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The Student News Site Of Central Kitsap High School

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The Student News Site Of Central Kitsap High School

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Chris Kassler works at his desk during the school day.

A Freshman’s First AP Class at Central Kitsap High School

by Amy Ngo, Reporter
June 12, 2025

In their final year of middle school, eighth graders are asked by their counselors to choose their high school classes thoughtfully. With an uproar in colleges becoming more and more selective, it’s...

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Gwen Kassler and Chris Kassler share a lighthearted moment.

Home Meets Hallway: School Life mixed with Family Connection

by Ashley Repine, Reporter, Equipment Manager
June 10, 2025

For some teachers, they see school as a place to work, while to others, it's their second home. Central Kitsap High School is filled with all kinds of connections, including students whose parents work...

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David Tracewell's Visual Communications students enjoy a pizza party provided by Anchored 4 Life as thanks for working together to create shirts for the organization. Tracewell and his students frequently fulfill project requests for both the school and its surrounding community.

Central Kitsap Education Association Elects Visual Communications Teacher David Tracewell as New President

by Cypress Cowley, Reporter
June 9, 2025

David Tracewell’s classroom has never looked so blank. Since he began teaching at Central Kitsap High School in 2020, students have become accustomed to Tracewell’s unique, maximalist approach to decorating...

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CKHS Marching Band Performs Two Parades in One Day

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Reporter, Copy Editor
June 6, 2025

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Michael Avery watches as CKHS students board his bus on his afternoon high school route.

Central Kitsap’s School Bus Driver Michael Avery Gives Insight on Life as a Bus Driver

by Truman Hammond, Reporter
June 6, 2025

After retiring from 35 years of UPS experience, Michael Avery never expected to be a bus driver. In fact, a running joke in his family is how he still does bus driving even though they never saw it coming....

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Kelly Patterson puts a crate of clean utensils away.

Lunch Ladies: An Often Overlooked, but Important Group of Diligent Staff

by Gia Gingrey
June 6, 2025

Students stand in lines, loading up their trays with a selection of different foods provided by the lunch ladies of Central Kitsap High School, who are usually busy washing dishes, preparing food, and...

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Richards smiles as she organizes papers at her standing desk.

Mom, Wife, Friend, and CKHS’ Newest English Teacher: Kendra Richards

by Lucas Smith, Reporter
April 22, 2025

Kendra Richards is one of the new English teachers this school year at Central Kitsap High School. However, she didn’t always want to go into the teaching field, instead wanting to pursue a career within...

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Illustration representing Ireland and America coming together in harmony to create Irish-American Heritage Month.

Celebrating Irish American Heritage Month by Honoring History and Culture

by Ashley Repine, Reporter, Equipment Manager
March 31, 2025

Irish American Heritage Month is a commonly overlooked celebration because it tends to get overshadowed by St. Patrick's Day. Established in 1991 by the U.S. Congress, Irish American Heritage Month represents...

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Annabelle Havers (right) demonstrates a dance move to other choir students.

Central Kitsap High School Choir Wraps up Rehearsals for ‘Hadestown’

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Reporter, Copy Editor
March 21, 2025

When the bell rings after third period and students move through the halls searching for an open advisory room, dozens of music students head down to the choir room to run songs and dances. The Central...

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Central Kitsap High School DECA members pose for a photo at the area competitions. (Brian Oathout)

Exploring the Real Rewards of DECA

by Amy Ngo, Reporter
March 3, 2025

By early March, numerous students in the Distributive Education Clubs of America, commonly known as DECA, will know if they qualified for international competitions. DECA is a club where students get to...

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Alicia Flint demonstrates how to caramelize sugar on top of crème brûlée using a torch.

Baking’s Secret Ingredient

by Gabby Griffith and Kai Daly
February 28, 2025

Chemistry can be found all around, with one unique place being in the kitchen. Just like in a laboratory, baking is a delicate recipe of chemical reactions where the right combination of ingredients can...

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Laramie Amezquita helps a student in a testing environment.

Paraeducators: The Superheroes of Central Kitsap High School

by Jareth Hilario and Lucas Smith
February 21, 2025

“A paraeducator is defined as a school employee who works under the supervision of teachers or other professional practitioners. Their jobs are instructional in nature, and they provide other direct...

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