Isabel Lawrence
Reporter
When considering options for their summer vacations, most students gravitate towards sleep away camps or vacation homes on the beach. Junior Steven Ross, however, thought differently.
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APUSH and AMSTUD students gain understanding of the Vietnam War
Kate Howard & Lily Kazemi
News Editors
“No event in history is more misunderstood than the Vietnam War.” This infamous quote by former President Richard Nixon opened the annual Vietnam Symposium on Nov. 9, held in the Wagner room for AP United States History and American Studies students. The assembly, organized by History Department Chair Richard Webb, involved a panel of Vietnam veterans, each there to share their story.
Dr. Abbey announces his retirement
Kate Howard and Lily Kazemi
News Editors
On Oct. 12, Superintendent of Schools David Abbey announced his retirement. Dr. Abbey will officially end his term on July 1 after serving the NCPS school system for nearly twenty years.
What to expect from the Accreditation Process
Juan Pablo Rivera Garza
Reporter
On Friday, Sept. 23, students met in their homeroom classes and were asked a series of questions regarding how they see themselves and the school in the future. These questions are part of a self-study the school has to go through for the process of reaccreditation.
School schedule changed thanks to Hurricane Irene
Emily Wood
Reporter
When Hurricane Irene stormed through New Canaan on Aug. 27 and left most of the town without power, it forced the Board of Education to postpone the first day of the school year until after Labor Day. The Board then sought to find ways to modify the school calendar. The board met three times before finally approving a modification suggested by the NCPS