Purple Haze
The End is Near
By Amy Kimmel

January 14, 2016

Well, this is it. The school year is over for us seniors. I can't believe these four years at Northern High School flew by this quickly. This year, Northern Nation came together as one and accomplished so many things. From our very first day of school till the last, we had an impeccable year. All of the sports teams went above and beyond winning divisions, districts and making it to states. The athletics weren't the only things that succeeded this year, the whole music department and all of the clubs did a fantastic job and raised a lot of money. Northern welcomed new clubs, Pokemon, Cystic Fibrosis, and the NGSA and changed some of their rules like only seven people to a lunch table. Regardless to say I couldn't imagine my last year as a polar bear any better. Due to one of the whitest winters we've had in a while, the graduation ceremony will be held on June 6, at Christian Life Assembly (CLA). Taking place that morning, the Class of 2014 will be gathering together in the high school for one last rehearsal before the big event that night. During that rehearsal, we will be getting our final picture as a class in our caps and gowns! Last Saturday, we had our first rehearsal and it was safe to say it went better than expected.

It has been a pleasure writing for the Purple Haze column every week and thank you for all of the comments and compliments. As for my plans after I graduate? In the fall, I will be attending Neumann University majoring in Communication and Media Arts. This won't be the last time you see my name in print hopefully, as I plan on having a career in journalism and someday writing my own novel. Although I will be moving on in the next chapter of my life as a Knight, I will forever be a polar bear.