SWAT begins new form of tutoring
Ethan Wheeler, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2018
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Since the start of the second semester, the SWAT program has unveiled a new branch of tutoring which allows walk-in tutoring as opposed to the original system of scheduled appointments. “It’s more personal and allows the tutee to choose their tutor and their day/time for tutoring. The idea behind those ch...
Knights in Shining Armor
Jennifer Lopez, Features Editor
March 21, 2018
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The Knights Way started in August, after Jenny Andersen formed a group to get a better view of the school and students. “The Knights Way group is a student steering committee, and it’s composed of student leaders in the building who help guide some of the programs and activities that I facilitate...
Winter Guard accomplishes goals
Claire Armstrong, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2018
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The winter guard team at the school is working hard to choreograph routines to win competitions against other high schools. Led by captains Melissa Olhausen, Amanda Wright, Amanda Gustafson, and Alex Ludford and supervisor Brittany Thomas, these routines include fake rifles and two sizes of flags...
Students move on to History Fair Final
Grace Marino, Executive Editor
March 20, 2018
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As March begins, History Fair competitions are underway. Ten students, Madison Fritz, Arnold Guadelupe Macias, Emily Dunne, Rochelle Abraham, Lucy Dalton, Avery Day, Appel Antonette, Olivia Mittlebrun, Amy Knoeble and Bri Ochoa are moving onto the finalist’s competition on April 12. “My goal was...
District begins new wave of strategic planning
Ellen Stojak, Managing Editor
March 20, 2018
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This year the district renews its goals and looks for new adjustments to the school and school community that will come into effect over the next five years. “We are partnering with an outside agency that does these kinds of things. Generally that’s what’s done in strategic planning. It helps...
Math Team works to accomplish goals
Isaiah McIntyre, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2018
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The Math Team has been a club in the district for over ten years. The club is open to students of all grade levels and anyone who enjoys math and wants to improve and practice their skills. Math Team co-sponsor, Alex DeGroh, has been coaching for the past ten years and loves being a part of the club. “The...
Science Olympiad advances to State
Ian Doyle, Entertainment Editor
March 20, 2018
This year, Science Olympiad placed second at their Regional competition on March 10 and will be moving on to the State competition this year on April 28. Science Olympiad moved on from their invitational at Loyola Academy on February 3, and now they have earned second and will be moving on again...
Students celebrate Black History Month
Malcolm Watson, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2018
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Black History Month was celebrated at North during Febuary following the planning of the Knights’ Way group. The Knights Way group recognized Black History Month throughout the the month of Febuary with activities and music. “Black history sometimes goes overlooked, and since at North there’s...
Knights Way organizes diversity celebration
Nadia Hernandez, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2018
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This March, Grayslake North celebrates Diversity Month 2018. The Knights Way group hosted the Culturally Diverse Supershow talent show that was open for students to sign up and perform. Students from the Knights Way group weigh in on the importance of acknowledging diversity at school. “I think it’s impo...
WOKE raises awareness about diversity
Gracie Schultz, Features and Sports Editor
March 20, 2018
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WOKE is a diversity club which was started by a group of students at North who are trying to make a difference in the community by doing projects within the school, and this year the project is about civil discourse. “WOKE is a group started by students last year to raise awareness of issues of...
Students respond to school shootings
Erin McBriarty, Executive Editor
March 20, 2018
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Since the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre, there have been over 290 school shootings, 18 in this year alone. One shooting that has gained lots of national media attention recently is the shooting that took place on Feb. 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Since then, the...
LSU holds annual soccer tournament
Blake Barreca, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2018
LSU (Latinos Stand Up) held the annual soccer tournament for the 10th year in a row on Feb. 15. “We first advertised and put out permission slip packets for students and faculty to create teams of four, and they were all due by our meeting on that day,” said co-sponsor Cynthia Karabush. While...
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