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Cobbler Baseball Hits Halfway Mark

A strong division record is helping the Cobbler baseball players keep their heads up after some tough losses. Continue reading Cobbler Baseball Hits Halfway Mark

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 5, 2016May 11, 2016
News

Dakota Merrival Wins Gates Millennium Scholarship

Every year the Gates Millennium program chooses 1,000 students and pays all their college expenses. This year Cobbler senior Dakota Merrival was named among them. Continue reading Dakota Merrival Wins Gates Millennium Scholarship

Unknown's avatarleah.emersonMay 3, 2016May 11, 2016
Lifestyle

Comic Fans Buzzing about Captain America: Civil War

The trailers for Captain America: Civil War have set comic-movie fans buzzing each worrying about what could happen between their favorite fictional heroes. Continue reading Comic Fans Buzzing about Captain America: Civil War

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 2, 2016May 2, 2016
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Comic: The Obvious Need for School

Comic by Sydney Bitz Continue reading Comic: The Obvious Need for School

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 2, 2016May 2, 2016
Commentary

The End of an Athlete

For most young athletes, their senior season of high school is their last opportunity to play the sport they love. Continue reading The End of an Athlete

Unknown's avatarAustin LammersMay 2, 2016July 13, 2016
News, Sports

Janis Earns Spot in National Boxing Tournament

Cobbler Arlen Janis won a Midwest Regional boxing title to earn his way to Nationals. Continue reading Janis Earns Spot in National Boxing Tournament

Unknown's avatarleah.emersonApril 29, 2016April 29, 2016
Lifestyle

Senior Quick Looks II

With the school year coming to a close soon, here’s a quick look at the graduating class of 2016. Continue reading Senior Quick Looks II

Unknown's avatarheintzkyleeApril 29, 2016March 13, 2024
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An Apology Letter from Your AP Friends

AP tests are starting next week, which means soon enough you’ll be getting your friends back. In the meantime, here’s a quick apology note. Continue reading An Apology Letter from Your AP Friends

Unknown's avatarheintzkyleeApril 29, 2016
Lifestyle

Cobblers Up Close: Max Frost

You hear him tapping, you see him in the plays, but who is the real Max Frost? Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Max Frost

Unknown's avatarleah.emersonApril 29, 2016April 29, 2016
Commentary

Comic: Rules of the Library

comic by Leah Emerson Continue reading Comic: Rules of the Library

Unknown's avatarleah.emersonApril 28, 2016April 28, 2016
News

Central Hosts Large Group Music Contest

Cobbler musicians will showcase their talents Thursday when Central hosts the region’s high schools in the Large Group Music Contest. Continue reading Central Hosts Large Group Music Contest

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 27, 2016April 27, 2016
News

Pausing to Appreciate the Clerical Staff

Notice: Wednesday, April 27th is National Administrative Professionals’ Day. If you’re reading this after the informed date, you can still take a second to appreciate the work of our administrative staff. Continue reading Pausing to Appreciate the Clerical Staff

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 27, 2016
Lifestyle

Senior Quick Looks

With the school year coming to a close soon, here’s a quick look at some of our Graduating Class of 2016. Continue reading Senior Quick Looks

Unknown's avatarheintzkyleeApril 27, 2016
Lifestyle

Cobblers Up Close: Andrew Belsaas

While unmistakably unique, Mr. Andrew Belsaas is the band teacher often mistaken for a student. Senior Adam Taylor sat down with him and discussed what it’s like teaching at Rapid City Central. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Andrew Belsaas

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 21, 2016April 21, 2016
Lifestyle

Getting To Know Our Foreign Friends

Everyone dreams of traveling the world. For one of Central High School’s exchange students, that dream is now a reality. Meet Flori, our fellow foreign cobbler. Continue reading Getting To Know Our Foreign Friends

Unknown's avatarheintzkyleeApril 21, 2016April 21, 2016
Lifestyle

Where does Rapid City’s electricity come from?

Though the Black Hills are close in proximity to Wyoming’s coal mines, water generates a surprising quantity of Rapid City’s electricity. Continue reading Where does Rapid City’s electricity come from?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 20, 2016April 29, 2016

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