Although the end school fever is among us, the VPA academy decided to say goodbye with a bang in the form of two shows: The Cabaret and The Senior Showcase. The Senior Showcase was the drama seniors’ final goodbye to the entire theater department as well as the school. The Senior Showcase is exclusively for student students in the Advanced Drama IIM class, a course … Continue reading VPA Academy ends school year with a bang
When you look up the word pretty on Google, images of skinny women are the first results. It is not until after seemingly never ending minutes of scrolling that you will find a picture of one, and solely one, plus sized women before being dipped back into a sea of skinny women again. What does this say about our society and what it perpetuates? In … Continue reading #ImNoAngel
Who knew that tiny pieces of metal could change a person’s life? And that is not referring to soda tabs, but actually braces. The average person should know that braces are a long term dental device that straightens out teeth. And although it may simply look like a bunch of brackets and wires to the average person, they are actually looking at 5 to 20 … Continue reading The Braces Effect
North Springs is a school that has prides itself on how long it has been a part of the community; fifty-one years today. It has been around for so long, in fact, that one of its most beloved teachers, Mrs.Pekatos, actually graduated from here. Mrs.Pekatos teaches both freshman and sophomore English. So during an interview about what she did during her freshman year, she provided … Continue reading Ms. Pekatos’ freshman year at North Springs
What is the biggest night in show business that is centered on a small man dipped in gold? That would be the 87th Academy Awards or as most of us know it, The Oscars. This year’s Oscars definitely encapsulated the idea of “A night to remember.” It had all the elements that make an award ceremony successful; designer gowns, tears, heartfelt acceptance speeches, and tidy-whites … Continue reading The 87th Annual Oscars
Tennis, Interact, Mock Trial, Theater, and Lacrosse; what do they all have in common? They all are not school requirements but yet they require so much of you. Yes, this is referring to extracurricular activities. Extracurricular are just that; extra. Although they are not a requirement in any means, it is uncommon to find a student who does not participate in an outside interest in … Continue reading Extracurriculars and how they affect us
“I hate going to those things, they are so boring and just a waste of time. I would rather study.” This comment made by Sarah Reid, a sophomore, is referring to school pep rallies. Traditionally, they are supposed to be an exciting, looked forward to, and after-school event but instead they adequately demonstrate the saying that “traditions were made to be broken.” Some students do … Continue reading Less Pep says North Springs Students
Everything in high school revolves around college. As we prepare our grades, extracurriculars, and volunteer hours to be college application ready, we also begin to develop the things we look for in a college. Here are the top 7 things you should consider when looking into colleges. 1.Admission requirements. Are there certain courses or grades you need to have just to be considered. Even if … Continue reading The Big Decision
Family, friends, and general cheer; these are three prime ingredients of the holiday season. Christmas carols are playing softly in the background as you watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade while waiting on the feast of turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. This was used to be the norm for this time of year, but unfortunately things have changed. What exactly happened to the holiday cheer that … Continue reading Where has the holiday spirit gone?
The North Springs Homecoming dance, or ‘Hoco’ per Instagram, occurred this past Saturday at Tongue and Groove; a night club in Buckhead. The line into the venue was around the corner. North springs students were clad in their best attire and ready for a night of dancing, friends, and general enjoyment. Thankfully, that’s what they received. Upon walking into the club you are instantaneously meet … Continue reading Homecoming 2K14
