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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

Zoe Marquez

Zoe Marquez, Newspaper Editor

Senior Zoe Marquez is currently in her third year of being a newspaper editor for the Orbit and explained that she is looking forward to the stories to come out of her senior year.

In school, she is a member of both Student Council and Environmental Club with fellow editor Addison Happ. Outside of school, the biggest activity in her life is being a service member for the Iowa National Guard for which she completed Basic Combat Training her junior year Summer and will be going back for her job training her senior year Summer.

Due to her involvement in the department she is planning to continue her communications career and is planning to major in journalism at a college to be decided after completing her military job training.

All content by Zoe Marquez
Image of the autumn season as seen from the Capital. Image from  Brightline Blinds.

The Autumnal Equinox

Zoe Marquez, Editor
September 21, 2024
Teens and Driving

Teens and Driving

Zoe Marquez, Editor
May 10, 2024
The North Polk Rugby Team founding players. From top left to right is Dominick Hobby, Nick Plautz, Ian Marquez, Owen Wasko, Judah McKay and Preston McKay. Not pictured are Jess Phillips, Karson Cordero.

A New Tradition

Zoe Marquez, Editor
May 10, 2024
Picture from Youtube under the video “Some words should never be said.”

The “R” Word

Zoe Marquez, Editor
May 10, 2024
Transportation workers at an airport during strike. Picture from Reuters.

Worldwide Protests

Zoe Marquez, Editor
March 20, 2024
Martinez-Guzman posing with beauty influencer Jeffree Star for the launching of Star's "Scorpio" collection.

Touched by Medusa

Zoe Marquez, Editor
March 1, 2024

Perry Band Olympics

Zoe Marquez, Editor
February 7, 2024
Picture of building destroyed by missile strike in Lviv, Ukraine. Image from the Human Rights Watch Organization.

War Continues

Zoe Marquez, Editor
January 10, 2024
Image from Range.

Burnout, What Is It?

Zoe Marquez, Editor
December 19, 2023
Image from Missouri 988 website.

Help is Available

Zoe Marquez, Editor
December 11, 2023
Christmas tree in the commons where one can donate gifts for Blank Children's Hospital.

‘Tis The Season

Zoe Marquez, Editor
December 11, 2023
The North Polk Football team by the North Polk Community School District Instagram page.

Off to the Dome

Zoe Marquez, Editor
November 15, 2023
Image from the Clear Space Theatre Website.

Oh the Places You’ll Go

Zoe Marquez, Editor
November 2, 2023
Literary Magazine Overview

Literary Magazine Overview

Zoe Marquez, Editor
October 31, 2023
Drake Stadium, home of the Bulldog’s basketball teams.

Drake Basketball Media Day

Zoe Marquez, Editor
October 29, 2023
Woman in Afghanistan demanding for her and other girls education. Image by the Human Rights Watch organization.

Valuing Education

Zoe Marquez, Editor
October 24, 2023
Image sourced from Al Jazeera showing the fast fashion dump in Chile.

SEPC Thrift Sale

Zoe Marquez, Editor
October 13, 2023
Picture obtained from the United States Department of State.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Zoe Marquez, Editor
October 12, 2023
The marching band along with a color guard member performing during a home halftime show. Picture from the North Polk Flickr page.

Marching Comets

Zoe Marquez, Editor
October 6, 2023
Yearbook Editor Isabelle Lowe.

One Man Band

Zoe Marquez, Editor
October 6, 2023
Clipart made by the Rochester City School District.

Getting Involved

Zoe Marquez, Editor
September 28, 2023
Image sourced from LinkedIn.

Choosing Empathy

Zoe Marquez, Editor
September 20, 2023
Picture from Harbert Magazine from Auburn University.

2024 Entrepreneurship Class

Zoe Marquez, Editor
September 20, 2023
North Polk High School provided by the Graphite Construction Group website.

Welcoming New Perspectives

Zoe Marquez, Editor
September 5, 2023
From left to right are Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Kunzman and Mrs. Yoakum.

The Next Chapter

Zoe Marquez, Editor
May 30, 2023
Picture taken during play practice taken by Isabelle Lowe.

“Leaving Iowa”

Zoe Marquez, Editor
May 5, 2023
Picture taken from the Iowa Pearson Access website.

2023 ISASPs

Zoe Marquez, Editor
April 17, 2023
Some examples of the posters found near the commons of the cafeteria.

Helping Students

Zoe Marquez, Editor
March 31, 2023
A view of my backyard on a day that was canceled due to weather conditions.

Making Up the Hours

Zoe Marquez, Editor
March 28, 2023
Girl's basketball team celebrating their win at the semi-finals. Image from the North Polk Flickr.

State Bound Comets

Zoe Marquez, Editor
March 8, 2023
Student Council President Mason Stokes preparing for the delivery of the “Crush Cans,” provided by the North Polk Student Council Instagram account.

Love is in the Air,

Zoe Marquez, Editor
February 22, 2023
Screenshot taken from the North Polk High School website. This page provides the Registration Guide for students, as well as registration information for DMACC classes.

New Year, New Opportunities

Zoe Marquez, Editor
February 13, 2023
Emma Dagget (right) and Elyse Engebretson (left) in the Ankeny Girls' Wrestling gear.

Making History

Zoe Marquez, Editor
January 31, 2023
Comments on my first ever story published on “The Orbit” showing support from some friends in regards to my story, the W’s meaning “win.”

Finding My Passion?

Zoe Marquez, Editor
January 30, 2023
New Editor in Town

New Editor in Town

Zoe Marquez, Newspaper Editor
January 5, 2023

Moody’s Moving Up

Zoe Marquez, Intro to Journalism Student
December 21, 2022

New North Polk Traditions

Zoe Marquez, Intro to Journalism Student
December 20, 2022
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