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Isla whittle '28
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New student article: Natalie brochero

10/3/2024

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Natalie Brochero ‘28 has very little freetime, as she leaves for school early in the morning and does not get home until late because of the many activities she does. As the newest addition to the field hockey team, she seems to be picking up the sport very fast; “The basic skills and stuff weren’t super hard to learn,” Brochero said. Julia Cephas ‘28, also a member of the field hockey team, agrees with this statement. “She was a quick learner,” Cephas said, “She picked it up really quickly.”
Another activity Brochero does is dance. She has been dancing for 13 years, since the age of two. She does a number of dance styles. “I try to do anything I can, really.”  Though, she considers herself more of a ballerina than a hip-hop dancer. That’s about all she can do, as she admits she doesn’t have enough free time. 
“I go straight from school to field hockey to dance and don't get back until late.” 
On her few free days off from any activities, Brochero enjoys going to starbucks. “I don’t really have one,” she said when asked about her favorite order. “I really like their peppermint mocha when they have it, but that’s not really a go-to.” Since this drink is only sold during the winter season, she can’t get it all the time. Another place she loves to go to, when she can, is Chipotle. 
Brochero was born here in Roanoke. She has moved houses three times, yet still remains in this city. She will be celebrating her quinceanera this December. Her dad is from Colombia while her mom is from America. 
She likes NCS so far, though it’s very similar to her old school, Roanoke Catholic. “I like how I can walk into a room and someone will sit next to me whether I know them or not,” Brochero said. “It’s very welcoming.”

Photo by Ms. Sledd


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Vector anD gru take on Duo day

10/2/2024

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Anna Ciccozzi ‘26 and Mackenzie Gibbs ‘25 pose as Gru and Vector after their win over the rest of the senior class. During this day, many people dressed up, and the contest for the best costume of each grade was intense. Justus Horner ‘28 and Peter Anderson ‘27 won for the freshmen class dressed as anime characters. Ainsley Myles ‘27 and Finn Chaney ‘27 for the sophomore class wearing a two-person dragon costume. They were followed by Peyton Greer ‘26 and Maggie Bibby ‘26 for the juniors dressed as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris respectively. Some people dressed up with people from different classes, and competed in one or both of their own grades. This was only the second day of the spirit week before homecoming, and it already is a big hit. “They better win!” Julia Cephas ‘28 said when Ciccozzi and Gibbs were on the stage. The winners all received a Chick-fil-A gift card, increasing in value the higher the place. Third place got a free milkshake, second got a free sandwich or nuggets, and first got a $15 gift card.

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    I am Isla

    I'm a freshman this year, and am excited to be a part of the journalism program. I play soccer for VA United, and my school. I like baking and I also enjoy hanging out with my friends when I'm not in school or at soccer.
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Co-Editors-in-Chief .....................................Lauren Boone ‘25 and Jacob Johnson ‘25


Digital Publishing Editor ................................................................Anna Ciccozzi ‘26


Copy Editor.....................................................................................Aadeetri Pandey ‘26


Opinion Editor...........................................................................Mason Bibby '27


Staff Writers.........................................................Hanchen Ou ‘26, Fiona Parnell ‘26, Nola Daninger ‘27, Dara Kerman ‘27, Victoria Real ‘27, Margaret Bass ‘28, Luke Cocowitch ‘28, Joaquin Downey ‘28, Mia Esposito ‘28, Akali Koeda ‘28, Monica Koene ‘28, Shree Patel ‘28, Kaitlyn Perkins ‘28, Isla Whittle '28
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