Northern News from the News Team at Northern Academy of the Arts

First up today we have Club Expo. This year's Club Expo is in person. It is an opportunity for students to advertise the clubs they have created including basketball, ping pong, badminton, and many others. Paintball club had a very quick sign up as it being one of the newest club offerings. Remember students still have the opportunity to make new clubs all year long. Recently we had an ice cream social event in the cafeteria for middle and Students enjoyed ice cream with a variety of toppings and I had a moment to relax, chat, and enjoy the company of old and new friends. We really feel that a class in ethics and etiquette is important for young people because it's vitally important not to just be good in terms of academics but to also know how to conduct oneself in various social situations and to know really deeply what's right and wrong and have the social skills. Every grade goes over very fundamental things such as greetings and introductions and handshaking and dining but there are differences between the grades because the higher grade you're in the deeper the skill level needs to be. Well basically etiquette is all around us and being aware of the situation that you're in and being able to be alert and respond appropriately in that situation is a challenge we all have to face so it's kind of like knowing where you are especially if you're invited to a party or you're invited to a special event to be able to handle it well but it's happening all the time around us in school there's etiquette being on the train there's etiquette being able to meet your friend's parents there are etiquette so it's everywhere. We learned of the story of the United States National Anthem written during the war of 1812 and its relationship to the nation's flag. We learned why the American people honor and respect this symbol. The flag is so important as its history tells the story of America itself. It represents the freedom dignity and true meaning of being an American and the American spirit. It is our nation's highest symbol. On September 23rd the Northern National Honor Society held a Niku, Cho, Nora, Justin, and Jackie. During the ceremony Mr. Carl, Mrs. Cortezing, Mr. Liu, and Mrs. Patel lit four candles that represent the four Honor Society character pillars of honesty, reliability, courtesy, and respect. The next day the entire Honor Society supported and ran the ice cream social for the school. They expressed the true values and fellowship through their actions. We couldn't be more proud of you. Congratulations and good luck to a new year.