the interview.

Read Like A Book

– Thomas Richardson, Jackson Snyder, Adam Nixion, and Thatcher McMorris
April 20, 2022
Section of the weekly newsletter announcing the Senior Awards Ceremony.

Senior Awards Are Back!

– Thomas Richardson
April 12, 2022
List of next year's DEN Senators.

22-23 Den Senators

– Thomas Richardson
April 11, 2022
DEN Senator Candidates

DEN Senator Candidates

– Thomas Richardson
April 4, 2022
Section of the weekly newsletter announcing the new schedule.

4:06

– Thomas Richardson
April 4, 2022
Photo of the Prom Guest Pass.

[Photo] Prom is Coming!

– Adia Casey, Managing Editor and Writer
April 4, 2022
Image of the Instagram post announcing the contest.

“SPUD Is Coming” T-Shirt Contest

– Thomas Richardson
April 4, 2022
The Perfect Prom Guide

The Perfect Prom Guide

– Brandon Johnson, Sophia Potts, and Thomas Richardson
April 1, 2022
Section of the weekly newsletter that announced the app.

Bus Transportation App!

– Thomas Richardson
March 30, 2022
"Dogward Bound" as featured in Possibilities, volume 9.

Yearbook Recognized For Outstanding Spread!

– Adia Casey and Thomas Richardson
March 29, 2022
Nicole Waggoner is signing a contract.

A Novel Interview

– Thomas Richardson and Adam Nixion
March 25, 2022
Photo of the SPUD total reveal from SPUD 2022.

Third Quarter Recap

– Adia Casey and Thomas Richardson
March 24, 2022
Photo of the AAA selling baked goods.

African American Association’s Bake Sale

– Thomas Richardson
March 23, 2022
Graphic promoting the All City Choral Festival.

All City Choral Festival

– Thomas Richardson
March 22, 2022
DEN Exec. Election Results

DEN Exec. Election Results

– Thomas Richardson, Alisa Burt, and Jackson Williford
March 21, 2022
Pie Chart of the President Election Projections.

DEN Election Projections

– Thomas Richardson
March 7, 2022
The cast of Spongebob: The Musical during the performance.

The Spongebob Musical

– Thomas Richardson
March 3, 2022
The African American Association poses for a photo in front of their float for the Homecoming Parade.

Meet the African American Association!

– Thomas Richardson
February 28, 2022
Mrs. Pennell Answering a question.

Pennell Interview

– Thomas Richardson and Adam Nixion
February 24, 2022
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Norman North Alummi Trae Young holding up 2 "t-wolves" in front of the student section.

Trae Young after he walked out during the event.

Trophies won from Young's time at Norman North, including the 2016 Class 6A State Runner-Up.

Kevin Overton warming up for the game against Norman High.

[Photo] Crosstown Clash Recap

February 17, 2022
Section of the weekly newsletter.

Graduation Diploma Verification

– Thomas Richardson
February 14, 2022
Example of photos you should submit.

Graduation Slideshow Submissions

– Thomas Richardson
February 14, 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
Thomas Richardson, senior holding a thumbs up in front of one of this campaign posters, during last year's election.

The President’s Guide to Class Officership (Part One)

– Thomas Richardson
February 9, 2022
Photo of a "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign.

We’re Going to Vegas, Baby!

– Thomas Richardson
February 1, 2022
Photo of a Fenris poster around the school.

Submit to Fenris!

– Thomas Richardson
January 31, 2022
Jared Pratio cutting Aiden Nies's hair.

Haircut Promo

– Thomas Richardson and Nick Dionisio
January 27, 2022
Section of the weekly newsletter that announced the survey.

10th and 12th Graders to Take Survey in Advisory

– Thomas Richardson
January 24, 2022
Someone "Pushin P."

What is Pushin P?

– Brandon Johnson, Sophia Potts, and Thomas Richardson
January 21, 2022
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[Photo] Gavin Frakes Leaves Early

January 20, 2022
Martin Luther King gives his "I Have A Dream Speech."

The History Behind MLK Day

– Linden Humphrey and Thomas Richardson
January 16, 2022
Joshua Garner (sophomore), during the SPUD Dating Show.

SPUD is Love

– Thomas Richardson and Adam Nixion
January 13, 2022
A student participates in virtual learning.

Schools to Close Due to COVID-19 Resurgence

– Alisa Burt and Thomas Richardson
January 12, 2022
Kalizble Okoya (senior) playing the bass during a performance during Fine Arts Week.

Orchestra Winter Concert Moved to 2/2

– Thomas Richardson
January 12, 2022
SPUD Chairs Olivia Brackin, Brandy Liu, and Avery Eshelman introduce this year's SPUD week.

SPUD Opens With A Roar!

– Alisa Burt and Thomas Richardson
January 5, 2022
SPUD Committee members holding up the different merchandise.

Get Your SPUD Merch!

– Thomas Richardson
January 4, 2022
Thomas Richardson interviewing Xander Brayfield.

SPUD Recipient Turned Committee Member

– Thomas Richardson and Adam Nixion
January 4, 2022
Student sleeping on the floor.

Naptime Violation

– Matthew McCaskill and Thomas Richardson
November 19, 2021
Thomas Richardson interviewing Mrs. Dettmann in the Library.

North is in Her Dett

– Thomas Richardson and Adam Nixion
November 19, 2021
A student holds a sign at the protest for Julius Jones.

Student’s Walkout in Protest of Julius Jones’ Execution

– Thomas Richardson, Alisa Burt, and Seth Wendland
November 19, 2021
Representatives from Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) to enroll students for concurrent in December.

OCCC Concurrent Enrollment Event

– Thomas Richardson and
November 19, 2021
A student holds up a sign stating "Black Lives Matter."

Students hold posters as they march around the school.

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Chandlar Nickel holds a "Free Julius Jones" sign.

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Mr. Alferos and Thomas Richardson shaking hands after their interview.

Mr. Alferos’s Saucey Interview

– Thomas Richardson and Adam Nixion
November 16, 2021
Flyer posted around the school promoting "Lunch & Learn" .

Eat Lunch & Learn About Native American Culture!

– Thomas Richardson
November 11, 2021
Photo of SPUD members with a sign displaying how much money they

$22,220.49 Raised in 24 Hours!

– Thomas Richardson and Alisa Burt
November 11, 2021
A photo of books in the Library, which almost 3,500 have been checked out so far.

Students Have Checked Out Over 3,000 Books This Year So Far!

– Thomas Richardson
November 8, 2021
Section of the weekly newsletter that announced the finals exemption policy.

How To “Skip” A Final!

– Thomas Richardson
November 8, 2021
Graphic showing the date for Semi this year.

Semi Will Be on 12/11!

– Thomas Richardson
November 2, 2021
Graphic announcing Fine Arts Week spirit days.

Show Out for Fine Art’s Week

– Thomas Richardson
October 29, 2021
iTech Assistant, Joshua Khor fixing a 3D Printer.

iTech/Library Assistant Apps. Out NOW!

– Thomas Richardson
October 28, 2021
Picture of the Spooktacular room assignments and a map of the school.

Spooktacular Announcement

– Thomas Richardson
October 26, 2021
Spooktacular room assignments.

Map of the school.

Spooktacular room assignments (cont.).)

Photo of Mrs. Dettmann, winner of the 2021 Oklahoma Library Association's Outstanding New Librarian Award.

Dettmann to Win OKSTE Award

– Corynn Speer and Thomas Richardson
October 22, 2021
Brandy Liu, one of the SPUD 2022 Chairs.

Interview with SPUD Chair Brandy Liu

– Thomas Richardson and Adam Nixion
October 21, 2021
Meet the SPUD Recipients

Meet the SPUD Recipients

– Thomas Richardson
October 21, 2021
Lari Migliorino spiking a volleyball in a game during late August.

Second Place Is a WINN, Of Sorts…

– Thomas Richardson
October 20, 2021
Stray dog, we will call him Jim

Who Let The Dogs Out?

– Benjamin Maruri, Thomas Richardson, and Seth Wendland
October 20, 2021
Pie chart displaying results from a student survey on e-hallpass.

We’re Still Passing on E-Hallpass

– Thomas Richardson
October 19, 2021
North Clubs to Spook Elementary Kids at Spooktacular!

North Clubs to Spook Elementary Kids at Spooktacular!

– Thomas Richardson
October 19, 2021
Choir singing at the chior concert.

Fall Choral Concert

– Thomas Richardson
October 19, 2021
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