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"The junior prom was simply phenomenal," Class of 2026 president Kuriakose Jacob said.
A Glance Into the Dance: 2025 Junior Prom
Students perform music central to the holiday at the Easter Event. (Source by Sharon Xiao)
NHP Seeker’s Club Hosts Their Annual Easter Event
Ms. Stabile and her 7th grade students "ride the wave" on Blue and White Day, celebrating the art of Hokusai. (Source by Dr. Marino)
NHP Creativity Shines Through Art Week
Students get together to say the Pledge of Allegiance on the loudspeaker.
NHP Updates 2025 Announcement Schedule
Students can find various posters around the building encouraging students to wear their IDs.
Are You Tagged?: NHP Enforces Stricter ID Policy
Seniors cheer for their peers during Junior-Senior Challenge.
NHP Celebrates An Afternoon of Sports and Sportsmanship
Charlie Vasquez is committed to playing Division III baseball at Utica University.
Three NHP Athletes Commit to Higher-Level Athletics
“I feel that March Madness is one of the most exciting time periods in sports,” senior Alan Pulinthanathu said.
Men’s March Madness Ends With Gator Victory
“Paige Bueckers was very impressive during this tournament,” senior Ava Orbon said. (Used with permission from Wikimedia Commons)
Women’s March Madness: Not The Usual Thrill
Behind the Bat and Ball: Sahir Bhatia Takes His Cricket Game to a New Level
Behind the Bat and Ball: Sahir Bhatia Takes His Cricket Game to a New Level
“['The Bachelor'] is over-the-top, dramatic, and often unrealistic, but that’s what makes it so entertaining,” junior Hima Binu said.
Drama, Dreams and Games: The World of Reality Television
NHP students rank games ranging from "Valorant" to "The Last of Us."
NHP Students and Staff Review Latest Gaming Titles
The new Nintendo Switch and Pokémon game offer players a fresh gaming experience with updated features and gameplay.
The Pokémon Journey Continues: Nintendo Unveils New Game and Next-Gen Switch Console
J-Hope delivers a dynamic performance, captivating the audience with his energy during his first world tour.
“Hope on the Stage”: BTS J-Hope’s First World Tour
Disney’s newest releases have prompted mixed opinions by viewers of all age groups.
‘Snow White’ and ‘Captain America’: Disney’s Newest Releases
China faces a 34% tariff on many exports to the U.S., while Europe, Canada and Mexico are seeing similarly steep rates on products ranging from electronics to groceries.
A Looming US Trade War: A Tax on Us or Them?
Something trivial like making s'mores can lead to uncontrolled fires if not tended to properly.
Brush Fires Ignite on Long Island
Ukraine boasts a wealth of natural resources and valuable minerals such as lithium. Given significant prior expenditures in American military aid for Ukraine, these minerals and elements may prove useful for U.S. defense industries.
US and Ukraine Discuss Minerals Deals
Experts suggest to stay up to to date with proper vaccinations and contacting healthcare providers if any concerning symptoms present themselves.
New Measles Outbreak Threatens Public Safety
As the Trump Administration continues to abide by its commitment to reduce federal spending, concerns have risen over budget cuts to the government funding of science research.
Scientific Research Faces Severe Budget Cuts by White House
As competition increases for admissions to top colleges across the nation, many high-achieving students have turned to social media to help inform and boost their applications.
The Price of Prestige
A television is turned off and covered with a physical sign encouraging students to wear IDs.
Scanning In: A Look at the School’s ID Policy
Announcements should be stored in an app available on school-issued iPads to increase accessibility.
Increasing Accessibility: Putting NHP’s Announcements in an App
Traditionally, schools on Long Island will only present Romance languages as options for students who want to study a foreign language.
Not Just Romance: Why NHP Should Adopt Non-Romance Languages into the Curriculum
The aftermath of a long session shoveling the front yard.
There’s Snow Place Like Home 2.0
Disclaimer 2025
Disclaimer 2025
Seniors Yakub Merzougui and Deborah Aderibigbe complete their AP Physics work by candlelight.
Ye Olde New Hyde Park
As NHP moves away from its old math curriculum to having none at all, classrooms across the school have been empty for the whole day.
NHP Cuts Its Mathematics Department
Thirty pupils, unburdened by human instruction, sit in monastic silence, each married to a glowing screen, their thoughts harmonized with the almighty Paper.
A Modest Proposal
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The Great ID Crackdown of 2025
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“Most impressive to me has been Ava’s maturity and growth as a leader by example for her teammates,” Coach Bello said.

[Photo] NHP’s First Wave of College Commits

Rasandi Fernando, Publicity Coordinator
December 9, 2024
Letters From Linda: Editor-in-Chief Goodbye

Letters From Linda: Editor-in-Chief Goodbye

Linda Cheung, Editor-in-Chief
June 10, 2024
NHP students experience Italian culture during field trip to Eataly. (Photo source: Ms. Mannino)

Ciao From Eataly: NHP Italian Students Explore Italian Culture Through Food

Linda Cheung, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2024
With permission from friends, some students strategically double-park as to maximize space in the crowded lot when no spots remain.

[Photo] From Puddles to Parking Jams: Difficulties in the Student Parking Lot

Manal Rashid, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Ms. Gucciardo, after years of teaching at NHP's special education department and bolstering her students' confidence, will be retiring.

[Photo] NHP Waves Goodbye to Beloved Teachers

Joshua Wang
June 9, 2024
Varsity girls softball warms up before a game.

[Photo] NHP Spring Sports Update

Arjit Nair, Sports Editor
April 12, 2024
Ms. Vasek, a pioneer for the celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month at NHP, enjoys the mindfulness room which was set up for students and staff to relax in between periods.

[Photo] Mental Health Awareness Month: How NHP Makes May Mindful

Fiona O’Reilly, Editor-In-Chief
June 5, 2024
The NHP community flocks to the newly opened Target to experience the triple decker store.

[Photo] Revamping Retail: Changes in Lake Success Shopping Center

Nikhil Raj
April 12, 2024
Contestant John Cutter breaks a sweat while supporting a good cause.

[Photo] Dodging for a Cause: NHP Key Club’s Annual Dodgeball Tournament Fundraiser

Janvi Acharya
June 9, 2024
Students participate in a variety of Poetry Night activities, including a poetry inspiration exercise, a poetry guessing game and coloring, among many others.

NHP Celebrates Poetry Night and Month

Linda Cheung and Sania Daniyal
April 12, 2024
In what seems to be a barren desert of underwhelming Hollywood blockbusters, “Dune: Part Two” has proven to be an oasis in the eyes of many.

From Spice to Lore: Why ‘Dune: Part Two’ Is Captivating Audiences

Linda Cheung and Varun Pillai
April 12, 2024
Holi serves as an opportunity to create community and have fun with others.

The Festival of Colors

Janvi Acharya and Linda Cheung
April 7, 2024
NHP Best Buddies Secretary Georgina Giannatsis decorates the special education hallway with yellow streamers, symbolizing the color of inclusion.

“Be The ‘I’ in ‘Kind'”: NHP’s Best Buddies Choose to Include

Linda Cheung and Carmela Drossman-Schlossberg
April 7, 2024
Students gather with poet and professor Kimiko Hahn for an interactive poetry workshop.

Kimiko Hahn Visits NHP Students in Q&A and Poetry Workshop

Linda Cheung, Editor-In-Chief
April 5, 2024
MOST LIKELY TO BE TikTok FAMOUS: Ms. Mejia and Mr. Testa. FACS teacher Ms. Mejia and science teacher Mr. Testa have vibrant personalities that students believe would "blow up" TikTok.

Teacher Superlatives

Linda Cheung, Darsh Mirchandani, and Fiona O’Reilly
February 13, 2024
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