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New school year is well under way

Gavin Briar, Keegan Johnson, Isaac Binder, Brayden Plourde, Izabella Duggan, Blake Steenhoek, Sebastian Reeves, Eli Geisler, Ivanna Sherstiuk, and Beckett Breese

September 17, 2024

Ethan Crees and Leo Lankford work together on setting up for the first day of E-Sports Club this school year. Leo says he hopes for "more variety" for the E-Sports Club this year.

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Sebastian Reeves

Ethan Crees and Leo Lankford work together on setting up for the first day of E-Sports Club this school year. Leo says he hopes for “more variety” for the E-Sports Club this year.

During the first few weeks back to school, Norwalk students got into their new routines. They studied psychology, prepared meals in culinary arts and hung out in gathering spots like the Warrior Zone or the library. Check out the slideshow to see them back in action.

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About the Contributors

Gavin Briar, Staff Reporter

Gavin Briar is a Junior at NHS and is in his second year of journalism. Briar says he joined journalism because of his interest in sportscasting and his hopes to join an ESPN panel after college. Outside of the newsroom Briar says he enjoys watching hockey and football as well as baseball. Briar has played baseball for about 12 years and is currently learning how to play hockey. “This year I'm looking forward to staying on top of my work and having fun, because it's really all that matters.”

Keegan Johnson, Editor

Keegan Johnson is a senior at Norwalk High School. This is Johnson's' second semester of journalism, he said he joined journalism to become a better writer. Johnson is involved in rugby, band, jazz band, and is the Pro Start team captain. Johnson likes to race RC cars and play video games in his free time. "I am really looking forward to writing interesting stories and keeping people in the loop."

Isaac Binder, Staff Reporter

Isaac Binder is a senior at Norwalk and is taking journalism for the first time this semester. He participates in football and rugby for the school and enjoys hanging out with his friends in his spare time. Isaac decided to take journalism this year because he viewed it as a potential career path after high school and college, and had a previous interest in journalism. He was unaware Norwalk offered journalism before this year. After high school, Isaac plans to take a year off to complete general education through DMACC before attending a four year college in-state.

Brayden Plourde, Reporter

Brayden Plourde is a junior at NHS and is taking his second year of journalism this year. Brayden is involved in football, swimming, student council, and MVP activities. He plans to attend a four-year university after high school. “I want to be a sports journalist so it's a great opportunity to set myself up for the future," he said.

Izabella Duggan, Staff Reporter

Izabella Duggan is a freshman at Norwalk high school and is embarking on her first semester in journalism. Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family, engaging in artistic pursuits, and swimming. Since Duggan is fluent in spanish, she adds a unique cultural perspective to her works. When she was asked why she joined journalism, she said "It is a fun way to inform people about the exciting things happening here in Norwalk". Duggan is always eager to explore, and share new stories and experiences.

Eli Geisler, Staff Reporter

Eli Geisler is a junior at Norwalk High School, and is beginning his first year of journalism. Geisler is a member of band, student council, large group speech, tennis, and show choir, among other activities. He plans to be a social activist after high school along with doing some writing. Geisler encourages you to follow him on "Letterboxd" at eli_guyslurp.