Steve Jobs died on October 5, 2011 at the premature age of 56, after battling pancreatic cancer for eight years. Jobs dedicated his life to the development of technology and was most commonly known as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Apple Inc. Though Jobs resigned as CEO of Apple six weeks before his death, he continuously worked and contributed throughout his illness to release the advancements of the iPod, iPhone, iPad, iTunes, and Mac computers.
Category: Features
Shedding light on student trends and culture at the high school.
Students voice confusion over strictly enforced driving rules
Thwarted in their attempts to go off campus, many juniors such as Emily have now voiced complaint amongst each other over the “new driving rules”. However, according to assistant principal, Dr. Veronica LeDuc, “The rules regarding parking and driving privileges have been in place for over a decade.”
Underlying ethics of Mischief Night
Kit Clemente
Reporter
As the children of New Canaan excitedly prepare for a night of innocent trick-or-treating fun, others may be getting ready to participate in a night of traditional mischief, adequately dubbed Mischief Night.
Students on October 30 take part in pranks such as toilet papering trees, egging houses, and ding dong ditching. According to junior Duke Repko, it is typical to have previously arranged plans for the night. “The plans are very well thought out, usually there’s a plan B, or maybe even a plan C in case something goes wrong,” he said.
Learning their own way
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.
Annual Club Fair offers students activity options
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.