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The Student News Site Of Central Kitsap High School

Cougar Chronicle
The Student News Site Of Central Kitsap High School

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Irelynn Smalley

Irelynn Smalley, Reporter, Business Manager

Irelynn Smalley is a Sophomore and aspiring business student. While this is Smalley’s first year of journalism, Smalley was recommended journalism in both 8th and 9th grade. Smalley hopes to hear new perspectives of a wide variety of topics throughout the year. Smalley spends time outside of school exploring new opportunities through dirt-bike racing, fixing up muscle/sports cars, and DECA.

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Opinion: The Downfall of EA Sports

by Justin Majette and Irelynn Smalley
May 9, 2025

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Principal Alex Chertok opens The CKHS Experience introducing staff members to the incoming freshmen.

CKHS Hosts the First Annual ‘CKHS Experience’ to Welcome Incoming Freshmen

by Irelynn Smalley, Reporter, Business Manager
April 17, 2025

For most Central Kitsap School District students, Tuesday marked only the second day back from spring break. But for over 200 eighth-graders from nearby middle schools, it was more than just a regular...

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Kaden Melnick (center) dribbles down the court past Daniel Sullivan (right).

Highlights from the Student-Teacher Basketball Tournament

by Irelynn Smalley, Reporter, Business Manager
March 28, 2025

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Grant Lin swings for a line drive single to third base.

Central Kitsap High School Regains Control on Both Sides of the Plate With a 16-3 Win Over Mount Tahoma High School

by Irelynn Smalley, Reporter, Business Manager
March 26, 2025

Tuesday, March 25 brought substantial sun counting down to Central Kitsap’s varsity baseball game against Mount Tahoma High School. At 6:28 p.m., CKHS varsity baseball pitcher Grant Lin, opened the game...

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David Tracewell, a media collector at CKHS, admires Kendrick Lamar's black Grand National used to inspire the title of the album.

Review: Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ and the Art of Duality, Presence, and Reinvention

by Irelynn Smalley, Reporter, Business Manager
February 25, 2025

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Valentine's disaster emphasizes criticism directed at the holiday.

Opinion: Valentine’s Day Continues to Miss the Mark in Relationships

by Irelynn Smalley, Reporter, Business Manager
February 14, 2025

Every year, come mid-February, people all over the world are pressured into celebrating the dreadful holiday that is Valentine’s Day. The premise is simple: shower your romantic partner (if you’re...

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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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