T BLUEPRINT
CONTRIBUTORS:
Colin Amini
Isabelle Bailey
Sarynel Barbosa
Sage Beagle
Destyni Brann
Aiden Bumbalough
Adelin Butcher
Gabe Carrillo
Andrea Mendez
Jasmine Damon
Ingrid Delgado
Briceno
Layla Dewitt
Lilli Donica
Stella Gaylord
Braylee Gibson
Owen Grimes
Jaycee Hardesty
Isabella Herbert
Krishna Hosamani
Alex Huges
Brooklynn Hurt
Alexa Lanam
Allie Long
Gabe Manning
Gabe Marsh
Christian Minns
Babacar Niang
Alexander Nimphius
Audrey Nordman
Cassie Osburn
Serenity Ozbun
Addisyn Pulley
Claire Rawlings
Gabrielle Revell
Bella Ruiz
Brooke Schumm
Caeden Sych
Levi Tobias
Ingrid Valadez
Montse Valencia
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Madeline Williams
Drake Wilson
Advisers:
Roth Lovins
Rachel McCarver
STAYING CONNECTED WITH STUDENT MEDIA
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WHOS WHO?
by Braylee Gibson design by Brooklynn Hurt
COHORT 2028
“My job is to help the Cohort 2028 navigate those experiences of high school.”
Assistant Principal Levi Simpson
“I’m a student advocate for anything academic, personal, and social.”
Counselor Sandy Freshour
“As you begin your freshman year, I want you to know that each of you can be successful.
Regardless of who you are, you can be good at the things that matter most and take no talent or special skills. Each of you can have good attendance. Each of you can give your best efforts when it comes to your school work. Each of you can make a new friend. Each of you can get involved in a club or sport or co-curricular class that is positive and uplifting. Each of you can be kind and be...just a little more patient. I look forward to working with you as you become that special person right here in the Bull Dog Nation.”
Principal David Clark
“It’s not just about academics it’s about making sure that students are thriving.”
Academic Coach Amy Rosenberg
Meet the team that will help you navigate the next four years
“My goal is to help you create success at CNHS in your own unique way.”
Academic Coach Adam Wolka
“I help connect students with the resources needed to help them succeed. “
Administrative Assistant Becky Brown
MEET THE MEDIA CENTER
Meet the team that will help you access materials
“We are a hub of information and serve as a great place for new students to build meaningful relationships with staff and other students.”
Library Media Specialist Jerrica Dowling
“The most important thing in my role is getting students access to knowledge, and materials. We look forward to meeting all the new students this year.”
Library Media Assistant Amy Reese
BARK OF THE BULL DOG
An overview of the most common slang heard around the halls
by Addisyn Pulley design by Gabriel Carrillo
DESTINATION DICTIONARY
Senior Circle: The C i entrance, located at the end of the 1600 hallway.
The Track: An indoor track located above the gyms.
Business Hallway: The very end of the 2400 hallway, where most of the business classes are located.
The Commons: Located near the main entrance, a place where students gather between classes and during lunch.
Resource Center/IGRAD: An open center in the middle of the main hallways (upstairs and down) where students can go to get homework help.
Health Hallway: A hallway allowing access to the health classrooms, beside gym 2 and connected to gym hallway.
Gym Hallway: Hallway beside of the 1600 hallway and gives access to the automotive class and Gym 1
photo by Addisyn Pulley
Senior Circle in the C4 lobby is a place where students can meet at hang out before school.
NEED HELP?
The first day of school can be intimidating and it’s easy to get lost. by
Bella Ruiz design by Stella Gaylord
E-mail Academic Coaches rosenberga@ bcsc.k12.in.us or wolkaa@bcsc.k12.in.us 1 2 3 4
WITH 2027 COHORT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JILL COLLINS
Q What are the lanyard rules?
A “We have wearing the lanyard every day and making sure they have a ID attached to that and then the securely passes so that the electronic version of getting a paper pass.”
Q What are the most important rules in your opinion?
A “A lot of our rules have to do with safety. I feel like wearing our lanyard and things are helpful so we know who is a student and who shouldn’t be in the building.”
WHERE TO GO?
1. Medical issues? -1605 Nurses office
2. Tech issues? 1601 Tech Office
3. iGrad? Downstairs or Upstairs Resource Center
4. Bookstore? In the 1300 hallway by stairwell
Attendance? Lanyard Pass? Lunch Pass? Cohort 2028 Office
Tutoring?
Q What places are hard for freshmen to find?
A “Health class rooms weight room and C4.”
Q Most common reason people visit the cohort office?
A “Most of the time people come to the cohort to fix attendance or to talk to their counselor.”
Q What do you want freshmen to know?
A “We’re here for anything and feel free to come in.”
FINDING YOUR WAY
Knowing your way around North is a good kick start to becoming a Bull Dog.
by Christian Minns
FLOOR 1
“I never really memorized the hallway numbers. It took me a while to figure out how to get to my classes. I suggest finding some one in your class and walking with them. At the beginning of the year, I struggled to find out how to get to my classes let alone use the most efficient way. But after walking with my friends, I found shortcuts and memorized my schedule better. The school is big, so navigating it in general is overwhelming. But because I had the chance, I explored other parts of the school and after a while I understood the overall layout.
sophomore Izzy McGill
“It seems like a lot of rooms and halls, but it really helps to know that there’s really only a few, and they all have their own type of class. Maybe it’s just me but it took me a while to figure it all out.”
sophomore Lou Grafelman
RESOURCE ROUTINE
How to take advantage of everything resource has to offer
by Allie Long
Amid a bustling day of work, effort, and focus, students with Resource use 88 minutes of free time to spend however they please. While it’s up to them how they manage this time, they should use it to their advantage instead of wasting it away.
Senior Makayla Long weighs in on whether Resource is actually helpful for students, or whether it’s just time to throw away in the middle of the day.
“I think Resource is helpful if you actually use your time,” Long said.
Since resting can be just as important as work, students can also use their Resource as a brain break.
“Last year, if I didn’t have anything to do then I would relax,” Long said. “I wouldn’t be on my phone the whole time. I would just lay my head down.”
Having a Resource can also reduce stress in an alternate way, by offering students the time to get their work done before school ends, so they won’t have to worry about it later when they get home. Senior Melody Wu describes how Resource offers her plenty of time to take a break before she has to worry about getting any work done.
“I can either use it as a break before doing my work outside of school, or do my work during Resource so I can take a break right after school,” Wu said.
Wu describes how she uses a journal to keep track of everything she needs to complete.
“Use a journal or calendar that you can bring around with you to write when everything is due on which day, also schedule when you
will work on assignments,” Wu said.
There are ways to keep focused and to minimize distractions, however, and Long explains what she does to remain engaged with her work.
“I have my music on and I turn my phone upside down so I’m not distracted,” Long said. There are Resource Centers in the school which offer a productive and peaceful environment if students find their designated Resource classroom a hindrance to your focus.
“It should be a nice, quiet place to work,” Resource Center overseer Angela Novreske said. “I know sometimes the Resource classes can get loud. Sometimes if they have to collaborate with another student from a different class they can meet here, as long as they both have passes.”
Be familiar with the rules enforced to keep the peace and ensure all students are staying on task.
“They need to check in at the desk with their Securly Pass, be respectful of the people around them by staying quiet, they’ve got to stay on task, [and] they need to be working,” Novreske said. “If they are not working they will be asked to leave, and we ask that you just push in your chair when you’re done and check out at the desk.”
Long, makes a suggestion for any student considering Resource.
“I think having a Resource first semester,” Long said. “If they’re not really using it, they could fill it with something.”
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
TIP 1: Take a 10 minute break to clear your mind
TIP 2: Divide your time so you can work on each subject
TIP 3: Begin with the most difficult assignment you have
TIP 4: Move on in order of most to least challenging
TIP 5: Repeat until the end of resource
TIP 6: Pat yourself on the back, you’ve made progress!
KEEPIN’ ORGANIZED
How students can stay organized with simple tasks and major tasks by Serenity Ozbun design by Sarynel Barbosa
photo by Sarynel Barbosa
TO-DO LIST
What students should have in their to-do list
Academic tasks: Homework, projects
Extracurricular activities: Club meetings, practices
Personal Tasks: chores, shopping, hobbies
Wellness activities: meditation, exercise, reading
Time Buffers: breaks Long-term goals: Task that contributes to bigger goals
Q+A
WITH JUNIOR MAKAYLA HELWIG AND SENIOR JACQUELINE HERNANDEZ
Q: What do you do when you’re busy and have a deadline coming up?
Hernandez: I try my best to get what I have to get done first. Afterwards I focus the rest of my time on the other things, that need to get done.
Hernandez: I honestly I’m never really too busy to not have time to finish an assignment.
Q: What are some things you do to be organized?
Hernandez: One thing I use is the “Assignment Tracker” in Google Sheets to stay on top of due dates. I tend to keep every in different stacks, so they don’t mix in with one another instead of shoving together.
Helwig: I like to keep a planer in my backpack and write down all of my assignments
Q: How do you handle deadlines without stressing about it?
Hernandez: I try to work as much as I can on the assignment once it’s given to me, and work on it little by little each day before the due day. If I happen to start stressing out I try to give myself a small break, and go back to it after giving myself a break from homework.
Source broadmix.com
Helwig: I used to be a procrastinator but recently I learned how good it feels to not have to think about assignments and deadlines, so whenever I’m given a project or something similar I try to finish it as soon as possible. I also use my resources.
BULL DOG CRA-ZE
ADVISORY is a place to connect with your peers and connect with a staff member. You have lessons in advisory on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the lessons are structured around learning about skills that could help you in the future. During the other days, you have free periods to work on homework or to study.
The A to Z guide for high school life
by Alexa Lanam and Brooke Schumm
North offers a variety of CLUBS that give students the opportunity to explore and develop their interests. These clubs range from academically focused Beta Club to artistically centered Art Club to medically based HOSAA.
The week before spring break we have something called BLAH WEEK. During the week you dress up in themes for each day to show your school spirit.
DOG POUND is what our school’s student section is called. Students attend sports games and sit in the student section. Often dressing in themes such as Hawaiian, White Lies, and Blackout with glow sticks.
The ENGLISH department offers three different levels of English classes: standard, college prep and honors. Counselors can help determine the best fit for each student.
FINALS are at the end of each semester. Remember to study and get lots of sleep before your finals.
It’s very important to keep high grades in all classes to maintain one’s ideal GPA. There’s many resources available to students to support and achieve good grades.
The downstairs and upstairs HALLWAYS work similarly, and learning to navigate one will lead to understanding the rest. The numbering of the downstairs hallways correlates with the numbering of those upstairs. For example, the 2400 hallway upstairs is directly above the 1400 hallway.
The JOURNALISM classes allow students to view the school from a new perspective. “Getting involved in journalism helps get to know everyone in the school,” journalism teacher Rachel McCarver said.
If you feel like you may have an ILLNESS, you should stay home to protect others from also getting sick. Have your guardians call the Main Office to get you excused. You have as many days as you were absent to make up for your missing work.
There are two LUNCHES every day: first lunch and second lunch. All freshmen must stay on campus for lunch as stated by BCSC policy.
One club offered is the KEY CLUB. This club’s focus is spreading kindness and helping in the community. Activities include making dog toys for local shelters and writing letters to patients in nursing homes in the area.
North has a MUSIC program with two show choirs, Vocal Pointe and North Stars, and a jazz choir, 25th Street. “I would say that freshmen should join [choir programs] because it’s a nice group of people and just a good way to step out of your comfort zone,” senior Olive Mantooth said.
The NORTH VS. EAST rivalry crosses the majority of the sports programs at North. The sports programs and clubs all participate in North vs. East competitions.
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can have OFF-CAMPUS lunch. Freshman are required to stay at school and either eat the cafeteria food or pack their lunch.
Adapting to a new school can be challenging at times, but asking QUESTIONS can help students with the process. Asking a teacher, older student, or other peers for advice is a good idea.
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS (or PCC) is a required class for freshmen. PCC helps students learn and plan for their future after high school and discover opportunities down the road.
The STUDENT SECTION is a fun way to support the Bull Dogs during competitions. The student section has senior leaders who lead in chants, cheers and fun dress-up themes.
If students take their RESOURCE seriously, they won’t have as much homework to do at home. Resources can be extremely helpful for those who do extracurricular activities. Tests can also be made up during this time.
“The best part about being in THEATER is feeling like you’re a part of something bigger, you build so many different relationships with a lot of different people and it becomes a very tight-knit community.”
Austin Clark (CN ‘24)
UNIFIED TRACK is a sport that anyone can join. It is a great way to go and meet new people. In Unified Track you can compete in shot put, long jump, 100m dash, 400m run, and the 4x1 relay.
The VENDING MACHINES offer a variety of snacks and drinks for students to choose from. There are vending machines in almost every hallway on the first floor. Most snacks are around one to two dollars.
Use your WEEKENDS to rest! This is a great time to catch up on sleep and get ahead on your schoolwork.
North has an outstanding cross country (or XC) program with many state championships and national recognition. “My favorite thing about cross country is connections with other people. Being around the same people for practice builds strong friendships but at meets it’s also fun to meet new people,” junior Neal White said.
YO YO BULL DOGS is a way to celebrate the achievements at North. “It was kind of created on the spur of a moment, walking down the hallway to the gym to celebrate the state championship, and now it’s used usually around an accomplishment for an athletic team or band,” principal David Clark said.
Teenagers should get eight to 10 hours of sleep a day to stay healthy and focused. Students should keep up on their homework to get all the ZZZ’s they need for school.
TECH TIPS
TECH Q&A with building technologist
Mona McGaha
ARE THERE ANY EASY WAYS TO PREVENT COMMON
Learn about being a digital dog
by Colin Amini
TECH PROBLEMS?
“The expectation is the case stays on; it’s not to come off. However, we see a lot of kids with the case off because they claim it doesn’t fit in their backpack properly. Anytime we see that, we ask that they put it back on. Picking at the keys, don’t drink or eat around the chromebook, that’s a common one, and kids are just used to it now. Stuff falls in through the keyboard, gets on the motherboard, and then we have damage from liquid spills.”
IF YOU COULD GIVE ONE PIECE OF ADVICE TO INCOMING FRESHMEN TO MAKE THEIR LIVES EASIER ONLINE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
“Know your username. I feel like most students who come in as freshmen should know their username and their student e-mail. I’m surprised at the number of kids who don’t have that information memorized. Keep your password to yourself, don’t give it out to friends, that’s another huge issue. Because I can’t even see your password. We set the initial, but then you can change it to what you want it to be. Don’t give it out to your friends. But just knowing your student username and your e-mail would be extremely helpful.”
How to create an E-PASS
1. Sign in with your google account onto the SecurlyPass website
2. Select now-pass or appointment pass (most often now-pass)
3. Choose where you’re leaving from
4. Choose your destination (keep in mind sometimes places like bathrooms are at their limit of passes for the time)
5. Submit your pass to your teacher
6. If they approved it, you can leave for your destination
7. Once you reach your destination, make sure to have the teacher confirm and cancel your pass so you don’t go over time (over 10 minutes for a pass will be an automatic referral).
8. Use them wisely! You can only have 2 now-passes per day
Essential APPS
POWER
SCHOOL: Ability to check grades
CANVAS: Turn in assignments and see updates from teachers
STUDENT SQUARE: Recieve messages from teachers and administrators
SECURLY: Recieve and Send passes
SPIRIT OF THE DOG
Upcoming schedules and information about North’s school spirit
by Jasmine Damon design by Gabe Marsh
STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT
BENJAMIN STEVENS
Q. What do you consider school spirit?
A. Having passion for the school.
Q. How do you feel about the lack of school spirit?
A. I kind of hate it during spirit week. I come dressed up and see people not caring. Then I go to sports games and there’s not a lot of kids there.
PRINCIPAL
DAVID CLARK
Q. What do you consider school spirit?
A. I think school spirit is wearing team colors and going to events and you congratulate people who are involved.
Q. Has school spirit declined since you started working here?
A.I think so and the COVID years less kids were involved, so school spirit declined.
STUDENT ASSEMBLY SPONSOR
DAN MARSH
Q. What do you consider school spirit?
A. I think part of school spirit is having pride for your school .
Q. How and when did you become the Sponsor for Student Assembly?
A. I have been the teacher sponsor since the 20192020 school year.
EAST V.S. NORTH SCHEDULE
All sporting events are at CNHS for 2024-25
Photo for the Triangle
THROUGH THE YEARS
Take a look how students have grown up over the years
by Adelin Butcher design by Layla Dewitt
“North has been a wonderful place to get involved in multiple different opportunities and meet tons of different people.”
Layne Hoeflinger ‘24
“Enjoy every moment that you have here. Time will fly by and before you know it you will be graduating, so take advantage of every day and never take time for granted.”
Frankie Polyak ‘24
“It’s important to know that it’s okay to take breaks from academics, even give yourself a day to clear your mind if needed. Balance that with managing study inappropriately fitting for your day to day life and you’ll do great all 4 years.”
Angel Cinora ‘24
BULL DOG ADVICE
Advice and tips for incoming freshmen
“Go to your classes, turn in your work and make new friends.”
sophomore
Franko Ortega
“Choose your friends wisely and remember to not stress much.”
sophomore Kiara Athaide
“Join a club or sport to get involved and meet new people.”
sophomore
Rachel Fulp
TIPS FOR A GOOD PHOTO
• Dark solid color shirt
• Natural smile
• Good posture
• Smile with eyes
• Style hair before
“Take every opportunity that you get because they wont come again.”
sophomore
Jack Hale
STARTING EARLY
Focusing in classes like PCC, set students up for their future in high school
by Cassie Osburn design by Montse Valencia
When this year’s freshman class first received their high school scheduling sheet, some may have been surprised to find that a few spaces on that paper have already been filled in. Classes such as PE, Health, and Preparing for College and Careers, or PCC, are required for graduation. It is suggested that students take these their freshman year to get them out of the way early, but there are other ways to get the credit for some of these classes. Cohort ‘27 counselor Karen Elliott explains PE option, a pathway for athletes to get PE credits from their sports.
“It’s usually for those students that are on a Columbus North athletic team. They can sign up. There’s always a link at the beginning of the semester. They click on the link, sign up for the PE option, then they go to a callout meeting and complete a form,” Elliott said. “If Mrs. Wilson, who is in charge of this, can confirm they’re actually on a team and following what they need to be doing on that team, then they can get a credit that way,” Elliott said.
While some opt for alternate routes to get required course credits, there are still plenty of students that take the classes during the school day. Sophomore Bella Mahony comments on her experience with two of the other freshman classes, Health and PCC.
“PCC was a bit hard and Health is a bit hard for me, too,” Mahony said. “They give out so much work.”
Elliott agrees with Mahony’s assessment and elaborates further.
“The PCC class is probably
one class that a lot of kids struggle with. For whatever reason, when we look at the numbers there’s a high percentage [of students struggling],” Elliott said.
However, some students, like sophomore Hudson Clock, seem to excel in the class.
“PCC is like my Resource when I get all my stuff done,” Clock said.
In addition to the long-standing freshman courses, a new requirement has been added to ninth-graders’ schedules. Elliott explains why North had decided to add Personal Finance as a required class.
“In the past it was one that was often recommended if you chose to do the business pathway, but it has a lot of information that could be very useful for anybody,” Elliott said. “I have a feeling they felt like the content would be just very useful to kids.”
Clock agrees with the decision. He thinks that the change could be helpful for students.
“I’d say it’s definitely important. I’ve seen some really bad financial mistakes,” Clock said.
Overall, the addition of another freshman class may take up more room in students’ schedules than they would like. Bates offers some simple advice for students worried about their filling schedules.
“Talk to your counselor about the best way to fit it in,” Bates said.
When it comes to freshman courses, Bates stresses the importance of knowing your limits.
“Don’t overestimate your ability. Even though the stuff is easy, it can still be pretty difficult if you try to fit it over a bunch of other things,” Bates said.
CHECKLIST
PE; teaches students about fitness and helps them achieve it through activities
PCC; teaches students about how to prepare for life after high school
Health; teaches students how to maintain their health and wellbeing
Personal Finance; teaches students how to manage their money to support their needs and wants
photo by Montse Valencia
PATH TO SUCCESS
Find out which graduation pathways North offers
by Owen Grimes and Alexander Nimphius
CORE - 40
• Take core classes first such as English 9, Algebra 1, Biology, World History or Geography and PC
• Make sure you keep track of all 40 credits you need to graduate
• Many teachers and Counselors recommend you pay attention in class and focus on your work
• Find all other Core 40 information on the Core 40 course and credit requirements sheet.
ACADEMIC HONORS
• Online classes can help you with getting credits early for certain classes and then can lead to you taking more advanced classes
• Make sure to talk to your counselor about any classes you’ll need in order to get all the extra credits you need
• Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.
• If you plan on taking the next level course of the C4 class, make sure to get a C- or above
• Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.
• Earn 6 Credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state - approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following
• Pathway designated industry - based certification or credential.
• Pathways dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 transcripted college credits.
“Every Freshman should concentrate on passing their English, Algebra, Biology, and World History/Geography class. Most freshman will want to take PCC, Health and P.E. for their electives. C4 classes also help many students meet their CTE ( Career and Tech. Education ).”
Cohort 2026 Counselor Aaron Karrer
POSTSECONDARY READY COMPETENCY
1. There are two tests that you can take your junior year that can better help your chances in getting into collage. Now they’re aren’t required to take, but would be a good choice to make. Its called the SAT and the ACT.
“ Make sure to keep track of all the credits you have in order to graduate (40 credits, 47 credits for Academic and Technical Honors). If you ever need to make up a course you failed, re-take it online to make sure you get the credit for that class.”
Cohort 2027 Counselor Karen Elliot
“Making sure you surround yourself with the right people that make sure you stay on task and hold you accountable for your actions. Maintaining healthy relationships as well as managing the time you have as a high schooler, that is the key to having great success in high school. “
“ I would say to make sure you put your classes first but obviously still make sure you have fun in your freshman year. As well as make sure to take classes that you find most interest in and ones that can help you with your future career.”
2. On the SAT you need to score a 480 on the Reading/Writing section & 530 on Math.
3. On ACT you need to score a 18 in English, 22 in Reading, 22 in Math, and 23 in Science. You just need two out of the four (1 in either English/Reading and Math/Science).
4. Industry Recognized Certification: Must Be on DWD’s Graduation Pathways Approved List.
5. Apprenticeship: Must Be Federally Recognized.
6. CTE Concentrator:
• Class of 2023 - 2024 - C average or higher in at least 2 advanced HS Courses in a state - approved CTE Pathway .
• Class of 2025 and Beyond - C average or higher in Required NLPS Concentrator Courses in a stateapproved CTE Pathway ( Principles, Concentrator A, & Concentrator B )
7. AP/ IB/ Dual Credit/ Cambridge International/ CLEP: • C average or higher in 3 courses (1 of the 3 courses must be in a core content area or all 3 must be part if a CTE pathway)
8. Locally Created Pathway: Approved by SBOE
Amit Gangadhara ( CN ‘24 )
Sophomore Chetna Raj Yadav
Anatomy of the Student Body
Students reflect on their freshmen year
Drowning in Homework
50% of students spend 1-2 hours on homework each day.
Don’t Be Scared
“My freshman year was very fun and I learned a lot of new things.”
sophomore Mia Gambiani
“My freshman year has been an exciting year with lots of new people and opportunities.”
sophomore Grace Merritt
Feeling Butterflies
On a scale of 1-10, how nervous were students on the first day of school? 1 is not nervous and 10 is extremely nervous.
by Brooke Schumm and Alexa Lanam Heart Beat
During this school year have you started a relationship?
Branching Out
“My freshman year was super fun. I met a lot of knew people and began to have a lot more freedom.”
junior Noah Palmer
“My freshman year has been an as overwhelming but also gratifying.”
sophomore Mylie Hopkins
Hands On
North offers many student-run and organizational clubs.
39% of students are involved in a school club. Stepping Out