Recycling Too Difficult for Central High School
Why doesn’t Central High School have recycling? The Pine Needle asked. Continue reading Recycling Too Difficult for Central High School
After a Change in Classrooms, Mr. Hagen Is Cooking
Mr. Hagen stepped aside from English teaching to revive Central High School’s culinary arts program. Continue reading After a Change in Classrooms, Mr. Hagen Is Cooking
Central’s Math Proficiency Less Than Desirable
Central High School’s math scores are a concern heading into testing season. Has the school been able to address them? Continue reading Central’s Math Proficiency Less Than Desirable
Central: Styl-ish or Styl-ick?
The interior décor of Central High School is a mishmash of styles, some with stranger origins than you might guess. Continue reading Central: Styl-ish or Styl-ick?
Girlhood
Girlhood is tough and full of difficult lessons. And it is beautiful. Continue reading Girlhood
Damaged Hair and the Difficulties of Writing
Hair and writing have more in common than people think, particularly as it concerns their difficulties. Continue reading Damaged Hair and the Difficulties of Writing
Rushmore Athletics Cheer Excels
Cheerleaders at Rapid City’s Rushmore Athletics have been doing well in national competitions. Continue reading Rushmore Athletics Cheer Excels
Library Installs New Soil-less Growing System
Students in the library have seen a new plant nursery–a hydroponic system–and if they like, they can be involved in using it. Continue reading Library Installs New Soil-less Growing System
Cobbler Violist Wins Young Artist Competition
Ten Cobblers musicians competed in the Black Hills Symphony’s Young Artist Competition. One of them won the competition’s top honors. Continue reading Cobbler Violist Wins Young Artist Competition
Interrogating the New Principal
Senior Raylee Jones asks Central High School’s new principal Terry Lundeen about his thoughts on the new job. Continue reading Interrogating the New Principal
A Bit of Advice for the Freshmen Volleyballers
Senior Kaydence Johnson writes a helpful letter to her freshmen teammates. Heed this advice! Continue reading A Bit of Advice for the Freshmen Volleyballers
The Economic Impact of A.I. Will Be Significant
The fall out from A.I. taking over people’s jobs will be difficult to overcome. But is the trouble inevitable? Continue reading The Economic Impact of A.I. Will Be Significant
An Average AP Exam
An AP English language and composition student writes a note of commiseration to his fellow test-takers. Continue reading An Average AP Exam
AP and Advanced Classes Hand Out Summer Assignments
Summer means sun and fun; for some students, it also means summer assignments. Continue reading AP and Advanced Classes Hand Out Summer Assignments
Mrs. Mahoney Retires after 30 Years at Central
The long-time English teacher and grammar expert is retiring at the end of this school year. Continue reading Mrs. Mahoney Retires after 30 Years at Central
Central’s Summer of 2023
The countdown is on! What are your plans for the summer break? Pine Needle writers Amelia Schaefbauer and Kylie Meier got the inside scoop on what the students and staff are planning to fill their summer days with. Continue reading Central’s Summer of 2023
