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Senior Pictures are due Friday, November 12 2010 if you plan to be in the yearbook. It is the student’s responsibility to supply a picture to the The Shield by this date. …

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Homecoming Court Announced
September 28, 2009 – 10:39 am | No Comment
Homecoming Court Announced

North Scott Homecoming Court 2009: (Left to Right) Nolan Swanson, Alex Rankin, Paige Lewis, Jake DeVries, Young Shreves, Alyssa Buchman, Zoey Cawiezell, Alexis Buchman, Jeremiah Clark, Holly Nelson, Kraig Liske, Destinie  Hsu, Drake Epkes, Ali …

Seniors win Powder Puff game
September 24, 2009 – 2:19 pm | No Comment
Seniors win Powder Puff game

By Elisa Stegman
If you missed the Powder Puff game last Saturday the 19th, here is a recap— the Funky Freshmen played the Super Sophomores and the Jet Black Juniors played the Sugar Mama Seniors.  The …

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 …

Heartbreak for Lancers
September 21, 2009 – 10:48 am | No Comment
Heartbreak for Lancers

By Grayson Schmidt
Anyone who plays sports knows about the heartbreak after a loss.  The Lancers experienced this first hand last Friday night in their 14-17 loss to the Pleasant Valley Spartans. This was one of …

[Video] NSN Golf
September 15, 2009 – 12:42 pm | No Comment
[Video]Powder Puff Promo
September 11, 2009 – 12:55 pm | No Comment
Where School Spirit is Limited
September 11, 2009 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Where School Spirit is Limited

by Elisa Stegman
Friday night comes—the highlight of the week.  “Get fired up!” rings in the ears of students as they come to the game decked out in spirit.  After years of having free reign over …

Tennis Open Courts Now Open
September 9, 2009 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Tennis Open Courts Now Open

by Julie Waner
Looking for a new way to spend your Mondays after school? Want to get more involved in school activities without a daily obligation? Are you ready to try something new and exciting? Then …

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 …

New Staff Interview: Nemmers-Skarich
September 9, 2009 – 9:45 am | No Comment
New Staff Interview: Nemmers-Skarich

Reporter Tim Havenhill interviewed new teacher Paula Nemmers-Skarich.
Havenhill: Where were you born?
Nemmers-Skarich: Le Mars, Iowa
H: Where did you go to school?
NS: High School, Le Mars Gehlen; College, University of Northern Iowa (Bachelor’s), and Iowa State …

Lancer Start Season Out Right—and Hope To Keep It That Way
September 4, 2009 – 10:48 am | No Comment
Lancer Start Season Out Right—and Hope To Keep It That Way

by Jameson Shank
The Lancer football team ushered in their 2009 season beating Davenport West 39-0 at Brady Street Stadium in Davenport on August 28. Predictions for the game were in North Scott’s favor, with predictions …

The Price of Cheerleading
September 4, 2009 – 10:31 am | No Comment
The Price of Cheerleading

by Julie Waner
A cheerleader is the envy of other high school girls, but is all the glamour worth the cost?
With every sports activity comes some expenses, whether it be for outfits, gear, or equipment, but …