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News

No Guest Speaker for Graduation

For the first time in years, Central Graduation will not have a guest speaker.
Continue reading No Guest Speaker for Graduation

emmapetermannMay 21, 2018May 21, 2018
News

New Graduation Requirements

The South Dakota Department of Education is in the process of changing the graduation requirements.
Continue reading New Graduation Requirements

emmapetermannMay 15, 2018
Commentary

Comic: I Can Do Anything!

A comic by Abby Donnelly Continue reading Comic: I Can Do Anything!

Mr. SheehyFebruary 14, 2018January 16, 2018
Lifestyle

Ask Sr. Sally: Should I Graduate Early?

Every year when counselors hand out scheduling materials, students ask if they can graduate early. Senior Sally tackles that question. Continue reading Ask Sr. Sally: Should I Graduate Early?

lexusorozcoOctober 20, 2016October 25, 2016
Commentary

Comic: Congratulations

Comic by the just-graduated Molly Boehler Continue reading Comic: Congratulations

Mr. SheehyMay 23, 2016May 23, 2016
Commentary

To My Fellow Graduates

One graduating senior would like to take a moment to address his fellow graduates. It’s like a graduation speech, but in a newspaper. Continue reading To My Fellow Graduates

Mr. SheehyMay 20, 2016May 20, 2016
Commentary

Class of 2016: This Is How It Feels

What does it feel like to graduate? Here is what 25 seniors say. Continue reading Class of 2016: This Is How It Feels

Mr. SheehyMay 17, 2016May 17, 2016
Commentary

A Letter to the Graduates’ Mothers

Every year Kleenex makes a fortune from mothers at graduation. Senior Jessa Neyman has a word of encouragement to those who might need it now. Continue reading A Letter to the Graduates’ Mothers

Mr. SheehyMay 16, 2016May 18, 2016

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