Articles by Parker Bohl
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When creativity takes over the pen
Prologue The small yet present writers of NPHS go above and beyond the writing required in their English classes. Talented script writers, poets and authors...
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Samantha Stewart wins National Adaptive PE Teacher Award
Some of her colleagues sought to help her gain recognition for her work and nominated her for the Society of Health and Physical Educators’ award...
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The Oscars devalue animation
Every year since 2002, the Academy Awards have recognized animation in a separate category, beginning with “Shrek” in 2002, all the way to this year’s...
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Programs distort reasons for reading
Developing independent reading habits in elementary and middle school students positively impacts society in an unquantifiable way. This is the pretense that the Accelerated Reader...
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STUNT cheer becomes NCAA sport
On Jan. 14, the National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA) recognized STUNT cheer as an official NCAA sport. Starting Aug. 1, 2023, STUNT cheerleaders will be eligible...
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Do not disregard black-and-white cinema
While there are many, many beautiful films that use color to enhance the story and reveal the emotions of characters, films without color find creative...
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Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster
26 Taylor Swift fans filed a lawsuit against Live Nation on Dec. 20 in California following the unprecedented prices of tickets for Taylor Swift’s upcoming...
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Marching Band ceases to join in competitions
In past years, band students at NPHS learned a marching band routine that they performed during halftime shows at football games and competed in competitions....
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NPHS reacts to heatwave
On Sept. 4, the temperature in Thousand Oaks reached 109 degrees fahrenheit, creating a a significant spike in a week and a half long heatwave....
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Susan Heraper retires after 12 years
After 12 years of tireless work in the Sage Library and 25 years of teaching in total, Susan Heraper is retiring from NPHS. From inspiring...