Freshman copes with mother’s death
Gaberiel Lubbers, Guest Writer
February 19, 2020
When Loy Norrix freshman Xavier Hegler was twelve years old, he went through something that no one should ever go through. On May 24, 2016, his mom died from a blood clot in her leg. A blood clot is a clump of blood that has changed from liquid form to a gel form. Clotting is a necessary process that c...
Freshman Hannah Locke opens up on her experience as a student athlete
Adeline Turner, Guest Writer
February 18, 2020
Sports: a way to socialize and make friends, an outlet for stress teenagers across the country are feeling, and a way to work exercise into your schedule. However, sports aren’t all fun and games, they become more demanding as student athletes face numerous challenges presented by their hobby. ...
Loy Norrix student wins full ride to Yale
Nate Goodwin-Kelly, Opinion Editor
February 9, 2020
“It just doesn’t feel real, it hasn’t started to set in yet,” said senior Lily Dorstewitz. Dorstewitz found out in early December that she has been accepted into Yale University, one of the world’s most prestigious universities. According to the Yale University website, last year...
What Role Models Mean To Us: Freshman looks up to her middle school art teacher
Grace Getachew, Guest Writer
January 10, 2020
“I look up to her, she helped me through some rough times,” said Loy Norrix freshman Lucy Holverstott when talking about her 6th grade art teacher from Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts, Gayle James. Everyone has someone they look up to. Whether it’s a person they’re close with or some...
Student finds enjoyable hobby after joining the Yearbook staff
Henry Parwoth, Guest Writer
January 8, 2020
Junior Haven Besser didn't know much about being on the yearbook staff at Loy Norrix until she finally decided to join now in her junior year. During her time at LN, she had not found an extracurricular activity that she was interested in or enjoyed until this year. Besser wanted some activities to put on her ...
Losing a parent before the start of high school devastates incoming freshman
Amanda Martin, Guest Writer
December 22, 2019
Around 10 o’clock at night on August 3rd, 2019, thirteen-year old Kailyah Hensley settled down for bed after a long day and plugged her phone in on the charger. When her phone had been charging for a while, she noticed many messages and missed calls from family members. Her father, 38 year-old Adrian Jackson, had ...
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 ...
Students Relate to Their Zodiac Sign
March 14, 2019
Dear Editor, I read “Zodiac Personalities.” I thought that the Aries zodiac sign is true because I’m an Aries myself. In my own description I am honest about everything that comes to my mind, I’m very passionate, have a very low patience, and I’m always in a mood for no reason. Last but not...
Action: Students Direct One Act Plays
Justin Timmerman
March 6, 2019
The one-act play fest was a set of three plays that the Loy Norrix theatre department performed in front of a live audience in the Kasdorf Auditorium on Thursday, February 7th. All three plays were directed by students. The three student directors were seniors, Abigail Hauke, Rebecca Thompson and J...
A Collection of Responses
March 28, 2018
Dear Editor, I read this article about being friends with your ex and I think that’s false. I don’t think that 49% of people are still friends with their exes at Norrix. People talk all the time about how terrible their exes are. Izayah Balden, sophomore Dear Editor, Your article about welcom...
Fulfill These Tips to Gain Success in High School
December 9, 2017
By Jaden Blakes, Guest Writer High school can be full of confusion and stress at times. A wide range of students struggle to maintain a good performance throughout the school year. High school, unquestionably, takes perseverance and tenacity to get through. If you're not willing to even give just a lit...
Students And Staff Of The Month; January
Zachary Liddle
February 3, 2017
The Student of the Month Award is given to a small group of students who are nominated by staff members. The students who are nominated and selected are then invited to a luncheon and treated to Jimmy John’s, cookies and chips. After they eat, they enjoy a game in which the students try to guess which ...
