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North Port's Academic Olympics Team Soars to Second Place
Kevyn Dufresne, Editor • January 23, 2023

On Tuesday, January 17, the Academic Olympics team from North Port High School competed in their first annual competition. Students Kevyn Dufresne...

Games of Intelligence
Angelina Evilsiser December 12, 2022

The introduction to North Port High School’s Academic Olympics team.   Academic Olympics is a multi-stage high school competition. In...

The Academic Olympics Are Back!
Chloe Halbert November 7, 2022

The Academic Olympics is a club that competes with other schools to answer a variety of questions. While they’re not competing though, the...

Happy day! Members of Anime Club posing with their new mascot, Herbert the Desk. The whole day, they all have been connecting over their love for their new mascot. “While other clubs feel just like normal clubs, we do our best to make everyone feel like family,” says Dracen.
Anime Club's Party Palooza
Kody Hendrix November 7, 2022

October 26th, 2022, Anime club met for their 2nd annual party. The party was open to members only, and there was food and drinks available for...

Anime Club Officers
August 29, 2022

Anime Club now has their officers elected after students presented on why they should be picked for the positions! OFFICERS PRESIDENT:...

Anime Club Information
August 27, 2022

Advisor: Gabrielle Dugan Meeting: Wednesdays Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Room: 8-214  

NAHS Paints Positivity
September 20, 2022

The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is a club at North Port High that allows students to truly express themselves with their art. They get...

National Art Honor Society Club Information
August 27, 2022

Advisor: Chloe DuBois Meeting: Thursdays Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Room: 2-118    

ASTRONOMY CLUB Information
August 30, 2022

Advisor: Havard / Appolloni Meeting: When Celestial Event Occurs Time: TBD Room: 7-218  

CoExistence Club Information
August 27, 2022

Advisor: Mr. David Mannino. Meeting: Every 3rd Wednesday Time: 2:30pm -3:30pm Room: 8-204 Coexistence club has many activities lined...

DANCE HONOR SOCIETY Information
August 30, 2022

Advisors: Heather Nelson and Michelle Slay Meeting: Thursdays Time: 2:30pm Room: 2-118

DFY CATCH Information
August 30, 2022

Advisor: Jennifer Stringer Meeting: 1st and 3rd of every Tuesdays Time: 7am Room: 5-216

Austin Krupski's Favorite FCA Moments
Andrew Miles November 7, 2022

A sophomore by the name, Austin Krupski, cannot wait to go to FCA every Friday because of its environment and inspirational messages. Austin...

FCA Meeting 9/16/22
September 20, 2022

FCA is Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting that engages students to have a understanding of Christ and relating to themselves. This meeting...

Welcome to FCA
Lily Musick September 13, 2022

The term FCA stands for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The club focuses on teaching students about the Christian Bible, and Christianity....

FFEA Welcomes Students with Open Arms
November 7, 2022

FFEA had their first official meeting on October 19th. The members came together to discuss and organize the future of the club. Many things...

FFEA Information
August 30, 2022

Advisor: Tracey Grundtisch Meeting: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Room: 5-202B Officers: President: Emily Williams...

Film Club Information
August 31, 2022

Advisor: David Mannino Meeting: 2nd Thursdays Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Room: 8-204

Lamorisse
Madison Purcell February 9, 2023

North Port High School’s French Club met for its weekly meeting on Thursday January 26, 2022. Taking place from 2:15 to 3:30 pm, the club met...

Bonjour!
January 25, 2023

The advisor of the French club at North Port Highschool is Madam M’Bark. She, alongside the members, supports this club. French club at NPHS...

Welcome to France
Alexa Aleman and Madison Purcell November 9, 2022

The President of French club at North Port Highschool is Bella Valentino. She, alongside the other officers and members, supports this club....

The Most Carefree Club: Gaming!
Avenir Kolomyichenko February 9, 2023

Gaming club met on January 19th, 2023. The next meeting planned for January 26th has been canceled. All future meetings happen every Thursday....

Gaming Club Information
August 31, 2022

Advisor: David Nelson Meeting: Thursdays Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Room: 4-209

HOSA's First Meeting Since Ian
Matthew Silva November 8, 2022

HOSA held a meeting October 20th, 2022, this was their first meeting in 3 weeks due to Hurricane Ian. They talked about upcoming events and past...

Hosa Blood Drive Dates
September 2, 2022

Blood drive dates are as follows:  September 28  December 12  February 13  April 17 

HOSA Information
August 31, 2022

Advisor: Greta Backstrom

Key Club Oct.25 Meeting
Madison Purcell November 7, 2022

The key club held their bi-weekly meeting on Wednesday, October 25, in room 5-105 Mrs. Pomerleau’s room. At North Port High School, Key Club...

Leaders in the Making
Alexa Aleman, Writer • September 8, 2022

The advisor of the Key club at North Port Highschool is Mrs. Pomerleau. She, alongside the officers, supports this club. Key club at NPHS is...

Key Club Board Information
September 2, 2022

Advisor: Cymon Pomerleau Meeting: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays Time: 7am Room: 5-105   Board Mmeber Positions (5+): Kai Bierley...

K-Pop Club Photos
September 6, 2022

Sporting the cause  The head of the club, Kat Mano, daughter of Mrs. Mano, wears a K-pop themed shirt to their first club meeting. She mentions...

What is K-POP Club?
August 29, 2022

K-pop club is for students  who either already love K-pop or are new to K-pop and would like to broaden them horizons and learn more about...

K-Pop Club Information
August 27, 2022

Advisors: Miss Katt Mano, Mr. Thomas Mayer Meetings: Every Thursday Time: 2:30pm Room: 5-101.   Club Officers: President:...

Introducing: Mu Alpha Theta!
January 25, 2023

On January 18, 2023, Mu Alpha Theta hosted their club meeting with more math expressions to solve. The club supervisor, Mr. Nelson, says “I...

Mu Alpha Theta Information
August 31, 2022

Advisor: Mr. Nelson Room: 4-209

New inductees walking up the stage being officiated.
Formal Greetings Inductees!
Geneve Fredette December 7, 2022

As we come back from Thanksgiving break, the National Honors Society had planned an event for the newly selected members on November 28, 2022....

National Honor Society Information
September 7, 2022

Advisor: Jennifer Stoutjesdyk Meeting: TBD Time: TBD Room: 8-107

National Honor Society Applications
August 27, 2022

National Honor Society is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. NHS is open to any sophomore, junior, and senior with at least...

NoPo Nation Information
August 31, 2022

Advisor: Jennifer Stoutjesdyk

Glow Social Discussion
Glow Social Discussion
February 9, 2023

On Tuesday, the 17th, the student government had a meeting in room 5-108; this was different from their usual location, which is the Tel lab....

Working Together as One in the New Year
Ray Rosich February 9, 2023

North Port High School’s Student Government met on Tuesday, January 17th for the first time in 2023. At their first meeting, attendees got...

Kayla Piehler: The Soccer Player and Treasurer
Alivia Tison November 8, 2022

What made you want to be involved and what has driven you to continue to be involved in school?  “Mostly the people. It’s so much easier...

Alicia Stewart: Speech & Debate Member
Alicia Stewart: Speech & Debate Member
Kylie Kelly and Giovanna DiPrimo November 8, 2022

Kylie: “Why did you decide to join speech and debate club?”  Alicia: “Because I enjoy speech and debate club. It’s good to have on...

Congressional Debates
September 6, 2022

During the Speech and Debate club, they go over several types of speech and debate. This club would be enjoyable for you if you like arguing...

Speech and Debate Club Information
August 27, 2022

Advisor: Ms. Kennedy Meeting: Thursday Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Room: 8:114

Sustainability Has Availability
Trey Walton February 9, 2023

In the sustainability club on Monday the 6th the members watered all the trees they had planted a month prior and cleaned the room with some...

Sustainable for a Better Future
Madison Erickson November 8, 2022

Sustainability club is a good way to learn about finding ways to improve and help our environment. The club is located in room 5-108 on Mondays...

Recycling & Eco-Friendly Gardens
September 20, 2022

Today's discussion was about recycling first, Mr. Ward (sponsor) started off introducing a petition to recycle at the school members were to...

Charles Interview (feat. The Biggest Bird)
Chloe Halbert February 9, 2023

THE BIGGEST BIRD: What is the Thespian Troupe?  CHARLES: It’s basically just a bunch of kids in the school who really like theatre. So,...

The Experience of Theatrical Thespians
The Experience of Theatrical Thespians
Chloe Halbert February 9, 2023

Thespian Troupe 6328 holds monthly meetings where everyone is allowed to come, even non-Thespians. They discuss the next show dates, events,...

Thespian Induction Interviews
Chloe Halbert December 12, 2022

Cinderella’s Stepmother  CHLOE: Who are you?   STEPMOTHER: I am Cinderella’s stepmother.  CHLOE: What are your favorite things...

Tri-M Meetings
September 6, 2022

General meetings will be held on the first and third Monday of every month.   Meetings will take place in Area 51 of building two at...

Tri-M Information
August 27, 2022

--Sophia Singh (President)-- [email protected] --Bekah Prine (Vice President)— [email protected]>

The True Interviews
Gabriel Kirkpatrick November 14, 2022

PRESTON ZORN:  What are your interests?  “Umm movies--like Star Wars...and marvel”  Any particular movies your favorite?  “Star...

True Colors Club Information
August 27, 2022

Advisors: Jennifer Wood and Elysia Lord Meetings: Afternoon club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2:20pm in room 4-216. Morning coffee...

TSA
Career Skills Challenge: An Event to Remember
Career Skills Challenge: An Event to Remember
December 9, 2022

On December 8, 2022, a group of students from North Port travelled to STC in Sarasota to compete in an event called the “Career Skills Challenge”....

TSA Meeting 11/02/22
Francesca Packer November 11, 2022

After the officers were done talking, Jayda Williams, Xaria Williams, Brianna Stults (I think) Malainey Potts, and Matthew Jakoby working...

Technology Students Association
September 7, 2022

Advisor: Ken Jakoby Meeting: Wednesdays Time: 2:20pm - 3:30pm Room: 5-108