Crowell a Buckeye, Gartrell a Bulldog, and Onakoya a Red Fox- National Signing Day at North Point
February 8, 2011 • Nimo Thande, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Fall Sports, Featured Athlete, Sports
Wednesday, February 2 marked high school football’s biggest event – National Signing Day. The career center was packed with a compilation of sports captains who came to support Connor Crowell (’11) and Anthony Gartrell (’11) as they signed their names on the dotted line. Wale Onakoya (‘11)... Read more »
[Opinion] Who Needs Valentine’s Day?
February 13, 2011 • Anna Taitano, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Filed under Opinion
For a holiday all about love, Valentine’s Day sure has a lot of hate. Courtney Roach (’11) claims, “Valentine’s Day is for those couples that are not happy to have a day to act like they actually care.” Elijah Steele (’11) adds, “It’s just another holiday you get chocolate or something... Read more »
Students Give Underprivileged Children Sweet Dreams
February 14, 2011 • Lauren Jackson, Student Life Editor
Filed under News
With Valentine’s Day on the mind, everyone’s trying to spread some love or get some love. Usually all attention is paid to Cupid’s realm of Valentine’s day—everyone’s giving their special someone the little boxes of chocolate, or offering their best friends cutesy valentines. But this year,... Read more »
The List: Top 5 Romantic Movies
February 14, 2011 • Azeezat Adeleke, News Editor
Filed under A&E
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, there isn’t a better time to pick the perfect fuzzy, heartwarming film to watch with a loved one, or for many, in satisfied solitude. Here are a few movies that scream romance like nothing else. The Notebook (2004) Based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks and starring... Read more »
Swim Team Takes a Polar Plunge
February 14, 2011 • Azeezat Adeleke
Filed under Clubs & Activites, Student Life
Thursday, January 28 had a high temperature of 35 degrees. Light snow blanketed the area and every outdoor surface was covered in it. This could hardly be described as great weather for a trip to the beach, but members of the North Point Swim Team, accompanied by representatives of the Student Government... Read more »
Eagles Bury Wolverines In 20th Straight Win
February 22, 2011 • Benjamin McKnight III, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Going into Friday, February 11th, the North Point Boys Varsity basketball team carried a 19 game winning streak, an undefeated record, and the top spot in the SMAC standings. Standing in the way were Westlake High School’s Wolverines. In just about any sport, the North Point-Westlake rivalry is always... Read more »
Featured Fashion: Johnathan Bagley
February 27, 2011 • Murugi Thande, Photography Editor
Filed under A&E, Featured Fashion
Tell us a bit about yourself. “I’m Jonathan, I am from Texas. I enjoy outrageous things, music, and art. I want world peace and I will fight for it.” What is your biggest influence? “Lady Gaga. She is so different and just amazing and perfect. Even with her flaws she still manages to be amazing.“ Tell... Read more »
Meet Madame McLaughlin
February 27, 2011 • Jada Smith, Sports Editor
Filed under Teacher Feature
The clock strikes 7:40 A.M. and teachers rush through the hallways to get to their classrooms. In a classroom, a teacher sits at her desk, sending out a few last minute emails. She is surrounded by piles of texts books, folders full of lesson plans, and stacks of ungraded papers. As the 7:50 A.M. bell... Read more »
Athletes Getting Pumped-Up For Spring
February 27, 2011 • Anna Taitano, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Enjoying some relaxing time away from your daily practices, aggressive coaches and annoying sweat stains? Well, think again. Spring is quickly approaching which means spring sports are just around the corner. All tennis, lacrosse, track and field, baseball and softball players need to get off that... Read more »
Future Business Leaders Sponsor Week Long Event
February 27, 2011 • Azeezat Adeleke, News Editor
Filed under News
On Monday, February 14, the color purple was ubiquitous at North Point. This was far from coincidence; students wore purple to support the March of Dimes Kickoff day, part of the larger Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) week. For five days the FBLA, which is advised by Mrs. Hosendorf and Mrs.... Read more »
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