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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 students to read to providing books and resources for students for every class, Heraper played a major role in the lives of students and staff alike. After working at…
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Musicians express their passions through Tri-M
Located in a small room on NPHS campus, musicians part of the Tri-M [Modern Music Masters] Music Honor Society gather together every two weeks to explore music in different ways, perform in various small groups and brainstorm ideas on how they can showcase different musical abilities. The program is a part of the National…
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Senior activities culminate the school year
Prom Prom is a once in a lifetime high school event that many students have been anticipating for since a young age. Held at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills, upperclassmen had the pleasure to eat, dance and view the prom court winners. Along with Sunshine Roth and Carter Kawaguchi, seniors, Michael Flaherty, senior,…
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Newbury Park seniors explore unique paths after high school
The phrase senior year can often be associated with not only words such as graduation and senioritis, but it also marks the end of one journey and the start of another: college. For many, senior year is the year that students decide what career they will possibly pursue in the future. While many plan…
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Students lead and learn with Interact Club
Students with a passion for leadership, collaboration, and being active in their community may find themselves joining NPHS’ Interact Club. The organization functions under the guidance of Rotary International, a humanitarian service association, which has nearly 15,000 clubs worldwide. The club puts on many lively events throughout the year to promote volunteer services and…
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Community honors Courtney Brousseau
Grads- Grace O’Toole, Michelle Saremi, and Courtney Brousseau (left to right) pose for a picture after the 2015 NPHS graduation. “Courtney taught me what it meant to be brave. He stood for so much and he never backed down, he was so diplomatic and mature and intelligent that his level of persuasion surpassed mine…
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Marc Lion touched the hearts of many
Marc Lion, beloved NPHS English teacher, was known by students, family and coworkers alike for his humor and his loving nature. He loved teaching, playing the bass, the color blue, his friends and his wife, Sandra. On Monday, April 4, Marc Lion passed away after battling cancer for two years. Teaching Sandra Lion, Marc…
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City discusses new wildlife crossing in Thousand Oaks
The near completion of obtaining funding for the $87 million need for the Liberty Canyon Wildlife Bridge in Agoura Hills has inspired discussion around adding another wildlife crossing in the Thousand Oaks area to prevent animal casualties from crossing roads and freeways. Ana Beatriz Cholo, the Santa Monica Mountains NPS Public Affairs Officer, explains…
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Jazz festival lights up NPHS
On Saturday, March 19, the NPHS campus lit up with the sound of jazz music as the Panther Band held their annual Jazz Festival. Audience members enjoyed walking through a variety of destinations all around campus to see the spectacular performances put on by middle and high school jazz groups from local schools. This…