College and Career Corner
By: Abigail Catoe
Not all students go to college after graduation, and North Central is the best place to be for students who choose to go straight into the workforce and need help finding the right career. At North Central, there are a substantial amount of opportunities for students to find the right career cluster, which is a certain set of jobs that require specific skills.
Mrs. Oliver, North Central’s Career Specialist, has many resources and services that are available for students who are looking to begin a career right away. Interest Inventories are questionnaires that ask about likes and dislikes, and then provide a list of the clusters and possible job options within that cluster based on the answers given by the student. It is a great starting point for students who are unsure of post-graduate plans and even for those wondering what they really may want to be when they grow up.
Mrs. Oliver stated, “A quote I hear a lot since becoming a Career Specialist is, ‘If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.’” Mrs. Oliver believes that everyone needs to work in a career that sparks their interest so that they will love what they do. She believes that there are countless opportunities students will love and learn from.
There is currently a huge need for career development, and it is very important that students find the right job to fit their skills. KCSD addresses fourteen of sixteen clusters and provides in-depth classes for each cluster to practice and learn for the real world. ATEC has a good variety of classes, and Mrs. Oliver encourages students to check it out. Be sure to stop by Mrs. Oliver’s room for all of the information that you need.
Not all students go to college after graduation, and North Central is the best place to be for students who choose to go straight into the workforce and need help finding the right career. At North Central, there are a substantial amount of opportunities for students to find the right career cluster, which is a certain set of jobs that require specific skills.
Mrs. Oliver, North Central’s Career Specialist, has many resources and services that are available for students who are looking to begin a career right away. Interest Inventories are questionnaires that ask about likes and dislikes, and then provide a list of the clusters and possible job options within that cluster based on the answers given by the student. It is a great starting point for students who are unsure of post-graduate plans and even for those wondering what they really may want to be when they grow up.
Mrs. Oliver stated, “A quote I hear a lot since becoming a Career Specialist is, ‘If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.’” Mrs. Oliver believes that everyone needs to work in a career that sparks their interest so that they will love what they do. She believes that there are countless opportunities students will love and learn from.
There is currently a huge need for career development, and it is very important that students find the right job to fit their skills. KCSD addresses fourteen of sixteen clusters and provides in-depth classes for each cluster to practice and learn for the real world. ATEC has a good variety of classes, and Mrs. Oliver encourages students to check it out. Be sure to stop by Mrs. Oliver’s room for all of the information that you need.
Put it in Park
By: Briana Vazquez
At North Central High School, students pay a fee of sixty dollars for an assigned parking spot each year they drive to school. Driving to school is a choice that students make when they get their licenses. Students want to pick a parking spot closer to the school, next to their friends and stay in the parking lot longer than they should.
Student, Ami Estrada, believes having an assigned parking spot is a good idea because it is fair. She states, “Sixty dollars is a lot for one year. They should make us pay that for every two years, or maybe lower the price range to thirty dollars each year.” Ami adds, “I agree on first come, first serve.” That means the sooner you come to register and pay for a parking spot the closer it would be to the school.
Teacher, Allison Buckner, states, “I really do not see the need for students to pick their own parking spot. Students are expected to come into the building once they arrive at school and then leave shortly after school is over. I really don’t feel like choosing a parking spot is a big deal since you are maybe at your parking spot five to ten minutes a day.” She also claims, “With athletics, students are expected to pay a fee. I don’t see why parking should be any different since driving is a privilege, not a right.” As one can see, parking is a highly debated topic for students who drive to school.
At North Central High School, students pay a fee of sixty dollars for an assigned parking spot each year they drive to school. Driving to school is a choice that students make when they get their licenses. Students want to pick a parking spot closer to the school, next to their friends and stay in the parking lot longer than they should.
Student, Ami Estrada, believes having an assigned parking spot is a good idea because it is fair. She states, “Sixty dollars is a lot for one year. They should make us pay that for every two years, or maybe lower the price range to thirty dollars each year.” Ami adds, “I agree on first come, first serve.” That means the sooner you come to register and pay for a parking spot the closer it would be to the school.
Teacher, Allison Buckner, states, “I really do not see the need for students to pick their own parking spot. Students are expected to come into the building once they arrive at school and then leave shortly after school is over. I really don’t feel like choosing a parking spot is a big deal since you are maybe at your parking spot five to ten minutes a day.” She also claims, “With athletics, students are expected to pay a fee. I don’t see why parking should be any different since driving is a privilege, not a right.” As one can see, parking is a highly debated topic for students who drive to school.
Future of the Kingdom
By: Solilemoon Star Shaw
It’s that time of year again when senior football players sponsor senior girls who run for homecoming queen at Friday night’s football game against Central. The queen won through an anonymous vote by the student body.
The competition is more than just a girl with a pretty face and a dress; there are rules to be able to be a part of the homecoming court. A few of the rules are they must dress up every day for spirit week, they can only distribute candy at school (no other food is allowed), they must attend the pep rally to be introduced with the football player that is sponsoring them, and they must be respectful and act appropriately towards all other homecoming contestants.
Homecoming week is also spirit week, and North Central’s spirit week consisted of the following themed days: Monday was decades day, Tuesday was celebrity/Disney day, Wednesday was pajama day, Thursday was future self/senior citizen day, and Friday spirit week colors. There were many people who participated in last week’s spirit week from gnarly styles to old grannies using walkers.
Mrs. Jill White is a liaison for homecoming. She orders the sashes and crowns, and she meets with the senior football players to learn who they are sponsoring. The girls who are a part of the homecoming court have to answer questions, follow the rules above, and attend the homecoming practice that was held on September 27, 2018.
We started homecoming off with a pep rally filled with spirit and teacher votes for homecoming king. The votes for homecoming king were based on a flex contest, best dancer, lip sync battle, and an interview. The winner of our 2018 homecoming king was our very own, Hunter Haven. Haven was also the sponsor of our 2018 homecoming queen, McKenna Arrants, who was escorted by Christian Bowers. With an all-around great homecoming, the North Central football team won against Central Pageland, 41-21.
(Photo Credit: Nikki Gainey)
It’s that time of year again when senior football players sponsor senior girls who run for homecoming queen at Friday night’s football game against Central. The queen won through an anonymous vote by the student body.
The competition is more than just a girl with a pretty face and a dress; there are rules to be able to be a part of the homecoming court. A few of the rules are they must dress up every day for spirit week, they can only distribute candy at school (no other food is allowed), they must attend the pep rally to be introduced with the football player that is sponsoring them, and they must be respectful and act appropriately towards all other homecoming contestants.
Homecoming week is also spirit week, and North Central’s spirit week consisted of the following themed days: Monday was decades day, Tuesday was celebrity/Disney day, Wednesday was pajama day, Thursday was future self/senior citizen day, and Friday spirit week colors. There were many people who participated in last week’s spirit week from gnarly styles to old grannies using walkers.
Mrs. Jill White is a liaison for homecoming. She orders the sashes and crowns, and she meets with the senior football players to learn who they are sponsoring. The girls who are a part of the homecoming court have to answer questions, follow the rules above, and attend the homecoming practice that was held on September 27, 2018.
We started homecoming off with a pep rally filled with spirit and teacher votes for homecoming king. The votes for homecoming king were based on a flex contest, best dancer, lip sync battle, and an interview. The winner of our 2018 homecoming king was our very own, Hunter Haven. Haven was also the sponsor of our 2018 homecoming queen, McKenna Arrants, who was escorted by Christian Bowers. With an all-around great homecoming, the North Central football team won against Central Pageland, 41-21.
(Photo Credit: Nikki Gainey)
Run the Extra Mile
By Laura Pollock
This time of year is known for football and volleyball season, but how could anyone forget about cross country? Cross country season begins with conditioning during the summer and moves right into the season that lasts until November. The team, coached by Jeremy Cogdill, who is also the Spanish teacher here at NCHS, has been to a total of eight meets.
The start of cross country was on August 28, at Camden High School. The cross country team consists of 7 runners: Cameron Hoffman, Zackary Smith, Joshua Vasquez, Lane Spradley, Devon L' Elie, Matthew (Storm) Clem, and Kyle Lesso. The team has been to a total of seven meets. So far, Cameron Hoffman has the best time for this season; also, his personal best is 17 minutes and 42 seconds for the standard 3.1 miles.
Cameron Hoffman has worked so hard and is one of the most dedicated people on the team. His personal goal for the season is 17 minutes flat. Not only does he run for cross country, but he also wrestles for North Central. Cameron mentioned, “I love to run, and it helps me get conditioned for wrestling. It also helps me control my breathing and increases my speed.” Cameron Hoffman is just one of the many runners that can clearly see the benefits of running cross country.
Cross country has many advantages for athletes, such as getting the players in better shape. Knights, come out and support the runners in upcoming cross country meets. Also, any and all students are welcome to join cross country in the upcoming season; the runners would love for more people to enjoy this great experience.
This time of year is known for football and volleyball season, but how could anyone forget about cross country? Cross country season begins with conditioning during the summer and moves right into the season that lasts until November. The team, coached by Jeremy Cogdill, who is also the Spanish teacher here at NCHS, has been to a total of eight meets.
The start of cross country was on August 28, at Camden High School. The cross country team consists of 7 runners: Cameron Hoffman, Zackary Smith, Joshua Vasquez, Lane Spradley, Devon L' Elie, Matthew (Storm) Clem, and Kyle Lesso. The team has been to a total of seven meets. So far, Cameron Hoffman has the best time for this season; also, his personal best is 17 minutes and 42 seconds for the standard 3.1 miles.
Cameron Hoffman has worked so hard and is one of the most dedicated people on the team. His personal goal for the season is 17 minutes flat. Not only does he run for cross country, but he also wrestles for North Central. Cameron mentioned, “I love to run, and it helps me get conditioned for wrestling. It also helps me control my breathing and increases my speed.” Cameron Hoffman is just one of the many runners that can clearly see the benefits of running cross country.
Cross country has many advantages for athletes, such as getting the players in better shape. Knights, come out and support the runners in upcoming cross country meets. Also, any and all students are welcome to join cross country in the upcoming season; the runners would love for more people to enjoy this great experience.