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Aviation club president Artem Sodukh flying a plane for his student pilot program

Club spotlight: Aviation Club

David Ross and Sophie Casazza December 17, 2024

With an average of 45,000 aircraft taking flight each day in the United States, the demand for commercial pilots continues to increase each year by 4%. By 2025, Gen Z will make up 25% of the aviation workforce...

HOSA 24-25 school year members

Club Spotlight: HOSA

Abhinav Kodali, Senior Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Health Occupations Students of America is a national organization dedicated to educating students across the country through instruction, demonstration and competition. HOSA’s mission is primarily accomplished...

Hot Chocolate Fundraiser

Nina Gerty, Senior Staff Writer December 17, 2024

As temperatures continue to drop and the weather changes from a brisk autumn to a crisp winter breeze, ASB is offering hot chocolate to help keep students warm during finals.  “We sell hot chocolate...

Dancers perform a spectacular group number for the audience.

Oak Park Dance Team shines at the Winter Showcase

Saanvi Dasari, Features Editor December 17, 2024

Oak Park High School’s dance team held its Winter Showcase at Medea Creek Middle School on Dec. 7. Planning for the showcase was no simple task. It took months of meticulous planning, and each member...

Cast members take a bow after the show

OPHS Thespian Troupe presents sixth annual 24-Hour Play

Sahana Sri, Online Director December 17, 2024

Oak Park High School’s International Thespian Society presented “Our Place,” the sixth annual 24-Hour Play, on Nov. 16. Set at a lakeside dock, the play highlighted five different stories of friendship,...

The blue team waits in the wings across from the red team as the game begins.

A never-before-seen insight into ComedySportz

Natalie Baghdanian, Managing Editor December 17, 2024

ComedySportz, an improv show where suggestions come from the audience, has been at Oak Park High School since 2015. The team began their 2024-2025 season with their first game on Aug. 23. It wasn’t...

From left to right: Nina Gerty, Mrs. Shulze, Natalia Galstian, Ms. Hernandez

Club Spotlight: Breaking the Stigma

Gabriella Paul and Evan Rubenstein December 17, 2024

Depression, anxiety and stress are on the rise in high schools across America. Adolescents are carrying more on their shoulders than ever before, and reports from NFHS show that nearly 32% of teens now...

Junior Ricky Radant and sophomore Jackson Farhat work on the code for their robot.

Building robots, building bonds: OPHS robotics team

Saanvi Dasari and Jessica Qi November 20, 2024

Oak Park High School’s robotics team is not just a place where students can explore their engineering passion, it’s also where they can improve their teamwork and problem-solving skills. Building a...

OPHS’s cheer and dance team hosts the Showdown

OPHS’s cheer and dance team hosts the Showdown

Natalie Baghdanian, Managing Editor November 20, 2024

Oak Park High School’s cheer and dance teams hosted their third annual Showdown on Nov. 16. Loretta Brown, Tim Chavelier and Danielle Sisso acted as judges for the event by rating each performance...

JSU members meet in F-1 every Tuesday at lunch.

Club Spotlight: Jewish Student Union

David Ross, Business and Communications Manager November 19, 2024

At Oak Park High School, the Jewish Student Union club is a place where people of all backgrounds are welcome to come learn about Judaism and develop a sense of community on campus.  “Our club is not...

Diwali Celebration at OPHS

Diwali Celebration at OPHS

Anika Ravilla, Art Director November 18, 2024

On Nov. 14, students gathered around the great lawn at lunch to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights that symbolizes light over darkness and good over evil. The event was hosted by the Oak Park...

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