Phipps, Curlott win speech championship
February 23, 2010 – 8:43 am | No Comment

By Aaron Viner
    On Saturday, February 20, three groups from performed at the IHSSA All-State Festival.  Acting team Stacy Phipps and Nate Curlott became state champions with their performance of “The Rabbit Hole.” 
    To be …

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No More French?
January 15, 2010 – 2:34 pm | No Comment
No More French?

If you’re apart of the French program at North Scott High School, you’ve probably heard the news. Mrs. Pearson has decided to retire.
There is one major question that comes from this news: What will happen …

Merrick scrambles his lesson
November 23, 2009 – 12:05 pm | No Comment
Merrick scrambles his lesson

by Tim Havenhill
Sometimes you have to break a few eggs to teach a lesson.
  Every year Mr. Merrick’s Physics and Conceptual Physics classes compete in the “All American Egg Drop”.  This is a test of the …

Flu Season Survival Guide
November 19, 2009 – 12:28 pm | No Comment

By Aislinn Martin
As we all know, flu season is beginning to rear its ugly head in the North Scott community. Several students have become ill in the past few weeks, causing them to miss school …

Talent Show Mad Men
November 9, 2009 – 11:07 am | No Comment
[Gallery] In case you missed it – Talent Show
November 7, 2009 – 11:11 am | 2 Comments

Photos by Allysa Cole

Homecoming: A “Reflection”
October 15, 2009 – 1:20 pm | No Comment
Homecoming: A “Reflection”

By Jameson Shank
“It’s over”, I thought as I awoke on the gloomy Monday morning after homecomming. The thought never re-entered my consciousness as I went through my morning ritual, which had become mind-numbingly routine. When …

Senior Scavenger Hunt
October 9, 2009 – 10:55 am | No Comment
Senior Scavenger Hunt

By Kayla Hamilton and Elisa Stegman

For seniors who were not out having fun with the Homecoming Court, a new tradition may have just been started. Instead of staying at home during homecoming week or doing …

Tanzanian Pastor Visits with North Scott Students
October 7, 2009 – 12:20 pm | No Comment
Tanzanian Pastor Visits with North Scott Students

By Jameson Shank
Grayson Mhale, a pastor from Tanzania, spoke to Mrs. Mac’s Eastern World Geography class on Monday, September 21. Pastor Mhale came to the U.S. as a part of the Crossing Boarders program, which …

Highlights from Thursday’s coronation
October 2, 2009 – 10:28 am | No Comment

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Another great year for FCCLA
September 23, 2009 – 1:06 pm | No Comment
Another great year for FCCLA

By Julie Waner
The FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) is back and ready for action this year.  After their ice cream social last Thursday, September 17, the group is excited …

Good Conversation Is Key
September 9, 2009 – 10:45 am | No Comment
Good Conversation Is Key

by Jonathan Zrostlik
Tabor, an 18-month-old black lab, is a prison-trained dog used to help Hope Bernick develop better conversation skills. As black labs tend to be smart and friendly, the dog functions as a good …

Obama Flip-Flops on Healthcare
August 27, 2009 – 10:11 am | No Comment
Obama Flip-Flops on Healthcare

by Jameson Shank
Universal healthcare has become synonymous with President Obama’s push for healthcare reform, but now there is evidence suggesting a change of focus could be coming.
On August 15th, Obama spoke at a town hall …