The Student News Site of Parkway North High School

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The Student News Site of Parkway North High School

Norsestar
The Student News Site of Parkway North High School

Norsestar
Jordan Byrd

Jordan Byrd, Staff Writer

Hi, I’m Jordan Byrd and I’m a sophomore and this is my first year in newspaper. I enjoy reading, listening to music and learning new things. I am excited to be joining the Norsestar staff and learning more about journalism.

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COVID-19 safety concerns have led North High to switch to a drive-in graduation instead of a traditional ceremony. “I think that a regular graduation is better, and I wouldn't call the new graduation a solution, but rather just what we have to do to get a graduation this year,” said senior Riley Atwood.

North to Hold Drive-In Graduation for Class of 2021

Jordan Byrd, Staff Writer
May 3, 2021
An average of 2.88 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are being administered per day in the United States, according to NPR. “I have been vaccinated, and I received the Pfizer vaccine in late January and early February. I would say that my life has changed for the better,” said North nurse Dana Lindenmann. “I think that when school staff has been fully vaccinated, they will feel similar to the way that I did after receiving my vaccination.”

COVID-19 Vaccines Soon Open to All Missourians

Jordan Byrd, Staff Writer
April 1, 2021
Women's History Month Quiz

Women’s History Month Quiz

Jordan Byrd, Staff Writer
March 9, 2021
Perseverance Landing Word Search

Perseverance Landing Word Search

Jordan Byrd, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
Couples are deciding new ways to celebrate this Valentine’s Day while being safe. “I’m celebrating Valentine’s Day because this year, I have a boyfriend. I plan to go out on a date with him or even just spend time with him. [A successful Valentine’s Day for me is] being with the person you feel the strongest for,” said junior Bailey Smith.

Valentine’s Plans Change During COVID-19 Pandemic

Jordan Byrd, Staff Writer
February 13, 2021
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