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QUALI(TEA) ACTING | With unique character traits like a British accent and a vividly distinct costume, senior Naima Wright admits playing Mrs. Potts is physically challenging. “My arms [have] very little use since mimicking a teapot means committing to acting as one,” Wright said.

A performance here is never second best: Be our guest at the fall production of “Beauty and the Beast”

By Ella McCarthy and Mary Bentley • December 5, 2022

SUPPORT OFF THE COURT | The student section was loud and proud to cheer on the Lady Norsemen. Junior Jenna Winowiecki was in attendance and outfitted in the construction theme. She loved the energy created on and off the court during the game. “The sport is super exciting and I love the atmosphere of everyone being so excited for one another when they succeed,” Winowiecki said.

Digging deeper into the season: Varsity volleyball puts on a fight against the Blue Devils in district finals

By Mia Stephanoff and Allie Mattes • December 1, 2022

LETS DO WHAT WE DO BEST, SCOOB | The seniors know what sets them apart from all the other classes. Senior Zoey Crossley thinks the past years float building has prepared them for this years competition. “I think weve been able to build on what weve learned every year,” Crossley said. “Freshman year, I still think we had a pretty good float. Junior year was amazing and this year, were kind of putting it all together and making a great float.”

Four cartoon classics brought to life: Classes compete in annual float building competition

By Alyssa King and Gianna Roux • October 8, 2022

President: Bella Yoakam

An elec-ton of results: Student election winners

By Savannah Seabrooks, Gabe Goode, and Parker O’Neill • May 27, 2022

SA Council Positions Class of 2023 Class of 2024 Class of 2025

LEARNING NEW THINGS | As Diversity Club Vice President, junior Gabrielle Dalmacy was excited to help educate other students during IDEA Week, and be able to share her experiences from the club with others. “Diversity Club means a lot to me,” Dalmacy said. “In freshman year, it was like an escape, and I learned a bunch of new things. Now, it is like a free education that I get that I don’t learn from school, and it is an opportunity to be me.”

IDEA week sparks conversations about identity

By Grace Cleary and Lauren Shipe • May 13, 2022

Warm and cozy: Places to go to avoid the cold this winter

Warm and cozy: Places to go to avoid the cold this winter

By Grace Cleary and Lauren Shipe • January 30, 2022

Back in business: DECA competition returns in person

Back in business: DECA competition returns in person

January 25, 2022

PERFORMANCE WITH A PURPOSE| Diversity Club advisor and social worker at North, Lauren Klein says her favorite part of the Acoustic Latte Lounge was the way that students came together to support a cause. “Its a really good combination of getting to see student’s talents and people supporting each other,” Klein said. “Caleb’s Kids is a mental health non-profit group. They provide all sorts of different services.”

Lyrics and lattes: The Diversity Club sponsors Caleb’s Kids with the Latte Lounge Event

By Kate Bania and Lauren Shipe • November 22, 2021

Spotlight number | Sophomore Meaghan Bland credits one song in particular as the best of the show.[It was] definitely our opening song, the energy I felt during that was the greatest feeling ever, Bland said.

Back in the spotlight: the performing arts return on stage after almost two years off

By Bee Bielak, Section Editor • November 16, 2021

Election results

By Grace Rossman, Staff Reporter • June 2, 2021

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

By Grace Rossman and Annabelle Julien • April 19, 2021

Student Association Student Council Class of 2022 Student Council Class of 2023 Student Council Class of 2024  

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

By Alyssa King, Staff Reporter • March 25, 2021

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