High school is often a time to explore one’s interests, even if they are outside the classroom settings. Some students are lucky to find their passion in the classroom and carry it on for the rest of their lives. For Mina Schwind, senior, that passion is through creating art. Schwind has been drawing for…
Generation Z (born from 1997-2012) may not be facing the struggles that past generations have, but that does not mean that school is any less stressful for these students. According to the American Psychological Association, 45 percent of all teens said they were stressed by school. Data collected from the American Psychological Association for…
NPHS has never been short of student talent. From academics to sports to the arts, the high school has seen amazing achievements being made by its students across the board. In the world of photography, Max Clark, senior, has showed off some of his own talent in digital and darkroom photography. Clark first took…
Fusing modern and classic styles, Melody Hellard is not afraid to depart from the norm when it comes to creating fashion pieces. Hellard, a senior who started making clothes when she was eight years old, juggles school and fashion with a whole lot of determination. She takes inspiration for her work from all around…
Background High school graduation is a transitionary period for every senior. Many students continue their education at a junior college or four-year university, excited to attend their choice college; others decide to take a year off to work or set aside time for self-reflection. For some students, graduation means the beginning of a path…
The Man in the Mirror Singer, thespian, composer and superhero nerd are just a few of the traits that embody student Kobe Burton, senior. Music has always been a major factor in his life. Since a young age, Burton has focused on instruments like the piano and most recently the guitar. “I think more…
Girl Up Hats and High Tea The second annual Hats & High Tea was hosted on March 17 as a forum for empowering women and discussing women’s rights. Together, under the Girl Up United Nations Foundation, several Girl Up clubs across different high schools in our area from Westlake to Newbury Park to Camarillo…
Students are starting to see something new on campus: a friendly, furry golden retriever. But this dog is not here to play, this dog is on a mission. Willow is a service dog, helping her owner live a safer, more independent life. Avery Finger, sophomore, has epilepsy, a brain disorder with abnormal nerve cell…
It’s no secret that NPHS students are talented. With so many students that are capable of showing their artistic side through a multitude of mediums, it’s hard to find someone that doesn’t have one thing or another to show off. Just one of the mediums that our panthers have chosen to express themselves through…
The clock strikes 8:15 a.m., as the school bell starts ringing, and the students hurry into their pumpkin-colored school bus and head off to the Ahmanson Theatre. For their field trip, the IB Theatre class had the opportunity to go to the Ahmanson Theatre to see the production of “Cinderella.” After seeing a professional…