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The Orbit

The Student News Site of North Polk High School

The Orbit

The Student News Site of North Polk High School

The Orbit

Olivia Moody

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor

Senior, Olivia Moody  is a Newspaper Editor for The Orbit. Moody shared that, “Newspaper is 100% my favorite class. Writing is one of my hobbies, so being able to have a class dedicated to writing is amazing. I’ve really enjoyed seeing how my writing has progressed and how "The Orbit" has changed over the past few years.” 

Some of Moody’s hobbies are reading, listening to music, woodworking, and beekeeping. Moody shared, “My dad and sister are really avid readers so I basically just started copying them and it just sort of stuck. My entire family can’t function without music. No matter what we’re doing, be it cooking, working, eating, hanging out, there’s always music. My dad teaches me how to woodwork and we also picked up beekeeping because we wanted a fun new hobby.”

Moody talked about her dreams including, “I want to pursue a career in reporting so I will apply my writing and interviewing skills that I have gained from the newspaper to help me with my career. I would say that the newspaper has made my dream of becoming a reporter a reality. I no longer have to wonder what it's like to write stories of my own that are read by the public because I do it everyday.”

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Starting last year, seniors in the journalism department get to design a brick in the broadcast room.

Goodbye, “The Orbit”

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
May 16, 2023

Maybe Don’t Join That Club

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
May 12, 2023
I got to hold the Speaker of the House’s gavel! I felt like I was doing something illegal.

Life as a Legislative Page Pt. 5

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
May 12, 2023
Central Elementary Glow Up

Central Elementary Glow Up

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
May 8, 2023
Contact Mrs. Trier, Zoe Marquez or Olivia Moody through email is you are interested in learning more about “The Orbit.”

Join “The Orbit” Team!

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
May 2, 2023
Jackson and I take our daily reading time to get away from the constant conversations.

Life as a Legislative Page Pt. 4

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
April 21, 2023
While the Iowa Legislative Session is supposed to end on April 28, many believe it will go longer.

Working for the Man Made Me Jaded

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
April 14, 2023
Normal People is based on a book with the same title written by Sally Rooney.

TV Review: “Normal People”

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
April 14, 2023
Along with myself, Angel Lindell, Ruth Turczynski, Emily Barr, Aaron Anderson, Aurden Selmecki and Mo Eyanson-Renken all made it to All-State Speech Competition this year.

So Long Speech

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
April 2, 2023
My parents, sister and grandpa came to visit me at work during Spring Break because the government stops for no one.

Life as a Legislative Page Pt. 3

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
March 27, 2023

The Importance of Making Connections

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
March 20, 2023

We’re not Speechless

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
March 7, 2023
Author Hanya Yanagihara spent almost 16 years writing “The People in the Trees.”

“The People in the Trees” Book Review

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
February 19, 2023
During a slow day because of weather, we took a trip up to the top of The Capitol, the view with the snow was amazing!

Life as a Legislative Page Pt. 2

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
February 17, 2023

Be Your Own Valentine

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
February 16, 2023
Some fellow House Pages and I posed on our second day of the session while Governor Kim Reynolds practiced her Condition of the State Address. If you look very closely, the black dot in the back center of the photo is the Governor.

Life as a Legislative Page

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
January 22, 2023
My start date for the internship is Jan. 9 and it will go till around the end of April.

You Can’t Get Rid of Me Yet

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
December 19, 2022
Students like Brasier sacrifice sometimes half their lunch in order to have hot food.

Cold Lunch Everyday

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
December 12, 2022
The Comets are hoping for another successful season, where at least one wrestler makes it to State.

2022-2023 Wrestling Season

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
November 28, 2022
TV Review: “Derry Girls”

TV Review: “Derry Girls”

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
November 22, 2022
Owen, Houston and I were able to learn a lot more about the struggles that inner-city schools face at the summit.

My Perspective

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
November 17, 2022

Giving is the North Polk Spirit

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
November 15, 2022
The Mockingbird Turns 60

The Mockingbird Turns 60

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
November 15, 2022
Yearbook staff use the app Pictavo to create the book.

Staff of Two

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
November 3, 2022
This year students in the theater tech class are building sets for the musical.

An Ode to the Backstage Crew

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
October 19, 2022
Making North Polk Theater Immortal

Making North Polk Theater Immortal

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
September 27, 2022

High School Class of 2022-23

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
September 25, 2022

2022 Fall Sports Review

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
September 12, 2022
Some teachers use number systems to hold students accountable for putting their phones away while others leave it up to the individual person.

New Changes Bring New Student Complaints

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
September 6, 2022
Movie Review: “Elvis”

Movie Review: “Elvis”

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
August 25, 2022
Students purchase breakfast items to take to their second period class.

Second Breakfast Opportunity

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
August 24, 2022

Welcome Back!

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
August 23, 2022
The College Board is the organization that is in charge of all AP testing.

The Strain of AP Testing

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
May 18, 2022

Teeing off the Boys’ Golf Season

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
April 26, 2022
Earth Day is designated as a day to speak out about environmental issues as well as volunteer to better community spaces.

The History Behind Earth Day

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
April 21, 2022
The North Polk FFA Chapter lines up for a picture after a successful FFA State Convention.

North Polk FFA Takes On ISU

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
April 19, 2022
Journalism students Bella Brandi(far left), Alexis Dorsett(left) and Nahiane Buresso(right) joined their friends for dinner before the Winter Dance.

Winter Dance Comeback

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
March 8, 2022

Alexis Dorsett Grand View Signing

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
February 28, 2022
Freshman and sophomores can take a greenhand quiz all about FFA, this allows them to attend State Convention.

My Perspective: FFA Sub-Districts

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
February 15, 2022
Some people think that there is no ghost, but only a bad door stop.

Ghost or Bad Doorstop

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
February 15, 2022
 The short film “A Deadly Affair” was produced, filmed and acted by four very talented freshmen.

Speech Team Decimates Competition

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
February 9, 2022
All of the jazz choir students have close bonds due to the time they spend together.

Jazzing Up the School

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
January 21, 2022
The Dose family poses for a family photo after the birth of their second child.

Home for the Holidays?

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
December 20, 2021

Overview of the Speech Season

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
December 14, 2021
https://the-bibliofile.com/such-a-fun-age/

Book Review: “Such a Fun Age”

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
November 23, 2021
The SEPC spent the week before the event sorting clothes for the fundraiser.

SEPC Starts Annual Thrift Fundraiser

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
November 16, 2021
While attending National Convention all FFA members are encouraged to wear official dress.

AG For All

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
November 11, 2021
Nahiane Burreso poses for her obligatory first day of school picture with her host family.

Basque-ing in the Comet Country

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
November 4, 2021
The GSA meets on the second and fourth Monday each month at 9:00 a.m.

Gender Sexuality Alliance

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
October 12, 2021
Busy Bees: During the summer months beehives are occupied with collecting pollen, taking care of their larva and making honey.

Benefits of Bees

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
October 6, 2021
During a fire drill all teachers are required to bring the emergency bag. The bag contains bandaids, class rosters, and the emergency cards.

Burning Up Our Patience

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
September 28, 2021
Class of 2021, Hunter Manock, was recognized at his home for receiving Kiwanis Senior of the Month.

Kiwanis Student of the Month

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
September 22, 2021
The Sound of North Polk Music

The Sound of North Polk Music

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
September 14, 2021

Summer Under the Scoreboard

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
September 7, 2021

Agricultural Hazards

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
May 19, 2021
Kickin’ it- The 2021 varsity girls’ soccer team gathers after a game. So far the team has a 7-2 winning streak.

Kicking Their Way to the Top

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
May 5, 2021
The North Polk FFA chapter gathers to celebrate the 2020-2021 school year.

93 Years of Blue Corduroy

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
April 30, 2021
The journalism teachers vicariously look at the blueprints hoping to see the real classrooms soon.

Journalism Awaits New Classroom

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
April 30, 2021
The speech participants of the 2021 season gather on April 9 to celebrate their achievements.

Speech Celebration

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
April 21, 2021
ISASP Preparation

ISASP Preparation

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
April 13, 2021
Forty Years of FFA Tradition

Forty Years of FFA Tradition

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
April 5, 2021
Pending Patience- Many other states are pushing DST bills into their state governments. They are all waiting for Congress to approve a federal law.

Time Switch No Longer

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
March 2, 2021
Snow Days Lead to Added Hours

Snow Days Lead to Added Hours

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
March 1, 2021
Positive Covid Outcomes

Positive Covid Outcomes

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
February 22, 2021

Vernon Family: Behind the Scenes

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
February 17, 2021
The Students for Environmental Protection and Conservation advertise for the first club meeting.

My Perspective: SEPC

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
February 8, 2021
Students from the class of 2023 on their way to winter formal last February.

Winter Formal Canceled…Again

Olivia Moody, Newspaper Editor
February 1, 2021
Safe Distance- Students a part of the Communications Club meet over google to film the last part of their episode. Due to the high school being online the week of the meeting they were unable to meet in person.

Comet Communications Comeback

Olivia Moody, JP Student Writer
January 14, 2021

Students Accept New Speech Model

Olivia Moody, JP student writer
November 24, 2020

Unconventional Homecoming Week

Olivia Moody, JP student writer
October 6, 2020
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