Author: Abby Gorman

  • First responders work to fight fires

    First responders first received notice of a developing brush fire early morning on Oct. 30. Beginning in Northern Simi Valley, it had spread into Moorpark within a few hours. At its peak, more than 7,000 structures were threatened, including the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The following evening, the Maria fire began atop South Mountain…

  • Go big, go green

    As the consequences of environmental destruction are becoming more and more apparent, action for environmental protection has become a modern urgency for every individual across the globe. Community members in Conejo Valley have come together to help save the environment in a variety of ways such as organizing clubs, participating in protests and calling…

  • 18 Hour owns the spotlight

    On Sept. 28, students, families, and friends gathered in the PAC to watch the Fall 18 Hour Festival. Hosted by the theater department, students spend only 18 hours writing, acting and directing short plays from scratch. This NPHS program is a favorite of both returning actors and new participants alike. For Charlotte Weymer, junior,…

  • Panthers take on the world

    The European experience The Summer of 2019 was full of many exciting experiences for NPHS students. From Northern California to Europe, many educational and enjoyable opportunities have taken place over the past few months. While some people took the summer to improve their talents, such as dance and art, others got to explore the…

  • Paratroopers soar in to kick off the homecoming football game

    Friday the 13th was a special day for NPHS students. Not only was it the homecoming game versus Ventura High School, but they also enjoyed a very unique surprise before the game: the US Army Golden Knights Aerial Demonstration Parachute Team dropped  onto the field and delivered the game ball to the school. Shortly…

  • New administrators join the NPHS Staff

    As the 2019-2020 school year begins,  Newbury Park High School has welcomed three new members to the administration: Phalba Thomas, Christine Caprino and Kristina Konish. Thomas, who has joined the NPHS staff on multiple occasions as a long-term substitute, is returning this school year as the Assistant Principal of Activities during Carly Adams’ maternity…