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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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Dani-lou Gemmer

Dani-lou Gemmer, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief

Dani-lou Gemmer is a Junior at Central Kitsap High School, spending her second year in the journalism program as the Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief. When she isn’t reporting, she spends her time acting in school and community theatre, playing D&D with her friends, and generally crafting. She hopes that this year in journalism will improve her mentoring and networking skills.

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Central Kitsap High School students explore the booths at the tailgate.

Central Kitsap High School Hosts Annual Tailgate

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2025

For most high school students, the first football game of the school year is a big event, where people often get dressed up, get face paint, and make plans with friends to enjoy the evening. On Sept. 12,...

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(Left to right) Students Eliza Fischer and Bo Wooll read over the AP Statistics textbook.

Class Cancellations at Central Kitsap High School Leave AP Students in a Tough Situation

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief
June 17, 2025

Disclaimer: This story does not include an administrative perspective on the situation surrounding class cancellations. An interview request was sent out to multiple district members; however, due to...

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New Director Mark Gaines shakes hand with a community member.

The Surprise Resignation of School Board Director Breezy Mitchell

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2025

Over the last few months, community members have slowly been finding out that there was an unexpected change in the Central Kitsap School Board. Without making an official public statement at any meeting,...

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CKHS Marching Band Performs Two Parades in One Day

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief
June 6, 2025

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Special education collaborative teacher Martha Patterson speaks to the board during the public comment section.

Central Kitsap Education Association Speaks on Student Discipline

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2025

With hundreds of teachers, dozens of schools, and thousands of students, the Central Kitsap School Board has many voices to listen to and consider as they make their decisions. The representatives of the...

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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, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief
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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The North Kitsap High School Wind Ensemble plays in front of the adjudicators.

Central Kitsap High School Hosts Annual OMEA Competition

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2025

While the normal buzz of high school life moved throughout the halls, an unusual amount of buses arrived in front of the school and began to unload their cargo of students and instruments. From tiny piccolos...

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Michael Woods (center) conducts the Kitsap Philharmonic orchestra playing "Seventh Inning Stretches" while his son Henry Woods stands prepared to mime hitting a home run (left). Provided by Deanna Gemmer

Kitsap Philharmonic Debuts ‘Seventh Inning Stretches’

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2025

As the doors to the Central Kitsap High School’s Performing Arts Center opened wide, people streamed into a nearly sold-out auditorium. Parents, siblings, and music adorers from all over the county prepared...

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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, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief
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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Jimmy Carter accepts the presidential nomination of his party at the
Democratic National Convention, August 14, 1980. (Credit: Jimmy Carter Library)

Death of Former President Jimmy Carter Rocks the Nation

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2025

On Dec. 29, 2024, the longest-living American president, Jimmy Carter, passed away at the age of 100. Carter was the 39th president of the United States, a Democrat who was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace...

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[Video] CKHS 2024 HOCO court

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2024

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A poster for the musical Urinetown.

Review: ‘Urinetown’

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2024

Not many musicals have the audience hollering in laughter after the untimely death of the protagonist, but like its name, “Urinetown” is unorthodox. With an extremely satirical nature, “Urinetown”...

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John Collins and JC Valenzuela's Monsters Inc. themed golf cart.

Photo Gallery of the 2024 Homecoming Golf Cart Line Up

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2024

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The slashed and re-sewn banner hangs under the shelter on the Poulsbo waterfront.

The 2024 Poulsbo Pride in the Park Triumphs Through Adversity

by Dani-lou Gemmer, Assistant Print Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2024

Poulsbo Pride in the Park took place on Sept. 14 along the waterfront of downtown Poulsbo. It buzzed with energy from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., through both the rain and sun. The event included music,...

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