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NSA has shown me more than I ever anticipated. It has developed me in ways I never expected.  NorthStar Academy's classes are taught through a biblical worldview. I am not sure what I expected that term to mean– probably something like “Here’s a Bible verse to go with your assignment.” I was not expecting to be challenged and confronted. 

Mrs. April Meyer is the Navigator’s amazing teacher advisor. For most years of the Navigator’s existence, she has been guiding staff after staff towards being the best student newspaper possible. This trend continued this year as she provided amazing feedback on articles, led our semi-weekly calls, helped each staff member in a unique way, and taught the NAVI280 Live course.

As the teacher advisor for the Navigator, I have been blessed to have many strong and accomplished editors-in-chief over the past twelve years, and Alex M. is no exception. He has been our leader for the 2026 school year, and his direction has made the Navigator a superior newspaper. When I first met Alex, he was a freshman, and I have had the privilege of seeing him grow over the years. I’m excited for where God will take Alex in the future!

Alex M. is a senior here at NSA, who resides near Atlanta, Georgia with his family. His whole family is from the American South, and he loves a good homemade mac and cheese! Some of his hobbies include making songs with Suno AI, playing video games, and just chatting with friends. A fun fact about Alex is that he is very tall in real life but hates heights.

March is an exciting month for NSA! Events like the Reel Contest and SEE will take place, along with the start of elections for the 2026-2027 StuCo members. If you are considering joining StuCo next year, interested in attending calls for SEE, or simply curious about NSA’s events, this article is for you!

NSA is home to many amazing seniors. These students have put in a tremendous amount of effort and are preparing to enter a new phase of their lives. As they reflect over the past years, the things they have accomplished, the lessons they have learned, and the people they have met, they can take all of these things and look forward to turning over a new page in life. Onyi U. is a prime example of one of these seniors. 

Here at the Nav, we love to highlight classes, teachers, events, and even students! Needless to say, the Navigator cherishes the stories of the people of NSA. This year, we want to highlight the class of 2026. These seniors have spent countless hours doing school, volunteering, participating in sports, and being active parts of their community.

As fall is now well under way, so are the clubs! There are now several clubs available for NorthStar students to join, including the Board Game Club, Gaming Club, Book Club, Missions Club, and Creative Writing Club, and more are expected to open soon.

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another edition of Nav Advice! This version will be special; I’m going to be answering questions underclassmen have about anything senior year related. I hope you enjoy!

Here is a quick quiz for our Navigator readers today: Asia… A. Is the largest continent by land mass B. Is the largest continent by population C. Contains 51 countries D. All of the above

Trophies, popularity, leniency from teachers – these are some of the things people first associate with a top-ranked student-athlete. However, the reality is incredibly different. While aspects of playing a sport at this high level are amazing and very rewarding, there are also many challenges that make one wonder whether the effort is worth it.

September 18, 2025. The Back to School Bash, an event hosted by NorthStar Academy’s Student Council, was in full force.  As I looked through that day’s schedule, one call caught my eye: “Lore Drop #25-26.”

Africa is a large and diverse continent, filled with many countries, languages, and cultures. (And no, Africa is not a country!) As an international school, NorthStar Academy serves around 100 students listed as living in Africa, though there may be even more when considering high-security families who prefer not to say where they live.

Seniors, the final year has come. You have weathered the storm of ACT/SAT prep classes, college visits, and all the in between. As the year progresses, look back at where it all  started. Would your freshmen self be surprised at where you are now? Would they be proud of how hard you worked? What advice would have helped make high school easier? 

NSA’s Student Council (StuCo) is a team of responsible and dedicated individuals who desire to serve their school. “My goal is that StuCo only continues to foster and encourage that unique sense of community that NSA has, allowing it to continually impact students for many more years,” StuCo President Michaela said in an interview. Throughout the year, StuCo plans events, creates activities, and aims to engage the school’s community.

Summer can be a fun time of relaxing, traveling, and meeting with friends and family. How did the Navigator staff enjoy the season?

Hello My Name’s Onyi. No. No. No. Scratch that out and start again. Separate Hello and My with a period, put Name in lowercase, and avoid contractions in formal writing. Hello. My name is Onyi. That looks better.

Standing aboard the Navigator, I see land off in the distance. I sailed with the Navigator for the past three years, and it has been a voyage full of ups and downs. Beside me stands our captain. He also has sailed with the Nav for the past three years. Looking through my binoculars, I can see the new recruits standing at the port. Seeing them standing there nervous and shuffling their feet reminds me of the first time I met the crew aboard the Navigator.

If you had told me 6 years ago I would be doing online school, I probably would have looked at you and laughed. The idea was so surreal in my head that I would have recommended you go to some sort of psychiatrist. Yet here I am, in my third year here at NSA, planning on graduating next year!

I never knew I was going to join NorthStar Academy, and in fact, I never knew online school was an option. I never knew that this event in life would lead me to one of the sweetest communities I have ever seen. In the grand year of 2020, when all earth shut down, I was presented with the opportunity of learning in this new format.

Africa is a vast, diverse continent where some of the most fascinating countries, regions, individuals, and creatures live. Among the latter am I, who has lived in East Africa for most of his life, primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mrs. April Meyer is the Navigator’s amazing teacher advisor. For most years of the Navigator’s existence, she has been guiding staff after staff towards being the best student newspaper possible.

Every year one student is the Editor-in-Chief of the Navigator, which basically means they are at the top of the food chain of the Navigator. While this position comes with its benefits, it also comes with its challenges. The Navigator’s Editor-in-Chief for the 2024-2025 school year, John C., has shown through his work this year that he can truly lift the mantle of the Editor-in-Chief proudly.

When COVID-19 struck, questions about the security of my dad’s job arose as his company began letting employees go.  When he was offered a job in Mississippi near our family, we decided it would be best to move.  In the thick of the pandemic, we left our Florida home to join them.  At the time, I was homeschooled.  I never dreamed that I would discover NorthStar in the years after the move.

Going through life requires a lot of tools for you to be successful.  You need to have perseverance when times get tough and patience when life slows down.  I believe that NorthStar Academy and more specifically the NorthStar Navigator has helped me build up this “Life Toolbox” by helping me acquire or sharpen four major tools: teamwork, patience, perseverance, and time management.

On August 29, 2022, I started my first classes at NorthStar. Since then, I have learned more than I could have ever imagined.

As the academic year draws to a close, we at the Navigator find ourselves both excited and pensive: excited for the work we've accomplished, and pensive as we prepare to bid farewell to two extraordinary individuals who have left an indelible mark on our school paper. Seniors John C., editor-in-chief, and Michael C., image manager, are graduating—leaving behind not only a stronger publication but also a legacy of passion, leadership, and dedication.

Eighty percent of public high schools in the United States have some form of student government, and NSA, although an online school, follows this norm (Diliberti and Wrabel). In celebration of student council elections having just ended at NSA, let us dive in to uncover how elections work and meet some of the candidates.

My first year at the Navigator was the 2023-2024 school year. While I have come to really enjoy being here on staff, I was, at first, very hesitant to join.