Finding the flowers: Gaining maturity by learning from parents
Audri Chenoweth, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2018
Growing up as an only child, my parents became my best friends at a very young age. They have taught me everything I know, from learning to eat and brush my hair to being independent and standing up for myself. Though I have not needed to use it quite yet, my parents have helped me discover my...
Making waves: the third wonder of the natural world
March 20, 2018
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The Great Barrier Reef is the World’s largest coral reef stretching 1,429 miles along the Queensland coastline in Australia, covering an area of 132,973 square-miles. With it stretching such a great length it is named the world’s largest living structure on the planet, it is so big that it is visible...
Fork in the road: Gaining responsibility throughout high school experiences
Sydney Bowler, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2018
Junior year is said to be the hardest time for a student. With the pressure of college applications, the SAT, scholarships, and AP classes, this is potentially one of the first adult situations that a student can encounter. During this point in life, the decisions being made will heavily impact the rest...
Changing lives one book at a time
Lucas Worden, Web Journalist
March 13, 2018
People will oftentimes pick a movie or a video game over a book or a novel. Senior Emily Simone has spent most of her life reading. She enjoys exploring characters and worlds unknown and has managed to use these fables and fictions to shape her mind into something greater than before. Aside from expanding...
The leg bone connects to a … degree
Sydney Bowler, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2018
Twelve years ago, Mrs. Michelle Vandybogurt began her career as a Human Anatomy and Physiology teacher, and four years ago she started working at Northwest. Upon arrival, she had many improvements in mind to help educate her students to their highest potential. Within the first year, Mrs. Vandybogurt...
Defeating stereotypes
Anna Pierek, Web Journalist
February 28, 2018
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When hearing the word ‘engineering’ many think strictly of a male worker. In this situation, that is not the case. Senior Carsyn Sleight is a lover of engineering and plans on becoming a bio-medical engineer (an engineer who creates prosthetics). Since she was a child, Sleight’s father has...
On your “Mark,” get set, sing!
Brandi Bremiller, Copy Editor
February 22, 2018
Assistant choir director Mr. Christopher Markiewicz has made a lifetime commitment to the Northwest school district and is continuing to put his stamp on the band and choir programs. Eight years of dedication, hard work, and inspiring moments have greatly contributed to the accomplishments of the department. After...
Student hopes to soar
Audri Chenoweth, Web Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2018
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Children tend to create a dream of what they wish to be when they grow up, but will often change their minds later in life. Unlike this situation, Senior Evan White’s dream of becoming a pilot is now becoming a reality. When White was younger, his father told stories of how he nearly b...
Finding the flowers: Discovering good in every situation
Audri Chenoweth, Web Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2018
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Standing outside of the security gate in a crowded airport, I am procrastinating the inevitable goodbye of my best friend as we get a few more minutes to embrace. My family hosted an exchange student from Germany this past year. Though my family was supposed to be the one teaching her about life in...
Long time dedication
Makenna McCollum, News Journalist
February 8, 2018
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When AP Calculus students walk into teacher Mr. Brian Klinger’s classroom late, they can always expect a sarcastic comment such as, “way to be on time” or “look who finally showed up.” Even though Mr. Klinger is sarcastic, he is the type of teacher and friend that anyone can talk with...
Teacher feature: Getting to know Mrs. Tiffany Adema
Dakota Bright, Web Journalist
February 5, 2018
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Where did you graduate from? “Spring Arbor University.” Android or apple? “Apple because I’ve never really had an Android.” Favorite season and why? “Fall because it’s not too hot and not too cold.” Favorite holiday? “Thanksgiving because there is good food and I can see my family.” Coffee or tea? “Hot coffee and c...
Parent ‘picks’ way in assisting Guitar Class
Adam Staudinger, Asst. Web Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2018
For the past three years, community member Janet Belding has been assisting the band program by volunteering and supervising at band events. Recently, she has been helping band director Bryan Mangiavellano teach his fourth hour guitar class. She has a son who grad...
