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Kendall Grant

Kendall Grant, Editor

Kendall Grant is the editor for the Northwestern.  She is a senior and has been on staff for three years. She loves connecting others through writing. She plans to major in the medical field next year.

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HOSA State Competition

HOSA State Competition

Kendall Grant, Editor April 4, 2023

Last week, HOSA competed at the State competition at Jackson Convention Center. It was a three-day long competition jam-packed with an array of health science events.  The JCC was full of students all...

The Craziest Ice Cream Flavor Ive Ever Tried

The Craziest Ice Cream Flavor I’ve Ever Tried

Kendall Grant, Editor April 4, 2023

Oh My Gosh, look what’s back again— Kendall Konfection! Hello Foodies, I hope you all had a good Spring Break! If you remember last year, around this time I tried Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. If not, I tried...

National Merit Finalists

National Merit Finalists

Kendall Grant, Editor March 6, 2023

NWR is proud to announce that all those named National Merit Semi-Finalists, just recently became Finalists! Their names are as listed: Sloan Berry, Joshua Bowman, Carson May, Sara McGahey, Abigayle Phillips,...

Which Place Has The Best Chicken Tenders

Which Place Has The Best Chicken Tenders

Kendall Grant, Editor February 24, 2023

Hello foodies! The Chicken Wars have been raging for a long time. I thought now was the perfect time to issue who I think is the true winner! I went to six suggested chicken places and tried their tenders....

HOSA District

HOSA District

Kendall Grant, Editor February 24, 2023

On February 11th, HOSA competed at the district competition at Florence High School. For those who may be unaware, HOSA is a club where students advance their skills in the healthcare field through competitive...

Oreo Cookies-N-Creme Review

Oreo Cookies-N-Creme Review

Kendall Grant, Editor February 13, 2023

Hello foodies! Guess what? Oreo's Cookie-N-Creme is finally here for a limited time.  It is the classic Oreo cookie stuffed with layers of the cookies and cream filling. It is called “The Most Oreo...

Being Single on V-Day

Being Single on V-Day

Kendall Grant January 26, 2023

Valentine’s Day! The day is all about couples celebrating their love for each other. With all the love in the air, you may get a bit of FOMO as you feel like you are the loneliest person in the world....

Soccer

Soccer

Kendall Grant, editor December 19, 2022

Last Updated: December 16th, 2022 For the 2022-23 season, both varsity teams are  currently 3-0 in district play after winning their game against the Pearl Pirates last night (12/16). Girls varsity...

Cheer

Cheer

Kendall Grant, Editor December 16, 2022

A huge congratulations to our NWR Cheerleaders who recently became Mid-South Regional Champions! They took home first place in the Varsity Game Division. This won the girls a bid to nationals. Nationals...

Wendys New Food Menu Items

[Photo] Kendall’s Konfections: Wendy’s Review

November 18, 2022

Wendy's New Food Menu Items

The Feisty Hula and Taro Ube Blended Drink from the Poké Stop in Flowood

[Photo] Kendall’s Konfections: Poké Stop Review

October 27, 2022

The Feisty Hula and Taro Ube Blended Drink from the Poké Stop in Flowood

NWR School Logo Updated 2/14/17

Volleyball Just Ends a Terrific Season

Kendall Grant, Editor October 26, 2022

Two weeks ago, the Lady Cougars Volleyball team just recently ended their season in round three of the MHSAA 6A playoffs. Though they came up short against Gulfport, these girls have much to be proud of....

College Fair

Kendall Grant, Editor October 7, 2022

On Tuesday, October 4th, juniors, and seniors took a trip to Brandon High School to attend a local college fair. Students could meet with the admission counselors and representatives of each school to...

NWR School Logo Updated 2/14/17

New Teachers And Counselors (22-23)

Malorie Aldrige  Malorie Aldridge is one of the new teacher’s at NWRHS. She graduated from Mississippi College with a degree in Kinesiology. She teaches intro to World Geography, MS Studies, and...

Offensive Lineman, Tanner Welch, Makes His Anticipated Return

Offensive Lineman, Tanner Welch, Makes His Anticipated Return

Kendall Grant, Editor September 8, 2022

Football season has begun and students and fans alike are excited for the return of offensive lineman, Tanner Welch. Returning for his senior year, Welch says that it feels like coming home. “I was happy...

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