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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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Leah Howell

Leah Howell, Reporter

Leah Howell is a current junior at Central Kitsap High School. She decided to take journalism because she thought it would be an interesting topic and provide her with skills on news and article writing. Howell is a swimmer and fastpitch player for the school. When she is not busy with schoolwork or sports, she enjoys hanging out with her pets. She has a dog, two cats, a lizard, and chickens. 

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Central Kitsap Student Athlete Life

by Leah Howell, Reporter
June 5, 2022

The life of a student athlete is both busy and stressful. Here at Central Kitsap, we have a number of students who excel in both sports and academics, but they make sure to try and put the student before...

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From left to right: Maple Bar, Blueberry Fritter, Tiger Tail, and Oprah Bar.

Review of Legendary Doughnuts

by Leah Howell, Reporter
May 24, 2022

Legendary Doughnuts serve handmade doughnuts, and have seven locations, all here in Washington. The locations include Tacoma, Covington, Auburn, Puyallup, Federal Way, Orting, and Issaquah.  All but...

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Nadine Dockendorf the 2022-23 Senior president

Nadine Dockendorf – Class of 2023’s Senior President

by Leah Howell, Reporter
May 13, 2022

Next years 2022-23 Senior Associated Student Body president is Nadine Dockendorf. Nadine is a current Central Kitsap High School junior.  Nadine ran for president because she has wanted to be in a...

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Roozengaard tulip fields of red, pink, purple, and orange tulips

A Review of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

by Leah Howell, Reporter
April 16, 2022

Have you ever heard "April showers bring May flowers"? Here in the beautiful state of Washington it's done a little differently with March showers bringing April flowers. To be specific, acres and acres...

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Students in teacher Bill Wilson's 4th period class watch as President Biden gives a live briefing on the Russo-Ukrainian War. (Taken February 25, 2022)

Central Kitsap High School Students On The Russo-Ukrainian War

by Aidyn Pacl and Leah Howell
April 1, 2022

It was almost 4 AM in Ukraine. There was a visible fear in the country as tensions with Russia rose to an all time high. The tensions were palpable, you could cut them with a knife, and on February...

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Courtney Cotter after throwing the final strike in the state championship game
Photo provided by Courtney Cotter 
Photographed by David Nelson

Coach Courtney Cotter From Player to Coach

by Leah Howell, Reporter
February 6, 2022

It's been three years since the Central Kitsap school district opened the gates to it’s new school, as well as the athletic complex. Top of the line athletic facilities are evident upon entering the...

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Leah Howell, in front of her families Christmas tree with Christmas music

Opinion: Christmas Music Has a Time Frame

by Leah Howell, Reporter
December 15, 2021

It seems to me that Christmas music is being played earlier and earlier every year. I personally consider the Christmas/ Holiday season to be after Thanksgiving. But due to the Christmas Creep, some businesses...

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Image of COVID

Winter COVID Testing at Central Kitsap High School

by Leah Howell, Reporter
December 7, 2021

With the new winter sports season starting up and being all indoors, Central Kitsap High School has a new COVID testing program for athletics.  From the COVID-19 Sporting Activities, Fitness, and...

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Head shot of Denise Tracy

Denise Tracy is The New Board Director of District One

by Leah Howell, Reporter
November 17, 2021

Denise Tracy is the newly elected Central Kitsap School District board director of district one. She moved to Kitsap County in 2008 after growing up in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has four kids in the school...

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CK Swim coaches sign

Central Kitsap High School’s Swim Coaches

by Leah Howell, Reporter
November 4, 2021

The Central Kitsap High School swim team has been coached by Whitney Dodd and Madison Heaman for the past several years. Head coach Dodd has been coaching at CK since August of 2016 and assistant coach...

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Kaitlin Caylor with the Environmental Club sign

Environmental Club Values Under New Advisor

by Leah Howell, Reporter
November 4, 2021

The Central Kitsap High School Environmental Club is a club that hopes to spread information and take action regarding the environment and the CK community. The Environmental Club recently began being...

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