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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

Alexis Dorsett

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor

Alexis Dorsett, senior, is a Newspaper Editor for North Polk. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends or relaxing at home. Dorsett decided to be a Newspaper Editor at the end of her sophomore year when she was walking around the school to learn about all the classes that she could take after the sophomore year. 

I decided to be a Newspaper Editor because I enjoy writing, but not the essays people typically write in a normal English class. I enjoy telling stories and learning about what is happening in the community around me,” notes Dorsett. 

Dorsett really likes and enjoys being a Newspaper Editor because of the relationships with her fellow article editors. 

“Since there were only three people last year and two this year, I have been able to become comfortable with my fellow Newspaper Editor, Olivia Moody, and know that she will help me with my articles to make them the best they can be,” said Dorsett. 

At school, she is involved in different extracurricular activities, the North Polk Student Council, The Football and Basketball Cheerleading Team, The Dance Team, and the Girls' Track Team. After graduation, Dorsett plans to attend Grandview University to major in Biology with the Pre-Medicine pathway. After that, Dorsett would like to go to Des Moines University to complete Medical School. 

All content by Alexis Dorsett
As my time as a Newspaper Editor comes to an end, I left my mark in the broadcast room.

Goodbye “The Orbit”

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
May 19, 2022

Striking to The Goal

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
May 19, 2022
The Fermata Nowhere group sharing smiles and laughs after placing first at their competition. The group included: Jack VandeKrol, Noah McGough, Hailey Volz, Tait Heppler, Grace Smithey, Ross Muhlbauer, Angel Lindell, Noah Lindell, Aubrey Selmecki, Mason Stokes, Katelynn Whitted, and Emmalea Kling.

Walking Away Grand Champions

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
May 11, 2022
Sydney Mast, Same Weers, and Jordan Rassmusen rehearsing their scene in the play.

The Alibis

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
May 6, 2022
Olivia Moody and Alexis Dorsett working on their weekly articles.

Behind The Scenes

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
April 26, 2022
The sky at the track meet in Osceola.

Lightning Strikes Out Competitions

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
April 12, 2022
The senior team lining up against the staff member team before they compete in front of the whole high school.

Ready, Set, Go

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
April 7, 2022
Olivia Moody with her crown and sash after being inducted as the new Central Iowa Bee Queen.

2022 Bee Queen

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
March 29, 2022
People sharing their “Wordle” scores with each other through text message.

Online Game Invasion

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
March 2, 2022
Jevin Sullivan and Chris Deason, the two all time leading scorers.

Basketball Accomplishments

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
February 28, 2022
Reece Wrage is about to pin his component as he qualifies for State .

Qualifying Wrestler Attends State

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
February 28, 2022
The dumbbells in the weight training room that athletes use while training.

The Benefits of Weight Training

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
February 4, 2022

North Polk Covid-19 Numbers

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
January 27, 2022
Senior, Cale Engebretson, after winning a wrestling match at home.

North Polk Take Down

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
January 19, 2022
The official Chicago Med poster.

One Emergency at a Time

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
December 22, 2021
The winning team consisted of Sal Capaldo, Jevin Sullivan, Talula Monk, Victoria Nerem, Alana Doonan.

Over The Net

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
December 14, 2021
What Comes Next

What Comes Next

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
December 7, 2021
The North Polk Principal Council Flyer for the 2021 school year Toy Drive.

Helping Those in Need

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
December 7, 2021
The official Disney Cars 3 movie.

Racing with Popularity

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
November 23, 2021
2021 Honor Squad Cheerleaders performing at the UNI Dome On Nov. 18.

On New Turf

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
November 23, 2021

Giving Back

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
November 16, 2021
The cross country team’s bus on their way to the state cross country meet this year.

Will and His Will Power

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
November 16, 2021
The North Polk Dance Team and the children who participated in the the clinic.

We Wanna Rock

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
November 11, 2021
The official MAP Testing logo.

Measures of Academic Progress

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
November 4, 2021
Kim Kults new laboratory that is next to her classroom area.

Building a Community of Comets

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
October 12, 2021
North Polk State Trap Meet team from 2019.

If The Trap Fits

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
October 12, 2021
The 2021 - 2022 North Polk Band and Colorguard at Pella on Sept. 25 after placing first.

0.1 Champs

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
October 4, 2021
The North Polk Staff Team representing their preferred team.

New Staff in Town

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
September 28, 2021
The 2021-2022 North Polk Staff team.

New Staff in Town

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
September 22, 2021
Senior, Alexis Dorsett ,and teacher, Drew Hemesath, both experience long lasting COVID-19 symptoms.

The Aftershock Of COVID

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
September 15, 2021
The North Polk Band performing their routine at half time of the football game.

Follow The Tunes

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
September 15, 2021
Next In Line

Next In Line

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
September 9, 2021
Before prom, people gathered to take pictures in front of the capitol in Des Moines, Iowa. 
Picture provided by Alex Drent.

The Masquerade

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
May 27, 2021

District Champions!

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
May 19, 2021
The entire girl’s tennis team gathered together to take a picture for the 2021 season.

Across The Court

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
May 5, 2021
North Polk High School students and staff wore black on March 26 to show their support for Ross Muhlbauer.

Beat The Beast

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
May 4, 2021
The Drake Relays press box on April 22.

Drake Relays

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
April 28, 2021
Brice Sandahl and Grant Christensen with their first place trophy from winning the Junior Stock Challenge.

On To Nationals!

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
April 21, 2021
Jo Triggs and Rosalie Eimers on April 6.

Final Year at North Polk

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
April 5, 2021
Alexis Dorsett signed in on google meet to attend AP Chemistry class for the lab she had on March 3.

Struck With COVID-19

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
March 10, 2021
Everyone after the game applauding Sullivan holding the ball that gave him his needed points.

1,000 Points!

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
March 5, 2021
Chance Bockenstedt, Dylan Meiners, and Cole Sanger after qualifying for state at districts.

Boys to State!

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
February 22, 2021
The varsity girls track team from the 2020 season that got cancelled due to COVID-19 at their one and only track meet at the University of Northern Iowa’s indoor track.

Delayed Track Season

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
February 17, 2021
Dylan Meiners holding his winning bracket on the podium next to his competitors on Feb. 7, 2021.

100 Wins!

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
February 17, 2021
The North Polk High School science Bowl competition team involves Isabelle Friedman, Ava Fosselman, Kynsly Gehling, Whitney Jameson, and Autumn Tiedens (not included in picture).

Annual High School Science Bowl

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
February 8, 2021
Driver’s Education students practicing parking in the North Polk High School parking lot for their first drive on Feb. 3 after school.

Winter Driving

Alexis Dorsett, Newspaper Editor
February 3, 2021
Boys Basketball team warming up with free throws on November 17 spaced out from each other to maintain COVID-19 safety rules.

The Impact of COVID-19

Alexis Dorsett, JP student writer
November 24, 2020
Daniel Aikas at the playoffs football game on Oct. 16.

Daniel Aikas

Alexis Dorsett, JP Student Writer
November 12, 2020

New Mask Mandate

Alexis Dorsett, JP student writer
October 26, 2020
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