NDP home to many multiples
January 19, 2011 • By Megan Macaspac
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Out of NDP’s 919 students, the student body is made up of 13 sets of twins, two sets of triplets, yet only one set Out of NDP’s 919 students, the student body is made up of 13 sets of twins, two sets of triplets, yet only one set of quadruplets. Freshmen John, Mary, Angela and Daniel Lauro, in order... Read more »
Holidays a time to make new memories and recall favorite ones
December 14, 2010 • By Alexis Dominguez and Sarah Carstens
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The holidays are a time to make new memories and recall good and not-so-good ones, whether the memory is making cookies with family like freshman Danny Sheridan or going to midnight Mass and being thrown up on like counselor Jim McConnell. No matter how you celebrate Christmas, special memories... Read more »
A day in the life of a public school student
December 14, 2010 • Katie Pflueger
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The Seraphim editor Katie Pflueger and Paradise Valley High School student Ryan Thies walked in each other’s shoes – spending a day at each other’s high schools – and wrote about the experience. Katie’s Story: Curious what a day at a private school is like Ryan Thies, assistant... Read more »
Record-setting Black Ops: ‘It’s a lifestyle’
November 17, 2010 • By Megan Macaspac
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If you noticed tired or drained students last week, there is a logical explanation: Call of Duty: Black Ops. This first person shooter game was officially released at midnight Nov. 9, with plenty of people staying up all night to buy and play it. “Black Ops requires amazing skill and dedication. You... Read more »
Halloween fantasy, fiction, fun come to life on campus
October 29, 2010 • By Allie York, Maddie Stevens, Kailey Loud
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The Riddler, Pac Man, Yoshi, Big Bird and Attila the Hen were just a few of many visitors on campus on Friday, Oct. 29, when students, faculty and staff dressed up for Halloween. Attention-getters included those of senior Shelby Haugen who dyed her blonde hair green and teased it to hold a bird for her... Read more »
The art of people watching: when, where and how
October 21, 2010 • By Tyler Daswick
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Admit it, you people watch. No, you say? Think again. Be honest. Turn off the cool for a few seconds and reflect. Yeah, that’s what I thought. You do people watch, and you secretly like it. Everyone people watches, whether they realize it or not. For some reason, people love to discreetly intrude on... Read more »
Nine recognized as National Merit scholars
October 6, 2010 • Jordan White
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Four NDP seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists: Elena Bautista-Hobin, Melanie Heredia, Evan Markley and Ryan Westphal. The four recently named semi-finalists will be continuing in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship competition, according to Mr. Bill Mueller, guidance director. The... Read more »
Response positive for Frosh Night Out
September 3, 2010 • By Sarah Carstens
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The annual Frosh Night Out, when all freshmen are locked in the gym for four hours at the end of their first week of high school, proved to be a “good time.” Hosted by the senior class, more than 50 seniors showed off their spirit by dressing in colorful and crazy outfits for the... Read more »
Goodbye to summer: Share your memories
September 2, 2010 • By Megan Macaspac
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The only way Junior Will Groves could describe summer is that it was the “best summer of high school.” Having had to say goodbye to vacation to hit the books, many students who shared their highlights agree. The two-and-a-half month break provided opportunity for so many exciting –... Read more »
Campus urban legends: storytellers keep tales alive
May 19, 2010 • By Liz Crowell
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It’s part of the classic high school experience. Teachers and upperclassmen telling freshmen stories that seem far-fetched but are just realistic enough to be believable. Is there really a pool on top of the gym? Did Mr. George Prelock really ship himself to Canada? Is the uniform changing?... Read more »
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