Senior Tyler Hill Declared Allison Legacy Series Champion
January 15, 2012 • Allie Fetterolf, News Editor
Filed under Student Life
Stock car racing is not a common sport among today’s youth. However, North Point senior Tyler Hill races stock cars competitively, and apparently very well. Last year, he claimed the championship title of the annual Allison Legacy Series. The Allison Legacy Series has been around for a little over... Read more »
Eagle on the Street: Give Me a Break
January 16, 2012 • Kristen Griffith, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
School days off are always something to look forward to. Everyone deserves a break every once in a while. And everyone spends their days differently, whether it is catching up on homework, spending time with family or friends, or just being lazy. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1... Read more »
New Program, New Attitudes, New Men: Young Men of Distinction
January 16, 2012 • Alexis Javay Frye, Student Life Editor
Filed under Student Life
North Point has many opportunities for students, from community service to cultural events, but a new program has been started to offer male students an opportunity to grow into well-rounded gentlemen. The program is the Young Men of Distinction and it was started by Mr. Moses and Mr. Lemon. The program... Read more »
Not Just a Bus Ride
January 16, 2012 • Kristen Griffith, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
To some people, the bus ride is a simple trip. To me the bus ride is a journey. If you are attending your local school, your ride is not long. If you are like me and were accepted into North Point’s STI program, then the bus ride can be hectic. All together, I have four buses that get me to and from... Read more »
Eagle Bucks Return, New and Improved
January 16, 2012 • Kristen Griffith, Staff Writer
Filed under News
The bucks are back! Second quarter was the beginning of reinstating Eagle Bucks, but this time an award comes with them. Swimming is now available on Tuesdays during NEST for those who have four eagle bucks. On Fridays, basketball is available in the gym for those that have collected eight eagle bucks. There... Read more »
Fashion Feature: A Touch of GQ – James McCollum (’12)
January 16, 2012 • Alexis Javay Frye, Student Life Editor
Filed under A&E
Tell us about yourself. “I am a senior. I like Spanish and drawing. I enjoy theatre and singing.” Describe your style in two words. “Urban preppy.” Do you consider yourself fashionable? “It depends on a person’s taste. If they like this type of style, then definitely.” What is your inspiration? “The... Read more »
Portlandia Pays Tribute to the Hipster
January 16, 2012 • Azeezat Adeleke, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under A&E
The word hipster conjures many images: fedoras, plaid shirts, skinny jeans, and oh-so-ironic cardigans that seem to come straight from Mr. Rogers’ closet. Over the past few years, hipsters have taken American culture by storm, being both celebrated and criticized. More than anything, though, they have... Read more »
Eagle on the Street: What makes a good teacher?
January 22, 2012 • Emily Garcia, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinion
“What makes a good teacher?” Maybe it’s their openness, their friendly attitude, maybe even their style or teaching method. The question of what makes a good teacher has been asked for years and now it has an answer. North Point students were asked what they think a “good teacher” is. #gallery-2... Read more »
Opinion: Move Ninth Grade to Middle School
January 22, 2012 • Alexis Javay Frye, Student Life Editor
Filed under Opinion
High school is a four-year time period that involves maturing, learning, and finding yourself. In my opinion, though, the four years need to be three years. Ninth grade should be put into middle school. Current freshmen aren’t mature enough for a high school setting. When you have ninth graders in... Read more »
A Day in the Life: Mr. Richie
January 22, 2012 • Emily Garcia, Staff Writer
Filed under Teacher Feature
The activities of a day in the life of Mr. Richie vary. “As a school counselor your day varies a lot by what time of year it is,” said Mr. Richie. “If it’s right before school, you’re working a lot on the master schedule, making sure all students have a correct schedule, and making schedule... Read more »
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