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The Newspaper of Northgate High

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[Photo] Got spirit? Quads celebrate Twin Day

October 10, 2024
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[Photo] Northgate Pride

June 4, 2024
Senior Lola Medina explored the past, present and future of journalism, interviewing four power journalists who set media standards and left a legacy in their work. Here, she presents her findings to her English class May 21.

[Photo] Student questions ASB election procedures, considers circulating petition requesting process changes

Trevor Stapf, Sentinel Guest Writer
May 15, 2024
Junior Harry Beyer helps classmates in German II hang painted eggs that student made the week of April 22, during the longer block schedule.

[Photo] Block schedule’s longer classes gives students in German classes time for egg decorating

May 22, 2024
Flag football players huddle around Coach Lauren Lahey enroute to a 19-0 win over Berean High School Sept. 27. The team would go on to win the DAL in the first year of the sport.

[Photo] Flag football captures DAL league championship in first year as a CIF sport

Sophia Buckshi and Naomi Lee
January 25, 2024
Freshman Brennan Berger and other classmates duck under desks during their English class for the Oct. 19 earthquake drill. The drill, part of national ShakeOut Day, occurred one day after students felt a real quake.

[Photo] Duck and cover! Earthquake drill takes place Oct. 19 – one day after a real 4.1 quake

Emily Chao, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2023
Model United Nations members will serve as global delegates and compete in an international-styled conference in which they compete against other schools.

[Photo] CLUB CORNER: Model United Nations provides worldly thinkers a “global” experience

Hailey Liu, Sara Afroze, and Kylah Battershall
November 30, 2023
Varsity senior Siera Pence and co-captain, reverses for a save during the Sept. 14 game against Miramonte High School. Despite making the save in this exciting game, Northgate could not hold off Miramonte and ended with a 1-3 loss. the team is 10-5 overall.

[Photo] Volleyball is 2-3 in league play and 10-5 overall halfway through season

September 22, 2023
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[Photo] A day at the (Northgate) Beach!

September 22, 2023
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[Photo] Campus Hangouts: Good morning with good friends

February 8, 2023
The hallway leading to the 60s and 70s classes and the art wing looks like a mini museum.

[Photo] Deck the halls with art…art…art

December 22, 2022
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[Photo] The Mario Brothers bond in brotherhood on Halloween

October 31, 2022
Three sets of twins on "Co-Stars Day": Freshmen from left to right: Elizabeth Meyer on the back of Alana Manan, Babak Okhravi held by Zeon Hubp and twins with braids Sara Yoo and Nora Vonberg enjoyed Spirit Week's Twin Day Sept. 20.

[Photo] Homecoming Spirit Week brings “Co-Stars”, neon, performers and cheer to campus

Pauleen Pazcoguin , Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
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[Photo] Pride flies high over Northgate

June 22, 2022
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[Photo] “Can’t Stop Us” … from the annual rite of signing friends’ yearbooks

May 27, 2022
Northgate teachers including history and sociology teacher Christine Reimer, government and economics teacher Jon Burchett and math teacher Dana Tarantino joined dozens of teachers who picketed March 18 . The teachers and those at other district schools were letting families arriving in the morning know the teachers were preparing to strike.

[Photo] Compromise on teachers’ salaries ends possibility of a strike

Gabriella Toranski, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
"It is incredibly important to receive the booster for continued protection against severe sickness. It’s like charging a cellphone."

SENTINEL EDITORIAL: Vaccine is vital for return to normal

Sentinel Staff
March 23, 2022
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[Photo] Wild wildcat spotted at edge of campus….

March 17, 2022
Vice Principal Tyler Rosecrans joined Northgate's administrative team this year. He oversees students with last names M-Z and is the administrative contact for sports, among other responsibilities.

[Photo] A new year brings a new administrator: Northgate welcomes VP Rosecrans

Mariajose Rivera, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
Nothing says school is in session quite like a fire drill, which occurred Aug. 24. German teacher Nancy Grabow and biology teacher Paul Gundelfinger monitor their students as more than 1,600 students and staff converge on the sports stadium to rehearse the drill at the end of second period.

[Photo] Don’t Forget………

June 20, 2021
"Homecoming at the Carnival" is the theme of this year's homecoming week, and students leaders have been busy planning for the week, including creating this sign hanging in the forum that lists all of the dress-up days and themes for each grade level.

Homecoming is here with a week of dress-up days, spirit events and all-school activities culminating with a football game Friday and a dance Saturday

Sentinel Staff
October 3, 2021
The rainbow flag, flying above Northgate June 3, is symbolic of LGBTQ pride and diversity.

[Photo] Northgate displays June pride

June 5, 2021
Seniors Jamie Champion, left, and Amanda Dahlgren attend water polo games April 17 as members of their Sports Medicine program where students trainers are assigned to each school athletic team in case of injury or medical need.

Sports Medicine trainers on deck and ready to assist

Sentinel Staff
April 24, 2021
Century Theater in Walnut Creek, a Cinemark theater, is showing all eight Academy Award nominations for Best Picture with $5 ticket prices. The Sentinel's Rachel Rosenfield offers her picks.

[Photo] Despite a year of closed theaters, the show must go on – Academy Awards to air April 25

Rachel Rosenfield, Staff Writer
April 19, 2021
Freshman Peyton Judd is the first one to arrive in his class Monday March 29, which marked the first day of in-person school.

[Photo] A day of firsts: First student to class; first day of in-person school; first year at Northgate

April 13, 2021
Northgate swimmers enjoy the down time during the March 26 meet at Campolindo High School, a five-team meet and the only one of the season. From left to right are freshman Abby Fox, freshman Josie Croy, junior Jaley Croy, senior Jasmine Kohlmeyer, junior Alyssa Lund, and senior Ainsley McNulty.

High school sports teams – all 25 of them – are back in action

Sentinel Staff
April 3, 2021
Senior Alina Stanley is one of hundreds of seniors who now have graduation signs, thanks to Northgate parents.

A sign of good times ahead for the class of 2021

Sentinel Staff
March 28, 2021
Seniors Andrew Daigle, left, and Cooper Champion are two of the varsity Broncos who will be on the field April 2 for the first home football game. Junior varsity plays at 4:40 p.m. and varsity kicks off at 7 p.m.

Football returns to Northgate April 2 for Friday night lights

Sentinel Staff
March 27, 2021
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[Photo] Doors closed but ready to welcome

March 8, 2021
Late October finally brings clear skies, but the East Bay Regional Park District is still monitoring open space areas such as Shell Ridge in Walnut Creek.

[Photo] August fires bring smoke and unhealthy air, which have become expected during summer and fall in California

Lily Struempf, Staff Writer
November 3, 2020
Students rally during third and fourth period Sept. 27, joining nationwide and worldwide protests aimed at creating environmental awareness and halting global warming.

[Photo] Students skip classes in solidarity with students worldwide as they rally for environmental awareness

Cassidy Baumann, Co-Editor-in-chief
October 1, 2019
Vice Principal Kara Ravina is pleased to be at Northgate where she sees "student advocate" as a top role.

[Photo] New vice principal looks forward to being a “positive advocate” for students

October 24, 2020
Vice Principal Craig Bocks, left, meets with Assistant Athletic Director Brandon Enriquez Oct. 29.

[Photo] Bronco Voices: Veteran vice principal validates Northgate experience but misses “seeing, feeling, and observing that vibrant atmosphere”

November 5, 2020
Friends Tralena Tran, Eden Broussard, Dalia Zarour and Grace Fenstermacher, four of the 373 members of the class of 2020, enjoy the end of high school in June 2020 before embarking on their next steps in education.

Destinations: Northgate’s class of 2020 graduates in style with virtual and socially-distanced ceremonies

Sentinel Staff
August 17, 2020
Class of 2019 seniors Mitchell Chang, Daniel McFarland, Mateo Etcheveste, Adam Woo, Mia Caparez and Jessie Biddle proudly rep attire for their future schools on national college decision day.

[Photo] Northgate Class of 2019 College and Career Destinations

May 31, 2019
Fourteen seniors celebrate their commitments to college sports teams during a lunchtime symbolic signing ceremony Feb. 7.

Seniors sign with collegiate sports teams

Sentinel Staff
March 5, 2018
Mackenzie Champion, a senator with the Stars Senate in the Little Theater, takes the floor during Mock Congress debate and discussion Dec. 8. In background left, President Pro Tem Jack Casey oversaw the legislative action for the two days, and clerks and techs worked at the table right.

Seniors become senators in annual Mock Congress simulation

Sentinel Staff
December 20, 2017
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