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How’s the Weather? Great, if you like tying bricks to your feet

Winds this week in Rapid City have consistently blown around 45 mph. Regan Garcia is tired of it. Continue reading How’s the Weather? Great, if you like tying bricks to your feet

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 30, 2017
Lifestyle

Central Falls into Autumn Fashion

Students are switching their wardrobes from summer to autumn. Here’s what to look out for. Continue reading Central Falls into Autumn Fashion

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 25, 2017October 25, 2017
News

Mr. Thovson Returns to Classroom after ATV Accident

A dangerous ATV accident kept Mr. Thovson from starting the school year on time. But he’s coming back. Continue reading Mr. Thovson Returns to Classroom after ATV Accident

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 16, 2017October 16, 2017
Lifestyle

Students’ Excuses Can Be Over the Top

Some students’ explanations for being tardy or late have created memories, if not excused absences. Continue reading Students’ Excuses Can Be Over the Top

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 13, 2017October 12, 2017
News

Central Teachers Happy with New School Calendar

Central’s teachers have responded favorably to the elimination of early release Wednesdays. Continue reading Central Teachers Happy with New School Calendar

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 12, 2017October 12, 2017
News

Music Venue for All Ages Opens in Rapid City

A new venue in downtown Rapid City caters to independent bands and intimate events and will be open to patrons under 21 years old. Continue reading Music Venue for All Ages Opens in Rapid City

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 4, 2017October 4, 2017
News

Cobbler Mural Breaks onto the Scene

The new paint job in the gym features a large, explosive Cobbler, painted by a South Dakota artist and teacher. Continue reading Cobbler Mural Breaks onto the Scene

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 2, 2017October 2, 2017
News

Drama Season Offers Strong Female Roles (and Lots of Them)

‘The Crucible’ auditions kick off a theatre season brimming with strong female roles. Continue reading Drama Season Offers Strong Female Roles (and Lots of Them)

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 26, 2017September 26, 2017
Sports

Senior Girls Battle through Injuries, into Playoffs

The seniors on the girls soccer team have found defending their state title to be a painful experience, fighting injuries all season long. Continue reading Senior Girls Battle through Injuries, into Playoffs

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 26, 2017September 26, 2017
News

Book Festival Lures Authors of Interest to Students

Among the presenters for the South Dakota Festival of Books are a children’s book illustrator, a comic strip illustrator, and a sports writer. Continue reading Book Festival Lures Authors of Interest to Students

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 21, 2017September 21, 2017
News

Audio Arts Brings New Opportunities to Learn Music

A nonprofit group in Rapid City is trying something new in music education. Continue reading Audio Arts Brings New Opportunities to Learn Music

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 20, 2017September 20, 2017
News

Central’s School Song, ‘Huckleberry Hound,’ Silenced

After 50 years as the school song, Central’s marching band has ceased playing “Huckleberry Hound” until the school can acquire proper licensing rights. Continue reading Central’s School Song, ‘Huckleberry Hound,’ Silenced

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 18, 2017September 26, 20172 Comments
Sports

Football Players Dress with Class

What’s with all these football players wearing ties . . . on Tuesdays? Continue reading Football Players Dress with Class

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 13, 2017September 15, 2017
Sports

Seven Years’ Bad Luck Broken

Besides playoffs, the rivalry game is the most important, so for the boys’ soccer team, the recent win over Stevens was HUGE. Continue reading Seven Years’ Bad Luck Broken

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 12, 2017December 18, 2017
Commentary, Sports

My Annual Madness

Every spring Brook Weber, a student not known for any love of sports, is completely taken over by a thirst for college basketball. Continue reading My Annual Madness

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 24, 2017September 12, 2017
Lifestyle, News

AP Classes: What’s to Know?

As students register for classes, many of next year’s upperclassmen will be deciding whether to take an AP class. What should they consider? Continue reading AP Classes: What’s to Know?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 9, 2017September 13, 2017

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