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Sophomores Sweep Annual Powder Puff Games

Article Written By Alexia Cardamone 

“If people say girls are not competitive, they clearly have not watched Powder Puff Football,” Lane McCallum, Senior girls Powder Puff coach said.

Trash talk, glitter, and flags sum up Norfolk High School's annual Powder Puff games. On October 16th, the 21st annual Powder Puff games were held by Norfolk High School’s DECA.

The Powder Puff…

Is College Really Still Worth It?

Article Written by Mikaiyah Anderson

How necessary is a college education? Many people are starting to question whether college is really worth the money or the time. According to Institute for College Access & Success, students who have graduated from public and nonprofit colleges in 2013 had an average of 28,400 dollars in student loan debt per borrower.

Student loan debt is just…

Fall Season Is Something to Be Grateful For

Article Written by Arianne Goode

The fall season has finally arrived, and I could not possibly be any happier. I love all of the changes that come with fall: the air takes on a crisp autumn scent, leaves turn to bright hues of orange and red, pumpkins litter neighborhood doorsteps, and so much more. Fall seems to brighten up our city, as it brings a sense of peacefulness with it each year.…

Panther Football Team All Ready For Playoffs

Article Written by Desi Fuelberth

Everybody needs a little football in his or her life, right? Well, that's what the students at Norfolk High seem to think! The varsity Panther football team is off to a pretty good start so far this season. The Panther football team, coached by Tom Olson, is so far (4-3).

The boys started out a little rough with a tough loss to the Lincoln East Spartans.…

Nebraska Supreme Court Convenes at NHS

Article written by Alannah Goode & Arianne Goode

"This is no longer Norfolk High School; this is no longer the Johnny Carson Theater. This is now the Nebraska Supreme Court." Honorable James G. Kube, Judge of the District Court, 7th Judicial District, opened the Nebraska Supreme Court Oral Arguments at the Norfolk High School (NHS) on Friday, October 7, 2016, after Principal Jake Luhr introduced…

Girls X-Country Run Lengthy Distances Per Week

Article written by Alexia Cardamone

For most athletes running is usually a punishment, but for cross country runners, running is their sport. Cross country runners put in a lot of hard work and time to prepare for their meets.

"We have a week consisted of two more intense hill days and three solid…

NHS Recent Dairy Judging Competition

The Norfolk FFA traveled to Hartington on September 20, 2016 to compete in District 4 Dairy Judging.

2016-2017 School Year Schedule Pick-Up & Info (NHS Only)

2017-2016 School Year Schedule Pick-Up and other notes for High School Students Only (Traducción Español al final):

Freshman:  Monday, August 1st, 8 am - 11:30 am & 1 pm - 3 pm 
Sophomores:  Tuesday, August 2nd, 8 am - 11:30 am & 1 pm - 3 pm
Juniors:…

NHS Joins Fight Against Cancer

Article by Sara Rojas

There are more than 100 types of cancer and any part of the body can be affected. In 2008, 7.6 million people died of cancer.

What is our community doing to help? According to ndnforum, in April 17th during 7th period at Norfolk Senior High, a fundraiser was held in order to contribute to the Childhood Cancer Campaign. This fundraiser was called the "Battle…

Testing Season At NHS

Article by Sara Rojas

April is here, the snow is melting and the birds are starting to sing again. So, what is happening at Norfolk Senior High this spring? MAP and NeSA testing.

The week of April 5, students started to take the tests. The stress could be felt in the halls. Not only juniors were stressed, but also freshmen and sophomores as they prepared to do their best on the tests.

Some…