Pay-to-play to increase next year
This year, a family with three students playing three sports each could be paying up to $90 depending on their lunch payment status. Next year, pay-to-play fees will increase to the point where the same family could be paying up to $450.
Next school year, the athletics department will charge each student for each sport a [...]
BPA competitors prepare with practice through ‘mock state’ events, competitions
Feb. 18-20, more than 500 students from Kansas high schools will gather in Wichita for the Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Leadership Conference. More than 40 of these students will represent Newton High School.
In December, students competed in a regional BPA competition, which BPA sponsor Melinda Rangel said was like a practice run for [...]
Haiti calls for help–Victims of earthquake need our help
Ever since Jan. 12, the earthquake in Haiti and the mass destruction that followed have been a constant topic of discussion everywhere.
From aftershocks to collapsed cities and chaos to humanitarian aid, the earthquake and its survivors have created a situation that is affecting people worldwide. Despite the current economic crisis, Americans should still do as [...]
iPod, Zune both great MP3 choices
junior Sam Smucker
In your opinion, what is the best type of MP3 player? The iPod Classic 80 GB or higher. Actually, I think they only make 120 GB ones anymore.
What makes it the best? It has a ridiculous amount of space, so you’ll never have to pick and choose music to store on it. It’s [...]
Coach’s Corner: Girls Basketball Coach Randy Jordan
How long have you been coaching basketball?
This is my 9th season coaching basketball at NHS.
Goals:
We have two goals, have fun and continue improving.
What is your favorite thing about coaching basketball?
I enjoy using the game of basketball to teach players valuable lessons about life. A team and individual players will have to contend [...]
British band tops the charts
With a distinct style, fiery red locks and, most importantly, incredible music, Florence Welch and her band Florence and the Machine are climbing up the charts and into fans hearts.
Florence and the Machine’s first album, “Lungs,” debuted in July 2009. “Lungs” entered the charts at number two in Britain, surpassed only by the Michael Jackson [...]
News
Feb. 18-20, more than 500 students from Kansas high schools will gather in Wichita for the Business Professionals of America ...
Since 1885,more than 15,000 students have walked the halls of NHS. Now, those students have a chance to give back ...
A potential $250,000 grant will give Newton High School the new technology District grant writer Barbara Burns, along with superintendent John ...
Features
junior Sam Smucker
In your opinion, what is the best type of MP3 player? The iPod Classic 80 GB or higher. Actually, I think they only make 120 GB ones anymore.
What makes it the best? It has a ridiculous amount of space, so you’ll never have to pick and choose music to store on it. It’s [...]
junior Brianna Ross
What is the best laptop? Dell.
What is the best part about it? It is my own, and I don’t have to share it.
What are some of its features? Its purple, and it has pinball.
Is there anything that could be improved about it? Internet is slow sometimes.
What is your favorite program on it? Pinball, [...]
Sports
How long have you been coaching basketball?
This is my 9th season coaching basketball at NHS.
Goals:
We have two goals, have fun and continue improving.
What is your favorite thing about coaching basketball?
I enjoy using the game of basketball to teach players valuable lessons about life. A team and individual players will have to contend [...]
The girls basketball team will be going into the game against Derby tonight with a 9-4 record. Sophomore Kendra Scott has a positive attitude about the game.
“It should be an easy win for us,” Scott said.
Scott also said she feels good about how well this season has gone.
“I think this season is going pretty well. [...]