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“The world turned upside down” for “Hamilton” in theaters
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“Hamilton: An American Musical” premiered on Broadway in 2015, and its legacy is observed through its 11 Tony awards, a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Grammy award. “Hamilton” tells the story of the founding father Alexander Hamilton’s life, spanning from his time as Lieutenant Colonel in the Revolutionary War to his untimely death.…
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Ms. Bond shares her passion for teaching
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Starting every day on the right foot, Alana Bond, English teacher, gets a brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso from Starbucks. Having earned her teaching credential from Dartmouth, Bond now teaches IB Language and Literature, year one, and advises full IB students on the extended essay. Growing up, Bond enjoyed attending school and learning about…
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Local fires change the dynamics of communities
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Over the past school year, several fires broke out in the counties of Los Angeles and Ventura, leaving many with their homes destroyed and lives forever changed. Living in California, fires are always something to look out for, and homes, businesses and every-day buildings face the dangers of flames. Just a few months into…
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Local healthcare businesses keep Newbury Park residents flourishing
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Newbury Park has countless valuable assets to offer its residents. One of the shining stars is the local healthcare business scattered throughout our community. Not only are these businesses necessary, they go above and beyond with their dedication and personable relationships with their patients. In the heart of Newbury Park, Ryan Hodges, a local…
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Thrift stores drive Newbury Park community away from fast fashion
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Newbury Park High School students work to reduce waste and resist splurging through shopping at local thrift stores. Thrift stores such as Goodwill, Salvation Army and Queen’s Consignment hope to support the community by providing low-priced items and employment for people in need. Once or twice a month, Josephine Falt, freshman, enjoys spending time…
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School custodians impact students throughout their lives
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Often unnoticed, school custodians play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety and functionality of schools. Their efforts help provide welcoming places for students and staff to come to school every day to learn and work. Braulio Medina has been a custodian at the Ventura County Charter School for about 13 years. Medina…
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Immigrant teachers share their stories
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Whether you are in your assigned seat or passing by an open door, any glimpse of a teacher’s classroom can tell a part of their story. For teachers who have immigrated to the U.S., they share both a part of themselves and their culture in their classrooms. Danielle Ellis teaches AP and IB Psychology…
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EARThS science lab fosters engaged learning
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From the jumping spider to the rainbow trout fry, EARThS Magnet Elementary School’s life science lab is crawling with creatures with which students have the opportunity to interact. Taking the bearded dragon on walks is just one of many responsibilities that Juliette Gibson and Stephanie Cipriano-Ceringa took on as life science teachers post-lockdown. “I…
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FCA’s Fields of Faith hosts an Olympian
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On Oct. 9, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes [FCA], NPHS’ most attended club, co-hosted their ninth annual Fields of Faith event in Ventura County with Moorpark High School. Fields of Faith is a ministry program that focuses on connecting athletes to strengthening their Christian faith through a variety of worship and testimonies of athlete…
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Canyon Club hosts annual Charity Karaoke event
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On Oct. 6, under bright lights on stage at the Canyon Club, located in Agoura Hills, many different performers sang for a cause, all representing their respective charity organizations. At Charity Karaoke, an event put on annually by Laura Conway, local nonprofit members competed with each other for a donation to their group. Conway…