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Meet the Band Directors

Mr. Friesleben and Mr. Strohmaier are waukee northwest’s two band directors. Even though the Northwest Royal Brigade is just two months old, Chris Strohmaier and Chad Friesleben, the directors of the marching, jazz and concert band are proud to be leaders of the pack. In high school, Mr. Strohmaier played…

by Emma Goode  •  Dec 2, 2021
Culture

Zodiac Signs – All You Need to Know

Zodiac signs are an interesting way to find out more about yourself and other people. Zodiac signs can also determine who you are compatible with and where you are at in life.         If you were born on December 22nd-January 19th, you are a Capricorn. Capricorns are ambitious, determined and strong. They…

by Presley O'Neill  •  Dec 1, 2021
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Band Player Shortage

Due to the split, Waukee Northwest High School is suffering from a shortage of band students. Because Waukee High School is splitting into two, this has caused large instrument groups, like the clarinets, to fall to a small group of eight and double-reed instruments, like oboes and bassoons, only have…

by Felicity Menning  •  Dec 1, 2021
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International Club: Dance Night

One of the outstanding clubs and an off-shot in Northwest High School is the club whose membership consists of people from different cultures all over the globe. International Club, a club established to encourage students to share their culture and also learn about other cultures. International club offers the best…

by Benedicta Droh  •  Dec 1, 2021
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School Troubles

With just a few weeks under Northwest High School’s belt, students have already discovered several problems that have arisen, ranging from traffic to the sound of the dismissal bell. As suspected, things at Northwest High School wouldn’t run smoothly in the first weeks. Many students have pointed out the various…

by Ariana Aponte  •  Dec 1, 2021
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Meet The Librarian

The contagious smile behind the Waukee Northwest library doors belongs to librarian Ms. Rechkemmer. She is originally from Omaha, Nebraska, and had previously taught middle school Language Arts for seven years. This year is Ms. Rechkemmer’s first year as a school librarian. Ms. Rechkemmer loves riding horses and credits that to…

by Amela Medinoski  •  Dec 1, 2021
Culture

Study Room Review

At Northwest, students use the group study rooms, located upstairs above the lunchroom, to work on projects, study for tests, and more. At Northwest, students use the group study rooms, located upstairs above the lunchroom, to work on projects, study for tests, and more. The students think the rooms are…

by Felicity Menning  •  Dec 1, 2021
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Front Desk Feature

The people at the front desk are a big part of how the school continues to run. They help keep track of every student in the building, help communicate to the whole school, relay information, and support teachers, staff, and students. They’re very busy people with bubbly personalities to welcome…

by Cassie Heit  •  Nov 29, 2021
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Highschoolers & Homework

Homework can be a high school student’s most bitter enemy. Are the first generation of students at Northwest High School finding their relationships with homework to be the same? Carly Rau, NWHS sophomore, said yes. Rau explained that extracurricular activities make homework especially difficult. “I have extracurriculars, I help with…

by Tyler Pittman  •  Nov 19, 2021