Parade of Lights and Main Street Square Become Christmas Central

By Katelyn Wachendorf Rapid City celebrated Christmas with its 17th annual Festival of Lights last Saturday in chilling temperatures. Though the day reached a high of 58 degrees, the drop to just 5 degrees with 33 mph wind and snow flurries made for a frigid night. Nevertheless, flocks of people gathered downtown to see more than 80 floats decorated with spectacular lights. “The parade of … Continue reading Parade of Lights and Main Street Square Become Christmas Central

Boys Basketball Set for Season

By Jake Preble The Central boys have just kicked off the 2014-2015 basketball season. Tryouts wrapped up last Tuesday and the players found out their fate that evening. Eight seniors made the squad. The team’s first practice began Monday and the guys are very anxious to get on the court. Coach Spease is once again leading the boys to the court, this being his second … Continue reading Boys Basketball Set for Season

Cobblers Provide a Safe Halloween Treat

By Jensen Wright Though temperatures dropped to below freezing on Halloween, the students at Central High and various other volunteers enjoyed a warm, safe Halloween night in the halls of Central. With an estimated turnout of over 15,000, the night was a huge success for the students that put on the event. The idea behind the “safe” event was to bring children and their families … Continue reading Cobblers Provide a Safe Halloween Treat

Opinion: Allowing Outside Food in School

By Kirsten Ahlrichs There is a rule at Central High School that I simply do not agree with, and that rule is that no food from outside the building is allowed in in the building. Although the rule is understandable, kids should be able to bring food and drinks of their choice into the building. We have a very nice school building so it should … Continue reading Opinion: Allowing Outside Food in School

Central Students Listening to Music Daily, on Headphones

By Anthony Delachevrotiere, Nizhoni Richards, and Kirsten Ahlrichs Central students listen to music daily, primarily through headphones. In a survey on music discovered that 73% of responding Central High School students listen to music every single day, although more than half of the students admitted they could go a day without listening to any music. A majority of the Cobblers listen to their music all … Continue reading Central Students Listening to Music Daily, on Headphones

Cobblers Up Close: Mrs. Hoeye

By Nizhoni Richards Heather Hoeye is a well known teacher at Central High School. Even if you aren’t familiar with the name, you would recognize her petite figure and loud and caring personality. However, being one of the smallest doesn’t stop her from being one of Central’s greatest. Mrs. Hoeye began her career in a daycare center, like most young adults she didn’t really thought … Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Mrs. Hoeye

Boys’ Golf Finishes Well, Graduates Most of the Team

By Jake Preble The Cobblers golf season came to an end in Watertown recently at the State AA High School Tournament. The team took 9th place, which is ahead of where they expected to come out. Overall it was a good year, but what is in store for next season? The team will be losing five senior varsity players including Noah Fenske, Jake Preble, Tucker … Continue reading Boys’ Golf Finishes Well, Graduates Most of the Team

A Homecoming Reflection: Why Don’t More People Dress Up?

By Katelyn Wachendorf I remember when having school spirit was cool and people that didn’t dress up were in the minority. Back when I was in middle school at South, EVERYONE dressed up. Anything people could get their hands on that was black or red they wore: both guys and girls in red leggings, face and hair paint, jerseys, and more. Katie F. wore a … Continue reading A Homecoming Reflection: Why Don’t More People Dress Up?