Shedding light on student trends and culture at the high school.
Julia Hardy
Reporter
When junior Matthew Parrino took an independent studies course in repairing and upgrading automobiles last year, not only did he get advisor help in fixing up his car and a drivable 1998 BMW, but he also earned .75 of a credit point for graduation.
Sara Levine
Features Editor
The NCHS Club Fair will be held this Friday, September 23rd. Each year, students are given the opportunity to preview the clubs offered at our school. “It’s an opportunity for kids to get a sense of all the co-curricular activities we offer and to meet with a couple of kids to see if the club is something they might enjoy,” said Club Fair Director Ari Rothman. New clubs are constantly being offered in order to cover a wide range of student interests. “The clubs are always evolving,” Mr. Rothman said. “About half the clubs are new this year because interests change and we try to accommodate that.” Below is a preview of a few of the clubs that will be showcased this Friday.
Sara Levine
Features Editor
When school is let out for summer break, students are relieved at the low pressure the two months of vacation have to offer. Whether they spend the break sitting by the pool or training for sports, students take advantage of the time to recharge for the upcoming school year. This summer, some students enjoyed filling up their time with a job or volunteer opportunity.
Grace Burke
Associate Editor
While many students’ summers are filled with time consuming jobs or days at the beach, some privileged teens are jet setting around the world gaining experiences of a lifetime. They took the time to find programs outside of school that allowed them to travel and focus in on their specific interests. Senior Jackie Trager reflected on her trip with her family to three different countries in Africa.
In the upcoming school year, students, teachers and parents alike will be introduced to new technology, both inside and outside the classroom. Whether it is the use of online databases, social networking sites, or the newly installed Apple devices, the NCHS community will have access to technology unavailable to the majority of public high schools.
