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The Man in the Mirror Singer, thespian, composer and superhero nerd are just a few of the traits that embody student Kobe Burton, senior. Music has always been a major factor in his life. Since a young age, Burton has focused on instruments like the piano and most recently the guitar. “I think more…
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Among the Newbury Park Athletic teams, the NPHS Dance Team has solidified itself as not only one of the most successful in the school but one of championship caliber. Over the course of three months (January-March), the team commits itself to what they call “comp season,” or competition season, where the team performs and…
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The NPHS Boys’ Basketball team went through a major transition during the 2017-18 season. During the 2016-17 year, the team unsuccessfully finished with a record of 8-19, failing to make the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) playoffs. Yet after a complete revamp in coaching staff to begin last year, the team finished with a record…
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Volleyball This year, the Girls’ Volleyball team was plagued with injuries, missing four of their six seniors and one of their juniors, but by the end of the season, many new team members stepped up into the lineup, allowing the team to place fourth in Marmonte League. “Our main driving factor was the good…
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Deep within one of the scariest areas of town, lay Skid Row; a street filled with gangs and looters. In the midst of the atrocious area, a small plant shop sits, waiting for a customer to come by. Struck by boredom, Seymour, one of the workers at the small plant store, has fallen in…
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Driving along the coast, the sun barely peeking over the horizon, the ocean still grey as life enters the dawn. *click* A high school senior stands beaming with excitement as he wears a sweatshirt repping his college decision. *click* A shy friend, who isn’t used to being in front of the camera, poses, trying…
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Scouting the globe As the summer temperatures started to rise, many students looked to gain new experiences across the world. Whether it was biking across the narrow streets of Copenhagen, venturing up Mt. Whitney to look across the rocky skyline or sitting in the back of a lake house, students learned about the various…
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There are two rules when walking into the sea of spirit at NPHS: stand and be loud. The student section of sporting events, the Panther Pit, unites the most spirited students for an atmosphere unlike any other. In order to coordinate all that occurs with the Pit, two students are selected each year to…
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Kathy Barker After working at NPHS for 11 and a half years as the school’s event coordinator, Mrs. Barker has decided to retire this year. At school, Barker works behind the scenes to ensure all International Days, Club Rushes and other school activities are a success. “I know (administration) does the best that we…
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The Newbury Park baseball team has always been a threat to all California division 1 teams, claiming several state titles including CIF champions in 1968 and 2012. The recent spring season for the 2018 boys’ baseball team was yet another one for the history books, claiming a second Marmonte League Championship in two years.…