Power of Pink

Photo by: Ben Clevenger ’21

Theresa LeFevre ’22

Staff Writer

With the month of October now upon us, that means the Power of Pink, breast cancer awareness events are also here.  The annual tradition, sponsored by the NCC Public Relations class, begins the week of October 5th, with locker tags and Hallway decorations. The week after will have a new lunch game, “Pink-O”! A version of Plink-O from the Price is Right, students will be able to play at lunch for $1 and can win a prize.

October 19 through the 23 is the start of sign ups for No Shave, No Shiver, November. It will cost $10 for no shiver and for males it will be an additional $5 for a total of $15 for no shave and no shiver. Also, NHS will be hosting a Penny War during the same week, with the winning class having an opportunity to Pie in the Face a staff member of their choice during the Pink Out assembly.

The last week of October is crammed full of fun and exciting PINK activities! Monday the 26th, is Halloween costumes and special lunch menu items.  Tuesday is Pink Out spirit day, and during the last hours of the day, the live streaming of the Pink Out assembly. Wednesday is mass dress up day, and Thursday is a half day with testing for the underclassmen day and a spirit day. Finally, concluding the week on Friday, there will be no school.