Purple Haze
Highs and Lows
By Amy Kimmel

May 19, 2016

This week, like most, consisted of both high and low moments. Here are a few:

High: Yearbooks have officially arrived and were distributed this week. This year's book theme is "Uncharted Territory." The book highlights Seniors, Clubs, Sports and Student Life. Class President Derek Myers says in a note to the class of 2016, "No matter what we do in life, we will always have a special place in our heart for Northern."

Low: This week was the standardized Keystone Testing for Literature and Biology. Lasting the majority of the morning, the mundane testing is unanimously dreaded by students at NHS. Only certain students and grade levels participated in the testing. For 2016 seniors, passing the tests is not a requirement to graduate, but is slowly being implemented for grade levels below.

High: On Wednesday evening, over 40 juniors were inducted into Northern's National Honor Society during a student-led ceremony. President Annalise Armstrong delivered a heartwarming speech followed by the delivery of the society's Fundamental Pillars by senior members of the society. Students are selected based on academic record, character, service and leadership. Membership in the NHS is one of the highest honors that students receive. Tip for later: If you see students wearing blue stoles at graduation, that means they are a member of the National Honor Society.

Low: The weather has been perpetually gloomy and rainy. making it difficult for athletes to compete and more importantly for students to wear their new spring clothes perfect for warm weather! (Isn't May supposed to be in the 70s?) This weather really does dampen the mood.

Less than two weeks until prom and less than three weeks until graduation! Happy preparing!