2020: A year in-review

By Amelia Nowicki and Colin Duffy|December 23, 2020

Happy New Year, Norsemen! Here are your top-picks of 2020:

Community

Pop Culture

GPN 2020 Wrapped

Click HERE for North’s playlist.

Sports

Jack Gehlert

Desired position: President

About me: My name is Jack Gehlert, and I enjoy being involved in the general community and helping others around me. Helping people succeed is what motivates me.

My goals: I plan to continue the persistent work that Student Association has undertaken over the past few years.

Why me: My drive to help others can translate into how I lead Student Association. It will motivate me to continue to be involved, leading others to also enjoy providing for the school.

2021 Elections

School psychologist Christine Kuhl wants students to know that it’s okay to reach out for help, especially when many are experiencing difficulties due to stress caused by the pandemic. “Our students are experiencing more psychological stress than ever before,” Kuhl said. “We have to communicate to our students that it is okay not to be okay, and that we have the support at North and in our community to help them through.”

Peer-to-peer creates mental health bulletin boards

Freshman Emma Dudek says that the social distancing being put in place has had an effect on group activities. “Communication is harder with the masks,” Dudek said. “Social distancing prevents things like group work.”

(Slideshow) COVID-19 indoor safety precautions

Junior Dani Lubienski’s Chihuahua Jonas is a rescue dog, saved from a shelter in June 2020. “Jonas is asleep 20 hours a day, but very energetic the other 4,” Lubienski said.

(Slideshow) Pandemic Pets

Every year, Student Activities Director Peggy Bonbrisco looks forward to helping different organizations, such as Gleaners and Make a Wish, and making an impact on the community. “Make a Wish and Gleaners are both two wonderful foundations that have been around for a long time. We know that they’re steady and true to their word to what they do, so anytime we can partner with a group like that we’re excited to,” Bonbrisco said.

(Slideshow) Student Association and National Honors Society host remote canned food drive

Jack Gehlert

Desired position: President

About me: My name is Jack Gehlert, and I enjoy being involved in the general community and helping others around me. Helping people succeed is what motivates me.

My goals: I plan to continue the persistent work that Student Association has undertaken over the past few years.

Why me: My drive to help others can translate into how I lead Student Association. It will motivate me to continue to be involved, leading others to also enjoy providing for the school.

2021 Elections

School psychologist Christine Kuhl wants students to know that it’s okay to reach out for help, especially when many are experiencing difficulties due to stress caused by the pandemic. “Our students are experiencing more psychological stress than ever before,” Kuhl said. “We have to communicate to our students that it is okay not to be okay, and that we have the support at North and in our community to help them through.”

Peer-to-peer creates mental health bulletin boards

Freshman Emma Dudek says that the social distancing being put in place has had an effect on group activities. “Communication is harder with the masks,” Dudek said. “Social distancing prevents things like group work.”

(Slideshow) COVID-19 indoor safety precautions

Junior Dani Lubienski’s Chihuahua Jonas is a rescue dog, saved from a shelter in June 2020. “Jonas is asleep 20 hours a day, but very energetic the other 4,” Lubienski said.

(Slideshow) Pandemic Pets

Every year, Student Activities Director Peggy Bonbrisco looks forward to helping different organizations, such as Gleaners and Make a Wish, and making an impact on the community. “Make a Wish and Gleaners are both two wonderful foundations that have been around for a long time. We know that they’re steady and true to their word to what they do, so anytime we can partner with a group like that we’re excited to,” Bonbrisco said.

(Slideshow) Student Association and National Honors Society host remote canned food drive

At-a-Glance
2021 Elections
At-a-Glance
Peer-to-peer creates mental health bulletin boards
At-a-Glance
(Slideshow) COVID-19 indoor safety precautions
At-a-Glance
(Slideshow) Pandemic Pets
At-a-Glance
(Slideshow) Student Association and National Honors Society host remote canned food drive
At-a-Glance
Slideshow: North vs South football game
Features
Senior season: what to expect in the coming weeks
Social Media
(Playlist) top 10 Beatles songs of all time
Sports
Participation pending in spring sports
Health
Mandatory COVID-19 testing for athletes continues

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