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What experiences have prepared you to be on the school board? I’ve lived here in Conejo Valley for almost 20 years now, my son just graduated Newbury Park High School, I have a daughter that’s a sophomore at NPHS and I have another daughter that’s in fifth grade at Banyan Elementary. I have background…
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What experiences have you had to prepare you for the school board? As a parent I was very involved in schools so I was part of the PTA district advisory council and marching band boosters. All that volunteering gave me a chance to see behind the scenes and to see things that actually happen…
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On stage the members of Drama Club transform themselves into new personalities, travel around the world, and most importantly, entertain. However, they don’t solely do this at NPHS. They frequently perform in both on and off campus productions and have great ambitions for the future. In addition to preparing for the campus production Pippin,…
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A thumping heart and panicky breathing will probably seize you when you hear the word “SAT.” The strive for success and getting into college is the main motivator for many high school students. Many have utilized SAT bootcamps to help them achieve this goal, but are they as helpful as they claim to be?…
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Imagine life without leather belts, juicy steaks, drugstore foundation and weekend trips to Seaworld. This may sound like a distant dream, but for vegans, it’s a very real, daily lifestyle. Vegans avoid all products and events which use or exploit animals, including food, clothing, makeup, and entertainment choices. Many vegans choose this lifestyle due…
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Facing a line of tired eyes, Sami Griffin, junior, prepares for the busy workday by taking orders, grinding beans, and mixing drinks. Griffin spent her summer behind the counter at a local Starbucks. Although it meant sacrificing part of her summer, making her own money and being in a fun environment made the whole…
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Steve Johnson, esteemed history teacher, takes traveling the world to a whole new level. Having explored several continents, he has a cultured view of society and its different governments and systems. This summer, Johnson started his travels on the East Coast and took a train down to Kansas before spending some time in Independence,…
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Summer camps and internships offer students opportunities to pursue passions, hobbies, and possible career interests in a more relaxed setting. This past summer, many students took advantage of these activities. Ashley Mansour, junior, participated in the astrophysics cluster of the California State Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) program at UC Davis. COSMOS…
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NP ideals: Students bring nobility, potential, humanity and scholarship to nation’s top service academies For applicants, choosing a future at one of the five Federal Service Academies is a unique choice to make, and although the select few students who decide to follow this path are free from tuition induced debt, they must serve…
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The “yo-yo boys” do it all. Whether it’s the Spring Rally, the Talent Show, or performing tricks at school, both Matthew Weymer, sophomore, and James Pratt, freshman, both found a passion in yo-yo-ing and dedicate much of their time to the activity. Weymer started yo-yo-ing in fifth grade, and with the support and help…