Northridge welcomes new biology teacher
By: Caylee Lindsay
NORTHRIDGE- Mrs. Kylie Sweet, the latest addition to the Northridge faculty, has taken over the Biology and Anatomy teaching position for the 2016-2017 school year.
Sweet graduated from Miami University after transferring there from Mars Hill University in North Carolina. She played volleyball at the collegiate level at Mars Hill until an injury brought her to Miami.
When asked why she wanted to become a teacher, Sweet replied, “In education, teachers truly make a difference. I wanted to be a part of that.” She says she aims to make a change in her students’ lives and incorporate her love for science in the classroom.
Apart from teaching about genetics in Biology, teaching Anatomy is something Sweet is especially excited about this year. “I love learning about how our bodies work,” she says.
Dayna Martin (‘18) remarks, “Mrs. Sweet is a great teacher. I’m learning so much already in Anatomy!”
Although she is looking forward to being a part of the Northridge school district, Sweet admits that there are some struggles that come along with being a new teacher. “Getting used to all the new changes are especially difficult, from running a copy machine to learning everyone’s names.”
Some of Sweet’s hobbies include painting, sewing, and watching movies. She played basketball and volleyball in high school, as well as volleyball in college. She also has two cats, Athena and Atlas, and two dogs, Zeus and Zoe at home.
Sweet says she plans to have a successful year at Northridge, hopefully changing her students’ lives and spreading her passion for biology. She hopes anyone would be able to tell that she loves science simply by stepping foot in her classroom.
“I love that we sometimes don't have all the answers in science, and we are constantly learning new things about life,” Sweet says.
-Caylee Lindsay (‘18) is a second-year Vault staff member and Print Editor-in-Chief. [email protected]
By: Caylee Lindsay
NORTHRIDGE- Mrs. Kylie Sweet, the latest addition to the Northridge faculty, has taken over the Biology and Anatomy teaching position for the 2016-2017 school year.
Sweet graduated from Miami University after transferring there from Mars Hill University in North Carolina. She played volleyball at the collegiate level at Mars Hill until an injury brought her to Miami.
When asked why she wanted to become a teacher, Sweet replied, “In education, teachers truly make a difference. I wanted to be a part of that.” She says she aims to make a change in her students’ lives and incorporate her love for science in the classroom.
Apart from teaching about genetics in Biology, teaching Anatomy is something Sweet is especially excited about this year. “I love learning about how our bodies work,” she says.
Dayna Martin (‘18) remarks, “Mrs. Sweet is a great teacher. I’m learning so much already in Anatomy!”
Although she is looking forward to being a part of the Northridge school district, Sweet admits that there are some struggles that come along with being a new teacher. “Getting used to all the new changes are especially difficult, from running a copy machine to learning everyone’s names.”
Some of Sweet’s hobbies include painting, sewing, and watching movies. She played basketball and volleyball in high school, as well as volleyball in college. She also has two cats, Athena and Atlas, and two dogs, Zeus and Zoe at home.
Sweet says she plans to have a successful year at Northridge, hopefully changing her students’ lives and spreading her passion for biology. She hopes anyone would be able to tell that she loves science simply by stepping foot in her classroom.
“I love that we sometimes don't have all the answers in science, and we are constantly learning new things about life,” Sweet says.
-Caylee Lindsay (‘18) is a second-year Vault staff member and Print Editor-in-Chief. [email protected]
Dorman represents NHS in Sweet Corn Queen Pageant
By: Katelyn Darby
MILLERSPORT - Olivia Dorman (‘17) recently had the opportunity to represent Northridge in the Millersport Sweet Corn festival pageant. Dorman was judged against 18 other high school girls on her poise, ability to speak in a microphone, and activities and community service.
Dorman was selected by the school to take part in this opportunity. “It was something new and I wasn’t sure what I was getting into, but I thought it would be a great opportunity to represent Northridge and better my public speaking skills,” she said.
The pageant started with an application in May, with a few questions about the girls’ activities and community service. It continued in July with a luncheon with the other candidates and their families, as well as the 2015 Sweet Corn festival court. On the Wednesday of the festival, the candidates took part in the parade, where they rode in a convertible followed by their own school’s marching band. After the parade, the candidates spent time together eating festival food and meeting royalty from other festivals. Thursday was the big day, when the contestants had personal interviews with the judges followed by the pageant. There, the contestants got dressed up in prom dresses for an interview on stage. After all the girls were interviewed, the judges made their decision and announced the winners.
Although Dorman was not chosen for queen, she says the pageant was well worth it. “The girls I met will always be my friends,” Dorman says, “If it weren’t for the pageant, I would have never met these girls from different schools in different counties.”
The pageant also taught Dorman a life lesson: to be yourself and not be afraid to tell people who you really are. “I learned that being yourself will get you further in life,” Dorman says. She recommends anyone who has the opportunity to participate in the festival.
The Millersport Sweet Corn Festival is held every year the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of Labor Day weekend. It is located in Millersport in Fairfield County.
-Katelyn Darby (‘18) is a second-year staff member and Web Editor for the Viking Vault. [email protected]
By: Katelyn Darby
MILLERSPORT - Olivia Dorman (‘17) recently had the opportunity to represent Northridge in the Millersport Sweet Corn festival pageant. Dorman was judged against 18 other high school girls on her poise, ability to speak in a microphone, and activities and community service.
Dorman was selected by the school to take part in this opportunity. “It was something new and I wasn’t sure what I was getting into, but I thought it would be a great opportunity to represent Northridge and better my public speaking skills,” she said.
The pageant started with an application in May, with a few questions about the girls’ activities and community service. It continued in July with a luncheon with the other candidates and their families, as well as the 2015 Sweet Corn festival court. On the Wednesday of the festival, the candidates took part in the parade, where they rode in a convertible followed by their own school’s marching band. After the parade, the candidates spent time together eating festival food and meeting royalty from other festivals. Thursday was the big day, when the contestants had personal interviews with the judges followed by the pageant. There, the contestants got dressed up in prom dresses for an interview on stage. After all the girls were interviewed, the judges made their decision and announced the winners.
Although Dorman was not chosen for queen, she says the pageant was well worth it. “The girls I met will always be my friends,” Dorman says, “If it weren’t for the pageant, I would have never met these girls from different schools in different counties.”
The pageant also taught Dorman a life lesson: to be yourself and not be afraid to tell people who you really are. “I learned that being yourself will get you further in life,” Dorman says. She recommends anyone who has the opportunity to participate in the festival.
The Millersport Sweet Corn Festival is held every year the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of Labor Day weekend. It is located in Millersport in Fairfield County.
-Katelyn Darby (‘18) is a second-year staff member and Web Editor for the Viking Vault. [email protected]