Emily Jackson
Reporter
On June 1, students and faculty of NCHS assembled in the auditorium to recognize the accomplishments of its seniors, juniors and a few sophomores. The annual award ceremony congratulated notable members of the student body for their achievements in the past school year. According to Assistant Principal Ari Rothman, the students chosen to receive awards at the assembly are the best representatives of NCHS.
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.
Lily Kazemi
News Editor
On Wednesday, September 22, seniors attended a mandatory assembly addressing the stress and pressures linked to the college application process. The speaker, Michael Thompson, is a psychologist who specializes in families and children, and is the co-author of a book called The Pressured Child: Helping Your Children Achieve Success in School and Life.
Kate Howard
News Editor
Tomorrow, the September 11, Ten Years After assembly, organized by History Department Head Richard Webb, will be held in the auditorium. The assembly will feature a panel discussion led by six speakers including VOICES of September 11th co-founder Mary Fetchet, author of “Messages: Signs, Visits and Premonitions from Loved Ones Lost on 9/11″ Bonnie McEneaney, among others. There will also be performances by the NCHS Madrigals and the band.
Kate Howard
News Editor
Ten years ago tomorrow, America was attacked by nineteen al-Qaeda terrorists on a beautiful September morning. The tenth anniversary of 9/11 serves as a reminder of how our nation has bound together in times of tragedy and the day that forever changed history. To pay tribute to the victims of September 11, several seniors have organized their own projects.
