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As I was watching Moana the other day I realized that, from the start, Moana has always believed that “there’s more beyond the reef”. She has always wished to explore and discover what’s out there. But as I continued to watch, I saw that “there’s more beyond the reef” is not only a literal phrase,…
The rumors are true! As everybody must have heard, our next 2023-2024 school year will not be the same. In a recent interview with Mr. Star, a lot of these concerns were clarified. The overall statement he gave was: a lot will change as we embark into our next year and the changes are a…
In the hot, hot days of April, the NCAI middle schoolers got to go to their beloved retreat! From April 14 to the 16th, students from 7th and 8th grade went to the Isla de Ometepe with the Thrive leaders. These three days were packed with excitement, exhaustion and challenges. The first day, students left…
SOAAR is a program that has been a part of NCA for a while, but a lot of people don’t know what it is about or have questions related to the program. I talked with Mr. Ippel to answer some questions that people may have and learn more about this program. What is the SOAAR…
What is HACIA Democracy? This is an annual conference that takes place in different Latin American countries where it simulates the proceedings of the Organization of American States (OAS). This conference is exclusively for high school students who are interested in debating and democratic advancements. HACIA Democracy staff focuses on topics that have been affecting…
Hello student body! A new year has started and the first month is already gone! January was a great month to kick off the school year; there was a perfect balance between events that made the new year fun without it being an underwhelming amount. The year started with the fun of dressing up for…
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 for the Christmas holiday. We know some things like that it celebrates the birth of Jesus, but last…
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 were excited, and leaders were, mostly, on time. Although we were down four of our nine Thrive leaders,…
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 coffee and snacks. For that reason, we have dedicated this article to them. First, the head chef. Blanca…
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 into the organization, students must show an above average level in four important categories that our school values:…