Raider Echo

AVID teacher wants to be principal

Alejandra Casanova May 4, 2013

After five years teaching Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Lisa Olsen got her principal certification to one day fulfill her dream of becoming an administrator. Already having a master’s...

Students reflect on leg injuries, getting around the school

Alma Lopez March 6, 2013

On her way to her English class, senior Claudia Rivera focuses on the daunting stairs in front of her. She broke her leg in November on her way to a rehearsal for the musical and was wheelchair-bound for...

Raiders conquer France

For nine days, six students and six teachers will spend their Spring Break experiencing the culture, life, language and food of France. World history teacher April Aston will lead the group that leaves...

Students recognized for skating skills

Students recognized for skating skills

Nayely Vallejo March 6, 2013

After skating for 3 ½ years, sophomore Oscar Camacho shares videos of himself skating off buildings and other tricks. Camacho was called by companies, 20x Straps and Vision Clothing, two months ago and...

Adoption: Student point of view

Anahi Castro March 6, 2013

When alumnus Chris Stevens, insisted on calling junior Brianna Stratis "sister," Stratis’ parents found it necessary to tell her that she had been adopted. At the time Stratis discovered her parents...

Adoption: Teacher point of view

Anahi Castro March 6, 2013

Kristen Nowlin didn’t even consider adopting until one afternoon when she received a phone call requesting that Nowlin take care of 5-month-old Daisy. The stay with Daisy was only meant to be temporary...

Classroom spring cleaning tips

Maleny Martinez March 6, 2013

Throughout the year classrooms get messy. The Echo presents tips for teachers to help keep their classrooms clean. 1. Checklist           • List important things you need to keep and things...

5 things you don’t know about me

5 things you don’t know about me

Shayye Robertson March 6, 2013

Ever wondered what people think about you when they see you? We asked students what someone would never guess about them.    Gus Gray 1. I’m shy. 2. I like country music. 3. I’m not half Mexican. 4....

Playful puppy ready to help others in need

Playful puppy ready to help others in need

Alejandra Casanova February 19, 2013

Walking down the hallways, she wags her tail with joy. Now that it’s time for her to go. A joyful, yet mischievous, puppy will leave North to get trained to be a guide dog. Like every year around this...

Better late than never

Better late than never

Alejandra Casanova February 19, 2013

Former student Ronnie Shearer, who graduated 37 years ago, finally returned his library books that he found while packing for his move back to the metroplex from Phoenix.  Coming into school was different...

Senior returns from college program

Senior returns from college program

Brittany Davis December 14, 2012

Senior Vendela Chan has more college experience than most other seniors; she was attending school through the Richland Collegiate program, a program for students who want to finish their last two years...

At Victor’s house, the right half of the puzzle is almost complete.  The puzzle depicts an abstract scene  with sailboats and planetary bodies in space. Photo courtest of Ryan Victor

Piecing the puzzle together

Alma Lopez December 14, 2012

All he wanted for Christmas two years ago was a puzzle. The $300 puzzle measured 16 feet long and 5 feet tall, consisting of 24,000 pieces. At the time, it was the world’s largest puzzle. American history...

Load More Stories