Nixa Journalism

New Season announced at Theater Banquet

Olivia Carlin and Molly Vaughan, Contributing Writers May 17, 2023

   Shows for the 2023-2024 season were announced at the Nixa High School Theater Department banquet: "Wizard of Oz" in the fall, "Old Man and Old Moon" in the winter and "Much Ado About Nothing" during...

Crochet is trendy at Nixa High School

Summer Trends: Crochet

Joanna Petinaris, Reporter May 13, 2023

   With temperatures rising, and the cost of clothing, it’s no wonder people don’t want to spend money on a new wardrobe. From tank tops to tote bags, students have been learning to make their own...

Nixa Wins Top Awards in Art Competition

Nixa Wins Top Awards in Art Competition

Grace Dillard, Reporter May 12, 2023

Nixa Art students entered an art show that has been going on in the Aetos Center. Over 200 art pieces from Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Branson, and Willard competed in the Central Ozarks Conference art show....

Singing into his spatula, junior John Perry personifies the titular sponge during a dress rehearsal of “The SpongeBob Musical.” “Every night there were over 1,000 people in the audience,” Perry said. “That was honestly one of the most mind blowing parts, that we got to go out there and tell that story to that many people, and let that many people step out of their lives and invest in SpongeBob for a second.”
Photo by Justice Jones

‘SpongeBob’ actors reflect on first performance in new Aetos theater

Justice Jones, Reporter May 9, 2023

   The NHS Theater Department took audiences under the sea in the winter 2023 production “The SpongeBob Musical.” With over 150 cast and crew, this was one of the largest shows put on by the theater...

Singing into his spatula, junior John Perry personifies the titular sponge during a dress rehearsal of “The SpongeBob Musical.” “Every night there were over 1,000 people in the audience,” Perry said. “That was honestly one of the most mind blowing parts, that we got to go out there and tell that story to that many people, and let that many people step out of their lives and invest in SpongeBob for a second.”

Bikini Bottom Comes to Nixa

Justice Jones, Copy Editor May 9, 2023
The NHS Theater Department took audiences under the sea in the winter 2023 production “The SpongeBob Musical.” With over 150 cast and crew, this was one of the largest shows put on by the theater department.
Outdoor Exercise

Outdoor Exercise

Kyleigh Nielsen, Reporter May 9, 2023

    The outdoors is a great place to exercise, providing entertainment and enjoyment. Phil Wickwar, a health teacher, said he starts each day by walking.      “I walk basically to burn some...

Teacher Appreciation 2023

Mirielle Strobel, EagleAir edtior May 4, 2023

Thank you Nixa High School teachers.

Preparing for College

Preparing for College

Will Rouhani, EagleAir Podcasts April 24, 2023

Learn about college tips from Nixa High School College and Career Counselor Joy Horgan and NHS senior Meghana Nakkanti. Podcast by Will Rouhani  

Years in the Making

Years in the Making

Arabella Cosgrove, News Editor April 20, 2023

   Walking across the graduation stage is a moment that all high school students can look forward to. Along with receiving a diploma, the festivities that accompany high school graduation are designed...

Although rewarding, 
skating has plenty of 
challenges at all levels of ability, Collin Scott said.

Roll With It

Kaitlyn Witts, Design Editor April 20, 2023

Even after failed attempts to fund a skate park in Nixa, there is a local community of skateboarders who continue to pursue their passion, through pandemic, through injury and through frustration. Junior...

“It may be even a way to set yourself apart from a student who might have 
the same GPA as you, but they’ve taken way easier classes.”
— Todd Mincks, counselor

Standard of Excellence

Maddie McCrea, Managing editor April 18, 2023

While testing is a stressful part of students’ school years, the results of standardized tests are used for reasons that ultimately impact a student’s future. Nixa High School college and career counselor...

Consequences of Tanning

Hailey Deluca-Bolin, Staff Writer April 18, 2023

As summer settles in, more and more students focus on tanning during their free time. Whether the tanning comes from the sun or a artificial lights, it has been proven to create unwanted consequences...

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