Summer ready, or dermatologist ready? The truth about tanning beds and teenagers
“This year it’s for prom. My dress is peach and I can’t look white with a peach dress,” senior Anna Brown said. “I have to...
NC primary invites student opinions
North Carolina’s primary elections will be held Tuesday, May 8, and students who can vote will have a chance to help decide outcomes of important...
Beyond the classroom: Smith joins dance troupe
“Dance is not like riding a bike; if you don’t do it for a while, you forget things,” dance teacher Leah Smith said. Although Smith...
Lacrosse earns 1st wins, sees growth in 2nd varsity season
Two years ago, Northwood added boys’ lacrosse as a varsity sport. After an 0-16 record in its 2011 season, the team had a change in...
Gardens, Chickens and Chinchillas, Oh My!
Northwood students have been busy raising a variety of animals under Gale Brickhouse, the agriculture teacher. The animals include chickens, rabbits, gerbils, geckos, turtles and...
Christopherson wins Teacher of the Year
“I told them it was her birthday,” said social studies teacher Skip Thibault, as the large group of students approached the door. Principal Chris Blice...
Some subs are here to stay
This school year, four of Northwood’s classes were taken over, part way through the year, by new or substitute teachers. Both science teacher Natalie Grace...
From Tenderfoot to Eagle, some students remain Scouts
When many people think of Boy Scouts, they picture young kids selling popcorn or tying knots. But little do some people know, many high school...
Science Olympiad competes at States for 1st time
Northwood’s 2012 Science Olympiad team attended states for the first time and came in 21st out of 43 competing high schools. This came after placing...