Isabel Lawrence
News Editor
After 31 years of teaching at NCHS, history teacher Douglas Farrenkopf has annouced that he will retire at the end of this year. Mr. Farrenkopf is also the director of the Afternoon Instructrional Program as well as summer school and the creator of the Greater New Canaan Enrichment Program.
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International Night celebrates different cultures and students who excel in languages
Wheatley Raabe
Reporter
On May 24 the World Language Department held their seventh annual International Night in the cafeteria from 5-7. Students, teachers and parents enjoyed numerous ethnic foods, listened to student performances and watched an award ceremony to honor those who excelled throughout the year.
Free the Children Water Walk
Taylor du Pont & Kate Howard
Associate Multimedia Editor & Editor-in-Chief
The charity driven and education promoting organization, Free the Children, strives to empower youths to free the Earth’s population of the cycle of poverty. On April 22, the New Canaan High school Free the Children club held a Water Walk Fundraiser at Waveny Park. Although the event only lasted a few hours on Saturday, the club had been planning the fundraiser since the fall.
Memorial Day festivities prepare to take flight
Jack Ludtke
Business Manager
When integrated Union armies of the Civil War laid flowers on the graves of their fellow soldiers in 1865, they didn’t know they were starting a holiday that would become iconic in American culture. This holiday, then called “Decoration Day,” became steeped in American tradition, eventually becoming “Memorial Day.” Today, we celebrate Memorial Day as a way to recognize the efforts and sacrifices of veterans, both living and deceased.
Updated Powerschool creates a new way to view grades
Emily Brand
News Editor
Starting in September of this coming school year, a new method of entering grades and assignments will be put into place at NCHS. In hopes of diminishing problems that come up between teachers, parents and students, this new form of Powerschool will let students and parents view assignments that teachers put in their grade books online.