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Special Olympics Bowlers and Volunteers Encourage One Another

Sixty-one Cobbler students spent a day bowling with Special Olympics participants. Senior Randee Thayer found it to be a unique and powerful experience. Continue reading Special Olympics Bowlers and Volunteers Encourage One Another

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 20, 2016October 24, 2016
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Comic: Trump Wars

A political comic by Matt Vidal Continue reading Comic: Trump Wars

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Ateyapi Program Helps Students Keep on Track

The Ateyapi program is aiming to keep 400 students on track to graduate high school. Statistics suggest they’re doing well. Continue reading Ateyapi Program Helps Students Keep on Track

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Sports

Volleyball Wins Big on Senior Night

The Cobbler volleyball team celebrated senior night by steamrolling the Sturgis Scoopers. Continue reading Volleyball Wins Big on Senior Night

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Are There Scary Clowns in South Dakota?

For some people, clowns have always been scary, but this year in America, circumstances have heightened the fear factor. According to many accounts, the scary clown trend has hit South Dakota as well. Continue reading Are There Scary Clowns in South Dakota?

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Traffic at Central Slower than Ever

Construction of the I-190 interchange and the new parking lot configurations have slowed traffic in Central’s parking lot significantly. Continue reading Traffic at Central Slower than Ever

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Post-high Planning Reveals Students’ Options

All the juniors and seniors were released during 2nd block Thursday to attend a post-high planning fair. The event proved successful. Continue reading Post-high Planning Reveals Students’ Options

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Students Audition for Romeo and Juliet

Central’s students are auditioning for Romeo and Juliet and applying in overwhelming numbers to build the set. Continue reading Students Audition for Romeo and Juliet

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Physics Students Ready to Launch Pumpkins

Central physics students are taking on SDSM&T students this weekend in a pumpkin launch competition. Continue reading Physics Students Ready to Launch Pumpkins

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Community Theatre Opens Little Mermaid

Former Cobbler Angela VanPelt stars as Ariel in the Black Hills Community Theatre’s fall musical, a show involving a great number of former and current Cobblers. Continue reading Community Theatre Opens Little Mermaid

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Mrs. Linde’s Family Gets Bigger

Welcome to the world Sawyer Jackson Linde! Continue reading Mrs. Linde’s Family Gets Bigger

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Lifestyle

In Some Ways, Cobbler Homecomings Have Changed

Like other holidays, homecoming is a week steeped in traditions. But were homecomings at Central High School always just like this? Continue reading In Some Ways, Cobbler Homecomings Have Changed

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehySeptember 16, 2016September 16, 2016
News, Sports

Boys Soccer Looking to Steady the Ship

After a quick start and a rough patch, the Cobblers’ boys soccer team is looking to re-establish themselves before the playoffs. Continue reading Boys Soccer Looking to Steady the Ship

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Being King and Queen for a Week

As the Cobblers prepare to crown this year’s homecoming king and queen, former king and queen Ben Newman and Molly Boehler share what it was like to be homecoming royalty. Continue reading Being King and Queen for a Week

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Commentary

In Defense of Average

With a new school year upon us, it is time to celebrate the average, recognizing how crucial mediocrity is, and how we can all benefit from a dose of it. Continue reading In Defense of Average

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Mornings and My Dad

For Dre Forst, memories of her father’s thoughtfulness mark her childhood. Continue reading Mornings and My Dad

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