Today, November 11th, Principal Tony Pavia announced his retirement. He is in his fifteenth year as a principal, and is in his ninth year here. In an email addressed to faculty, he wrote, “I have given this school the very best I have to offer and not unlike an aging athlete, I have decided that it is best to leave while the spring is still in my step.”
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Senior National Merit Scholars receive honors
Lily Kazemi
Reporter
“It is important from time to time to [stop and] take joy in your accomplishments,” Superintendent of Schools David Abbey said as he addressed students and parents at the annual National Merit Scholarship Corporation reception, held in the Wagner Room on Tuesday.
Pura Vida holds third annual Flag Football Tournament
Elizabeth Kilbride
News Editor
The Pura Vida club hosted their third annual flag football tournament Sunday, November 8 on the water tower field. There were 23 teams and 151 players.
Sharon Knechtle founded Pura Vida at NCHS four years ago after she went on a mission trip with students. They enjoyed the trip and weren’t ready to have it all end, she said. As a result, they decided to make a year-round club dedicated to helping the world’s impoverished people.
Midterm election keeps CT Democrats in office
Kelly Saiz
News Editor
Last Tuesday, November 2nd America voted in the midterm elections. The Democrats maintained their majority in the Senate but the Republicans gained control over the House of Representatives. According to Yahoo and Google News, as of this coming January, the Republicans will hold 239 seats to the Democrats’ 188 seats in the House. The Democrats will have 53 seats to the Republicans’ 46 in the Senate.
Love is Respect concert fundraises for Domestic Violence Crisis Center
Kelly Saiz
News Editor
Students, faculty and community members gathered on Wednesday, Oct. 27 in the Wagner Room for the Love is Respect Concert, a benefit for the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC). Located in Norwalk and Bridgeport, the DVCC has operated since 1997 as a resource for domestic abuse. The concert, featuring 12 student acts, raised $550.00 towards the DVCC.