The countdown reached the last ten seconds. Hundreds of high schoolers made their way to the front of the stage as the lights scanned across the room, the music blasting through the speakers and vibrating the floor. It was the final three seconds: three…two…one…and the worship began. Around 300 students gather at the High…
Sharon Hwang: Sharon Hwang is a new Algebra 1 teacher, coming from La Puente High School. This will be her seventh year teaching math. Originally, Hwang entered into teaching math because “a lot of the students in general didn’t really appreciate math or didn’t see math (as) relevant. It’s tough, it’s challenging, but I…
Scouting the globe As the summer temperatures started to rise, many students looked to gain new experiences across the world. Whether it was biking across the narrow streets of Copenhagen, venturing up Mt. Whitney to look across the rocky skyline or sitting in the back of a lake house, students learned about the various…
Filled with a sense of community, opportunities for community service, and a trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain, Key Club has attracted many students throughout the years it’s been on campus. Key Club has attracted around 100 members each year. However, in recent years some people have noticed that members seem to lose interest…
When John McCain passed away on the afternoon of Aug. 25, 2018, there was a public outpour of praise towards his life, career and legacy. Former president Barack Obama tweeted, “Few of us have been tested the way John once was, or required to show the kind of courage that he did. But all…
Kathy Barker After working at NPHS for 11 and a half years as the school’s event coordinator, Mrs. Barker has decided to retire this year. At school, Barker works behind the scenes to ensure all International Days, Club Rushes and other school activities are a success. “I know (administration) does the best that we…
Sarah Babij, senior, has become a master at managing real estate. Covering her walls with pop art drag queens, Marilyn Manson, Bart Simpson and bright neon patterns, Babij has since covered the space once afforded to her lowly wallpaper. “(Art) has definitely given me more of a voice,” Babij said. “Everything I do expresses…
There can be confusion regarding what constitutes harassment versus assault. Sexual harassment is often thought of to be groping or rape, however, this is sexual assault. Rape is an extreme form of sexual assault. Unwanted sexual comments, either on social media or in person, are sexual harassment. Sexual harassment (n.) harassment (typically of…
The DACA dream A little girl dreamed of becoming a Marine. She dreamed of showing the world that a girl could defend people in need. She dreamed of defending a country she was not even a citizen of, and because of her status as an illegal immigrant, her dream was shattered. Anarely Santana, senior,…
High school graduation is a time of change for all students. For many, the next step is college — whether it be a four-year university or a local education at a community college. For some, it means longer hours at work and more responsibility at home. And, for a few students, it means joining…