Loy Norrix students learn what life after high school might look like
Brandi-Rose Phiri, Business Manager
January 17, 2020
Every year, Loy Norrix students get a visit from LN alumni who have sat in the same seat just a couple years ago to tell then what life may be like once they have graduated from high school. As college students finish off their fall semester, they are given an opportunity to come back to Loy Norri...
Senior Explains ‘New Life’ at Loy Norrix
April 21, 2019
By Claire Goodwin-Kelly Senior Julienne Alphonse is looking forward to graduating high school... again. Alphonse moved from Malawi, a small country near the Eastern Coast of Africa to the United States as a refugee in October of 2016, after graduating from Lilongwe Girls Secondary School, a public ...
Grad Bash 2019 is Not One to Miss
Maeve Hodge-McNutt
March 29, 2019
Every year in may, the senior class of Loy Norrix can be found buzzing with adrenaline and relief, as they put on their caps and gowns and cross the stage at Wings Event Center, ending their high school journey. After the emotional moments and congratulations from teary parents and relatives, there...
The Slack Year: Senioritis and How it Could Affect our Graduating Class
Ciera Mcclenton
December 6, 2018
It’s 7:20 am, and you snooze your alarm for the fourth time in a row. Debating on if you can afford another absence in that class, your reluctantly roll out of bed throw on sweats and a hoodie. On the way to school you stop for coffee because you're already late so why not make the pass worth it. Final...
Loy Norrix High School Graduation of 2018
Jaelyn Anderson
June 13, 2018
Loy Norrix High School’s commencement was held on Wednesday, June 6 at Wings Event Center. There were 272 graduates. The commencement started with a prelude concert by Loy Norrix’s band and orchestra. Next “Pomp and Circumstance” played as the graduates walked in. The choir then sang the “Nation...
Underclassmen Describe Seniors They Will Miss Next Year
Anna Kushner
June 7, 2018
Keegan Cameron Freshman Keegan Cameron says he’ll miss senior Victor Moss the most next year because he's so funny and talented. “He’s an all around good guy,” said Cameron. Cameron met Victor at a rehearsal for the school musical, “Little Shop of Horrors.” “He’s like my twin,” Cam...
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, nominated by their teachers. “I think it's great that students get a chance to be recognized...
Gym Classes Shouldn't Be Required for Graduation
May 1, 2017
By Jaelyn Anderson, Assistant Business Manager With droplets of sweat on her forehead Sierra ran on the gym court trying to catch the basketball before it hit the ground. “I hate this class, “ Sierra said as the ball rolled on the ground away from the court and she ran towards it. Sierra Lance, a juni...
Seniors Say Goodbye to High School and Hello to the Future
sophiaboismier
June 15, 2016
Photo Credit / Sophia Boismier Around 6:20, family and friends start to trickle into Wings Stadium. With the band and orchestra playing music from Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera” vigorously on the main floor, light chatter continues as they wait to witness their loved ones graduate to the next steps of their lives. At 7:00 p.m, the staff of Loy Nor...
