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  • Club Rush makes a comeback

    Club Rush makes a comeback

    The quad bursts with energy as students advocate for their clubs during the return of Club Rush. After being deprived of this event last year, clubs were eager to finally be able to participate in this annual event and help guide students to join. On Friday, Oct. 1, students had the opportunity to explore…

  • New teachers arrive at NPHS

    New teachers arrive at NPHS

    The return to on-campus learning sees many fresh faces on our teaching staff. Teachers like Alejandro Fernandez, Jenna Chappel, and Andrea Ganon, have all joined the NPHS faculty this year. Fernandez, a US government and world history teacher, decided to teach at NPHS because of the Newcomer Program. “I was an English learner myself…

  • Best dance crew steals the spotlight

    Best dance crew steals the spotlight

    Have you ever wondered what a dancing football player would look like? Best Dance Crew, which took place Friday, Oct. 8, was full of energy, dances, celebrity judges and surprises. Different programs such as IB diploma, NPHS staff and various sports teams each took the stage as they showed off their hours of work…

  • Student resources benefit the community

    Student resources benefit the community

    Wellness Center With the help of county funding, the brand new Wellness Center has opened on campus. It provides a safe space for students to go to relax and destress, with or without an appointment, giving support for students at varying levels. Paige Pensivy, a mental health clinician at the Wellness Center, encourages students…

  • Athol Wong inducted into VCE Hall of Fame

    Athol Wong inducted into VCE Hall of Fame

    Athol Wong, former NPHS principal, was recently inducted into the Ventura County Educators Hall of Fame (VCEH). To be nominated, an educator must show exemplary work in the field of education, and work to preserve the rich heritage of the teaching profession, according to the VCEH website. Wong was nominated over a year ago…

  • NPHS theater holds Broadway Cares event

    NPHS theater holds Broadway Cares event

    On Oct.15, the NPHS Theatre hosted a charity event called Broadway Cares, working with the organization Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS to raise money. Broadway Cares/Equity Fights is a nonprofit organization who raises money all around the world for people who need help, especially people with HIV/AIDS. People from all over the community performed at…

  • Teacher vs. Teacher

    Teacher vs. Teacher

    Vanessa Denchfield vs. Lauren Denchfield What was the first drink in space? Vanessa: Tang Lauren: Tang Answer: Tang I guess the twin-telepathy shone through. 1-1 What country consumes the most chocolate per capita? Vanessa: France Lauren: Belgium Answer: Switzerland Maybe they don’t have a sweet tooth for Switzerland. 1-1 What was the score of…

  • Student vs. Teacher

    Student vs. Teacher

    What does www stand for in the beginning of a website? Cortes: World Wide Web Mechling: Website website website Answer: World Wide Web Mechling was on the right track… 1-0   What is the most uncommon M & M color? Cortes: Yellow…brown? Mechling: Yellow Answer: Brown When’s the last time a brown or yellow…

  • Honeycup opens its doors

    Honeycup opens its doors

    Fading afternoon light poured through the large green windows of a brand new coffee shop aiming to be the “Cheers” of Newbury Park. Honey Cup’s second-ever location and new flagship store first opened in the Village, Dos Vientos, during early September 2021. The store serves coffee, tea, ice cream, and brunch items. Tastes and…

  • Homecoming dance welcomes students back to school

    From freshman to seniors, this year’s homecoming was one spectacular night filled with lights, music and energy. For many students, the night of Sept. 18 was a chance to let loose after being stuck in a desk chair for the majority of last year. During all of the craziness, students were found having an…