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Womens’ Swim Team Places Third in Big 8 Conference, Mens’ Swim Team Places Fifth
On Wednesday, Jan. 27, Northwood’s Varsity Swim Team traveled to the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, NC to compete in the Big 8 Conference Meet. The men finished fifth overall and the women finished third overall. Junior Mia Corrado tied for the most individual points scored for women’s swimming, which makes her one of the Big 8 Conference Women’s Swimmers of the Year.
What’s Going on with Spring Sports?
It’s that time of year again–as winter comes to an end, Northwood is preparing for the spring sports season of the 2020-2021 school year. Some fall sports that were cancelled because of Covid-19 have returned to practice. Continue reading for updates on sports being offered during the spring season.
Four Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day Locally This Year
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Valentine’s Day is shaping up to look a little different in 2021. Whether you decide to spend the day with a significant other, a few friends or your family, here are a few local ideas around Pittsboro to stir up love in a safe and socially-distanced way.
Resources for Black History Month
Every month staff of The Northwood Omniscient recommends something for students and staff. For the month of February, staff members recommended resources for Black History Month. Resources include notable figures, shows, movies, book and websites relating to Black history and culture.
What’s up with the Traffic Circle?
Work has started on the Pittsboro traffic circle. A deal was reached back in the October of 2020 with Raleigh-based contractor Carolina Sunrock LLC to mill and resurface about 250 feet of asphalt around the traffic circle. This means that they will remove the top layer of asphalt and replace it with a newer, smoother coat. The deal was valued at 2.48 million dollars. The town of Pittsboro is expected to finish construction in October of this year, weather permitting.
Northwood Girl’s Basketball Team Wins Conference Championship Second Year In A Row
On Monday, Jan. 25, the Northwood Girl’s Basketball Team played against Chapel Hill High School at Northwood. Due to COVID guidelines, the crowd was not as big as it has been in past years. Only parents were allowed to attend and watch the game. Scores for both teams were low during the first quarter but went up at the beginning of the second quarter. Chapel Hill scored five points going into halftime. Throughout the game, Tekeyah Bland, a Northwood senior, scored 15 points and 12 rebounds. Teammate McKenna Snively, a Northwood junior scored 14 points. Throughout the second half of the game, Northwood held the lead and ended up winning the game 48-36. This win made the NHS Girl’s Basketball Team conference champions for the second year in a row.
Caroline Murrell Places Tenth in North Carolina High School Athletic Association 3A State Competition, Boys’ Team Places Eighth Overall
On Saturday Jan. 23, the Northwood Boys’ Cross Country team and Northwood junior Caroline Murrell competed at the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 3A State Competition at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex. Murrell placed tenth individually and the Boys’ team placed eighth overall.
Everything You Need to Know about Seaforth, Chatham County’s New High School
Seaforth High School is set to become Chatham County’s fourth public high school currently in operation. The addition is the first since the creation of Northwood High School in 1970. The school is set to be completed on April 6, 2021, opening its doors to students at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. According to Chatham County Schools (CCS), school construction is 98% as of Jan. 27. Construction has been ongoing for the past two years amounting to a project that costs $74.8 million.