A letter to the class of 2020
Alexis Weeden, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2020
Dear Class of 2020 and fellow Loy Norrix family, You may or may not know me; however, I want to congratulate you all on making it this far. This is something that not everyone who started with us back in 2016 has succeeded at doing. Take a moment to remember those our community has lost and cher...
Freshmen uses skiing to bond with family
Bianca Hobson, Guest Writer
February 21, 2020
Loy Norrix freshman Lucy Heystek started skiing in fourth grade, and her family has been going skiing every year since during winter break. “I enjoy being out with friends and going down different hills,” Heystek said. “It felt good to show them that winter is fun.” Heystek has gone skiing ...
Portage Northern Huskies take the win against Loy Norrix Knights
Yasmin Mosqueda, Social Media Team
February 15, 2020
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Youth Conservation Council members meet to discuss how to get kids outdoors
Alexis Weeden, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2020
Nineteen members of the Michigan Youth Conservation Council met over the weekend at the Ralph A. MacMullen Conference Center in Roscommon, Michigan. The intent of this meeting was to discuss projects focused on getting kids outside into Michigan’s natural spaces. Members range from ages 15-18 and inclu...
Anti-Abortion Laws Don’t Ban Abortion, They Just Ban Safe Access
Alexis Weeden, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2019
As of May of 2019, there have already been attempts at challenging the 1973 Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade along with the 1992 case Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Conservative legislators have been pushing strict abortion bans called “heart-beat bills” in multiple states -- including Michigan. T...
Going for Gold: Loy Norrix Soccer Looks For a Record Breaking Season
Nate Goodwin-Kelly, Opinion Editor/Knights Speak Team
October 5, 2018
The crowd of students cheered as Carter Scheel ran towards the crowd, hyping them up. The sophomore forward had just scored his 4th goal of the season putting Loy Norrix on top of their match with Niles, 2-1. The Knights would go on to defeat Niles 7-1, with 6 different players scoring goals. Games ...
LOY NORRIX SPIRIT WEEK: HAT DAY
Jaelyn Anderson
September 27, 2018
It's Thursday and homecoming is tomorrow. Loy Norrix's spirit week is coming to an end, but first we have today's theme: Hat Day. Friday's theme is blue and white.
Summer Job Opportunity for High School Students
Sofie Nehlsen
May 31, 2018
Summer is fast approaching and many high school students are looking for summer jobs to save up a little money and gain work experience. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) presents a great opportunity for this. MDOT runs a program called Youth Development and Mentoring Program (YDMP), ...
Kalamazoo Promise is a Gift that Pressures Students to Excel
May 30, 2018
By Jose' Luis Campos Kalamazoo is counting on us. All of the US is watching us. The Kalamazoo Promise is a great gift for Loy Norrix students because getting a college degree will give us many advantages. The Promise, which pays up to 100 percent of tuition at any of Michigan’s state colleg...
Setting Their Sights: Women’s Varsity Softball Showcases Talent From All Ages
Bonnie Bremer
May 15, 2018
The crowd falls silent as the batter steps up to plate. Getting into position, her cleats sink further into the dirt as the anticipation builds. The golden sphere is pitched into the air, as she tightens her grip on the bat. Crack! The ball flies across the field. “[Hitting a home-run felt like] it ...
Softball Rebuilds After Major Changes
Bailey Handley
May 31, 2017
When a team graduates nine seniors, the opportunity arises to fill positions with players who have a coachable attitude and the will to win. This situation also gives coaches the chance to try players out at different positions to see which one fits them the best. This happens to be the case for head co...
KNIGHTS BASEBALL SWINGS INTO DISTRICTS
Michaela Whalen
May 31, 2017
Last year, on May 31st, 2016 the Loy Norrix High School baseball team celebrated a big 4-3 win over their first opponent, Gull Lake, in districts. Reflecting back on this major win, Senior catcher Griffin Conley describes the mindset of the team going into their first district game this year. “Last y...
