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The Student News Site of Parkway North High School

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National Holidays Explained Homecoming Special

William Pooley and Ethan Prior
October 16, 2024

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Matt Alonzo declares Jon Hardy safe at first base while fellow staff members look on. Both staff and students were invested in the game’s outcome, each cheering on their team.
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Voting Activists including Harvey Ferdman and Rusti Levin speak with students involved in the Civics Club on Nov. 21. Civics Club hopes to hosts more speakers to encourage students to get involved in the political process.
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After scoring a touchdown, the seniors celebrate on the field. After losing last year as juniors, the seniors looked to redeem themselves this year.
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Raising the minimum wage is not a new idea, as Missouri is one of 34 U.S. states and territories to raise pay beyond the federal mandate of $7.25 per hour. By comparison, Missouri’s expected wage rise to $15.00 per hour is slightly above average, with the highest being $17.00 per hour in the District of Columbia.
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Sophomore Nikhil Rajesh, and freshmen Toby Goodwin, Curtis Marten, and Wayne DeKinder work on an a project for social studies teacher Jeff Kenny’s class. The collaboration zone is used for classes and other activities inside the library.
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About the Contributors
William Pooley
William Pooley
Hello there, name's William. I'm a senior, which means I'm old. I enjoy history and hope to create informational content with my signature British Humour, just without anyone's trousers falling down. I'm also British, if you couldn't already tell.
Ethan Prior
Ethan Prior, co-editor
Heya, my name is Ethan! I'm a senior here a Parkway North, and this is my third year writing for Norsestar. I enjoy all manner of study and academics, and always look for new ways to sharpen my writing skills.