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At the second annual Conejo Pride Festival, the community gathered once again to show their support for the LGBTQ community. The festival took place on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of the Civic Arts Plaza. On the field, many booths were set up for merchants, political parties and support…
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On Oct. 12, Wings to Grow, a club that is dedicated to supporting foster children in Ventura County, attended the ninth annual Harvest Fest in Oxnard, an event organized by the non-profit organization Kids and Families Together. Nicole Hanover, senior and president, described the event as a way to help foster care children…
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Unified Physical Education, a pilot course, that was to be led by Samantha Stewart, Adaptive Physical Education teacher, has yet to be approved. This physical education class was meant for students with and without disabilities to form a regular PE class in which the students learn about wellness, exercise, healthy eating habits and inclusion. …
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On Sept. 6 from 5:00 a.m. to 6:40 a.m., the senior class of 2020 gathered at the bleachers of the football field to watch the sunrise together. This is the first time NPHS has ever had a senior sunrise. The event was coordinated by the senior class board, AJ DeVos, Emily Nagamoto, Kyle Wonders…
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Friday the 13th was a special day for NPHS students. Not only was it the homecoming game versus Ventura High School, but they also enjoyed a very unique surprise before the game: the US Army Golden Knights Aerial Demonstration Parachute Team dropped onto the field and delivered the game ball to the school. Shortly…
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As the 2019-2020 school year begins, Newbury Park High School has welcomed three new members to the administration: Phalba Thomas, Christine Caprino and Kristina Konish. Thomas, who has joined the NPHS staff on multiple occasions as a long-term substitute, is returning this school year as the Assistant Principal of Activities during Carly Adams’ maternity…
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On Tuesday, September 3, the CVUSD school board decided not to censure members Jenny Fitzgerald and Cindy Goldberg after the board discussed the possibility of moving forward with a motion to censure, and on Tuesday September 17, the board also discussed the possibility of a censure of board president Dr. Betsy Connolly. During the…
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After having its grand opening over the summer, students from Newbury Park High School have transitioned from Fitness 19 to LA Fitness for its advanced facilities. The new gym was under construction for over a year before finally opening its doors this summer to members of the community. Matthew Smith, senior, decided to start…
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On Saturday, Aug. 10, CVUSD school board trustee Sandee Everett spoke at the Godspeak Calvary Chapel about “local Christian alternatives to public school,” as stated in an advertisement for the event. The event flier, which has since been removed from the webpage, stated that public schools supported a “progressive anti-god, anti-American pagan agenda,” and…
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A wave of students filed into the Performing Arts Center for the six o’clock start. On Wednesday May 29, 250 students were invited to be honored at Senior Recognition Night for both academic and athletic achievements. Peers and family members smiled as the ceremony proceeded, where teachers and school faculty highlighted student accomplishments from…