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Changes ahead for new school year

The Seraphim Staff

May 12, 2017

The 2017-2018 school year will see many new changes. From a new principal to a new bell schedule to a change in uniforms, NDP is making improvements left and right. Students and faculty also can look forward to a change in the amount of half days versus late starts. Also, watch for changes with ...

Changes ahead for new school year
8 highlights of ‘A Tale as Old as Time’

From Staff Reports

April 7, 2017

The junior class planned and executed a prom that senior Angela Patrick called “a perfect night,” and added, “It felt like a fairytale.” Nearly 500 students attended the “Tale as Old as Time” prom on Saturday, April 1, at The Venue in Old Town Scottsdale. Here are eight highlights of the...

8 highlights of ‘A Tale as Old as Time’
Increase in new teachers likely next year

Amanda Thomas and Samantha Torre, Staff Writers

March 28, 2017

NDP saw 15 new teachers join the faculty this year, and students can expect to see even more new faces next year. With the expected increased enrollment from 930 this year to around 970 to 975 next year, additional teachers will be added in most departments. Additionally, the senior class size will...

Increase in new teachers likely next year
‘Sound of Music’ warms audience’s hearts

Amanda Thomas, Staff Writer

March 24, 2017

From the minute the show began, the audience was transported from the NDP cafeteria to Salzburg, Austria. The Sound of Music takes place in Austria in 1938. It tells the the story of Maria Rainer, a woman who left the convent to become a governess for the wealthy von Trapp family. She eventually brings...

‘Sound of Music’ warms audience’s hearts

The final dance of the year--the Neon Dance Party--on April 28, was a hit, with about 465 tickets sold, double the amount ever sold, according to student activities director Mrs. Brenda Beers. According to senior Katie...

May 10, 2017

Hoebing best of show

Amanda Thomas, Staff Writer

Senior Chereia Hoebing was named best in show when the Fine Arts Department hosted the fifth annual Vi at Silverstone Art Show March 27. Performing art students entertained during the event. In addition to Hoebing's work t...

April 6, 2017

Lindbloom new president

Lizzy Smiley and Ryan Mendieta, Staff Writers

Andrew Lindbloom is the newly elected student body president for next year. Other officers elected during voting March 7 are Secretary/Treasurer: Adelina Martins Athletic Coordinators: Anneleissa Lugay and Amelie Young Publ...

March 6, 2017

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Commentary

Top memories for Class of ’17

Amanda Thomas, Staff Writer

With the 2016-17 school year coming to a close, the seniors’ time at NDP is quickly coming to a close, and they get ready to move on to the next chapter of their lives....

May 12, 2017

To build or not to build the wall

Donald Trump's desire to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border is well-known throughout most of the modern world. This wall would be about 2,000 miles long, extending...

December 7, 2016

NDP more than one season

“It has been rough. It has been difficult.” That's how social studies teacher Robert Gwinn described the past few weeks following the AIA's ruling upholding its decision to keep the football team out of the playoffs. The team...

November 18, 2016

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