I Am Enough
Students’ activities do not grant them worth and identity, their identity is something else, something more important. Continue reading I Am Enough
Author: Mr. Sheehy
Is This One-Sided or Two-sided? Navigating High School Friendships
Some friendships are destructive and less than equal, others are equally encouraging. How is a person to know which is which? Continue reading Is This One-Sided or Two-sided? Navigating High School Friendships
Being An Adult Isn’t That Great
Growing up is what every kid is eager to do–think of the freedom!–but is the dream all it’s made out to be? Continue reading Being An Adult Isn’t That Great
The Mystery of the Unsettling
In their own strange way, horror movies prepare a person for the challenges of real life. Continue reading The Mystery of the Unsettling
Longing for the Guaranteed Good Old Days
To long for the Good Old Days is hardly unique–so what is the draw? Was Angry Birds really that good? Continue reading Longing for the Guaranteed Good Old Days
The Flood of ’72: Mr. Palmer’s Memories
Senior Connor Clausen interviews retired teacher Nick Palmer about the Rapid City Flood of 1972. Mr. Palmer was 11 at the time and recalls many aspects of that night and the next day vividly. Learn what used to stand where Central High School is today and how to find evidence of life before the flood. Continue reading The Flood of ’72: Mr. Palmer’s Memories
Making the Most of High School
Seniors Liam Porter, Sumner Griffin, and Drake Hassett share their top five tips for making the most of high school. Continue reading Making the Most of High School
Black Coffee Is Bitter, Like the People Who Drink It
Black Coffee Superiority Complex is a plague upon American culture; a bit of sweetener helps. Continue reading Black Coffee Is Bitter, Like the People Who Drink It
Comic: We’re Fostering Unity
A comic by Connor Clausen Continue reading Comic: We’re Fostering Unity
Service Dogs Welcomed into the School
Service dogs have become a common sight at Central High School. Continue reading Service Dogs Welcomed into the School
Track & Field Adds Javelin to Events
High School athletes in South Dakota will be throwing javelins for the first time this year. Continue reading Track & Field Adds Javelin to Events
‘Cobbler’ Mascot Part of a Positive Legacy
No other school is called the Cobblers, and the story behind Central High School’s mascot is as positively unique as the name. Continue reading ‘Cobbler’ Mascot Part of a Positive Legacy
Teachers Happier with Second Semester Distance Learning
From the teachers’ perspective, the second semester of distance learning has gotten better. Continue reading Teachers Happier with Second Semester Distance Learning
Real Estate Sales in the Black Hills Are Booming
The Covid-19 pandemic has proven to be a boon for sales of real estate in the Black Hills area. Continue reading Real Estate Sales in the Black Hills Are Booming
Spanish Students Move to Third Teacher of the Year
Spanish students are trying to keep up with their changes of teacher. Continue reading Spanish Students Move to Third Teacher of the Year
Camping Is a Great Way to Build a Love of the Indoors
Camping is great. Except when it’s not. Continue reading Camping Is a Great Way to Build a Love of the Indoors
