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A Few Words on Finishing

Few would call procrastination good–but why does anyone do it? Here’s one way to see it. Continue reading A Few Words on Finishing

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyDecember 17, 2025December 17, 2025
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Peeking into Special Education at Central High

The Special Education department is crucial to the success of many students at Central High School. Continue reading Peeking into Special Education at Central High

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Many Central Students Miss the Block

A year into the new 7-period schedule, students still miss elements of block scheduling. Continue reading Many Central Students Miss the Block

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Podcast

Interrogating the New Principal

Senior Raylee Jones asks Central High School’s new principal Terry Lundeen about his thoughts on the new job. Continue reading Interrogating the New Principal

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 16, 2023November 16, 2023
Commentary

Perfectionism Is a Master, Not a Servant

In a place where straight A’s is seen as the ideal, it is important to remember that perfectionism is a problem worth overcoming. Continue reading Perfectionism Is a Master, Not a Servant

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 17, 2022
Lifestyle

‘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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Senioritis Hitting the Halls of Central High School

A small scale survey confirmed that 66.66% of seniors suffer from senioritis. Continue reading Senioritis Hitting the Halls of Central High School

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News

The Inside Scoop On AP Finals Week

There are many fears in the world: serial killers, the dark, and the inevitable end we will all come to, but (according to our sources) the most terrifying of all is AP test week.
Continue reading The Inside Scoop On AP Finals Week

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News

New Graduation Requirements

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

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News

Central and Stevens: What’s the Difference?

Conversations involving both Central and Stevens High Schools frequently pit the schools against one another. But are the schools as different as stereotypes suggest? Continue reading Central and Stevens: What’s the Difference?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyJanuary 12, 2017September 14, 2017
News

Cobbler Post High Night Approaches

Students and parents will flock to Central’s Post-high Planning night Tuesday, where they’ll learn how to navigate the myriad choices and tasks they face. Continue reading Cobbler Post High Night Approaches

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Lifestyle

The Best Ways to Save Your Work

By necessity, students work on a variety of computers each week. Cobbler Kaityln Ashes takes a look at the most common methods to determine the best way to save your work. Continue reading The Best Ways to Save Your Work

Unknown's avatarwp322October 18, 2016October 18, 2016
Opinion

10 Tips for Starting High School Off Right

The following is an anonymous letter from a recently graduated Cobbler student. Dear Young Freshman, High School can be fun, and it can be tough, but mostly it’s going to be tough and not very much fun (Unless you know how to make it fun).  It is a long journey you’re going to have to take if you want to graduate and be successful in … Continue reading 10 Tips for Starting High School Off Right

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