Kelsey Anspach
News Editor
Wednesday February 24th, the Anime Club held a Super Smash Bros. tournament in the lounge to raise money for Haiti. Students who attended the event played against each other in the video game on a large-screen projection. According to the club’s president, senior Katrina Mondonedo, “It was really successful. We had a good turnout and raised about $300,” she said. “About 25 people came, which was better than we expected, and we had a great time…
Registration for AP tests in the College and Career Center ends 3/1. The test is for students who are currently enrolled in AP courses and wish to get AP credit.
Each test costs $95.00, and checks should be made out to NCHS Guidance. If financial aid is needed for the tests, students should see Ms. Carroll in the College and Career Center…
Emily Greene
News Editor
Coming off a six game losing streak, the boys’ varsity basketball team pulled through on Senior Night, 68-54, advancing to 6-11 in the FCIAC, and 7-12 overall. The Rams played the Danbury Hatters who are 5-13 in the FCIAC and 5-15 overall yesterday at 7:00…
Catherine Chiocchi
Arts Editor
According to Webster’s Dictionary, dance is “a series of rhythmic and patterned bodily movements usually performed to music.” But beyond graceful choreography, dance is an integral part of many world cultures. Some students have spent years practicing dance genres inherent to a particular culture, like Irish step dance (traditional Irish dancing), Indian classical dance, and African tribal dance…
Lucia Molina
Reporter
While students are enjoying their first day of winter break on Friday, teachers and faculty will be attending their semi-annual department party known as Professional Development Day. For four days out of the year, New Canaan teachers get together to work on new skills, focus on curricular issues, listen to speakers, and watch presentations done by faculty members.
Professional Development Day is an opportunity for teachers and faculty to get together, share new ideas for teaching, and look for ways to best integrate the curriculum…
