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5 Ways We Can Relate to the Grinch

No one wants to be called a Grinch at Christmas time, but sometimes we have to look in the mirror and realize the truth. Continue reading 5 Ways We Can Relate to the Grinch

lexusorozcoDecember 17, 2016
Lifestyle

Ask Sr. Sally: Why Be a Mentor for Cobbler 2 Cobbler?

As freshmen consider what they want to be involved in for the rest of high school, should they consider stepping into the role of mentor? Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Why Be a Mentor for Cobbler 2 Cobbler?

lexusorozcoDecember 13, 2016December 16, 2016
Commentary

The Loss of a Pet

Why is the death of a pet so devastating? Continue reading The Loss of a Pet

lexusorozcoDecember 7, 2016December 19, 2016
Lifestyle

Ask Sr. Sally: First Day of Freshman Year

If freshman year seems bad, Senior Sally’s experiences can show you this: it often gets better. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: First Day of Freshman Year

lexusorozcoDecember 1, 2016December 12, 2016
News

Five Things to Know about Private School

St. Thomas More senior Kassidy Kirsch shares five facts about what it’s like to attend private school in Rapid City. Continue reading Five Things to Know about Private School

lexusorozcoNovember 29, 2016December 8, 2016
Lifestyle

Ask Sr. Sally: Do Grades Matter?

Parents, teachers, and parents are always harping on the importance of students’ grades. Are they right to do it? Why do they matter? Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Do Grades Matter?

lexusorozcoNovember 18, 2016November 22, 2016
Lifestyle

Ask Sr. Sally: Friends vs. Significant Other

Balancing time with friends and significant others is a challenge many students face, and Senior Sally has some ideas about how to do it. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Friends vs. Significant Other

lexusorozcoNovember 7, 2016November 15, 2016
Lifestyle

Ask Sr. Sally: Should I Take an AP Class?

Many upperclassmen take AP classes–some take a LOT of them. Choosing to fill your schedule with them is a big decision, and Senior Sally has some thoughts for students wondering if such classes are a good idea. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Should I Take an AP Class?

lexusorozcoOctober 28, 2016November 3, 2016
News

Seniors Visit Black Hills State University

Twenty Cobblers recently zipped up to Spearfish to check out BHSU, discovering a campus visit can clarify their own college choices. Continue reading Seniors Visit Black Hills State University

lexusorozcoOctober 24, 2016October 26, 20161 Comment
Lifestyle

Ask Sr. Sally: Should I Graduate Early?

Every year when counselors hand out scheduling materials, students ask if they can graduate early. Senior Sally tackles that question. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Should I Graduate Early?

lexusorozcoOctober 20, 2016October 25, 2016
Lifestyle

Ask Sr. Sally: Time Management and Friendships

Balancing life and preserving friendships are the concerns Senior Sally addresses today with her four years of high school-life experience. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Time Management and Friendships

lexusorozcoOctober 10, 2016October 12, 2016
Lifestyle

Ask Sr. Sally: Schedules and Freshman Year

With four years of wisdom and a compassionate heart, Senior Sally answers questions and offers advice for students navigating high school. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Schedules and Freshman Year

lexusorozcoOctober 3, 2016October 3, 2016
Lifestyle

Cobblers Up Close: Officer Pitts

Officer Pitts is the new cop in school but a closer look reveals his passion for soccer and his love for students and school spirit. Senior Lexus Orozco sits down with Pitts to converse about his new job at Central High School. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Officer Pitts

lexusorozcoSeptember 29, 2016September 29, 2016
Commentary

Seating Etiquette: A Guide to Respecting Your Elders

You’re headed to homecoming, where do you sit? Here are the unofficial but important rules of seating at sporting events. Continue reading Seating Etiquette: A Guide to Respecting Your Elders

lexusorozcoSeptember 15, 2016September 15, 2016

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