Category: News
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How Norwood High School Gets Ready for Prom
By Raegan Lewis May 13, 2021 Norwood High School students celebrated Prom on April 30 at the Newport Aquarium. While this year’s prom looked different than years past, one thing remained the same: obsessing about getting ready. This year especially, pre-prom was just as special (or more special) than actual prom. This was certainly the…
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Kings and Queens to be Crowned Tomorrow
April 29, 2021 Prom is scheduled for April 30 at the Newport Aquarium. In an attempt to return to normality, the administration decided to plan prom as it had been pre-covid, although there is one major difference: juniors and seniors will be on prom court! In previous years, only juniors were included on prom court,…
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HOPE Squad Leads HOPE Week
April 28, 2021 The Norwood High School HOPE Squad is leading Spirit and HOPE week to raise awareness for suicide prevention while spreading postive energy. The HOPE squad is in its second year. The purpose of this organization is to encourage peer-to-peer conversations that build support for students struggling with mental health issues. This is…
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Norwood Celebrates First In-person School Event
By Grace Mersch April 27, 2021 The Norwood Fine Arts Festival was held at the high school on April 18, signaling a semi-return to normal school events and activities. The event included performances by the school choir, band and orchestra, and also featured a production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the front lawn…
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By Brayden Manning April 22, 2021 Earth Day on April 22 is globally celebrated in communities all around the world. Every year communities come together to help preserve and celebrate the planet. Celebrating Earth Day reminds people how fragile this planet is and helps promote a cleaner environment. Earth Day, first celebrated in 1970, is…
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Prom Ticket Sales
April 22, 2021 As Prom is quickly approaching, ticket sales began Monday and will end Wed., April 28. Students may go to social studies teacher Katie Hambly’s room (308) before or after school to purchase tickets for $40-cash only. The theme of this year’s prom is SEA OF LOVE and is being held at the…
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Prince Philip Obituary
By Teresa Zhang April 21, 2021 Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, formerly of Greece and Denmark, died in his home in Windsor Castle on April 9 at the age of 99. He was a 1940 graduate of the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. He went on to serve in the British Royal Navy in World War…
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Cap and Gown Pickup
April 15, 2021 Seniors, cap and gown pick up has begun. You may pick up yours in the front office either before or after school. Caps and gowns should have been ordered but if needed, you may order now at www.graduateserviceinc.com and still receive it in time for graduation. School Secretary Melissa Thomas says, “Anyone…
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A Different Prom with Norwood High School
By Raegan Lewis April 13, 2021 After fighting with Covid for a year now, the students at Norwood High School are finally getting their prom this year! Prom will be held at the Newport Aquarium, which renewed the school’s down payment after last year’s cancellation. Last year, prom was going to be held at Newport…
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Allergy Season Scares
April 12, 2021 Allergy season is here, and people who normally suffer from spring allergies are suffering severely this year due to high amounts of pollen. With COVID-19 still spreading around the world during allergy season, it’s important to know the differences between the two. With allergy season here, many people are experiencing sneezing, runny…
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