Good afternoon, faculty, families, and most importantly, the Class of 2026. Graduation is supposed to feel like an ending. But standing here today, it doesn’t feel like something is over; it feels like everything is just beginning. Four years ago, we walked into high school as freshmen, not knowing who we were, where we would fit in, or who we would become. What we didn’t realize then was that high school wouldn’t just teach us subjects and lessons; it would teach us how t

Good afternoon seniors, family, friends, and staff, happy graduation day! It is wonderful to see so many people here to celebrate the Class of 2026. Before I start, I want to thank Mayor Womack, Dr. Zychowski, Miss Toth, and the Board of Education members for their leadership and dedication. To Mr. Kneller, along with the NBTHS administration, staff, and faculty, thank you for your patience, motivation, and for always pushing us to do our best. To our family and friends, than

Why are we scared to ask our parents if our friends can stay over because of a possible “No"? Why are some people scared to ask their boss for that promotion they know they deserve? Too often, we assume the worst instead of hoping for the best. Fear holds us back, and as we step into the “real world,” it is our job to turn fear into something useful. Fear is present in all of our lives. No matter our confidence on the outside, it is inescapable. Fear makes us anxious. It ca