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March 2021 THE NORSEMEN NEWS From the Desk of Dr. Boswell: Inside this issue

Greetings Norsemen Learning Community! Well, Principal’s Page...... 2 the days are starting to get longer so Spring is fast ap- Social Worker Notes...... 3 proaching. The next couple of months are going to be Counselor Pages...... 4 Senior Highlights...... 7 busy as can be. I wanted to share some highlights for TV Show Review...... 8 everyone. Sports Return...... 9 The Biebs was Born...... 10 • Congratulations to the Newark Girl’s basketball team History of St. Patrick’s...... 11 for winning the Little Ten Conference Championship. Spring 2021 Trends...... 12 Great job ladies and coaches! IVVC Interviews...... 14 COVID-19 Anniversary...... 15 • Congratulations to the Newark Boy’s basketball team Copycat Shamrock Shake...16 for placing 3rd out of 10 in the Little Ten Conference Music Review...... 17 Tournament. Great job gentlemen and coaches! Lunch Menu...... 24 • On March 1st, soccer and volleyball will be starting with practices and then competitive matches soon after. • Parents! Please be sure to complete the 5 Essentials Survey for us. This is a State required survey and we need at least 20% of our parents to take the survey to get results. We are close to 15% as I type this to you. The link can be found on our home web-page. • We are currently in discussions for end of the year activities such as prom and graduation. We want to be sure we can give our students the ultimate experience while following the current restrictions in place. We hope to see improvement in the Covid restrictions by event time. I will be meeting with students soon to discuss some ideas and get their input.

Please reach out at any time. I am here to serve and be available for our community. Have a great March and upcoming Spring Break. Be well.

Dr. Boswell The Norsemen News March 2021

Still in the Principal’s Office?

Hello Newark Community,

Here is a brief update on what happened in February and what is on the horizon for March:

• Our teachers’ Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) are currently working on PSAT / SAT prep, student engagement, and encouragement of students and staff.

• HEY JUNIORS…an Illinois State mandate requires that any child entering 12th grade shall show proof of receiving one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Meningitis) after the age of 16. If you feel that your child has had the appropriate dosages of the vaccination, please contact your Health Care Provider and request the most current immunization records be faxed to Newark High School at (815) 695-5752. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in your child being excluded from school on October 1, 2021. For information about this mandate, please visit the IL Dept of Public Health website http://www.isbe.state.il.us/pdf/school_health/idphmeninimmstartmemo1213.pdf. If you have any questions regarding this letter please contact the Newark High School Nurse’s office at (815) 695-5164 x 229. Thank you!

• Girls Basketball won their 3rd straight Little Ten Tournament title. The Boys team finished in 3rd place and played very well. Both teams should be proud of their accomplishments this year.

• Student of the Season Breakfast went very well on ZOOM.

• FFA Week was February 21-27 and it was a huge success! The FFA Banquet will be rescheduled. • Spring Sports begin March 1st. Sign- ups are February 27th at 11am.

• 5 Essentials Survey info: 15% of our parents, 95% of students and 100% of staff completed the survey.

• Course Registration went well and we are building the Master Schedule based upon the registration numbers of all the high school students.

• IHSA Solo and Ensemble is on March 6th. The Spring Musical is Charlie Brown and will hit the outdoor stage from April 15 - 17 at a time TBD.

• State Science (4/21) and PSAT & SAT (4/13) testing are on the horizon. Try to get a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast before taking these very important tests that help open doors to your future.

• Booster Trivia Night is TBD.

• IVVC interviews were held and it looks like we have about 20 students going next year.

• If you ever have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail me.

Well, I think that is all for now!

Mr. Jim Still

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Notes from the Social Worker

Happy March Norsemen,

To think, we are just a couple weeks away from SPRING BREAK!! Holy Cow! As I reflect on my thoughts from the beginning of the year, I consider how far we have come and how resilient our students have been! I also consider our staff, how ABOVE AND BEYOND they have all gone, to continue to provide an excellent education and support to our students, regardless of their learning method. So shout out to you ALL, for making this year memorable and successful!

Spring is beautiful. For me, it reminds me that even after trials and tribulations, there is life, watching the trees grow new leaves, flowers weather winter storms and bloom into beauty, and hibernating animals survive harsh winters. It is a reminder to me, that we are ALL CAPABLE of healing, of growing, and of overcoming difficult and challenging times.

For the month of March, I will continue to push into academic enrichment classes to share a quick video our TALK leaders have made! They worked so hard and did an excellent job putting together a quick clip of each TALK leader, defining and explaining TALK, and sharing their per- sonal experiences being apart of the program and event! I am hoping that this video will encour- age more students to join in on the fun! Next month, I will be sharing in detail what TALK is and how it works. So if interested, be on the look out!

Every St Patrick’s Day I run the S.O.B. (Southbank Original Barbecue) race, which benefits CASA in Kendall County. This organization provides supports and resources to youth who are SURVIVORS of abuse and neglect in the juvenile justice department. They are huge advocates and do beautiful things for our young in the community. The run is followed by good ol’ fashion Irish music, dancing, and food! If interested, please see the link below! Wear your green and bring your shoes--you’ll be in for a fun filled, festive day! https://www.trisignup.com/Race/IL/Yorkville/RUNSOBRUN

Fun Fact: I am quite Irish...maybe that is why I am so short?

Happy Spring Everyone!

Kindly,

Alyssa Olin, MSW, LCSW School Social Worker NCHS

3 The Norsemen News March 2021 Notes from Student Services Spring Testing for Freshmen Through Juniors Spring standardized testing will be here before you know it. The State of Illinois requires all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to take the PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, and SAT. Newark High School students will participate in testing beginning April 13, 2021. Please make sure your child does not have any appointments on April 13. Testing is required, and juniors MUST take the SAT in order to graduate from high school, so it’s very important all students are present on the day of testing. Juniors will test in the gym beginning at 8:00 a.m. on April 13 and should finish between 1:00 and 1:30 that afternoon. We will NOT break for lunch, so students should bring snacks to eat during the testing breaks. Sophomores and Freshmen will take the PSAT beginning at 8:00 a.m. and will be spread out in rooms across the high school. Students should finish testing by noon and will have a school-sponsored activity in the afternoon. Special education students may test just on April 13, or may test over two days April 13 & 14, depending on accommoda- tions. More information will be distributed as we get closer to the testing date.

Spring College Visit and Job Shadow Day for Seniors Seniors will not be in school during state standardized testing on April 13, so this would be a great time to visit colleges, take placement testing, and job shadow. Students planning to enlist in the military can use this time to do physical testing with the recruiter. JJC and WCC typically require students to spend at least a ½ day on campus for placement testing and registration for fall classes. This day provides a great opportunity to get that accomplished.

Should Students Study for the SAT and PSAT? The answer is a resounding YES! Students would never consider walking in to a class to take a test and expect to do well without studying. The same goes for standardized testing! Students should spend time every week using Khan Academy to prepare for these standardized tests. Doing a little at a time is much better than cramming all at once. Mrs. McAnally also has some study materials in her office for the SAT. These can be checked out from Mrs. Nuzzo in the school library on a first-come, first-served basis. Both Khan Academy and the study books provide full-length practice tests for students. These tests will allow students to see what their current scores would be and what they still need to study to improve their scores.

The SAT and PSAT tests have five sections – English Grammar and Rhetoric, Reading, Math with Cal- culator, and Math without Calculator. There is also a writing section at the end of the test. The tests are scored by providing an overall score on the English, Reading, and Writing sections called ERW, and the math sections are combined for a math overall score. The scores are added together to figure the overall composite score. The State of Illinois benchmarks are 540 for each section on the SAT. PSAT 9 benchmarks are 410 for ERW and 450 for Math. PSAT 10 benchmarks are 430 for ERW and 480 for Math.

Students wishing to earn scholarship money at the college level for their GPA and SAT test scores will need a minimum SAT overall composite score of at least a 1240. A minimum composite score of 1110 is needed for acceptance to a four-year university. Many universities require a higher score than this, so students will need to research the schools they are interested in to know what minimum score is needed for admission as well as for scholarship money.

Scholarships for Seniors Scholarships continue to roll in for seniors. Please check the bulletin board in the main hallway, the Xello scholarship file, or check with Mrs. Nuzzo for the latest available scholarships. If you have any questions, please either see Mrs. Nuzzo or Mrs. McAnally.

4 The Norsemen News March 2021 Notes from Student Services (Continued) Millbrook and Lisbon 8th Graders to Take PSAT 8 Eighth graders at Millbrook Junior High and Lisbon Grade School will take the PSAT 8 at Newark High School on March 24, 2021 in the high school gym. These scores will help us make sure the math placement is correct, and will provide parents and students with a beginning benchmark score for doing well on high school standardized test scores. Parents should not schedule any appointments for this test date. We will begin testing promptly at 8:30 a.m. and should finish by 11:30 a.m. Scores should be available in May.

JJC Foundation Scholarship – Due April 1 The JJC Foundation Scholarship is an excellent scholarship for our students. It provides almost a full-ride for the first two years of college. Students interested in applying for this scholarship should visit the JJC Scholarship page on the JJC website. This is an online application and must be completed before April 1. Mrs. McAnally is happy to assist anyone who would like to apply for this scholarship. Please make an appointment and she will walk you through the steps.

JJC Scholarships – Open to All JJC Incoming Freshmen JJC offers many scholarships for our students. These scholarships are all due by May 1. This process uses an online application, which streamlines the process, allowing you to apply for all scholarships at once! For more information or assistance, please see Mrs. McAnally. She is happy to help you with the process. To fill out the application, please visit the JJC website at www.jjc.edu/scholarships.

College Information for Juniors Juniors should spend the spring semester determining their next steps after high school. Students planning to attend college should begin compiling a list of potential colleges to attend, and then plan visits to those schools. Students are allowed two college days per year to visit a college. These days do not count as absences. Things to do on a college visit: meet with admissions to find out all the requirements to apply, meet with financial aid to learn more about paying for college and the types of aid available at each school, take a tour of campus, eat the dorm food, and sit in on a class if possible. Many colleges are only hosting online visits at this time, so it’s important to know what the options are. Please check the admissions website to learn what the various visit options are.

In order to take a college day for colleges accepting students on campus, students should first determine the day they will visit and make the necessary arrangements. Once the date has been determined, see Mrs. Kala or email Mrs. McAnally for an anticipated absence form and a form to take to the college as proof of visit. Upon returning to NCHS, turn in the proof of visit form to Mrs. Kala to have your absence marked as a college visit instead of an absence.

Mrs. McAnally has a question sheet to take on college visits that provides the most important questions to ask on a visit. Please check the bulletin board outside Mrs. Mac’s office for a copy or email her for an electronic copy.

Before you know it, it will be time to fill out college applications. Getting visits out of the way and nar- rowing down choices during the junior year is important so that students are ready for application dead- lines during the senior year. College applications are due in the fall, typically before November 1, so having college choices narrowed down to 3-5 choices before the start of the senior year is really important! Mrs McAnally will be visiting classes to talk with juniors about this process in the next couple of weeks.

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Notes from Student Services (Continued) Information for Seniors

Seniors who applied to a four-year university should start receiving financial aid packages if they haven’t already received them. Students and parents should look these over and compare each school to determine the best school for the student to attend. Once a decision has been made, the student will need to pay their admission/matriculation fee to say they are attending. This will hold the students seat for fall. Students wil then need to follow a series of admitted student steps, typically sent to the student or listed on the school’s website. This will involve choosing a meal plan, a dorm option and paying a dorm reservation fee, and picking a roommate.

Students who plan to attend the community college next fall should apply if they have not already done so. If scholarships are still available (JJC – yes, WCC – no), students should get the application filled out asap. Community colleges will require students to participate in a New Student Orientation (NSO) before being able to register for classes. Many students will need to take a placement exam in English and/or Math before registering for classes. For more information, please set up an appointment with Mrs. McAnally so she can walk you through the steps.

Students planning to apply for a union apprenticeship should check the local union website. Many unions held off on calling up applicants starting last March. Therefore, there is currently a wait list and many unions are only calling up applicants that had applied before Covid. However, some are beginning to accept new applicants. The various union websites will let you know if applications are being accepted and on which days. You will need a high school transcript in order to apply. You can request this from the school’s website. Click on Student Services and pull down to Request a Transcript. If you have any questions, please let Mrs. Mac know.

Students planning to enlist in the military should talk with their recruiter to make sure they are following the necessary steps to enlist. If you are interested in the military but haven’t talked with a recruiter yet, please contact Mrs. McAnally and she will help you arrange a meeting with a local recruiter for the branch of military you are interested in.

Planning to work after high school? Do you have a job yet? Mrs. McAnally can help you learn how to search for jobs in a field you are interested in. Please shoot Mrs McAnally an email to set up an appointment to learn how to create effective searches, talk about designing your resume’, and how to fill out an application appropriately so you can make a great first impression!

Sophomore Career Interests

Mrs. McAnally will work with sophomores on career exploration, as well as college and career readiness, on Friday, March 5, during Lit & Comp II. We will revisit the interest inventory results from last year, and students will have an opportunity to update their results. We will learn about the connection between interests, high school classes, activities, and post-secondary options, and set goals while developing a plan to reach those goals.

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Chuy Currently, Chuy is unsure of his future plans for after high school; however, he expects himself to be working hard at a job. He also says that he will miss the sports and clubs most about high school. His favorite event of high school was Homecoming games because he misses dominating over all of the underclassmen in tug of war. When asked about his favorite memory of high school, he states, “Scoring my first goal in a varsity high school game.” Chuy’s favorite food is also a big burrito, as you can add so many different ingredients and flavors and there is no specific way to make a burrito.

Megan Megan’s future plans are to attend Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois, to pursue a degree in nursing. She says she will miss the Drama Department most of all about high school and, specifically, the school musicals. Her favorite event of high school was the Homecoming Powderpuff soccer game because she enjoyed playing with the rest of her classmates. Megan’s favorite memories of high school are all of her involvement in musical theatre. Her favorite food is potatoes because “they come in so many varieties. You can have them as baked potatoes or have them as fries.”

Bella After high school, Bella plans to attend Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Here, she will major in Marine Biology to pursue a career in that field. She says that she will miss seeing her friends every day in high school. When asked about her favorite event of high school, she said, “My favorite event of high school is definitely the games with our student section.” She also says she loves our school danc- es. However, her favorite memory of high school was attending the IHSA State Volleyball Tournament last year and being able to take home the win! Also, her favorite food is steak because “it tastes the best.”

Steve Steve’s future plans include pursuing a career as a welder. He says that he will miss seeing Mr. Cooper everyday after he leaves high school. His favorite event of high school was just being involved in sports, as he says, “I just love soccer, man.” Also, his favorite memory is when he forgot his lunch at home, however, his grandma brought him Subway and saved the day. Steve’s favorite food is Jack’s Pizza because he says the sauce is amazing.

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WandaVision: TV Show Review Morgan Long Senior Writer

WandaVision is a Marvel Studios TV show fresh rating. that aired on January 15, 2021. The TV show Overall, I think that WandaVision is a great aired on Disney + and is only available to TV show for all the Marvel fans and has a very subscribers of this streaming service. New different concept than most TV shows nowa- episodes will be airing every week, and the days. series is expected to run for nine episodes until March 5, 2021. Set three weeks after the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019), Wanda Maximoff and Vision are living an idyllic suburban life in the town of Westview, trying to conceal their powers. As they begin to enter new decades and encoun- ter television tropes, the couple suspects that things are not as they seem (Rotten Tomatoes). At the time of this writing, there were currently 5 episodes out on Disney+. I started watching WandaVision and found it very inter- esting, because it is not like most TV shows. Wanda and Vision, the main characters, stand in front Part of this show is performed in front of a live of their house representing what the TV show is like. audience as well. It is a unique and plot-twist- https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/wandavision/s01/ ing TV show, with a Rotten Tomatoes 93% reviews

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Sports Return: After a Long Offseason

Kailee Borton Senior Writer After no sports all first semester, the Norsemen are ready to lace up their shoes and take the court for the first time in months. The Newark basketball teams played their first games in early February, which marked the beginning of their unique seasons.

Kaitlyn, Senior Reese, Junior Grandon, Junior How do you think COVID pre- How do you think COVID How do you think COVID cautions will affect your team? precautions will affect your precautions will affect your I think COVID precautions will team? team? affect the team’s ability to run up Everyone will get more play- It will affect us by not letting and down the court with masks ing time. us be able to get to our max- on and prevent us from getting things like a postseason and other What are you looking for- imum potential. We have to games/tournaments. ward to this season? take precautions because we What are you looking forward I am looking forward to being are putting a piece of paper in to this season? able to play a sport. front of our mouth, which is I am looking forward to bus rides Who do you think will be only really challenging us by with the team and finally being your toughest competition making it harder to breathe. able to get back to playing. and why? What are you looking for- Who do you think will be your Indian Creek, because they ward to this season? toughest competition and why? were a tough competitor last Just to play. I think Indian Creek will be our year. Who do you think will be toughest competition this year as What did you do in your off your toughest competition of now because they were very tough last year, and didn’t lose season to prepare you for and why? their best players. the season? Probably Indian Creek, since What did you do in your off We did weight training and they only lost one starter and season to prepare you for the conditioning throughout the they were good last year they season? summer, fall, and winter. will be tough again. I went to workouts and practiced What did you do in your off at Yorkville Christian with the season to prepare you for team. the season? Played and worked out.

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MARCH 1: The Biebs was Born Skyler Chavoen Senior Writer On March 1, 1994, Justin Bieber was born people, egging houses, and much more. This in Canada. Ever since he was young he was look wasn’t good for Bieber, and then he really inspired by music, playing and singing anytime messed it up by getting arrested in Florida for he could. Bieber learned how to play the guitar, drag racing. piano, drums, and trumpet. Justin soon matured during his 20s, and In 2007, around the time Justin was 12, he found things that pushed him to be a better uploaded a video of him singing “So Sick” by version of himself. He got married to model Ne-Yo for a local competition. Since then, he Hailey Baldwin, and returned to his faith in the uploaded more videos and started to get no- Lord Jesus Christ. Despite Bieber’s rocky rise ticed. to fame, his loyal followers expect many more Scooter Braun, who is a marketing execu- albums to come. tive, clicked on one of Bieber’s videos by accident. Braun then contacted Justin and brought him down to Georgia at age 13 to record some demos. A week later he began to sing with his new mentor, Usher. His first single, “One Time”, was released while his debut album was still being recorded. This song reached number 12 on Canadian Hot 100. His album, My World, was considered platinum in the US and double platinum in Canada and the UK. Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Baldwin. Bieber continued to grow and grow and re- https://www.google.com/search?q=justin+bie- leased more albums. Then he hit a rough stop. ber+wife&tbm=isch&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKE- He was accused of many things such as being wie5dX2m-LuAhVe9qwKHdK_A0IQrNwCKAB6BQg- BELcC&biw=889&bih=826#imgrc=mxM4xldPnyFquM the father of an illegitimate child, spitting on

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History of St. Patrick’s Day Taylor Kruser Sophomore Writer Have you ever wondered why every year on One well-known tradition is dying the Chi- March 17 the Chicago River gets dyed green? cago River green. The tradition actually started This tradition is how citizens of Chicago cele- as an accident. The reason this started was brate St. Patrick’s Day. Every year during the when a plumber accidentally used fluorescein Christian season of Lent the anniversary of St. to trace sources of illegal pollution discharges. Patrick takes place. According to history.com, After this, they decided to add dye into the when St. Patrick was 16 when he was kid- river every year. They have to add 25 pounds napped; he later escaped and was believed to of green dye every year on St.Patrick’s Day to be the one who brought Christianity to Ireland. turn the river green. Did you know the back- He explained the Holy Trinity (Father, The ground of this holiday?

Above is a picture of the meal that most Irish families eat on St.Patrick’s Day: Corned beef and Above is a picture of the tradition of cabbage. (beefitswhatsfordinner.com) dying the Chicago River green. (wslam.com.) son, and the Holy Spirit,) using the leaves of a Native Irish clover. There are a variety of traditions that are celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day. Many families eat corn beef and cabbage, listen to Irish music, and maybe set up a little treat for a leprechaun to visit.

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Spring 2021 Trends: From the Runways to Newark High School Jocelyn Peshia Senior Writer A year after the first lockdowns, the fash- ser considers his style “really comfortable” ion world is back up and running. The luxury and very popular for guys at Newark. Carhartt world has felt the strain of COVID as they outerwear and boots are frequently worn by have been forced to host virtual or social- Mitchell as well as other students. The bound- ly-distanced shows. Innovators at luxury aries of masculinity and femininity have dis- brand Moschino choose to create a film with sipated on both the runway and ready-to-wear marionettes donning the metallic ballgowns as shown in a recent Style Caster report. Style of designer Jeremy Scott, according to fash- Caster recommends for everyone to purchase a ionista.com. Although high fashion may seem versatile, colorful sweater vest (a traditionally removed from the needs of the general pub- masculine piece) to layer in the last weeks of lic, spring fashion provides work-from-home winter as we transition into spring. solutions as well as a decadent respite from the As for the colors of the new season, pastels monotony of life in lockdown. Comfortable will remain a Spring staple. Expect to see the pieces such as sweatpants and maxi dresses unique combination of bubblegum pink and have never been more ubiquitous in modern red everywhere. This bright mixture of crimson fashion history; yet they become elevated on and pink brings a bold side to the typical Easter the runways of New York, London, Milan, and hue. Freshman Emme Robertson enjoys wear- Paris. ing pink and considers her style “very pastel Oversized pants are a necessity for spring and cute.” Her outfits juxtapose the sweetness weather and long Zoom calls. Instead of going of pastels with the cooler side of buckles and for another pair of sweatpants, try out styles lace-up boots. Emme’s prediction for the new in the same comfortable fit. For example, try year is that more alternative and indie fashion the billowing fabric and tapered ankles from (Continued on the next page) the Louis Vuitton runway and the hallways of Newark High School. The utilitarian trend of cargo pants is not going anywhere, according to a spring trend report from Seventeen. Here in the school building, junior JJ Jollay dis- plays the menswear inspired style through her mixture of olive green and creamy white. She considers her style “comfortable yet trendy” and recommends thrift shopping for the popular vintage look of mom jeans and sweaters. Accessories such as oversized sunglasses are prevalent on the runways as well. The earthy tones of the 1970’s appear in wide frames all over social media as reported in Who What Wear. Sporty rectangular shapes are made Loose graphic-print pants are paired with a bright tank more casual and less urban by pairing them and neon handbag at Louis Vuitton. https://footwearnews.com/2021/fashion/trends/top-9- with classic hoodies and a sweatshirt, as shown fashion-trends-in-the-future-1203089768/ on many guys at school. Junior Mitchell Kru-

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Spring 2021 Trends: From the Runways to Newark High School (continued) will shift into the modern fashion world. High fashion companies are feeling the power shift away from them to the hands of the public thanks to the growth of style accounts on Ins- tagram and other social media. Steff Yotka at Vogue stated that this season feels different and more “democratized” compared to years past since the industry is on the “precipice of real, tangible change” away from the stuffy and traditional world of couture fashion. Teenagers on TikTok and other social media platforms have popularized the Y2K or indie style: neon colors, crop tops, and loud prints. This trend is very wearable and youthful, but can be dressed up as well. Its influence can be seen in the bright tie-dye of designer Tom Ford’s latest collection (Harper’s Bazaar). Ad- ditionally, 2000’s silhouettes are prevalent in supermodel Bella Hadid’s recent street style of JJ (11) models the earth tones and baggy pants low-rise baggy jeans and tighter tops. trend for the new season. Overall, the Spring 2021 season will em- body the shift towards comfort and lightness brought on by the pandemic. Looser clothing pieces will be cinched in by waist belts and pastels will be utilized in fresh new ways for the upcoming warmth of Summer.

Works Cited https://fashionista.com/2020/09/moschino- spring-2021-review https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-week/g34074135/spring-2021-fashion- trends/ https://www.seventeen.com/fashion/style-ad- Mitchell and Austin (both 11) rock Pit Viper vice/g17804634/cute-spring-outfits/ sunglasses, a current trend at Newark High https://stylecaster.com/2021-mens-fashion- School. trends/#slide-5 https://www.vogue.com/article/spring-2021- fashion-trend-report https://www.whowhatwear.com/eye- wear-trends-2021/slide4

13 The Norsemen News March 2021 Indian Valley Vocational Center Interviews Mycaela Stewart Senior Writer We talked to a couple of members of Fire Science, EMS, and Teaching Methods through IVVC to see how their year is going and how they enjoy their programs. Ryan, junior (first year with Fire Science) How has IVVC prepared you for the career and why did you choose this course? It feels like I’m actually on the department.

What was another program that you would have done if you couldn’t get the one you are in right now and why? EMS, because I can still help people even though I would be on an ambulance.

Ryan Stewart, junior How did you feel about your IVVC class being full remote from November to Mid- January? I didn’t like it because we weren’t hands on during the 2 months. Nick, junior (first year EMS) How has IVVC prepared you for the career and why did you choose this course? I have learned more about EMS and how to be a provider.

What was another program that you would have done if you couldn’t get the one you are in right now and why? Culinary, Its was one of my other choices that I wanted to do if I couldn’t do EMS.

How did you feel about your IVVC class being full remote from Nick Moore, junior November to Mid- January? I didn’t like it because we couldn’t do hands on activities. Grace, senior (second year Teaching Methods) How has IVVC prepared you for the career and why did you choose this course? IVVC has prepared me for my future career by teaching me what a detailed lesson plan should look like and how quickly you need to be able to change your lesson. I choose my course because I will be a Kindergarten teacher.

What was another program that you would have done if you couldn’t get the one you are in right now and why? I probably wouldn’t have gone to IVVC if I didn’t have the opportunity to attend Teaching Methods.

Grace Ludwig is pictured above, How did you feel about your IVVC class being full remote from and her answers are on the right. November to Mid- January? I think it was pointless.

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One Year Since COVID time that students would see the classroom since Ethan Jeffers early March. This school year looked much different than ones in the past: masks were mandatory, Senior Writer everything was constantly getting disinfected, and students were required to social distance from Who knew that the world can change as much each other. But things were returning back to nor- as it did in one year? Every sense of reality that mal, or “normal-ish.” we had a year ago has completely changed. Masks Sports were on their way back, too. Masks were are now mandatory, thousands of jobs have been required but it was good to finally have sports lost, and our nation as a whole has been held at a coming back. But that was short lived. On Octo- standstill. So let's look back at how it all started. ber 27, Illinois took a step backwards. Sports were On March 17, 2020, school was cancelled, forced to shut down, along with restaurants, and which marked the start of E-Learning. This was any public place that was not considered essential an initial lockdown that was only supposed to go due to a huge spike in COVID cases. This contin- until March 30. “An extra week of spring break” ued throughout the rest of 2020. is what everyone at the time thought all that this It was not lockdown was. until January that During this lockdown, all restaurants were things started closed, allowing only takeout and delivery orders opening back up only. Limits were placed on shopping, and the again, and hope- infamous toilet paper roll was harder to find than fully they will it has ever been. stay that way. Our economy hit an instant recession, causing As it stands now, President Trump to propose the CARES act. This sports are back, act provided financial relief for the people of the restaurants are United States and the businesses that were forced back, and you can Basketball players take part in their to shut down. At this point the country was at a even go watch activities while wearing masks. standstill. Most people were sitting at home un- a movie in your able to return to work. No sports were being aired. favorite theater. And people were forced to stay home to reduce Things are a lot different than they were a year the amount of human to human interaction. ago. But we have adapted to this new “normal.” Through a dark few months of complete lock- The country is very hopeful that this will end down, Illinois saw its first glimpse of normalcy. soon. The vaccine has given this country new Restaurants were allowed to open for outside things to look forward to, and maybe one day we dining only. People from all over were flocking to will see the world without masks. their favorite restaurants to finally be able to sit down and eat their food like they did pre-COVID. Works Cited: The state was slowly able to open back up, and https://www.brookings.edu/research/ten-facts-about-covid- it was not long until public places were allowed 19-and-the-u-s-economy/ to reopen as long as they followed COVID guide- https://www.cbpp.org/research/poverty-and-inequality/ lines. The state seemed to be heading in the right tracking-the-covid-19-recessions-effects-on-food-housing direction. There was a new sense of normalcy, even if it was through the masks. https://www.postcrescent.com/story/sports/2020/12/10/high- Then the school year started, and some schools school-sports-basketball-players-adjust-wearing-masks- court/6478357002/ allowed in-person learning; this would be the first

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McDonald’s Shamrock Shake (Copycat)

Ivy Adams Senior Writer With St.Patrick’s Day right around the corner, the McDonald’s trademark Shamrock Shake has returned. McDonald’s has been selling this product for 50 years; it arrives in the second week of February and generally disappears in late March. Most people love their shakes, but some could care less. For those who can’t get enough of the dessert, they can now make it on their own. According to Delish.com this is how you make a copycat Shamrock Shake:

Ingredients: 1 serving size - 5 minute prep time • 3 cups vanilla ice cream • 1 cup whole milk • ¾ tsp mint extract( not peppermint) • 9 drips of green food coloring • Whipped cream • Green sanding sugar • Maraschino Cherries(1)

Mix the ice cream, milk, extract and food coloring on high with your blender. Then top it with whipped cream, green sanding sugar, and a dry maraschino cherry. (It’s a good idea to keep the cherry as dry as possible so that it doesn’t ruin the whipped cream and become runny). Of course you may mess around with the food coloring and the mint extract in order to get the shake to taste how you’d like. One of our very own student teachers, Ms. Eggimann, tested out this recipe and she said, “I would rate this a 7/10, just because it’s not as minty as the real Shamrock Shake.” Regardless, this McDonald’s favorite https://www.number-2-pencil.com/copy- dessert that is only available for a set amount of time, is cat-shamrock-shake-recipe/ now available all-year round.

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Music Review: Both Barrels - Jerry Reed

Austin Tollefson Junior Writer Released in 1976, Both Barrels was a sleeper last track on the A-side of the album is “Last album for Jerry Reed. Although it wasn’t as Train.” It tells the tale of an old homeless man popular as his most famous album, East Bound who is taking one last train ride to his home. and Down, Both Barrels is still a fantastic al- The artist says in the song that everyone has a bum. It really shows the different sounds Jerry little desire to go home to where they started. Reed can produce and is a true embodiment of The first song on the B-side of the album his work. is the most famous song on the album. The The album starts off with the song “Alabama song “Gator” was the main track for the movie Jubilee.” This song gives off a ragtime type of Gator starring Burt Reynolds and Jerry Reed. feel and is very recognizable as a Jerry Reed The song is the start of the movie: a moonshin- tune. The next track on the album is “Remem- er in the swamp named Gator McKlusky goes bering.” This is a slow, sad tune. It talks about on a wild journey turning his past around (I a man who lost his lover because of his ac- won’t spoil the movie for you.) The next song tions. The next song is called “Kentucky.” This is “Pointer’s Rock.” This song tells the story song gives off a tropic vibe because it features of a man reflecting on his actions from his jail a xylophone. However, it has nothing to do cell while looking at a spot called “Pointer’s with the ocean or the beach. It’s a ballad of all Rock.” the things the artist misses about Kentucky. The 8th song on the album is easily my The fourth track on the album is “Miller’s favorite. The singer reflects on his memories Cave.” This is a classic, gritty country song. from Oklahoma, and the song gives off a mel- The artist compares feelings he has and lists ancholy feeling, but remains happy. It’s a feel events that happen in “Miller’s Cave.” The good summer song and is by far my favorite. The next track is titled “Good for Him.” It is a story about a man’s ex-girlfriend who is now with someone new. It seems like the singer tries to make light of the story, but you can hear the sadness. The tenth and final song is titled “Rooster Jones.” This is an upbeat song with a hint of funk in it. It tells the story of a man named Rooster Jones who makes a lot of money from moonshining. This album is a classic and a staple of the Jerry Reed sound. There are so many styles of country featured on this album. The aspect that makes this album so great is the story-telling. You find yourself investing in the story, and that’s why many people enjoy the tunes on this Here is an image of the album cover for Both Barrels. album. Source: https://www.discogs.com/Jerry-Reed-Both-Bar- rels/release/2507173 Jerry Reed. Both Barrels. RCA, 1976

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For Your Health From the Nurses

How does exercise affect Exercise boosts your mood and

your brain? reduces stress By Elizabeth A. Weaver II and Hillary H. Doyle When you exercise, your body releases

chemicals such as dopamine and endorphins in Regular physical activity is an important part of a your brain that make you feel happy. Not only healthy lifestyle. Not only is exercise good for are the neurons in your brain secreting feel-good your heart, muscles and bones, but it is also an chemicals, but exercise also helps your brain get important part of keeping your brain healthy. rid of chemicals that make you feel stressed and anxious. People who exercise tend to be happier What counts as “regular exercise”? and less stressed than those who don’t exercise. According to experts, the recommended Regular exercise can also help you control your amount of exercise to keep your mind sharp is emotions when you do feel angry or upset. about an hour a day. One of the best ways to get exercise is to play sports. Being on a team can Exercise may improve your grades build self-confidence, and regular practice That’s right! Exercise has been shown to schedules are good for your health. If you don’t improve mental abilities. On average, children like sports or competition, that’s okay too! and young adults who exercise tend to have Exercise doesn’t only mean playing sports, it just better test scores in math and reading when means moving your body and being active. A compared to those who don’t. In fact, there are few other examples of exercise are: dancing, several mental abilities that are improved with walking, biking, swimming, or throwing a regular exercise: Frisbee. v Physical activity can improve both long- and short-term memory. Children and What is happening in the body and young adults who were asked to brain during exercise? exercise just a few times a week showed As your heart rate increases during exercise, big improvements in their ability to blood flow to the brain increases. As blood flow remember what they read. increases, your brain is exposed to more oxygen v Being active gives you more energy and nutrients. Exercise also induces the release during the day and helps you sleep of beneficial proteins in the brain. These better at night. In turn, better sleep nourishing proteins keep brain cells (also known improves creativity and brain function. as neurons) healthy, and promote the growth of v Regular exercise increases your ability to new neurons. Neurons are the working building focus. Young people who exercise are blocks of the brain. And individual neuron health better able to push through difficult is important to overall brain health. tasks and quickly finish difficult mental activities like solving puzzles.

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Exercise is especially important for kids and young adults that staying active as an adult can even lower As you can see, there are many benefits to being your risk of dementia in old age. It’s never too active. Creating healthy exercise habits when late to start exercising and keep your brain in you’re young makes it easier to maintain those tiptop shape! routines as you grow older. Consistent exercise through childhood and adulthood keeps brains For more information about the brain, visit: healthy. Increasing evidence suggests Dana.org

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February Student of the Month at Newark Community High School!

Each month, a different department selects two students (one Freshman or Sophomore; one Ju- nior or Senior) based on the following criteria:

Good Attitude Respectful of Others Hard Work/Effort Volunteers Regularly Honest Trustworthy Shows Positive Self-Discipline

The winner is announced and those students receive a small gift that is sponsored by Heartland Bank and Trust and the school and a framed certificate. In addition, each winner is highlighted by having their picture displayed on the Student of the Month board in the main hallway.

For February 2021, the Career and Technical Education department selected:

Brooke (Sophomore) Jada Hamman (Senior)

Brooke was nominated by Mrs. Kotora. She is Jada was nominated by Mrs. Woods. the daughter of Todd and Joanne of Newark. She is the daughter of David and Jennifer of rural Newark.

Congratulations to both students for earning this award!

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Saturday 2021 * IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest *SAT Test * Start of Spring Break

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2:30PM) Friday - (3:00PM) * Even School Day * Odd School Day * Odd School Day *Faculty/Staff Scholarship Application Due * Even School Day *No IVVC *Faculty/Staff Scholarship Speeches (1:30PM *1:30 Dismissal

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Thursday * Odd School Day * Even School Day * Even School Day * Odd School Day *No IVVC *College Dress Up *VB JV HOME vs. Leland (5:30PM) *VB Varsity HOME vs. Leland (6:30PM) *Board Meeting (6:30)

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Wednesday 9:00PM - *Section 7 Public Speaking CDE (5:00 *American Degree Review (5:00 * Soccer HOME vs. Somonauk (4:30PM) *Section 7 Parliamentary *Procedure CDE (4:30 * Even School Day *Remote Learning * Odd School Day * Remote Learning *FFA Chapter Meeting (6:00PM) * No School * Even School Day *No IVVC *Remote Learning for all students Spring Break

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Tuesday Meeting (6:00PM) * Odd School Day * Spring Sport * Even School Day * Odd School Day *Blood Drive (1:45 *VB Freshman AWAY vs. Serena (4:30PM) VB JV vs. Serena (5:30PM) VB Varsity AWAY vs. Serena (6:30PM) * Odd School Day *No IVVC Spring Break

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Monday (6:30PM) Even School Day * Even School Day * Odd School Day * * Soccer Home Vs. Indian Creek (4:30PM) *VB Freshman AWAY vs. Plano (4:30PM) *VB Varsity AWAY vs. Plano * Even School Day *No IVVC * VB Freshman AWAY vs. Seneca (5:00PM) * VB JV AWAY vs. Seneca (6:00PM) *VB Varsity AWAY vs. Seneca (7:00PM) Spring Break

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Friday

Cheese quesadilla Fiesta beans Salsa Apple Sauce Cheese Pizza Cooked Carrots Apple slices Cookie Cheese Ravioli w/ Cheese Marinara Sauce Tossed Salad Breadstick Mixed Fruit Cheese Pizza Carrots and Celery Apple Slices Cookie

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Thursday

Carrots Tater Tots Pears Rotini w/ meat sauce Tossed salad/ ranch Garlic bread Mixed Fruit Country fried steak Mashed Potatoes Corn Apple Sauce Roll and Hot Cheese Ham Goulash Garlic Bread Tossed Salad Pineapple

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Mini corn dogs Tortilla chips w/ cheese Peas Pears Hot Dog Beans Baked Carrot Sticks Chips Pears Orange Chicken Pilaf Rice Brown Carrots Chips Pears Hot Dog Beans Baked Chips Mixed Fruit Cups Spring Break

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Monday

California Vegetables Fries Peaches Cheeseburger Beans Baked BBQ Pork Patty Potato Wedges Mixed Vegetables Peaches Pizza Sausage Chicken Patty Spring Break Tater Rounds Applesauce Beans Green Pineapple Cookie

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