Isabel Lawrence
News Editor
For two weeks in March, sophomores undergo CAPT testing, a statewide exam that is a graduation requirement. However, CAPTs are not the only grade specific test taken at NCHS. On Feb. 12, the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) test will be adminsitered, to be taken by a group of randomly selected seniors.
Emily Brand
News Editor
On Feb. 7 at 7:00 p.m. the honors and AP night was held at NCHS. This event was started to encourage students and their parents, to come and learn more about the different level courses that the high school has to offer. The night provided the opportunity to meet with honors and AP teachers, learn the course outlines and get specific questions answered from a panel of teachers.
Brittany Overacker
Reporter
In light of recent events, specifically the Newtown school shooting, administrators have taken steps toward increasing security measures. They have limited access to the school by locking all doors, except for those at the front entrance, at 7:45 A.M. These doors are to remain closed and locked throughout the day, encouraging everyone to enter the building through only the main entrance.
Gracie Castle
Reporter
In the morning, junior Harriet Prior walks down the hallway with a coffee cup in her hand. After school she walks behind the counter at Zumbach’s. For Harriet, coffee is an essential part of her day. “I drink coffee every single morning. I can’t get through the day without at least one cup or else I crash,” she said.
Tyler Kendall Features Editor On Jan. 2 NCHS switched from “source separation” to “single stream” recycling. This was the result of a special report on
