Loy Norrix’ Cyberknights overcome competition in their first year

James Hauke, Multimedia Editor • February 2, 2022

In the growing digital age, Loy Norrix’s Cyberknights showcase what needs to be done to protect us all from the threats of working and browsing online. Over the weekend of January 21-22, the LN...

Loy Norrix students learn and grow during their off-campus classes and internships

Flora Harper, News & Opinion Editor • December 6, 2021

Taking English and Computer Science classes through ATYP, Academically Talented Youth Program, gives freshman Emerson Edwards more freedom in what classes she can take in the future. It provides them with...

Education for the Arts and Career and Technical Education offer a great in-field learning experience for Kalamazoo youth

Sophie Grover, Arts and Entertainment Editor • April 13, 2021

With college around the corner for most high school students, some are questioning their career path. Choosing a major can be quite difficult and it can determine the path for the rest of your life. Education...

Switching into an accounting class leads to new opportunities for sophomore

Melissa Preston, Chief Copy Editor • December 1, 2020

“Everything happens for a reason,” Loy Norrix sophomore Tierra Carson said. On September 15th, Carson joined an accounting class which has led her to new experiences and opportunities. Even though...

Student performers miss connections and time to perfect craft during the COVID-19 restrictions on theatres

Melissa Preston, Chief Copy Editor • November 11, 2020

“I’ve met some of my best friends in acting, but those opportunities just don’t exist without theatre the way it was,” Loy Norrix junior Elias Nagel-Bennett said. On March 12, 2020, Broadway...

Education for Employment classes give LN students a boost towards a future career

Lily Stickley, Feature Editor • October 28, 2019

Not everything students learn in high school will help them with their future. Loy Norrix provides students with an opportunity to study for future employment with a program called Education for Employment...

What it’s Like to be in an EFE: The Surprising Truth

Zach Skinner • March 2, 2018

Education for Employment (EFE) programs provide unique experiences for high school students. The mission statement for EFE programs is ”It is our job to prepare today’s students for tomorrow's careers.”...

Cultureshock: Life as an EFE student at Portage Northern

Glenna Aldag • December 6, 2017

Of all the communities I have belonged to, never would have expected to find myself in the woodshop of Portage Northern High School. First of all, I don’t even attend Portage Northern, I go to...

LN Seniors recognized at KRESA EFE Outstanding Senior Award Breakfast

Destiny Mabon • June 7, 2017

Early morning on April 27th, 2017, Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) awarded Kalamazoo County’s Education for Employment (EFE) Outstanding Seniors from private and public high schools,...

Students Share Their Experience With EFE and EFA

Christian Baker • January 19, 2017

Seniors Alex Wallace, Da 'Jzon Hughes and sophomore Joseph Welch explain the benefits of their EFA and EFA classes. Loy Norrix students can apply to these programs through their guidance...

Fundamentals of Health Science

Meghan Lewis • November 29, 2016

Fundamentals of Health Science is an Education for Employment (EFE) class taught at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The class is for juniors and seniors in high school who are looking to go...

Students Showcase Art at EFE Expo

Meghan Lewis • May 24, 2016

On Tuesday evening May 10th, from 5 to 8 p.m. there was a EFE photo/ Visual Imaging program art show. It was at Kalamazoo Central High School in rooms 522 & 535 with a range of artists showing off...