The Chant

Magnet senior Jacqueline Ortiz delivers her research presentation, titled “Vaping versus Cigarette Smoking: Generational Perspectives.” After years of focused instruction, these seniors used their developed researching skills to study a modern topic of their choosing. Using collected data and graphs to visually represent their information, all the presentations featured a minimum 12-minute discussion and post questioning.

Practice makes perfect: Seniors unfold Magnet presentations

January 27, 2020

AP Human…Rights

November 21, 2019

NC’s renowned International Studies Magnet Program draws in talented students from across Cobb County: their students gain opportunities to immerse themselves in cultural learning experiences while studying at NC, and both they an...

The panelists took their seats on stage as the students eagerly sat down to learn about their lives and immigration experiences. All of the panelists shared their stories with the students, discussing how they became active members in their communities. The diversity of the group truly demonstrated how anyone can become a member of the American community.

Magnet holds immigration panel

November 21, 2019

A student panel full of Magnet seniors answered prospective students’ questions about the Magnet program and what all the program offers. This room specifically answered questions pertaining to how Magnet helped seniors pick out where they wanted to attend college.

NC opens to incoming freshman

October 21, 2019

Magnet senior Ana Barahona started the Global Education Outreach club (GEO) in an effort to help children in developing countries. As her first project, she set out to collect gently used clothing to bring to Honduras. Barahona hopes to make a difference in their communities. “I feel a deep connection to GEO because it started from a personal project of mine. I decided about two months ago that I want to celebrate my 18th birthday in a different way after I saw a family friend do so. I wanted to give back,” Barahona said.

GEO Club: Giving back to those in need

October 16, 2019

Magnetic magistrates: how the NC Magnet Council shapes the future of the program

October 7, 2019

Mr. James Auld strikes the same pose as his cutout self, representing his evolution from teaching AP Human Geography to becoming the Magnet Coordinator. Auld finds the transition from AP teacher to Magnet Coordinator challenging, yet rewarding, as he looks forward to interacting and impacting the magnet program as a whole. “I hope to expand the types of opportunities that the students get to experience while in the International Studies program to make their experience better,” Auld said.

From AP teacher to Magnet coordinator: Coach Auld

September 18, 2019

Magnet seniors sit in front of the St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest, Hungary on their first day of touring Central Europe. After spending hours on two different plane rides, students found relief in touring the basilica, eagerly learning about the history of Budapest.

Magnet takes on Central Europe

September 17, 2019

Friendly discussion

September 6, 2019

The Magnet lounge, only available to students a part of the International Studies Magnet program, remains fairly popular amongst the Magnet student body. Though occasional messes and run down couches, the Magnet lounge remains a great area for students to debrief during their 26 minute lunch break. “I love the diverse people, food, and smells that the Magnet lounge brings” said Magnet junior Nathan Daniels.

Magnet lounge: the place to hang

September 3, 2019

With senior year beginning, the workload of homework and studying has begun to kick in. Students depend on coffee, energy drinks, and protein bars to get them through the day. Can you imagine going a week without any caffeine? Magnet senior Janett Rodriguez did exactly that and explains what went down.

I lived a caffeine-free lifestyle for a week and this happened

August 29, 2019

New AP HuG teacher

August 28, 2019