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Swim Meets at the Pierre Pool: Tales From a Survivor

Swimming is hard, but the Pierre meet is worse. Junior Ali Kirsch recounts her story of pain, struggle, and disgusting locker rooms. Continue reading Swim Meets at the Pierre Pool: Tales From a Survivor

Unknown's avataralimkirschMay 27, 2021
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This Just In: Teachers Don’t Live at School

What do your teachers do when they’re not in an endless cycle of grading? These three staff members are prime examples of teachers with fascinating hobbies. Continue reading This Just In: Teachers Don’t Live at School

Unknown's avataralimkirschMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021
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Cobblers Up Close: Jack Taylor

One of the newest additions to the Fine Arts Department is Mr. Taylor, an accomplished musician and very cool guy. This is the man behind the Tesla: Jack Taylor exposed. Continue reading Cobblers Up Close: Jack Taylor

Unknown's avataralimkirschMay 13, 2021
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The Battle Between Instagram and Your Mental Health

Recent neuroscience studies have discovered the adverse effects different social medias have on mental health- and Instagram may just be your worst enemy. Continue reading The Battle Between Instagram and Your Mental Health

Unknown's avataralimkirschMay 6, 2021
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Central’s Top Ten Dogs as Voted by Students

Dogs are the best, but not all dogs are created equal. These are the top ten dogs owned by Central’s students and staff. Continue reading Central’s Top Ten Dogs as Voted by Students

Unknown's avataralimkirschApril 29, 2021April 29, 2021
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‘Cobbler’ Mascot Part of a Positive Legacy

No other school is called the Cobblers, and the story behind Central High School’s mascot is as positively unique as the name. Continue reading ‘Cobbler’ Mascot Part of a Positive Legacy

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 22, 2021March 23, 2021
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Almost Half of Distance Learning Students Returned to Central at Semester

Close to half of the Central students enrolled in the district’s distance learning program returned to in-person classes for the second semester. Continue reading Almost Half of Distance Learning Students Returned to Central at Semester

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 17, 2021February 18, 2021
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CHS HONORS VETERANS WITH A VETERANS DAY MARCH THROUGH THE SCHOOL! 🇺🇸🫡 Spirit weeks love them or leave them? 👀 Yearbook and The Pine Needle hit the halls for another round of ‘We Ask, They Answer’ to hear what Cobblers think about our spirit weeks! 🎤 The final word on the season! Listen to what varsity football team has to add about their season and game vs rivals stevens in part two of ‘Between the Pines’ by the Pine Needle! 🏈🎙️ Friday night lights, bus rides, and the mindset behind our biggest rivalry game. Tune into part one of ‘Between the Pines’ to hear the team break it all down! 🏈🎙️ All eyes on state! ‘Between The Pines’ sat down with members from the girls’ XC team to hear their take on the big race, listen to the new episode now! Pre-state jitters and big goals! Hear from members of the boys’ XC team on the ‘Between The Pines’ podcast  episode by the CHS Pine Needle before they race today! The Cobbler marching band: beautiful setting + beautiful performance = the win The CHS drum line lights up the pep rally for Homecoming 2026! Senior Eric Errea wins the Rapid City Cross Country Invitational Thursday at Hart Ranch, finishing 22 seconds ahead of the second place finisher.

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