High school students gather around the fuel runs leading to a natural gas meter due to the distinct odor of natural gas in the air. Using appropriate equipment, a 10th grader quickly determines the gas is leaking through a loose fitting at the meter. He tightens the fitting with a wrench and re-tests the pressure using a manometer. And it all happens under the watchful eyes of a trained Laclede Gas technician who is a graduate of North County Technical High School.

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This is the 47th year of the St. Louis Post Dispatch Scholar Athlete program. Brittany was selected by our coaching and administrative staff. The requirments are that the honoree must be an athlete and excell in the classroom. The Post Dispatch event will take place at Busch Stadium today, 5/15/13. Brittany will be honored before the Cardinal game and will receive four complimentary tickets, plus 48 "Cardinal Dollars" to spend at the game.

Cortez Burnett and Vivianna Carter were awarded the "Award of Excellence" by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA). Administrators, coaches and fellow students made the selection based on behavior, positive role modeling and outstanding display of sportsmanship through participation in interscholastic athletics.

The Annual Tops at Tech Award honors one outstanding student from each of our technical programs.  Each Tops at Tech student is nominated by his or her technical instructor for academic achievement, leadership, attitude, work ethic, technical skills, attendance, completion of certifications, and involvement in student activities. It is a coveted award among North Tech students.

On Tuesday morning, emergency crews from several surrounding fire districts responded to a tornado strike at North Tech High School. Fortunately, this wasn't a real tornado strike, but a training drill coordinated by Mr. Parmley (Firefighting/EMS instructor), Mr. Hines (Law Enforcement/Homeland Security instructor), and local fire officials. As crews arrived on scene, they found victims trapped and injured. Students from the Fire/EMS and Law/Homeland Security classes played the part of the injured...