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?

Color Me Right: A Homecoming Guide to Class Color Day

By Torrian Webb Every year during homecoming week, the students at Central pull out their best ideas and creativity and dress in solid color that represents their class. For example, those dressed in nothing but purple are juniors, those in togas are seniors, and the waves of green and yellow are freshmen and sophomores. It’s not hard to dress up for Class Color Day. It’s … Continue reading Color Me Right: A Homecoming Guide to Class Color Day

Gridiron Girls: A Look at the Powder Puff Football Match

By Jake Preble and Garrett Hougland One of the most popular events during Central Highs homecoming week is the fast paced, hair pulling and nail breaking Powder Puff Football game. The game is this Wednesday on the practice field south of the school. The game starts at 4:30 and is sure to be a good match up. For those who don’t know, the Powder Puff … Continue reading Gridiron Girls: A Look at the Powder Puff Football Match

Neon Life: An 80s/90s Homecoming Dress Up Guide

By Jensen Wright, Katelyn Wachendorf, and Nate Tilley With homecoming here, the excitement around the school is all of our dress up days. Wednesday’s theme happens to be our favorite era, the 80s & 90s. The 80s were a time of big hair, Ray Ban aviators, neon tights & Flashdance leg warmers. If you weren’t playing Pac-Man, you were probably watching Breakfast Club or Ferris … Continue reading Neon Life: An 80s/90s Homecoming Dress Up Guide

A Changing World: A Dress Up Guide for 60s/70s Day

By Calista Giannonatti and Ally Whaley Homecoming week is among us! This year’s theme is Blast to the Past. Tuesday, which is 60’s and 70’s day, already has many people talking. The thing is, many students don’t know what they want to wear. No worries, we are here to help! For sixties day, you may want to think about Elizabeth Taylor’s style during that decade, … Continue reading A Changing World: A Dress Up Guide for 60s/70s Day

A Day in the 50s: A Guide for Monday’s Dress Up Day

By Nizhoni Richards, Kirsten Ahlrichs, Anthony Delachevrotiere, and Gerry Zhu Did you ever pine for the “good ol’ days”? Wish things could be more like they used to be? Well we do too! But starting on Monday, Central kicks off their homecoming with the fabulous fifties. Students can get a glimpse of fifties fashion and life when it certainly seemed much simpler. What Made the … Continue reading A Day in the 50s: A Guide for Monday’s Dress Up Day

Photographers Participate in Shootout

CHS Photography Club students Tristan Pike, Erica Wilbur, Emily Faust and Tiah Nielsen were invited to participate in the Black Hills Shootout this past weekend. This event is sponsored by BHSU and Canon and draws hundreds of participants throughout the United States. Famous Photographers throughout the country come and put on several workshops at various Black Hills locations. This was an amazing experience and honor … Continue reading Photographers Participate in Shootout

A Student Journeys to the Courtyard and Finds an Oasis

Editor’s note: On a recent day Mr. Hagen’s classes took a break from their window-less classroom and ventured to the courtyard to write. This article emerged from the experience. By Sage Preble Feet beat down on stone steps, taking an irregular rhythm. Cafeteria goers stop their socializing to watch the spectacle of our descent, a reflection of their boredom. We’re on our way outside, into … Continue reading A Student Journeys to the Courtyard and Finds an Oasis

Central Hoping Detention Changes Help Improve Behavior

By Adam Henrickson Central High School’s detention policy may become more effective this year after the school decided to move it to after school. Detention used to be held during class; instead of going to class you would go to detention. Similar to in school suspension (ISS) this proved to be ineffective as some kids would rather have been in detention than in class. Moving … Continue reading Central Hoping Detention Changes Help Improve Behavior

Weekly Roundup: Launching gourds, conscession upgrades, and soccer hopes

On Tuesday, September 23rd, cross town rivals Central and Stevens met on the women’s soccer pitch for a rematch. After getting a lead in the first half from a goal from Leah Emerson, the Cobbler girls felt strong. When Morgan Wood of Stevens scored a goal in the second half, both teams fought for a lead like it was a fight for the death. The … Continue reading Weekly Roundup: Launching gourds, conscession upgrades, and soccer hopes

A Senior Reflects on Leaving the Nest

By Aaron Thies Baby birds don’t spend their time worrying about whether or not they can learn how to fly. When the time comes to leave the nest, these birds trust that they have acquired the knowledge how to take flight. As a senior, this is my last year being fully dependent on others, and I, unlike the bird, catch myself worrying about my ability … Continue reading A Senior Reflects on Leaving the Nest