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Class of 2021 Senior Map
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Click the links below to access the Class of 2021 Senior Maps for California and the U.S./International. Quotes for seniors with the last name beyond Purcell alphabetically will also be located on these maps. Congratulations to the Class of 2021! California Map U.S./International Map
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Buckley and Lewis head back home
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Arriving at your first day of school in a place thousands of miles away from home, where everyone speaks funny and has a culture different from yours can be very challenging. However, Emer Buckley and Ella Lewis, seniors, persevered through their high school years at NPHS, an ocean away from their respective homes. Now…
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Seniors commit to a unique program
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In the months leading up to graduation, every senior has a lot of decisions to make regarding their futures, and choosing a major is one of them. While majors like computer science, biology and engineering are popular, many NPHS seniors have chosen to specialize in something more unique. Sarah Kim, senior, knew she wanted…
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CVUSD’s Career Night explores the future
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CVUSD’s high schools hosted the virtual event “Focus on Your Future” on March 18 to help students explore and navigate their paths going forth from graduation. The event covered a plethora of topics including post-secondary planning, College-2-Career programs, the benefits of associate and professional degrees, financial aid and more. Nicholas Guerin, NPHS career education…
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NPHSSF provides for graduating seniors
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While many high school students look forward to attending college, paying thousands of dollars in tuition every year can present a challenge. The NPHS Scholarship Foundation (NPHSSF) was founded in 1979 and works to provide scholarship opportunities for high school seniors who are looking to further education in college. NPHSSF has been meeting online…
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College Board cancels SAT Essay and subject tests
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The College Board released a statement on Jan. 19 saying “we’re making some changes to reduce demands on students,” officially cancelling the SAT optional essay and SAT Subject Tests. Sage Patel, junior, had been preparing for the SAT through prep classes, but when her test was cancelled in December, she “turned to independent studying”…
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Athletes sign off for college
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For many high school athletes, years of hard work and dedication lead up to one thing: being committed to play their sport in college. For these students, it was never a question of if they were going to play a sport in college, it was always where. Some of these talented athletes attend NPHS…
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Wealthy student athletes have an advantage
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Ever since I was little, I have been pretty athletic. In elementary school, I practiced ballet, hip hop and tennis; now, I am a proud member of the NPHS water polo and swim team. In middle school, I knew I wanted to swim, but my school did not have a team to join. My…
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Colleges scout for students amid COVID-19
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Most Colleges rely on scouting as a form of recruiting high school students to play on their sports teams. They scout students by going to their games and observing their ability to play. When COVID-19 struck, many of these games were cancelled or postponed until late into 2020. Colleges around the world have had…
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Seniors opt for a different route
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In a culture that is becoming more focused on college admissions, it is important to take a step back and acknowledge students who take the road less recognized. Community colleges and trade schools remain important options for students and give opportunities that many traditional four-year schools cannot match. Carroll and Pedroza dive into cosmetology…