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Contreras makes history at NPHS
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Behind the mind of government economics and psychology teacher, Micheal Contreras, there is a complex world traveler and engaging storyteller who is constantly bridging the gap between the past and the now. Contreras was not always a social science teacher here at NPHS, but was inspired to come back to education after a near…
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Student vs. Teacher
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Ethan Hernandez, senior vs. Richard Bateman, photography Who was this year’s Oscars host? Hernandez: Conan Bateman: Conan O’Brien A: Conan O’Brien They both hosted the correct answer! (1-1) What is the model of the broomstick that Harry receives in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”? Hernandez: I have no clue Bateman: The A-7000 A:…
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Student vs. Teacher
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Krish Devgania, junior VS. Vanessa Denchfield Who sings the song “BIRDS OF A FEATHER?” Denchfield: Billie Eilish Devgania: I don’t know A: Billie Eilish (1-0) Denchfield is the “GREATEST!” 2. What is the name of our school mascot? Denchfield: I don’t know, a panther Devgania: Dynamite A: Dynamite (1-1) Devgania’s answer was…
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Student vs. Teacher
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Tiffani Coull vs. Evan Sussman What year did the Revolutionary War end? Coull: 1789 Sussman: 1786 A: 1781 -Wouldn’t say either of these answers are very revolutionary. 0-0 What is the third element on the periodic table? Coull: Carbon Sussman: Nitrogen A: Lithium -Looks like neither of them are in their “element”. 0-0…
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Student vs. Teacher
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Darin Erickson (Science Teacher) vs. Lauren Cary (Sophomore) What are the first ten digits of ℼ? Erickson: 3.1415927 Cary: 3.14159276 A: 3.141592653 0-0 Don’t keep trying to think of the answer, you’ll be thinking forever Can you name all four of the Beatles? Erickson: John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George…
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Get to know your teachers
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This year, Newbury Park High School welcomes a plethora of new teachers, each teaching their own unique subjects. Ranging from English to Social Studies, the new teachers are working hard to make sure their students are successful and learning to the best of their abilities. Jeanette Zollinger is a special education teacher, who teaches…
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New teachers join panther family
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Sharon Hwang: Sharon Hwang is a new Algebra 1 teacher, coming from La Puente High School. This will be her seventh year teaching math. Originally, Hwang entered into teaching math because “a lot of the students in general didn’t really appreciate math or didn’t see math (as) relevant. It’s tough, it’s challenging, but I…