Club explores Hispanic culture through dance, music, food
Olivia Wells, Web Journalist
November 12, 2018
The Spanish Club is dedicated to students who want to learn more about different Hispanic culture, foods, and individuals. They meet after school every other Tuesday during the school year. The group learns about the history of many different Hispanic countries, and focus on many promin...
Senior competes in Tang Soo Do with third degree black belt
Olivia Wells, Web Journalist
November 8, 2018
Senior Lucas Herrera has been practicing Tang Soo Do since he was six years old. Tang Soo Do is a karate based martial art that is similar to Taekwondo and Karate but is not as well known. “When I was younger, I really wanted to join, but they said that I was too young,” said Herrera. ...
Former student returns as officer to serve and protect
Olivia Wells, Web Journalist
November 5, 2018
Filed under Feature, Showcase, Uncategorized
When Mr. Justin Davis first attended Northwest High School as a student, he never imagined someday returning as a police officer to patrol hallways and keep students safe. Yet, at 36, he is living in Jackson, Michigan with his wife and five children, and he is loving his new job. He apprec...
Former graduate Grace Latz shares Olympic training experience
Shealyn Paulis, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2018
As a Northwest High School graduate, Jackson native Grace Latz was excited for her freshman year of college. She had chosen to go to the University of Wisconsin on an undecided major, choosing to figure out her career later. Little did she know, this choice would lead her down a path of intense...
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
Filed under Feature
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
Filed under Feature
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
Filed under Feature
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...
