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Juniors and seniors, their faces painted and brimming with class pride, line up on either end of Shadow Lake, take a hold of one end of a thick length of rope, and tug with all their might.

One class is the victor, but plenty of students from both sides have taken a jump in the lake in the past. Rope Pull has been around since 1884, and has been held at Shadow Lake since 1926. (Spoiler alert: The seniors usually win.)

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In Class: Geometry Students Take the Lead

Art That Pushes, Prods, and Protests

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Acting on Your Conscience

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My philosophy is: Fail early, so you can eventually succeed.

Roberto Irurueta

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Struggling in a class doesn't mean that you are not good at it.

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NMH bridges gaps and makes it real.

Science isn't just talk, but it certainly helps.

I love teaching AP Bio. The kids are highly motivated.

“The best thing about NMH is the connections you make.”

“NMH challenges students to innovate and persevere while keeping in mind the effects of our actions on the community."

“This community gives me the resources to grow as a student and discover passions I never knew I had.”

“I am confident in myself and my abilities to succeed, thanks to NMH.”

"I love the freedom I have to explore what I am passionate about."

"NMH gives us space to experiment and gradually to grow into ourselves."

"I noticed how welcoming everyone was when I first came to campus.”

“The first step to excelling at NMH is embracing your own individuality.”

“I appreciate the bond faculty and students have at NMH.”

"The community at NMH is unlike any I’ve ever known, and for that I am grateful.”

"NMH allows me to be myself in the classroom and ensures I am an articulate, curious, and courageous student.”

“I was initially surprised by how relaxed, yet academic, the environment is."

"The curriculum here is hard, but it’s the right amount of hard."