Sara Raney took this photo at Jolly Lane. Of the photo, she said she wanted it to be “very vibrant and I wanted the attention to be on the wagon wheel, so I tried to make it ‘pop’ out.” She chose the name Old Beauty “because the the wagons were able to let people travel the country and see the beauty of it.” If you … Continue reading Photo of the Week: Old Beauty
by: Jazzy Potter Jackie Swanson is a new Teacher at Central. She started teaching the third grade 34 years ago in 1976 at Cclee Elementary, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Her interest in teaching started as a sophomore in college. She was going to school to be a civil engineer. While going to school she also attended the Cathedral and helped teach Sunday school for second … Continue reading Mrs. Swanson Moves to Central
by: Mary Root Mike Hagen is a new teacher at Central this year. He wanted to become a teacher because he has “always had a passion for helping kids achieve.” Whether it be academics or athletics, Hagen wanted to use his passion as a teacher. This is his fourth year coaching track at Central. He has also coached football for three years. Hagen is a … Continue reading Mr. Hagen Settles into Teaching Cobblers
by: Jacob Mobley The Cobbler Christmas tree competition has been going on for years. Groups around the school from drama to the lunch ladies create and decorate inventive Christmas trees that are displayed in the library. Students get a chance to give their library fund money to the tree that they like the most, and donations are accepted also. The funds this year will go to … Continue reading Cobbler Christmas Trees Fund a Great Cause
Sherlock Holmes last weekend was a success, a cast full of amazing performers, stunning technicians, and a show that tore down the house Thursday-Saturday. “The show went very well,” said Megan Czmowski, a senior at Central, “it was one of the most stress free shows i have been a part of.” Megan was the Assistant Technical Director under the direction of the Mr. Lore. The … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes a Success
by: Kera Redleaf Who were the 2009 – 2010 CHL champions? That’s right; the Rapid City Rush took home the Ray Miron President’s Cup on May 5, 2010. On their home ice, the Rush beat the Allen Americans in double overtime. Scott Wray shot and scored the winning goal that set cow bell-ringing fans into a frenzy. Tyler Redleaf was at the game and has … Continue reading Rapid City Rush Look for Repeat
Central High School Room B122 celebrated Veteran’s Day, November 11, in a very memorable manner that not only honored our nation’s veterans on their special day, but provided an opportunity for a valuable learning experience as well. As part of an in-class art project, paraprofessional Carole Brown designed a project wherein they created hand-made Veteran’s Day cards with the intent of distributing the cards to … Continue reading Students Honor Veterans with Cards & Visits
Pencil Gliding across the paper Glistening with care scratching and patching and catching the words putting to order the letters so neat the thoughts it writes cannot be beat slaying and playing and saying the meanings till the end draws near sentences that can be unclear. By: Kayla Deranleau Continue reading Poetry Friday: Pencil
by: Dylon Wilson It’s been quite an adventure for Lauren Tadlock and Alek Dallman in the last four years; they have both played their sports for four years and have now both been captains of their teams. Tadlock has a bittersweet feeling on the season and she isn’t satisfied with her team’s 2nd place finish last year. Tadlock has been busy trying to get college … Continue reading Two Senior Sports Captains Look Back
Megan Hendricksen took this picture at Jolly Lane. She says, “I really liked the colors and the low saturation, and I love how the depth of field draws you into the one area.” If you have a photo you’d like to submit, please email the photo, your name, and the story behind the photo to chspineneedle at gmail dot com. For having her photo selected, … Continue reading Photo of the Week: Whirlybirds
Life Like an empty paper waiting to be filled, Like an empty shoe waiting to be worn, Like an empty canyon gasping for water, Is my life beginning its journey. by: Kim Lucas Continue reading Poetry Friday: Life
With the change in weather this week, it makes one wonder what the temperature is in this week’s photo of the week. The shot is from Alexis Harrison, taken at Canyon Lake. If you have a photo you’d like to submit, please email the photo, your name, and the story behind the photo to chspineneedle at gmail dot com. For having her photo selected, Alexis … Continue reading Photo of the Week: Sparkling Water
by: Becky Campbell Every year since I’ve attended Central, the school library has held the Festival of Trees. This year will the the 6th Anniversary of this event. The Festival of Trees began in 2005 with Hurricane Katrina. The donations collected that year were sent to libraries in New Orleans. Since then, we’ve donated to Mr. Lefler (may he rest in peace), Special Olympics, Honor … Continue reading Festival of Trees Approaching
Photos continue to come in to The Pine Needle featuring the fun students have been doing this fall. Today we share with you some snapshots of the costume day before Halloween, taken by Lacy Payne, the girls’ tennis team, taken by Madison Hamm, and shots of the homecoming festivities before the football game, taken by Seth Eisenbraun. Continue reading Photos: Fall Activities in Review
Update: With their victory over Sturgis, the Cobbler girls set up another match against the rival Raiders. This one will be on Tuesday at Stevens at 7:00pm. As with the first round, tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Go Cobblers! — Don’t forget the volleyball team attempts to duplicate last year’s playoff run beginning tonight at 7:00pm at Central. Tickets are $5 … Continue reading Volleyball Begins Playoff Run
This week’s Photo of the Week is a perfect one for the season, taken by Spensor Emory. If you have a photo you’d like to submit, please email the photo, your name, and the story behind the photo to chspineneedle at gmail dot com. For having her photo selected, Spensor receives two tickets to a Cobbler varsity home game. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Harvest Sights
