2023 Blueprint

BLUEPRINT

CONTRIBUTORS:

Evan Bense

Braelyn Bowen

Mia Bowers

Nicolasa Bowers

Liz Carrigaan

Naomi Clark

Kaitlyn Dickey

Marissa Falor

Ryan Fischvogt

Samantha Garrison

Annie Green

Jonathan Lopez

Jaedyn Greenlee

Lois Guest

Emily Huerta

Leo Iorio

Donetta Ison

Drew Jacobi

Maia Jamieson

Tucker Johnson

Madison Kirby

Jonny Klaus

Issac Leatherbury

Grace Martin

Alondra Montelongo

Ashley Perez Munoz

Jeidaliz Pacheco Cintron

Nolan Riley

Greta Schuetz

Daphanie Scrogham

Julieth Teodosio-Mendez

Emma Warnock

Zoe Wheeler

FRESHMAN COHORT 2027

Meet the team that will help you navigate the next four years

EDITORIAL POLICY

The Triangle is the designated forum for student expression at Columbus North High School. The student staff chooses all content. Signed columns published in The Triangle express the writer’s personal opinion and not the views of The Triangle, student body, BCSC, administration, board of trustees or faculty of Columbus North.

The Triangle practices ethical journalism by providing balanced and fair coverage as determined by community standards. The Triangle strives to achieve 100 percent accuracy by checking sources, spelling, and quotes and attaining multiple sources.

The Triangle encourages letters to the editor, but reserves the right to reject them for reasons including but not limited to lack of space, multiple letters of the same topic and personal attacks contained in the letter. The Triangle will not edit for content, but reserves the right to edit for grammar and length. Letters should be submitted to room 1507 or sent via e-mail to administrator@ cnhsmedia.com. All Letters much be signed by all persons involved in writing the letter, which the staff will check for validation. A letter sent via e-mail must be validated with a signature from the writer before The Triangle will publish it. If responding to a publication, letters must be turned in within one week of that

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principal David Clark

assistant principal Corrie Williams

counselor Karen Elliott

academic coach Victoria Shireman

administrative assistant Jill Collins

academic coach Jeff Friedgood

TECH TIPS

CANVAS Q&A

What can Canvas do?

Learn more about Canvas, social media, and getting news

by Nicolas Bowers

with art teacher

Leslie Weaver

“Canvas integrates better with PowerSchool and Google. Canvas also allows for easier connections between materials that teachers have created, like in Google or YouTube. Canvas also provides

FOLLOW ALONG

better translation opportunities for ELL students, and has better accessibility for students who need certain adaptations for reading, listening, and using an LMS.”

Check out these school Instagram accounts for the latest info

BCSC - @bcscschools

CNHS Bull Dogs - @cnhsbulldogs

CNHS Media - @cnhsmedia

Counseling Center - @cnhscounselingcenter

Men’s Tennis Team - @cnhs.menstennis

Swim and Dive Team - @cnhs_bullfrogs

Men’s Cross Country Team - @cnxcmen

Women’s Cross Country Team - @cnxcgirls

Men’s Lacrosse Team - @cbinhmens.lax

Women’s Lacrosse Team - @cngirlslacrosse

Football Team - @dogpackfootball

Men’s Wrestling Team - @cndogswrestling

Softball Team - @columbusnorth_sb

Women’s Volleyball Team - @cnvb.bulldogs

Student Assembly - @cnhs.assembly

Drama Club - @northdrama

Men’s Volleyball Club - @cn.mvb

Environmental Club - @cnhs.environmental Conservation Club - @cnhs.conservationclub

Key Club - @cnhs_keyclub

FCA - @cnhsfca

Choirs - @cnhs.choirs

Band - @soundandspiritofcolumbus

SODA Club - @cnhs_soda

What’s the most important thing to know about Canvas?

“It’ll be a change for everyone next year, but it’ll provide a much better and more timely platform for teachers to deliver instructions, and for students to access information.”

Log yearbook will capture the people, the events and the soul of Bull Dog Nation this school year. At the end of the year be part of the excitement and energy of delivery day by reserving your copy of the 2024 Log now. Don’t miss out on the real story of the year.

Order your Log yearbook outside room 1505 or order online at bit.ly/logyrbk for its best price of $55 BEFORE OCT. 6. After that, books may be ordered through Herff Jones for $70 until March 8.

it’s all about 2024

CLUB CULTURE

page by Naomi Clark and Emma Warnock

Take this quiz to find out what type of club to join! For a full list of school clubs, visit the CNHS website.

START HERE!

Would you rather live in an eternal summer or an eternal winter?

Would you rather go to the science or history museum?

Are you an independent or dependent thinker?

Would you rather be indoors or outdoors?

Do you like to learn about your own culture or those around you?

Would you rather go to a concert or a TedTalk?

Are you interested in helping people?

You should join a Language Club!

L.O.V.E. Club, Spanish, German, French are just a few of the language clubs here. These clubs offer a new perspective on culture and require socializing and dependent thinking.

You should join an Artistic Club!

Drama, Dance, Band and Art Club are just some of the artistic clubs offered at North. Depending on the club, students can participate in social and independent forms of self-expression.

You should join a Community-Based Club! You should join an Academic Club!

HOSA, NHS, Robotics and Beta Club are some academic clubs you could join if you like to learn and help the community. They help to foster academic growth in a communitybased environment.

If you have a pull to help the community, these clubs are for you. Some community clubs are FCCLA and Key Club. Community-based clubs involve communicating and helping the community.

MAPPING IT OUT

by Greta Schuetz design by Leo Iorio

First Floor

Main Entrance

C4 Entrance

Gym 2

Gym 1 Pool Cafeteria

HALLWAY HACKS

• If the classroom starts with a two, it is on the second level.

• The first two numbers of your locker match the hallway it is in.

• The water fountain at the end of the 1500 hallway has the coldest water.

• The LGI is most commonly used as a testing room.

Classrooms

Resources

BULL DOG CRA-ZE

The ART program at North is incredibly diverse and offers many different classes where students can explore their interests. Art teacher Leslie Weaver describes some of her favorite things about the art program. “We offer some classes here that other schools in our district don’t,” Weaver said. “There’s a lot for kids to experiment with.”

The A to Z guide for high school life

by Evan Bense, Elizabeth Carrigan, Samantha Garrison and Maia Jamieson

North BASKETBALL games have a great atmosphere that is especially fun during the North vs. East match up. Makae sure to check for the student section theme.

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 DRAMA program consists of musical and theatrical performances, along with Showcase, an opportunity for underclassmen to experience a larger role. “A freshman would definitely benefit from [drama] as it gives a space where you are pretty much forced to work with them,” junior Caroline Brucken said.

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.

FOOTBALL is a popular sport at North. Students can show support for the team by attending a game and cheering them on.

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.

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.

ILLNESS can be treated, as long as a student has a pass to the Nurse’s office. The office is located in Room 1605.

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. “Students are in charge of content and create all media.”

KEY CLUB is a club that helps the community and school through service and fun. “I think freshmen could benefit from the service opportunities we provide,” senior Ajay Singireddy said. “It’s also a great way to get hours for their senior project. It’s a really fun way to get involved in your school and community.”

There are two LUNCHES every day: first lunch and second lunch. All freshmen must stay on campus for lunch as stated by BCSC policy.

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,” junior 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.

In high school, staying organized is a beneficial skill to have. Staying ORGANIZED helps keep students on schedule and caught up on assignments. Organization is important with all supplies, from backpacks to folders to random materials.

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 jobs and college opportunities down the road.

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.

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 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.

UNIFIED TRACK is an inclusive track team that focuses on relationships, community and teamwork. “Unified track is a meaningful experience of being involved in a supportive community of athletes who work hard, play hard,” senior Sophia Thomas said.

The TENNIS teams are very successful, and freshmen can join in on the competition. “My favorite thing about tennis is that every match allows you to play against a different style,” junior Parth Shah said.

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.

WINTER FORMAL usually occurs the third Saturday of January. Most students get photos and dinner before the dance.

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,” sophomore Neal White said.

YO YO BULL DOGS is a fun way to celebrate the achievements of clubs and teams 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.

ANATOMY OF THE STUDENT BODY

Facing Fears

“I think that talking to upperclassmen really helps you out. They have a lot of high school experience which is helpful.”

sophomore

Lathan Hunter

Words of Wisdom

“Do your work. It really catches up to you and can hurt you later if you don’t do it.”

sophomore

Jaiden Newland

Feeling Butterflies

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

On a scale of 1-10, freshman reported how nervous they were on their first day of school

In Contact

CNHS MEDIA has an Instagram, Youtube, and Tik Tok: @cnhsmedia

Stepping Out

“Making friends with a lot of my teachers really helped me step out of my comfort zone.”

sophomore

Maddie Forwalt

Students reflect on their freshman year

by Jonny Klaus and Drew Jacobi

Hair Pulling Tests

on average students take 21-30 tests a year

Brain Energy

63% of students reported taking an accelerated class freshman year

Heartbeat

23% of students started a relationship this year

12% of students ended a relationship this year

Ankle Deep in Homework

Hours of Homework