Pep Rally 2010: You’ll Never Be This Awesome
November 2, 2010 • Nimo Thande, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Student Life
It was a chilly October afternoon as students sauntered into the stadium in their respective class colors. “Welcome to the 2010 Pep Rally,” announced the MC, Mr. Kirby. The crowd cheered in response, ready for the day’s events and festivities. “I’m definitely pumped up from all the energy... Read more »
Powder Puff 2010: Proud to Throw Like a Girl
November 3, 2010 • Lauren Jackson, Student Life Editor
Filed under Fall Sports
North Point had a good showing of female athleticism this year when several girls came out to rep their classes on the field for Powder Puff Football 2010. Participating ladies in each grade donned their respective Powder Puff t-shirts for the event, coming out strong in North Point’s red, white, yellow,... Read more »
Eagles Crush Hornets at Homecoming
November 4, 2010 • Ben McKnight III, Staff Writer
Filed under Fall Sports
Score: 27-0 The ending days of October always brings cold temperatures to Southern Maryland, and Friday night was no different. Hosting the Great Mills Hornets of St. Mary’s County, the Eagles had intentions of continuing their success another week after beating Leonardtown High School on the road.... Read more »
Homecoming Dance
November 5, 2010 • Anna Taitano, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Student Life
What better way to end the first quarter than going to homecoming? One of the biggest events of the year hit North Point this past weekend. Homecoming gives students the chance to dress up and have a night full of dancing, music and pictures with friends. The theme this year was Masquerade/Mardi Gras.... Read more »
Meet Tierra Lockett
November 5, 2010 • Murugi Thande, Photo Editor
Filed under A&E, Featured Fashion
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m 15 and in 11th grade. I like to make clothes. I am currently working on a vest, and I have made trousersand general basics (like pillows). I would like to be a clothing designer. Describe your style. I am inspired by the style of Vivienne Westwood; she... Read more »
Meet Col. Brown
November 10, 2010 • Lauren Jackson, Student Life Editor
Filed under Teacher Feature
This week, we’re taking the time to highlight those at North Point who have contributed to American Freedom. There happens to be several people walking through North Point’s halls who fit the bill, but the standout among them all is AFJROTC instructor Col. Brown. Take the time to read below and get... Read more »
Drill Team
November 10, 2010 • Azeezat Adeleke, News Editor
Filed under Student Life
At North Point, the sharp navy blue suits and gleaming medals of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (AFJROTC) are impossible to miss as students move about the hallways. An essential component of the AFJROTC is its Drill Team, comprised of fifty students from all grade levels who... Read more »
Eagle on the Street: What Does Freedom Mean to You?
November 10, 2010 • Jada Smith, Sports Editor
Filed under Eagle on the Street, Opinion
According to Webster’s Dictionary, freedom is “the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action.” Poet, Archibald MacLeish said that “freedom is the right to choose.” Novelist, Bernard Malamud believed that “the purpose of freedom is to create... Read more »
His Sacrifice for Our Freedom
November 14, 2010 • C.J. Meisel and M. Kathryn O’Grady, Contributing Writers
Filed under Alumni, Student Life
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word freedom? Is it America? Your personal freedom? Your God given rights? Well for all of us here in the JROTC program, when we hear the word freedom, we think of only one thing, Lance Corporal Terry Edward Honeycutt Jr. Terry had been a member... Read more »
FEA Competes in Annual Conference
November 22, 2010 • Anna Taitano, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under News
North Point’s Future Educator’s Association (FEA) members gathered at The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) for the annual FEA conference. North Point, many other high school students, as well as some middle school students joined the conference to listen to fellow speakers, partake in workshops,... Read more »
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