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The Northwood Howler

The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler

The Student News Site of Northwood High School

The Northwood Howler

ON PAR FOR SUCCESS: Senior Captain Annabelle Wong completes her swing, intently watching the ball’s trajectory down the fairway

Driving to Victory: Girls’ golf celebrates a stellar season of success

Anna Cho, Staff Writer
December 10, 2024

Northwood girls’ golf swung their way to becoming two-time league champions, placing fifth at the CIF Southern California Golf Association Team Qualifier.  Individual qualifiers—senior Bridget...

NO BIG SHOT: Sports tryouts really aren’t as difficult as they seem.

How to survive your first sports tryout

Jordan Chu, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024

Participating in sports tryouts is a nerve-wracking experience, especially for the first time. From the intimidating veteran players to the menacing glare of the coach’s clipboard, it’s easy to think...

BE(LEE)VING IN YOURSELF: Flag Football Coach Harry Lee delivers feedback to his team at practice.

Harry Lee: Building a coaching legacy

Megha Kishore, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024

Boys soccer coach, girls flag football coach and math teacher Harry Lee has been part of Northwood athletics since he was in high school. Continuing his legacy, Lee was named as one of the LA Chargers...

 BRUNSON’S GUARD GAME: Junior Jacob Whang mimics his favorite player Jalen Brunson’s three-point celebration.

Tip-Off Talks: Northwood students share their NBA picks

Thierry Wijaya, Staff Writer
October 22, 2024

Oct. 22 might just be an ordinary school day, but when I get home, it’s game time—tip-off night for the 2024-25 NBA season! Are the Celtics going back-to-back, or are you backing another team?...

GAME DAY ENERGY: Northwood’s JV Pep Squad kicks off the home game by energizing the frosh football team from the sidelines.

Behind the cheer: Northwood’s pep squad

Raya Abu-Tarif, Staff Writer
October 8, 2024

 Booming chants echo across the gym. Shiny pom-poms glisten as you see flips across the sidelines. The crowd’s energy is contagious, and it’s all because of Northwood Pep Squad’s vibrant spirit. Everything...

Guided by Greatness: Shouting out our senior athletes

Guided by Greatness: Shouting out our senior athletes

Zoe Yan, Staff Writer
June 6, 2024

Sharice Laygo has really had a big influence on us freshmen and has helped us become the best runners that we can be.  She’s been doing this for four years, so she knows how to calm our nerves before...

SPRINGING TO VICTORY: Spring season athletes end off the year with numerous school records, league wins and CIF placements while also balancing academic endeavors such as AP testing season, finals and extracurricular activities outside of their sport.

The best of this year’s spring sports season

Anna Cho and Shreya Aithal
June 5, 2024

This year’s spring sports had a record-breaking season, with every team making a CIF appearance. Here’s how they did: Track and field: Boys track and field took second place in PCL and the girls...

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Northwood's campus is a great place to go for a fun walk.

Ways to incorporate exercise into the Northwood lifestyle

Riya Gupta, Sports Editor
May 29, 2024

Throughout the school year, staying active can become more challenging as assignments and tests pile up. However, exercise is proven to be necessary for young bodies, providing both mental and physical...

CHAMPIONS IN EVERY SENSE: Northwood Athletes of the Year Riley Bajorek and Zaid Yunis celebrate their accomplished high school careers and the enduring mark they have left on Northwood.

Northwood athletes honored as NHS and PCL top talent

Rachel Yokota and Anthony Park
May 23, 2024

Two Northwood athletes were presented the PCL Sportsmanship Award and eight Northwood athletes were recognized as IUSD Scholar-Athletes of the Year on May 14-15; four athletes were honored as Distinguished...

Spring sports recap

Andrew Le, Photo Editor
May 22, 2024

BATTER UP: Senior Mia Fogle winds up to hit the ball out of the park.

A look inside softball’s successful season

Zoe Yan, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024

Northwood softball qualified for the CIF Southern Section Championships for the third year in a row with a record of 12-4. Despite falling short of their expectations for CIF with a loss in a close...

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