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Junior prom 2024

Race to prom post

Olivia Rothstein, Maya Mikay January 2, 2025

While senior and junior prom are still a world away, junior prom taking place on March 22 and senior prom on June 13, students are already stressing to find the best and most unique prom dresses.  The...

Two cars illegally parked not in a spot. 
Photo courtesy of Lola Brown

Commotion in NVD’s senior parking lot

Lola Brown, Co editor-in-chief January 2, 2025
Student 1 claims that someone egged their car as well. “While we were at career day, someone says your car looks a little bit dirty. What happened to it and I said I don’t know. What do you mean? Come to find out when I go outside my car has been egged. There are multiple witnesses to this… When I get home, I told my parents about this. They’re obviously pissed off because egg if left too long on paint will eat away at it and destroy the paint job… So my mom contacted the school to ask what to do and they said that we would should file a police report. I had to go to the car wash, which is not only wasted a lot of my time it also cost me 50 bucks,” Student 1 said.
Boys winter track team winning Group 2 state indoor championship last year

Students discuss Fall preparation for Winter sports

Maya Mikay, Staff Writer November 25, 2024

With the fall season coming to an end and the winter sports season looming, students reflect on what they did in the past couple of months to prepare for the indoor season. Whether they were getting physically...

Tyra Banks and Alessandra Ambrosio

Is the Victoria’s Secret fashion show actually back?

Georgeena Gonedes, Marketing/PR Editor November 15, 2024

October 15, 2024 was the first time "Victoria's Secret" held its infamous runway show since 2018.  This event "broke" the internet because many people reminisced on the 2000's nostalgia. Everyone grabbed...

Picture of a "flour baby"

Senior health class brings about “flour babies”

Sophia Lee, News Editor November 14, 2024

As the colder winter months roll in, bundles of lumpy packages begin to pop up in the hallways. Wrapped in anything from baby blankets to miniature clothes, the lumps are revealed to be packs of flour,...

(photo courtesy of Amit Weigel)

NVD celebrates October

Amit Weigel, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

October in NVD was full with many activities to celebrate the start of fall and Halloween. The Wellness Center organized a pumpkin painting opportunity during the lunch period for the week of the 21-25....

Getting to know NVD’s Cafeteria Ladies

Getting to know NVD’s Cafeteria Ladies

Julia Reyes/Staff, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

If there's one thing we can all agree on, the cafeteria ladies at NVD are so dedicated to their jobs and are super friendly. From dishing out our favorite meals to always greeting us with a smile and playing...

Upperclassmen talk freshmen etiquette

Upperclassmen talk freshmen etiquette

Ashley Morrison, Features Editor October 8, 2024

As an incoming freshman at any high school, it sometimes takes a while to settle in. Whether it’s having a difficult time balancing school work or getting repeatedly lost in the hallways, freshmen often...

Picture of beaming Seniors

Seniors conflicted over last-first day of school

Sophia Lee, News Editor October 8, 2024

  With the jitters and excitement that the first day of school brings, unexpected feelings arose for the soon-to-be graduating class of 2025. From wistfulness to happiness, to sheer relief...

Seniors dress up in "Frat" attire. 
Photo courtesy of Lilly Hamlin

Seniors participate in spirit week

LeAnn Speranza, Photo/Design Editor May 31, 2024

As the end of the year approaches for NVD seniors, they get to dress up for an entire week in different themed outfits to celebrate their departure.  The week before May begins, seniors have different...

Student Creative Writing 
Photo Courtesy: Pixabay

Students Read NVD’s Latest Literary Magazine

Anna Schwartz, Photo Design Editor May 31, 2024

In the middle of June, NVD’s Literary Magazine, contributed and put together by students, will be open to read. Names RUNES the magazine consisting of artwork, photography, stories, and original poetry....

 Front view of Haworth Public School and County Road School in Demarest.

Seniors attend WBL for end of May

Syrena Sayid, Staff Writer May 21, 2024

Expect the hallways to be much emptier now that a majority of the senior class will be attending WBL during the school day. Work Based Learning is a senior program for May and June. On May 17, seniors...

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