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The Student News Site Of Central Kitsap High School

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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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What to Know About Artificial Intelligence and its Effects on Central Kitsap High School Students

by Amy Ngo, Truman Hammond, and Sara Rodgers
February 14, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been quickly developing over the past few years. Its involvement with the general public, art, and academia has affected numerous industries. As AI has become easier to...

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The door between Central Kitsap Middle School and Central Kitsap High School, with the high school side on the left, and the middle school side on the right.

Central Kitsap Middle School Students Cross the Bridge Between Schools

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Reporter, Copy Editor
February 7, 2025

When the bell rings, a crowd of students push through a door with specific instructions to stay away. High school students stroll to the middle school, and middle school students power walk to their high...

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How Perfect Pitch Strengthens Central Kitsap High School’s Music Program

How Perfect Pitch Strengthens Central Kitsap High School’s Music Program

by Irelynn Smalley, Reporter, Business Manager
January 29, 2025

The term “perfect pitch,” in a musical sense, might seem familiar. This specific phenomenon is referred to as the ability to recognize the pitch of a note or produce any given tone. Perfect pitch,...

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Andrea Romano demonstrates the importance of incorporating facial expressions, including eyebrow movement, when signing.

ASL Teacher Andrea Romano Brings 20 Years of Professional Interpreting Experience to Classroom

by Cypress Cowley, Reporter
January 29, 2025

As the sound of the school bell kicks off the first day of class, an unbreakable silence falls over Andrea Romano’s room of students. This time, back-to-school jitters aren’t the culprit. Romano, Central...

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President Zee Gemmer (Center) works with members of GSA to create bracelets for an upcoming fundraiser.

Central Kitsap High School’s Gender and Sexuality Awareness Club Brings Forth a More Equal Future for LGBTQ+ Youth

by Aidyn Otto, Reporter
December 18, 2024

The door opens to a classroom filled with familiar faces strewn about, a warm and welcoming atmosphere permeates the surroundings. There are conversations being had as they catch up with each other, and...

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Akalwold smiling as his photo is taken.

Future Music Teacher Maleku Akalwold Leaves CKHS with a Positive Effect on Students

by Justin Majette, Reporter, Social Media Manager
December 11, 2024

The Central Kitsap High School music program has a new face in the building. Western Washington University student Melaku Akalwold has been a student teacher under CKHS Band Director Michael Woods since...

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Whisper the therapy dog listening to the story being read to her during the "Read to a Dog" event at the Kitsap Regional Library in Silverdale.

No Need to Whisper When Reading to Whisper the Dog

by Dani Crossen, Reporter, Assistant Editor
November 16, 2024

As families enter the Kitsap Regional Library, their children rush to the conference room to check in. With kids from all ages browsing the selection of books available before picking one and settling...

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During one of The Underground Music Club's after school meetings, members and adviser Blair Taylor gather around the smartboard to listen to a song together.

CKHS Students Form The Underground Music Club to Cultivate a DIY Music Scene

by Cypress Cowley, Reporter
October 12, 2024

A new club centered around DIY music and culture has been established, welcoming in all students who share an enthusiasm for local music, live shows, and music history.  The Underground Music Club...

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