Where to eat before prom
Hana Watari, Staff
May 3, 2013
Prom is right around the corner and many people are scrambling to find a dress, rent a tux, buy tickets and find what to do before prom. This part is one of the most important. It’s what starts off the night and food plays a big roll. Roll- get it? There are a lot of things to take into account when... Read more »
NCSD dancers place highly at state
Cassidy Scott, Feature Editor
April 2, 2013
March 15-16 the Portland Memorial Coliseum was bustling with dance teams from all over the state as schools competed against each other to bring home the OSAA state title for their school. NCSD represented very well as both Clackamas and Putnam won state for their division while Milwaukie earned second... Read more »
Things to do this spring
Jessica Lely, Staff
March 15, 2013
As the winter blues fade away and the sun is bright and shining, it’s time to get ready for the abundance of activities that come with spring. Here are some fun events that will be taking place in and out of the district this spring break. RPHS’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling... Read more »
NCSD boys basketball: hot and cold
Blake Thomason, Sports Editor
March 11, 2013
With the regular season over, two NCSD basketball teams gear up for a playoff run. The RPHS boys are staying home this March, as their struggles continued all season long. After an 0-8 non-conference start, Deshawn Stephens quit the team. Without their best offensive player, the Kingsmen struggled to... Read more »
NCSD girls basketball: a little of everything
Blake Thomason, Sports Editor
March 11, 2013
The NCSD girls’ basketball team’s regular season has come to a close. It should be one to remember, but for different reasons. The Putnam girls are going to remember this season… while they are in the weight room preparing for next season. A disappointing 6-17 (4-10) season was probably not... Read more »
MHS boys basketball cruises past Marist
Jacob Thompson, Staff
March 11, 2013
The MHS Mustangs were too hot to handle, and crushed Marist 83-58. Friday’s game marked MHS’s eighth straight win. During the winning streak, the Mustangs have only had one game that was within 10 points, and have averaged 74.4 points per game while holding their opponents to 46.5 points... Read more »
MHS girls basketball win first OSAA playoff game
Hana Watari, Staff
March 7, 2013
Milwaukie girl’s basketball team (22-2) convincingly beat Marshfield (13-9) 58-33 in their first playoff game on March 2, extending their winning streak to 21 games. The Mustangs started out the game in the first quarter with five 3-pointers ending the quarter with a score of 19-8. This was a preview... Read more »
NCSD Playoff Basketball: MHS and CHS represent
Blake Thomason, Sports Editor
March 2, 2013
Four of the six NCSD basketball teams made the playoffs, and three are poised to make a deep run in the playoffs, and possibly hoist the championship trophy. The Clackamas boys stumbled to the playoffs, finishing the regular season with an unimpressive 11-12 (4-6) record. In their play-in game, the Cavaliers... Read more »
Red vs. Blue in MHS’ Comedy Sportz
Mick Hangland-Skill, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2013
Review If you have ever seen the ABC TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway,” you know exactly what to expect from a high school improv play. At MHS’ 2013 “Comedy Sportz,” that is what you got. A night filled with laughter and unscripted, off-the-wall commentary. Every showing of Comedy Sportz (CSz)... Read more »
NCSD Winter Formal
Jessica Lely, Staff
February 22, 2013
With bright lights and booming music, NCSD’s winter formals have again succeeded in making the event one to remember. On Jan. 26, students danced the night away at CHS’s “Once Upon a Time” themed winter formal, which took place at Montgomery Park from 8-11 p.m. The dance was organized entirely... Read more »
NCSD Boys Hoops Continue Trends
Blake Thomason, Sports Editor
February 21, 2013
Halfway through the regular season, NCSD boys basketball teams look to continue improving. Putnam finally recorded their first win, but after losing their first 11 games, it won’t matter much in terms of playoff hopes. The Kingsmen are 2-5 in league play so they’re fairing better than before... Read more »
NCSD Girls’ Basketball Midway Mark
Blake Thomason, Sports Editor
February 19, 2013
It’s mid-season of league play for girls’ basketball and so far it has been a reflection of the preseason. The struggles continue for the Putnam girls; their record falls to 4-12 overall, and 2-5 in league play after dropping four straight games. The two league wins have been close games, and the... Read more »
MHS celebrates 67th annual Tournament of Plays
Mick Hangland-Skill, Editor In Chief
January 25, 2013
Friday, the MHS black box theater was converted from its usual classroom set-up to a theatre for the 67th annual Tournament of Plays. The student-directed one-act-plays featured “Oliver Twisted” written by Tim Kelly, directed by Olivia Wrede and Brandon Kneebone, sophomores, and “Action... Read more »
Coping with grief of everyday happenings
Jesse Waian, Copy/Managing Editor
January 25, 2013
Suffering is hard. Everyday, around the world, lives are lost and people are impacted with tragedies plaguing human life which comes with the cost of living. Members of the NCSD community are no different, we all suffer losses in our lives, and we all handle our grief in different ways. Dealing with... Read more »
NCSD Boys Basketball Looking Ahead
Blake Thomason, Sports Editor
January 25, 2013
NCSD boys’ basketball teams around the district are starting league play, and are probably happy to get out of the pre-season. Putnam (0-8) heads into league play looking for their first win, and for the most part, it hasn’t been pretty; their average margin-of-defeat is 16.0 points... Read more »
