The Origins of Christmas
Christmas is a weird tradition if we really think about it. Santa Claus, reindeer, pine trees, where does it all come from? The answer for this is very complex as no one can pinpoint a single origin […]
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Thrive Christmas Party
On Saturday, December 3, students from 6th-8th grade got to travel to Ruby Ranch to celebrate the last Thrive of 2022 and the birth of Christ Jesus. The day started great- buses were there on time, kids […]
Powerpuff Girls
We all know who the Powerpuff Girls of NCA are. The three wonderful ladies that meet us everyday when we are at our lowest. Either hungry, tired, or both, these three are always ready to give us […]
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society (NHS) is an organization known for character, leadership, high academics, and service. Founded in 1921, it has been a successful activity for 19 years in our school community. In order to be admitted […]
College Spotlight: Wheaton College
Wheaton is a great college found in Illinois. It’s a college of recognized academic excellence based on the truths of Jesus in the Bible, undoubtedly making it an excellent choice for NCAI students after high school. Wheaton […]
NCAI Authors
Something that a lot of people do not know is that our school currently has some published authors. I decided to have a short interview with two of our very talented writers so they could tell us […]
Our Former NCAI Teachers: Where Are They Now?
I recently embarked on the journey of interviewing some of our former and very beloved teachers, mainly to check in with them. I was able to contact Mr. Hamilton, past high school History and Geography teacher, and […]
Beneath the Sawdust
Mr. Erick Obet Quiroz Cruz, our beloved woodwork teacher, has walked a long path to arrive where he is today in NCA. At the age of twenty-one, Mr. Erick immigrated to Mexico City as an illegal worker […]
Dear Holly – NCAI’s Advice Column
Dear Holly, In NCAI we study in a fairly inclusive and diverse community, it’s great to see it but it doesn’t really affect me in any way. My classmates treat me equally and I don’t feel left […]
Get to Know Your Teacher!
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! A new school year means new challenges, experiences and especially new, awesome people. Some of you might have already met Mrs. Quail, she is currently teaching middle school English in the […]