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This past month, the country of Japan has been through a number of devastating events and natural disasters. It has taken many lives, and put many in jeopardy. These events have changed the country forever and have impacted the future in many ways. Upon hearing the horrible news of the occurrences in Japan, [...]
The Shamrock Shuffle produced much energy and excitement in the Neuqua student body, causing a reaction primarily due to the lavish prizes promised to the victorious class. Depending on which class had the most members cross the finish line, different prizes would be awarded. All classes approached the race with the promise of [...]
With spring weather approaching, Neuqua Valley students are bound to go outside. The gazebo, a popular destination for students to hang out at, has been a hot topic for debate. Earlier this year the gazebo was closed for several days due to unnecessary trash. Now as it gets warmer, there could possibly be changes to [...]
This year district 204, including Neuqua Valley High School, is one of the three hundred and eighty eight school districts in the United States being honored by the College Board for its AP Achievements. District 204 is now on the College Board’s AP Achievement List for having an extraordinarily broad pool of students in [...]
Neuqua has many clubs and activities that students can join year round. One of these activities is ultimate Frisbee. Ultimate has grown in popularity and turned into a sport that has many people wondering about it. The game is played in a field similar to that of a football field. The purpose of the [...]
The annual Neuqua Valley Athletic Signing Ceremony will take place on April 13th at 6:45 in the Auditorium Lobby. This event recognizes all Neuqua senior athletes listed below. These students have committed to being a part of college level athletics in their respective sport. Previously, 14 other seniors were recognized at the February 2nd [...]
Five years ago on the day after the day of silence, a day which celebrates gay rights, a Neuqua Valley student wore a t shirt whose message read “My Day of Silence: Straight Pride”. This slogan, which clearly expresses the student’s opinions, was not the message which has been called in to question and [...]
Throughout the last two years, students within the age group of seven to ten year olds have been experiencing a drop in reading scores that were witnessed through the decline in standardized test scores of the state examination. Indian Prairie District 204 just recently had a meeting regarding scores of the state standardized test [...]
The month of February is normally associated with Valentine’s Day and the end of winter. However, something else incredibly important begins annually as well; teachers in District 204 begin to negotiate for contracts for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year. Pay, benefits, and schedules are to be determined and by the end of the May, the [...]
There was a great atmosphere down by the Pool on March 2nd for the NEISO Aquatics meet. Neuqua hosted this competition for Special Olympics Illinois, a non-profit organization that operates on donations only and is present in all 50 states. The meet involved over 300 athletes competing in more than 90 races. Each race [...]
