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Levy fails, district reevaluates funds
Digital artwork of a masquerade mask created with Ibispaintx.
Put your best face forward
Seniors set the stage for their directorial debut
Seniors set the stage for their directorial debut
Giovanna Mason ('25) after submitting her scholarship application
Rising costs of college incentivises students to apply for scholarships
S4: E7 Upcoming TikTok ban discussion
S4: E7 Upcoming TikTok ban discussion
S4 E6: Design your own curriculum
S4 E6: Design your own curriculum
UPS Drivers Elite after their game against the 'D1 Rejects'
UPS Drivers Elite Delivers in Westerville Rec League
Central Ohio Splash Meet
A look into Westerville North’s Central Ohio Splash Meet
Dane Blackstone(2025) talking about his commitment
Winter and spring athletes sign together
Micah Stein smiling after scoring a touchdown for the WNHS football team.
Inclusivity in sports at North
Payton King watching as the clock runs out as north beat central 34-0
Still fight left in the Warriors
North lacrosse battles against Central
North lacrosse battles against Central
Photo of the IB Sign at Westerville South High School
North Lacks IB Program
Arden Heckman a WNHS girls wrestler on media day.
WNHS girls wrestler shows excellence consistently
feminist club display
Feminist Club is bringing spirit to Women’s History Month
Twin brothers, Luke (left) and Levi (right) playing in the snow.
School closures and delays as cold weather sweeps the Nation
Milani Howard (2026) (left), Teresa Fernandez (2025) (middle), and Mariah Chaffin (2025) (right) display their candy for trunk-or-treat at Westerville North.
Changing the Classroom
Studying the art of trade: Pursuing Passions through Business
Studying the art of trade: Pursuing Passions through Business
A comparison between the original Shrek movie (2001) and the new Shrek 5 move trailer (2025). Images taken from the IMDB pages for the respective movies.
Shrek 5 Animation Style is Not That Bad
Which is more Beneficial, taking AP or CCP classes?
Which is more Beneficial, taking AP or CCP classes?
A collage of album/single covers including Jutes' 'Sleepyhead' album, The Wrecks' 'Panic Vertigo' album, Mothica's 'Kissing Death' album, Dutch Melrose and Benny Mayne's single 'Pretty Please' and Friday Pilots Club's single 'Better With.'
Underrated Music Artists
Freya Skye's new single and her upcoming tour for Descendants Zombies Worlds Collide is advertised on bookmarks. If you want one, check out the library.
Up-and-coming teen singer/songwriter Freya Skye releases a new single “Just Can’t Fake It”
Rubrics and class details for English comp 1
Subjective feedback conflicts with grades
Samuel Darkes ('24), Louis Macek (WCHS '25), Jasper Clark (WCHS '24), and Addison Saggio ('25) all react to Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Review: Fan favorites make their debut
Overlooked Vacation Spots
S4 E9: The different fasting communities at North
S4 E9: The different fasting communities at North
S4 E8: The impact Chat-GPT has on the environment
S4 E8: The impact Chat-GPT has on the environment
Central Ohio Splash Meet
A look into Westerville North’s Central Ohio Splash Meet
S4: E7 Upcoming TikTok ban discussion
S4: E7 Upcoming TikTok ban discussion
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The Odyssey
Theodore Garrett (Senior)

Theodore Garrett (Senior), Sports Editor

I am a Senior and second year member of The Odyssey, I am the Secretary of the thespian troupe at Westerville North. In my free time I enjoy fiber arts, watching hockey, and photography. I am an inducted member of the International Thespian Society and the Quill and Scroll Society as well as an active participant in the Global Scholars program. In my professional life I am a broadcast intern and freelance photographer.

All content by Theodore Garrett (Senior)
Ohio House Bill Restricts Transgender Athletes in Sports

Ohio House Bill Restricts Transgender Athletes in Sports

Theodore Garrett (Senior)
April 9, 2024
Breakfast In Oz S2 - Ep.5

Breakfast In Oz S2 – Ep.5

Theodore Garrett (Senior)
April 5, 2024
Daniel Dewey, Abby McLaughlin, Parker Caney, and William Baumann pose as their characters for Westerville North's Wizard of Oz.

[Photo] The cast of the Wizard of Oz follows the yellow brick road to success

Avery Halterman
February 5, 2024
Max Garrett (2026) wears a Winnwell neck guard during his hockey game. Garrett opted into wearing this production, but youth organizations are beginning to mandate them.

[Photo] Sports are taking a leap into the safety world

Aiden Montgomery (Senior)
November 29, 2023
This graphic represents the picket signs used in the Actor's Strike. Graphic designed on Canva.

SAG-AFTRA strike swings into second phase

Theodore Garrett (Senior)
October 19, 2023
A Graphic representing Daria Kasaktina playing in the United States Tennis Open. Kasatkina made LGBTQ+ History with her match against Greet Minnem. Made on Canva.

Daria Kasaktina makes history at United States Women’s Open

Theodore Garrett (Senior)
September 13, 2023
WNHS students stand together in their cardinal crazy outfits. They cheer the football team onto victory.

[Photo] Westerville North has a chance to Rule the ‘Ville in football

Connor Rathburn (Junior)
September 12, 2023
This Ohio voted sticker was handed out after citizens cast their vote on Issue 1. The winning decision was 'No'.

Ohio voters strike down Issue 1

Theodore Garrett (Senior)
August 23, 2023
Odyssey staff members Theodore Garrett (11) and Dillon Hittle (12) await the players to enter the rink inside of the Team Tunnel.

[Photo] Columbus Blue Jackets hosts Public Relations Day

Hailey Tessman (Junior), Reporter
February 6, 2023
A graphic showing a common way to get concussions. Concussions can be very dangerous.

[Photo] Concussion protocol in 2022: What is it?

Dillon Hittle (Senior), Reporter
November 3, 2022
Locations of fall activities in Central Ohio. Outdoor fall activities can help mental health and overall physical health.

[Photo] Sweater weather brings better benefits

Hailey Tessman (Junior), Copy Editor
October 26, 2022
Dillon Hittle (12) teaches The Odyssey staff how to change a tire during period 6/7 in the North parking lot. There is no class that teaches this skill, so Dillon took the initiative.

[Photo] Life skills open the door to the real world

Kat Kojis, Reporter
October 24, 2022
Taylor Swift will release her album Midnights at midnight on October 21. This will be her 10th original album.

[Photo] Taylor Swift strikes again with new album Midnights

Emma Blanchong (Senior), reporter
October 20, 2022
Aiden Montgomery (11) and Kasen Knapp (11) prepare for a preseason scrimmage against the Mavericks U16 Pre-Post team. Montgomery and Knapp played together with the Warcats last season as well.

Warcats debut new prep team

Theodore Garrett (Junior)
September 28, 2022
Shaun Myers (9) shows school spirit through his face paint in the "Warrior Zone" student section. The student section leaders have worked hard to try and promote school activities to the new freshman class.

Student Section Leader, Elizabeth Howard (12), directs students in the "Warzone" on different cheers and chants to do during the football game.

Wesley Elifritz (Athletic Drector) crouches in anticpation at the 20 yard line. As the athletic driector Elifritz is responsible for much of the Westerville North HighSchool Althletic Department.

Brady McAllister (12) watches the field closely during their game at Westerville Central.

John Stowers (12) helps a fellow bandmate before the first halftime show of the band season.

WNHS Cheerleader Abby Scurlock (11) prepares for the first football game of the 2022 season. This season marks Scurlock's 3rd year cheering with Westerville North.

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