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BEFORE THE BELL  NNDCC students stand at attention during the daily morning flag ceremony.

Beyond The Uniform

Abigail Roldan, Reporter November 7, 2025

The Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) is a program that offers leadership training, career exploration, character building, and self-exploration in many areas. The group is currently under the...

SPARKS FLY, SPIRIT SOARS The NISD emblem is still visible during the bonfire for the NHS class of 2020.  Photo courtesy of Roya Dinbali

Emotional Embers

DeLayna Adams, Co Editor February 3, 2025

Along with the crackle of the fire, bits and pieces of conversation can be heard throughout the night. A burnt orange fire is a light source that glows on the giant group of people who rely on it to see...

GRINCHING IT UP  Dragonettes appear on stage with the Grinch at the Christmas Show.  Photo courtesy of Andi Howell

Spirited Traditions

Lilli Nicholas, Reporter February 3, 2025

The lights go off as the crowd eagerly awaits. The music plays and the NHS Dragonettes dance onstage in glittering costumes. The moment they've been preparing for months for has come. Christmas shows are...

Lucy the Poodle, in her new home after being on the run for nearly a week.

Let’s Talk About Lucy

Rees Runnels, Arts and Entertainment Reporter September 20, 2024

A lovable redhead named Lucy does anything to escape going to see the doctor, runs away with the entire town in pursuit, and is finally lured back to the doctor’s office by a gourmet steak dinner. Sounds...

Image of William Shakespeare, author of the play "Macbeth."

The ‘M’ Word

Rees Runnels, Arts and Entertainment Reporter April 5, 2024

If you know any theater kids, you probably know how superstitious they are. Between knocking on wood, avoiding whistling near the theater, or not saying certain words, thespians are known for their suspicion...

Officer Clifford Adams is the JROTC instructor at NHS for the 2023-2024 school year.

Cadets Make a Comeback

DeLayna Adams, Co Editor September 7, 2023

In the silence of the room, all you hear are the loud, unison-filled sounds of coyote brown military-issued boots as they obey each and every command. All that is seen is the sharp and pristine uniforms...

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