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NPHS students will miss their beloved teachers
Steve Johnson, Newbury Park High School history teacher, is retiring after 39 impactful years of teaching. Johnson has been a dedicated teacher at NPHS for 29 years, head varsity boys’ basketball coach from 1994 to 2009 and assistant coach for the boys’ varsity basketball team. Johnson has prioritized many goals throughout his career, making…
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Seniors make the most of their last year
Before the senior class heads off to wherever their future takes them, they spent their last year of high school bonding with their friends. The senior class board planned multiple senior events throughout the year to ensure an exciting last nine months on campus. These events include but are not limited to, the senior…
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Students attend lively concerts
After long weeks of hard work and rigorous extra-curriculars, students look for a positive outlet, and what better place is there to express your frustrations and sing your inner feelings than a concert featuring your favorite artist or band? Students all around NPHS share their favorite concerts and artists they had the pleasure of…
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NPHS students create memorable promposals
With prom coming up next week, dynamic duos within NPHS have been rushing to prompose. A good promposal takes a lot of meticulous planning: picking a theme, decorating the sign and finally surprising the unexpecting receiver. This prom season, many NPHS students went above and beyond, producing many unforgettable promposal moments. Dressed up –…
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Coachella headliner creates an ocean of controversy
Since 1999, Coachella has been supplying music lovers with a space to see hundreds of their favorite artists over the course of just three days. The music festival began its first weekend of excitement on Fri. April 14 and concluded a week later on Sun. April 23. With a lineup of the most trending…
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Student VS. Teacher
1. Who hosted the first Soccer World Cup? Castillo: England Kick: Brazil A: Uruguay 0-0 These answers deserve to be on the bench. 2. How many wings does a flea have? Castillo: 2 Kick: 4 A: none 0-0 Their sense of confidence might be flea-ting 3. What gas makes up approximately 74 percent of…
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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 are among campus, changing the world one word at a time through their artistic insights. Writing outside the classroom is highly beneficial for creative expression. Books For many of…
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The Random Acts of Kindness Club prepares for their final event
The Random Acts of Kindness Club (RAOK) has existed on campus for four years, and of those four years, they have been committed to making our school community a happier space. The club puts on events like the Valentine’s Day grams and portions of Teacher Appreciation Week, which this year is May 8-12. Bryce…
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Bark in the Park brings “paw”sitivity to the community
On Sunday, April 23, the cloudy skies parted for a hot and sunny day at Conejo Creek park, for the annual “Bark in the Park” event coordinated by the Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD). The event was filled with canine-enthused activities, like dog races and costume contests, sprinkler stations, a variety of vendors…
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Student VS. Teacher
1. What animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland according to Irish folklore? McCormick: Sheep Pensivy: Pigs A: Snakes 0-0 Ssseems like they need to brush up on their old Ireland knowledge. 2. What 90’s artist released the song “Gettin’ Jiggy With It”? McCormick: Actually no idea 🙂 Pensivy: Ice Cube A: Will…