The Jagwire <![CDATA[The Jagwire]]> en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:51:14 GMT 15 <![CDATA[NW Girl's Volleyball]]> By Sabrina Omar
The sounds of girls slapping the hard volleyball can be heard throughout the gym as the girls’ Northwest varsity volleyball team blast into the fall season. full story > ]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:42:32 GMT <![CDATA[Football]]> By Doug Perez
This fall, the Jaguars welcomed new head football coach, Mark Maradei to the Jag team. After time at Rockville, he came ready to win a championship as a Jaguar. full story > ]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:38:07 GMT <![CDATA[Fall Sports Preview]]> By Doug Perez
Which sports push you to the edge of your seat? Have no limits, a ball that never stops moving? It’s our own Northwest Boy’s soccer and Girl’s field hockey teams. And, this year promises to be their b full story > ]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:36:34 GMT <![CDATA[The Race to States]]> By Rachel Novosad
The Jaguars are back in black, ready to continue Northwest Cross Country’s tradition of excellence. This season is especially long since States is a week later than normal this year, but the runners a full story > ]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:33:25 GMT <![CDATA[NW Hall of Fame Induction]]> By Doug Perez


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Hall of Fame induction ceremony

It is the time that makes you feel good about all your accomplishments here at Northwest. It is the time of honor, and glory. And it is the time to come back to the place where you began your athletic full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:10:42 GMT <![CDATA[The VMA's]]> By Jessica Han
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are known for unexpected acts from celebrities and unforgettable performances. The 2009 VMAs had memorable events, especially the Kanye West and Taylor Swift incident. full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:08:27 GMT <![CDATA[Fall Pep Rally]]> By Jessica Han


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Chamber Choir

“One oh one oh one oh one oh!” is what the senior class of 2010 has been waiting to cheer for at their first senior pep rally at Northwest High School. The first pep rally of the 2009-2010 school yea full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:05:38 GMT <![CDATA[What to Wear: Fall Fashion]]> By Nandi Williams


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Fall fashion show

Put away your sassy summer sandals and throw on the latest dazzling scarf because school has started and fall is here. It’s already time to cozy up in an adorable knit sweater, a perfect occasion to g full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:01:45 GMT <![CDATA[Student Member of the Board: Tim Hwang]]> By Thor Petersen
So here we are, in 2009, with a limited student member of the Board of Education. Every student is exceedingly familiar with the election process. But is there any real basis behind the whole operatio full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:59:11 GMT <![CDATA[Summer News]]> By Scott Studley


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Micheal Jackson

Believe it or not, a lot of exciting and important news happened over the summer. Everything from Michael Jackson’s death, to the town hall meetings, to the return of two reporters from North Korea, i full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:54:55 GMT <![CDATA[Captive for Eighteen Years]]> By Thor Petersen


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Jaycee Dugard

On June 10, 1991, an eleven-year-old girl in the sleepy town of South Lake Tahoe, California, was on her way to the bus stop when she disappeared. full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:50:17 GMT <![CDATA[Quick & Easy: How to Apply to College]]> By Dave Gurprasad


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Northwest college and carreer center.

It is October, and for some that means double checking their essays and application. For others, like me, it is time to start applying to colleges. full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:46:16 GMT <![CDATA[We have a media center?]]> By Theresa Bajorek


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Northwest High School media center.

Northwest is one of the largest high schools in the county. It may be hard to believe at first, but once you throw 2,000 students into it, start to walk around, and try to remember what floor you are full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:40:02 GMT <![CDATA[MCPS Nutrition Policy: What will we do without our junkfood?]]> By Theresa Bajorek


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Northwest vending machine

With the new school year well underway, many students return, hungry for another great Northwest experience. However, recent changes may cause some shifts in appetite this year. full story > ]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:05:30 GMT <![CDATA[New Principal: Ms. Dempsey]]> By Lindsay Vormack


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Ms. Dempsey at the first pep rally.

Over the summer, MCPS decided to replace Northwest’s former principal, Ms. Morrison, with a new principal, Ms. Lance Dempsey. Along with her came a fresh start for the school. full story > ]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:58:40 GMT <![CDATA[Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes!]]> By Lindsay Vormack


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Northwest Booster parents greet students on the first day of school.

During this past summer, NWHS staff, parents, and administrators have worked diligently to bring about positive changes at Northwest. full story > ]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:51:55 GMT