Sharp Returns as Cobblers Look for Six in a Row Against Raiders

by: Asher P., Brock M., and Mr. Sheehy You read that headline correctly. Jake Sharp is back, and just in time. The Cobblers’ football team closes its regular season at 7:00PM Thursday at O’Hara Stadium with a big game against the in-town rival Stevens Raiders. The Stevens game has been particularly good for the Cobblers lately, as they have won the last five match-ups. While … Continue reading Sharp Returns as Cobblers Look for Six in a Row Against Raiders

Photo of the Week: Capturing the Magic of Mother Nature

Kelsey D. took this shot recently, a shot that is good encouragement to get outside while the autumn weather is as good as it’s been this year. If you have a photo you’d like to submit, please email the photo, your name, and the story behind the photo to chspineneedle at gmail dot com. For having her photo selected, Kelsey receives two tickets to a … Continue reading Photo of the Week: Capturing the Magic of Mother Nature

9th Grade Football Team Handles Pierre Easily

by: Asher P. & Brock M. Thursday afternoon the Cobblers’ ninth grade football team killed their East River opponent, Pierre,  40-8. Shane O’Connel had three touchdowns as fullback. Asher Pikula had an 82-yard touchdown. Nate Atherton had one pick. The easy win puts the freshmen team at a 7-1 record. Next week they play another East River team, Aberdeen Central. Continue reading 9th Grade Football Team Handles Pierre Easily

Weekly Roundup: Weather Saps Numbers for Parent Teacher Conferences

With the calendar flipped to October and the high temperature hitting 90, many in Rapid City were  wondering how many days like yesterday they could expect before snow begins to fall–and they were getting outside to enjoy it. Around Central the question became how many parents would want to spend the afternoon at teacher conferences. The answer: not as many as last year. Numbers for … Continue reading Weekly Roundup: Weather Saps Numbers for Parent Teacher Conferences

Photo of the Week: Looking up Art Alley

This week’s photo of the week was taken in Art Alley on September 9th by Briana S (’11). If you have a photo you’d like to submit, please email the photo, your name, and the story behind the photo to chspineneedle at gmail dot com. For having her photo selected, Briana receives two tickets to a Cobbler varsity home game. Also note that if you … Continue reading Photo of the Week: Looking up Art Alley

“Sherlock Holmes” Cast and Crew Announced

The Drama Club has announced the final cast and crew for Sherlock Holmes, this year’s fall production. Students will have to get hopping, as rehearsals begin Monday and the performances will begin November 18. Congratulations to every member of the crew, and of course the Cobbler family tips its hat to all those who had the courage to audition Final Cast List Assistant Director to … Continue reading “Sherlock Holmes” Cast and Crew Announced

Homecoming Hype and Coronation Photos

As homecoming week draws to a close it is worth noting how great Cobbler students are. During the counselors’ presentations to freshmen earlier this week Mr. McGowan asked students where else they could imagine a gathering of 1,600 teenagers  with no reported incidents. Yet it happened at the homecoming dance last year, and the Cobbler family has reason to believe it will happen again this … Continue reading Homecoming Hype and Coronation Photos

Hunting for the Best Dressed at Homecoming

Pine Needle reporter Kate Vickmark grabbed her camera and went searching for the best dressed homecoming students this week. Here’s her midweek report: I set out to find the best costumes I could this homecoming week. I came across colors, creativity, quite a bit of hairspray, and a few pocket protectors. As you all may know, the days so far have been crazy! Seeing doubles … Continue reading Hunting for the Best Dressed at Homecoming

Homecoming Schedule Announced

When in Rome is the theme for this year’s homecoming, which could mean big things for the seniors when they wear their togas on Friday. The student council has made known the official schedule of dress-up days and events, and this year looks promising, with Twin Day as the starter and 80’s and Senior Citizen Day sneaking alongside class colors and Cobbler Day. How many … Continue reading Homecoming Schedule Announced

Weekly Roundup: School year gains momentum

    Today draws to a close the first week with a holiday. The week also marked the beginning of enforcing all the rules, like the tardy policy, where students who are late for class have to report to the attendance office to get a pass before heading into class. Tardies can hurt on a number of fronts–not only do they earn detentions, but too … Continue reading Weekly Roundup: School year gains momentum

Drama club announces its season

The crowd waits in anticipation, breath held, clinging on every word written on the screen. Where else can you find this other than Drama Club’s first meeting and season reveal? The theme of the first season is “What a novel idea,” and the plays all based on extraordinary books. The fall show, “Sherlock Holmes” is sure to be a mysterious hit. “Sherlock Holmes” will be … Continue reading Drama club announces its season