As high school seniors finalize college applications, await decisions from dream schools and ponder how they will be able to pay tuition and fees, schools, organizations and corporations are ready to hand out thousands of dollars in grants and… Read More ›
Echo
Neuqua makes the importance of voting among teens known
It is no secret that the awareness of voting in America has gone up immensely since recent elections, the main voter population being the new generation of young adults. Neuqua recently decided to allow high school students to participate… Read More ›
Running towards victory
The Neuqua Valley boys’ cross country team has qualified for every state meet since 2001, but the team entered this season with an air of uncertainty after Zach Kinne, a renowned all-state runner, moved away over the summer. On Nov…. Read More ›
Indiana Jones and the spooky strings: Neuqua’s annual Halloween concert
Each year, Neuqua Valley holds its annual Halloween Concert, Spooktacular. The concert is performed by the Wildcat Fiddlers and the Neuqua Valley Symphony Orchestra. Bradley Pfeil, the conductor of the Wildcat Fiddlers, calls the concert the “most anticipated… Read More ›
The secret world of set building
There are many moving parts that go into Neuqua Valley’s children’s show. From costumes, to casting, to sets there are many people who contribute to the entire experience. Sameer Datta, junior at Neuqua Valley, gives the inside scoop on… Read More ›
Behind the scenes of Wildcat Weekly
This year, Wildcat Weekly is entering its 18th season. Though the news show is viewed most Fridays, many do not know how the show is produced. All students shown on Wildcat Weekly are in a class called Broadcast Journalism…. Read More ›
The Echo wants to take you to homecoming!
The Echo, yes The Echo, you know, the school newspaper, is giving away a pair of free homecoming tickets and a Neuqua prize pack to two lucky winners. All you have to do is submit a video or picture of… Read More ›
Combating sleep deprivation with consistency
Sleep deprivation is a multifaceted issue common to the lives of many high school students that becomes particularly prevalent during the transition from summer to school. Kaiser Minhas, a psychology teacher at Neuqua Valley, spoke to the effects of… Read More ›
War of 204: It’s more than just football
Football season is an amazing way to not only connect with students but to enjoy the hype of high school football games. Themes and music are some factors that play a role in school spirit but sometimes it is just… Read More ›
Visitation for Mayor Emeritus Pradel
Mayor Emeritus A. George Pradel passed away on the morning of Sept. 4 this year. He was 80 years old and was in the hospital with his family when he died of cancer. Pradel was a marine, a police… Read More ›
Neuqua Valley’s rugby team fights in state playoffs
The Neuqua Valley Mens’ rugby team played the South Suburban Cobras (Lincolnway’s combined) at Commissioners Park on Tuesday, May 22nd. The game was a semi final match in lieu of the Rugby state tournament. The rugby team has made… Read More ›
Neuqua’s fine arts
Over this past weekend, Neuqua Valley hosted its annual Fine Arts Festival. The Fine Arts Festival features the works of groups and individuals from all over the Naperville area, such as various choirs, bands, and orchestras. The event lets… Read More ›
