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Students in CASC make a difference in community
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The California Association of Student Councils (CASC) brings together many enthusiastic students with diverse backgrounds. CASC helps to encourage and promote youth expression within the educational system and create a positive change within the community. What’s unique about CASC is the students who run it. Similar to many other leadership based clubs or organizations,…
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Michael Valdez connects with car culture
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Often we hear criticisms of social media, but the rapid change social media has caused in car culture has given Michael Valdez, senior, his dream job. His fascination with cars began when he got his first job, working at MB2 Raceway, an indoor go-kart track. “All the guys that work there were kind of…
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Tea Time with Lexi Hodder
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Lexi Hodder, junior, has been finding creative ways to entertain herself while in quarantine, spicing up her life at home. Read this Tea Time to find out more! How have you been socializing with your friends? a. Over summer I would have a lot of walks with some of my friends while social distancing…
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Davis Armstrong breaks both legs
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Four months into quarantine, Davis Armstrong, sophomore, broke both his legs while out running. Armstrong started running for NPHS early in high school. “I started running freshman year with no running experience,” Armstrong said. “I wanted to become [a ] varsity [runner], so I just put in as much work as I could, with…
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Unity Conejo inspires NPHS students
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Founded by CVUSD parent Megan Goebel, Unity Conejo is an organization of parents, students and teachers dedicated to implementing change in schools for the LGBTQ+ students throughout Conejo Valley. Unity Conejo has been meeting virtually since it was formed in the beginning of September. The goal of the organization is to effectively train teachers…
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Students fight against racial inequity
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The death of George Floyd on May 25 sparked national outrage against police brutality while Black Lives Matter protests became prevalent across the country. This response also sparked conversations of racial inequity of BIPOC in everyday life. Ventura County is no exception to this, and with Generation Z becoming increasingly more involved in these…
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Students experience shows from their cars
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For all music and movie lovers, do not lose hope yet: there’s still a way you can experience this magic, COVID-19 style. Multiple places, including the Ventura Fairgrounds, have made some adjustments to make events as enjoyable as possible while taking the proper safety precautions. Kevin Campos, senior, recently experienced the closest thing you…
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Drama adapts to COVID-19 restrictions
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NPHS’s drama department has found ways to brilliantly use the current social distancing orders to their advantage. On Sept. 12, they held 24 Hour, an event formally known as 18 Hour, in which students have a day to write and perform an original play or skit. Stephanie Zager, senior and the director of the…
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Cole Kessler crushes cycling record
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Cole Kessler, rising senior, biked just over the equivalent of Mount Everest in 9 hours and 59 minutes on July 18, the 28th fastest time in the world amongst cyclists of all ages and genders. His time is the fastest 18U (under 18) mark in the US, and the second-fastest 18U in the world. …
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Humans of Newbury Park
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Humans of Newbury Park High School Humans of Newbury Park Click on the links above to view pages 28-31 of our senior edition magazine, which features students at NPHS and members of the community.