THE VIKING CHRONICLES Issue 1
The Viking
Chronicles
Fall 2015
HOMECOMEING PEP RALLY 2015 IN THIS ISSUE
To kick off our 2015-2016 school year, we wanted to get acquainted with many off the new staff members here. To welcome them to our Viking nation we had them complete a survey to get to know them a little better. We asked them 6 questions in this order. What is your favorite color? What college did you attend? What made you come to Northwest? When is your Birthday? What is your favorite food? Lastly, what is your title at Northwest? We had many responses. English 1 teacher
Ms. K. Arnold’s favorite color is purple. She attended Point University in West Point, Georgia. Her birthday is June 18. Her favorite foods are lasagna, cheese pizza, spicy tuna rolls, seafood, chicken and lemonheads.
Social Studies teacher, Mr. P. Warren’s
favorite color is purple. He attended East Carolina University, in Greenville, North Carolina. He ended up here because he wanted to make difference close to his roots being that he is from Oxford, NC. His birthday is Nov.4th and he loves seafood. CTE teacher, Mrs. A. Smith favorite color is black. She attended North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. She came to Northwest for various reasons. Her birthday is May 21st and her favorite foods are Salmon Salad and Fried Chicken. CTE Chair Ms. F. Booker’s favorite color is crimson. She attended Saint Paul’s College, in Lawrenceville, NC and
Cambridge College, in Cambridge, Maryland. She came to Northwest because she felt it was time for a career change so she applied and got the job here. Her birthday is on Oct. 22nd and her favorite food is French fries.
Assistant Principal Mrs. K. Settle’s
favorite color is red. She attended North Carolina Central University, in Durham, North Carolina. She ended up here at Northwest on a promotion and wanting to make a difference in students’ lives. Her birthday July 16 and her favorite food is seafood.
Resource Officer Mr. D. Solomon
attended Halifax Community College, in Weldon, North Carolina. His favorite color is black and he ended up here at
Northwest because he was assigned here as a result of reassignments of student resource officers. His birthday is Jan.2nd and his favorite food is chicken. Teacher assistant Ms. B. Arrington’s
favorite color is black. She attended Halifax Community College, in Weldon NC, North Carolina Wesleyan College, in Rocky Mount, NC and AIU online college. She ended up here at Northwest because there was a vacancy. Her birthday is July 18th and her favorite food is fried chicken. For our 2015-2016 school year these are the new editions to our Viking teachers here at Northwest.
Ultimate Sound Machine
For the 2015-2016 school year, our Northwest Halifax High School Ultimate Sound Machine band has been taking steps toward tremendous accomplishments.
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Homecoming/Spirit Week
The 2015-2016 spirit week theme was “More Than Conquering.” As we started the celebration for homecoming, we started off with….
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Welcome to Northwest!!
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For the 2015-16 school year, our Northwest Halifax High School Ultimate Sound Machine band has been taking steps toward
tremendous accomplishments. They have been practicing since August. Their first performance was the Down East Classic on September 26, 2015, in Rocky Mount, NC. Their
next performance was at E.E Smith High School
where they competed. They won 1st place
drum-major, music, marching & maneuvering, general
effect, percussion and flags. They won 2nd place
dance. On October 18, 2015 they attended Adrian
Carroll competition. They placed 1st in music and
drum major; 2nd in general effect; and 3rd in flags. On
October 31st they traveled to Warren County High
School to compete in their competition. They won 1st
place music, drum major, percussion and overall in
their class. They won 2nd place general effect,
marching, dance and flags. On November 1st they
travelled to Charlotte, NC to Phillip O. Berry High School to compete for state competition which was their last and final competition for the season. They
won 2nd place drum major, music, and percussion.
They also won 3rd place general effect, marching,
dance, and flags. The Ultimate Sound Machine has accomplished so much this year and will continue to do so as their season furthers.
Ultimate Sound
Machine
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NWHS Sports…
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The 2015-16 spirit week theme was “More Than Conquering.” As we started the celebration for homecoming, we started off with Celebrity Day for Monday. Staff and students were to dress up as their favorite celebrity or a celebrity they liked. Tuesday was Wacky Tacky/Backwards Day. Staff and Students would dress up wacky tacky or wear clothes backwards. Wednesday was Pajama Day. Staff and Students would wear Pj’s for the day. Thursday was Dress to Impress Day. Staff and Students would come dressed in their
professional attire to impress one another. Last but not least, Friday was Twin Day. Students were to dress as twins and some staff even chose to twin with students! With all the fun we had during this week, there was also the crowning of our homecoming court at the pep rally. The following people who won were:
Leah Alston – Ms. Freshman Jessie Alston – Mr. Freshman Quiara Richardson – Ms. Sophomore Dennis Carter Jr. – Mr. Sophomore Destiny Broadnax – Ms. Junior Danajee Garrett – Mr. Junior Shakia Cooper – Ms. Senior Isaiah Conyers – Mr. Senior Iyanna Kearney – Ms. Northwest Troy Garner – Mr. Northwest Shontanique Johnson – Ms. Homecoming Jaylen Rainey – Mr. Homecoming Jamesha Williams – Ms. Viking Jymourn Arrington – Mr. Viking
Homecoming/Spirit Week
by Zakiya FlemingMs. Allen and her students on Pajama Day
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FOOTBALL…
This year’s 2015-2016 football season was nothing less than a hard working and enjoyable season. Despite the season they never gave up and they came to practice every day and gave it their all. At the end of
the day they were more than classmates, they were family. The football team wants to thank all of their supporters and wish the best to the seniors on the team who will be taking on a new chapter in their life.
CHEERLEADING
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This year football season cheerleading team has done a great job on their many efforts. During the summer they held practice and tryouts from 8a.m – 12p.m. Their team held about 14 cheerleaders and for the first time they had a male cheerleader. Although their practice times varied that still didn’t stop them from working hard to get better and better each day to perfect their selves even more throughout their season. Their captains this year included Heaven Richardson (Head Captain), Tatyana Watson and Destiny Broadnax (Co-captains). To the seniors of the cheerleading team, they wish them the best of luck on their transition to college and they will forever be a Viking Jewel.
NWHS Sports
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CROSS
COUNTRY…
The cross country team (Christopher Alston, Arthur Harris, Jessica Norman, Jiona Mills, and Aleah Alston) have had a victorious season so far. Over the course of the season each runner has exceeded their personal best time and is continuing to improve individually and collectively as a team. The conference cross country meet was held on
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Southeast Halifax High School. Christopher
Alston placed 8th and Arthur Harris came in 10th place, making them both
“All-Conference” runners. All members of the team qualified for the Regional’s meet which was held on Saturday, October 31, 2015 in Jacksonville, NC at Camp Lejune High School. The cross country team has been practiced hard with determination to perform well at Regional’s and to hopefully qualify for State’s.
VOLLEYBALL…
The volleyball team for this 2015-2016 year felt this was a better season for them. Their season started out a little slow but once they got into it they gave it their all and played as a team. They said playing double games was a lot but they made it through to the end. They felt their biggest
competition was against Louisburg and Granville Central. To the seniors on the team they want to say that they love them and hope they succeed in the future
Reminders & Upcoming Events
Basket Ball 2015-16 Schedule School Breaks
11/20 Warren County – Home Nov. 24-27 -Thanksgiving Break 11/24 Northampton County – Away Dec. 18 - Early Release Day 12/1 Roanoke Rapids – Home Dec. 21 & 22 - Optional Workday 12/4 Warren County – Away Dec. 23-Jan. 1 - Christmas/New Year’s 12/9 Northampton County – Home Break
12/11 North Edgecombe – Home Jan 4- First Day Back For Students 12/15 Southeast Halifax – Home Jan 18 – MLK Holiday
12/18 Kipp – Home Jan 19 & 20- Mandatory Workday **Christmas Tournament**
12/22-23 – At Roanoke Rapids (Junior Varsity & Girls ONLY) 12/26-29 – At Northampton County (Varsity ONLY)
COLLEGE CORNER
It is with great Viking Pride that Ms. Vicki Wiggins serves as the College Adviser at Northwest Halifax High School. The Carolina College
Advising Corps has charged her with the task of creating a college-going culture at Northwest. They have had many college admissions counselors from around the state to visit, speak with and also accept our students into their institutions. Using a best match-best fit model, students are enrolling in colleges around the state of North Carolina and beyond. During College Application Week this year, 60 percent of our seniors applied to at least 1 college or university. Whether they attend a 2 or 4-year institution, enter the military or workforce; ensuring students have a plan and are prepared for life after graduation is her top priority. Working with the students and staff of Northwest Halifax High School is truly a pleasure for her.
