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Some of the most unsung heroes of Newbury Park High School are the ladies in the front office. Though many students are unaware of the daily contributions from the office faculty, the ladies in the front office work continually to better the lives of the student body. Linda Abilez, the office manager, began working…
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Sitting up straight, junior Rindi Kessler and her horse gracefully ride around the show jumping course. Looking upon the crowd watching anxiously from the side, Kessler glides over each fence feeling the rush of wind past her face. Riding in competitions is not a rare occurrence for Kessler; in fact, she has accumulated enough…
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The accident that changed it all Piercing kind blue eyes, a dazzling smile and the apparent desire to connect with each and every student that crossed his path. This was the face of beloved English teacher Darrin Carr. Tragically, Darrin was killed in a car accident near Baker, CA on Dec. 30, 2016. The…
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As she moves across the stage, the first things immediately apparent about Lark Detweiler, sophomore, are her technique, her strength, her poise, and her passion. What isn’t immediately apparent is that the ballerina has been hard of hearing since her childhood. After going through an unidentified illness that burned the cilia in both of…
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An accomplished pianist and violinist, senior Taylor Hertz both plays music and writes it. Over the duration of his musical career, Hertz has composed both piano and orchestral music. Hertz began his musical journey at a very young age. When Hertz was two, his older sister took piano lessons and would often play Beethoven’s…
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What do Mock Trial, Model UN, Interact Club, TedX, Art Club, CSF, and NHS all have in common? The answer is Anastasia Pyrinis – a junior who manages to tackle all of the above along with her daily school workload. “It is definitely a lot of work, but I love doing all of them…
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He’s a captain of our varsity football team and was recently recruited by the University of Oregon. He is Zach Okun, the 6’4’’ lineman who has showcased his talents time and time again. In addition to his recruitment, another big honor has come Okun’s way this year. He has been selected to play in…
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When it comes to expressing her opinions, Maria Luciani (marlovesmaybelline on YouTube), sophomore, is not shy, whether she’s standing up against famous English YouTuber Sam Pepper’s recent video or explaining the perfect way to shape eyebrows. Ever since starting her beauty and vlogging YouTube Channel this past summer, she has become “more confident” and…
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Sitting outside Starbucks on a lazy Friday afternoon, Allison Paulson is the perfect picture of a So-Cal high school junior. Sporting a navy blue Aeropostale sweatshirt and jeans, coupled with blond hair pulled up into a nonchalant bun, Paulson leans forward in her chair, laughing and illustrating her stories with wide sweeps of her…