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The Student News Site of Wichita North High School

The North Star

The Student News Site of Wichita North High School

The North Star

The Student News Site of Wichita North High School

The North Star

The Student News Site of Wichita North High School

The North Star

Class of 2024 Graduation
Class of 2024 Graduation
Lily Graham, Photographer • May 14, 2024
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AVID Senior Banquet
AVID Senior Banquet
Kimberly Mijares, Reporter • May 13, 2024

On Friday May 3rd, there was an AVID Banquet hosted in the cafeteria, particularly only seniors and family members. During this event, we...

North vs. BC Baseball
North vs. BC Baseball
May 3, 2024

Reality U gives students insight into adulthood
Desiree Mendoza, Reporter • April 19, 2024

This week Reality U came to our school to give 10th graders the experiences of being an adult. Every student starts off with a monthly check...

Senior Jaycee Tyler attempts to pin her opponent. Tyler is one of six North wrestlers competing at state.
Meraz, state qualifiers ready to compete
February 22, 2024

Xitlaly Meraz feels prepared. Last year, Meraz finished 4th at the state tournament in the 115-pound division. This year, she's looking for more. Meraz...

Wichita Public Schools considering school closures
Kimberly Mijares, Writer • February 22, 2024

At the end of this year, an estimated six schools could be closing permanently if the proposal to close them down is accepted by the school board...

North graduate Julian Banuelos (bottom left) with his family, including his grandmother Lisa Lopez-Galvan (top left). Lopez-Galvan was killed yesterday when she was shot at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.
North graduate loses grandmother at Super Bowl parade shooting
Marie Loest, Reporter • February 15, 2024

Wednesday afternoon there were many lives affected in Kansas City, Missouri. A mass shooting occured during Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade....

Fans gather to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl.
North staff reflect on parade tragedy
Marie Loest, Reporter • February 15, 2024

Wednesday afternoon there was a mass shooting in Kansas City, Missouri. The Super Bowl champs, the Kansas City Chiefs had finished up the parade...

Pal world game review
Edgar Chairez, Reporter • February 8, 2024

As much as the monster-filled open world can indeed be fun to explore, it’s clearly unfinished. There are wide, empty stretches with nothing...

Teachers have mixed feelings on new conference schedule
Kimberly Mijares, Writer • February 7, 2024

Second semester Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on February 7th and 8th at 3:30-7pm. It will also take place s on the 9th, from school...

North High Talent Show
North High Talent Show
Kimberly Mijares, Writer • January 26, 2024

North High AVID will be hosting a talent show February 1st at 6:30 p.m. It will be inside the auditorium and students including parents are welcome...

North vs. BC Baseball
North vs. BC Baseball
May 3, 2024

Winter Sports Photos
Winter Sports Photos
Staff January 19, 2024

YE students hold annual Market Day
November 28, 2023

Volleyball falls to Lawrence Free State at sub-state
Volleyball falls to Lawrence Free State at sub-state
October 24, 2023

Soccer Falls Short at Kapaun
Soccer Falls Short at Kapaun
Maritza Mendez, Photographer • October 19, 2023

North plays West in football at Riverfront Stadium
North plays West in football at Riverfront Stadium
October 16, 2023

Scenic Pictures at North
Maritza Mendez, Photographer • October 9, 2023

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North grad Lewis has Colonel promotion where it all began
Isabel Paez, Reporter • March 22, 2022

To serve one’s country is a choice that should not be taken lightly. Your life, and the lives of those who look to you for leadership should...

North vs. BC Baseball
Sports
North vs. BC Baseball
May 3, 2024

Senior Jaycee Tyler attempts to pin her opponent. Tyler is one of six North wrestlers competing at state.
Sports
Meraz, state qualifiers ready to compete
February 22, 2024

Xitlaly Meraz feels prepared. Last year, Meraz finished 4th at the state tournament in the 115-pound division. This year, she's looking for more. Meraz...

Sports
Wrestling off to fast start
Anisa Moreno, Reporter • December 12, 2023

So far for the Wrestling 2023-24 season, the varsity girls have competed in two tournaments and recently had a big dual against Kapaun. The dual...

Boys soccer suffers heartbreaking loss to Garden City
Sports
Boys soccer suffers heartbreaking loss to Garden City
Kimberly Mijares, Writer • October 31, 2023

The North boys' soccer ended the season with a devastating loss against Garden City yet going out with high professionalism and experience. "Losing...

Sports
Volleyball season ends with loss to Lawrence Free State
October 31, 2023

The Varsity Volleyball team made history this year by hosting sub-state at Wichita North High School for the first time in 20 years. However,...

Sports
Soccer defeats Northwest, eyes Garden City
Kimberly Mijares, Writer • October 27, 2023

For the second time this season, North went against Northwest 10/23 for playoffs. Final score was 5-2, giving North a huge comeback after losing...

Ornelas, two others qualify for state in cross country
Sports
Ornelas, two others qualify for state in cross country
Briana Lopez, Reporter • October 27, 2023

North had three female runners qualify for the state meet last Saturday. Senior Alexa Ornelas won her regional, defeating the second-place finisher...

Sports
Girls golf ends season at regionals, Baxter to retire
Julian, Bucher • October 24, 2023

After 22 years, head golf coach Scott Baxter is retiring at the end of the year. The girls golf team has improved greatly since the beginning...

Teachers have mixed feelings on new conference schedule
Kimberly Mijares, Writer • February 7, 2024

Second semester Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on February 7th and 8th at 3:30-7pm. It will also take place s on the 9th, from school...

Danza Desfile 2023
Danza Desfile 2023
Kimberly Mijares, Writer • December 6, 2023

Danza is a Catholic tradition where many groups of dancers express their belief, love and self by dancing to the Virgin Mary (Lady of Guadalupe)....

North Highs Question of the week
September 29, 2023

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Anisa Moreno, Reporter • September 1, 2023

The Varsity volleyball team recently competed last Saturday in their first tournament of the year and finished in 3rd place under the instruction...

School year kicks off with annual pancake feed
School year kicks off with annual pancake feed
Marie Loest, Reporter • August 24, 2023

Every year North kicks off fall sports with the annual pancake feed. This includes fluffy pancakes, a parade, and handfuls of scrimmages....

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