The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant
The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant
The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant
Najalae Griffith

Najalae Griffith, Reporter

Najalae Griffith, a freshman at North Cobb is kind, energetic, and work driven. Griffith was born and raised in Brooklyn, NYC and recently moved to Kennesaw, GA five months ago, where currently she is in her second semester at North Cobb and is now a new member of The Chant. Najalae joined The Chant to enhance her writing skills so one day she can become a successful novelist. When meeting Griffith, she is very shy and timid at first, but the more you talk to her she starts to warm up to you.

Other than doing homework, Griffith is a retired competition cheerleader and she likes to skateboard. She really enjoys Social Studies, as that is her favorite subject in school. Griffith has 3 siblings in total, an older brother and sister, and a younger brother who attends Awtrey Middle school. She plans to attend Spelman University or Howard University to earn a degree in either pediatrics or journalism. Griffith also loves going on long walks with her dog, swimming, and spending time with her friends and family. Najalae is so excited to see what her future holds as her writing career advances.

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In late October 2021, several students from NC found out that they will transfer to Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia. This transfer of students helps bus drivers arrive at the school faster, decreasing the number of late bus passes they receive. Most students do not like the idea of transferring schools because they became familiar with NC.

Here comes the bus: From NC to Kell

Najalae Griffith, Reporter
May 3, 2022
The movie has maintained inclusivity in its voice actors, utilizing Asians that maintain titles for themselves in live-action shows. The film contained Asian culture and mixed with it the standards of a parent’s ideal child. “I like this movie for the introduction it did of tough topics that Pixar doesn’t usually mention, like puberty and the difficulties even young kids go through with their parents' strict expectations. It's very difficult, and I like how the movie keeps up with how the world is working in these times,” freshman Kristy Gonzalez said.

Turning Red Movie Review

Nicolas Gomez and Najalae Griffith
April 15, 2022
On Friday, April 1, 2022, freshman Mohammed Sonko became eager for lunch. At 12:34 PM he gained the courage to sprint through the hallways of Freshman Academy. His plan of running to B lunch seemed successful until he bumped into an administrator and crashed right into the wall in the freshman academy leaving a gigantic hole. Of course, he ended up in Mr.Bell’s office for his impulsive behavior and now finds himself with nine days of OSS. Mohammed ended up in the hospital to make sure he did not obtain a head injury from all of the bricks he crashed into. “I'm very thankful my injuries are subtle. It could have been a lot worse if my head hit the wall first. I hope my big mistake becomes a lesson for all who decide to sprint to lunch just to be the first in line. It is not a race. We are all traveling to the same place and trying to do the same thing. There is no reason we should have people racing in the hallways like it's a marathon just to sit down and eat a meal.” freshman, Mohammed Sonko. Just like Mohammed, 23 other kids do the same and run to lunch while acting as if they run track. Since arriving at NC, construction workers can not figure out a way to fix the hole that Sonko created. For now, scene tape becomes a temporary fix to the problem as construction workers place it around the site. April Fools, you fool! XOXO, The Chant

Freshman shaped hole in the wall!

Najalae Griffith, Reporter
March 31, 2022
Recently, the head of the Russian space program said that Russia could possibly let the International Space Station (ISS) fall back to earth at an uncontrolled de-orbit before the ISS’s set death date. Only time can tell what the future of the ISS looks like. If the ISS drops down to Earth on a NATO country before SpaceX Dragon Capsules or the ISS death date it could possibly spark WW3.

Who will Help the ISS?

Najalae Griffith, Reporter
March 25, 2022
On Friday, March 24, the NC cafeteria will add a new item to their menu. They will offer brewed iced coffee on Friday for $3.50. If students choose to buy coffee early in the morning, it can help them wake up before class starts so they can become active and more awake for the day. “I think this new edition to the NC menu will help students stay more focused in class, and it's a delicious drink that every teenager loves,“ freshman Jasmyne Earle.

Cold brew coffee coming soon

Najalae Griffith, Reporter
March 24, 2022
Earth remains the only known planet that can sustain human life. Despite this knowledge, humans continue to treat the earth as if they own it. Making sure humans do not corrupt the Earth should concern all. Taking care of the environment while maintaining natural resources can prevail as well as help future generations.

Bettering the Earth

Najalae Griffith, Reporter
March 11, 2022
NC’s Sources of Strength hold a booth at B lunch. Students can fill out a paper stating their source of strength and can enter a raffle to win a Sources of Strength pin. Sources of Strength’s program helps students to feel safe when they need a hand to hold during rough times.

Sources of Strength hosts booth at lunch

Najalae Griffith, Reporter
February 17, 2022
From obtaining a brain freeze, to satisfying your sweet tooth, North Cobb Highschool now officially sells slushies in the cafeteria for two dollars. With a variety of flavors such as blueberry, and cherry these delicious drinks will quench people’s thirst. “I think the slushies will sell really good because what kid doesn't like a slushie, it's juice with a little bit of sugar and will satisfy the kid’s sweet tooth," NC lunch lady, Martha Corthan said.

Slushies added to NC cafeteria

Najalae Griffith, Reporter
February 3, 2022
Maintaining one’s mental health should always remain a priority. The current youth of society continues to thrive as they head into the future but, mental illnesses such as depression can heavily affect the current generations and generations to come. Receiving the professional help people need remains important so that people can continue to better themselves.

The light at the end of the tunnel

Najalae Griffith, Reporter
February 2, 2022
Student-athletes continue to remain under pressure with the added challenges of school. From attending classes for six hours every day to playing on the field, student-athletes need to learn how to multitask. The peer pressure of resembling “the perfect athlete” while upholding the title of the “straight-A student” can impact student-athletes heavily. The effects from the stress can seriously affect their mental and physical health as they continue to grow.

Homework or Home Run?

Najalae Griffith, Reporter
January 28, 2022
Up and coming artist Olivia Rodrigo revealed her upcoming tour to perform her first and latest album, “SOUR.” Fans did not sound very happy to find out purchasing concert tickets may damage their wallets and remain noticeably sour themselves due to Rodrigo not speaking up on the situation about her ex-boyfriend and co-star, Joshua Bassett. Some of Rodrigo's fans have gone to extreme measures to cyber-bully Basset for “cheating on Olivia '', despite the should be private nature of the situation.

Olivia Rodrigo fans turn SOUR

Najalae Griffith, Reporter
January 23, 2022
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