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ASG fosters an environment for leaders to create an impact
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Among all the event planning, poster boards and festivities, Associated Student Government [ASG] creates more than what meets the eye. From informational reels to every decorated dance, Chris Soury, ASG adviser, oversees the ASG class. Soury has been in charge of the ASG program for the last three years. “The most rewarding part [of managing…
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Student v. Teacher: election edition
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Shea Grohs, senior VS. Zach Spencer, Music Specialist Which president was a wrestling champion before their political career? Spencer: “Gerald Ford.” Grohs: “Ronald Reagan.” A: Abraham Lincoln Answers divided against themselves cannot stand. (0-0) 2. What state’s electoral votes narrowly decided the 2000 presidential election? Spencer: “Florida.” Grohs: “Arizona.” A: Florida…
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The talent show must go on
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As this spring’s activities start rolling in, several students take this as their opportunity to show off in the annual talent show on March 24. Even though blended learning has started, to ensure safety, this is the first ever time the talent show has been held online. Kaiden Pemberton, senior, has been in charge…
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Jack Bernard helps ASG film virtual rally
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Music rumbles through the air as dancers, cheerleaders and camera operators rush to create an unforgettable performance at the first-ever NPHS virtual rally. With no way to hold in-person events, ASG has had to come up with creative ways to engage with students and boost school spirit. In the past, rallies have been a…
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ASG prepares for National Inclusive Schools Week
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CVUSD schools have been diligently preparing for the week of Dec. 7, the designated dates for this year’s annual National Inclusive Schools Week celebrations. At the Nov. 3 board meeting in which the resolution was approved, many spoke up in support of its significance. “The positive experiences of inclusive opportunities often prepare us for…
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Students carve pumpkins for Halloween contest
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In the theme of how haunting 2020 has already been, NPHS students and families have made the most of this creepy holiday. ASG hosted a pumpkin carving contest for students to submit pictures of their creatively carved pumpkins. This past October has proved that despite many obstacles, Newbury Park was still filled with “fa-BOO-lous”…
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Students seize the spotlight
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ASG held the Talent Show on Friday, Feb. 28, hoping to showcase students and their special talents. From singing to dancing to comedy, students battled it out to win cash prizes. Only three people were able to take home the money and they were: Gabrielle Elias, sophomore, who won $300, Marie-Amelle Thenoz, senior, who…
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ASG plans long and hard for the perfect Winter Rally
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Energized by the promise of the upcoming winter break, students shuffle into the gym for the winter rally. Although many enjoy these rallies, most are unaware of the extensive planning and preparation that goes into them. Alexandra Jones, senior, has been involved in ASG for four years. During her time in ASG Jones has…
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Students gather around the movie screen
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ASG held a Movie Night for NPHS students on Dec. 18 prior to their annual Winter Rally. With the rally theme being “The Nightmare Before Winter Break,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas” was shown on a projector screen at 5 p.m. in the quad in order to get students in the spirit. AJ de Vos,…
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Students race in their own boat creations
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Sitting in precarious contraptions of cardboard and keeping their opponents in the corner of their eyes, voluntary students competed to be the first to cross the NPHS pool in the second annual boat race on Dec. 14. ASG first implemented the idea of hosting a boat race last year as a replacement for Powder…