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The Balancing Act

Mara Hankins, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2022

    Freshman Charlie Getz, a former gymnast of four years, spoke with a resigned smile, one that conveyed the intricacies of gymnastics. It’s a sport of pride and pain, all of which Getz...

Davis trains for the season

Profile: Jessie Davis

Jasmine Lahooti and Diya Johny May 19, 2022

Varsity track athlete Jessie Davis has been running track and field since she was young. Davis found her passion as a child, and continued to run for the next 10 years. “I started when I was eight and...

McNeilly smiles for the camera

Profile: Maria McNeilly

Ravali Vallurupalli, Senior Staff Writer May 19, 2022

Freshman athlete Maria McNeilly joined track and field for the current spring season of the 2022 school year. While wrapping up her season, McNeilly reflected on her experience and future with this program.  “I...

Teichner celebrates after a tournament win

Profile: Noah Teichner

Adam Helfstein, Eric Yeung, and Alex Gaspar May 13, 2022

Ever since Noah Teichner was young, he has always been in love with the game of soccer. Starting in the Agoura Youth Soccer Association (AYSO), Teichner has played the position of goalkeeper ever since. “I...

Senior Madison Parrone runs at a 2021 cross country meet. (Photo courtesy of Miranda Pinon)

From Eagle to Aztec

Angie Bleau, News Editor April 29, 2022

Senior Madison Parrone has been running on the Oak Park dirt trails since sixth grade and still continues her senior year. She joined the cross country and track teams in high school with the influence...

Profile: Pia Atal’s return to competitive swimming

Sydney Herstein and Brooke Herstein April 29, 2022

Sophomore Pia Atal has been swimming since she was in diapers. At the age of one, Atal began her swimming journey in a Mommy and Me class. From that point on, swimming has become a major part of Atal’s...

Seniors highlighted at OPHS Stunt senior night

Sydney Herstein and Brooke Herstein April 8, 2022

OPHS Stunt seniors were highlighted last Tuesday at their last home game of the season. Team members had smiles on their faces and even a few tears. “Each of the seniors had one or two girls that gave...

Athletic Director, Tim Chevalier, gives a speech at Spring Sports signing day.

Spring athletes commit

Lily Huynh, Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2022

On March 30, 2022, Oak Park High School held its official Spring signing ceremony in the Pavilion for seniors who have verbally committed to play a sport on the collegiate level.  The following athletes...

Mr. Chevalier and two of his favorite AP Econ students.

Chevalier to step down as athletic director

Alex Gaspar, Eric Yeung, and Adam Helfstein April 1, 2022

Tim Chevalier will be stepping down as the OPHS Athletic Director, effective for the 2022-23 school year. He has served as the athletics director for the past four school years. “I've really enjoyed...

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Sports Prediction Central: Season 2, March Madness Edition

Adam Helfstein, Alex Gaspar, and Eric Yeung March 18, 2022

Welcome‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ March Madness ‌edition‌ ‌of‌ ‌Season‌ ‌2‌ ‌for‌ ‌Sports‌ ‌Predictions‌ ‌Central,‌ ‌a‌ ‌column‌ ‌for‌ ‌predictions‌ ‌of‌...

The Slajchert brothers face off in Penn versus Dartmouth game

The Slajchert brothers face off in Penn versus Dartmouth game

Mina Jung, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2022

On Feb. 26 at Leede Arena in Hanover, New Hampshire, Oak Park High School alumni and brothers Wes Slajchert and Clark Slajchert became rivals on the basketball court, playing for Dartmouth College and...

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