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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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Delaney McCorkle, Editor-in-Chief

Delaney McCorkle is a sophomore at CKHS this year and serves as the Chronicle’s co-Editor-in-Chief.  A longtime writer, Delaney hopes to build writing, leadership, and interpersonal skills in Journalism, as well as improving and promoting a platform for student voices within CK. She is also interested in learning more about podcasting, as a longtime listener of many fiction podcasts. As a student, Delaney utilizes organization and dedication to maintain grades and reach academic goals, striving to reach her personal best.  Delaney participates in several CKHS clubs, including Art Club and Enviro Club, and helps care for the CKHS garden.  Outside of school, she enjoys hiking, artistic endeavors, and rock climbing.  In addition to writing journalistically, Delaney also writes creative fiction and poetry, and identifies as an avid reader and a lover of the written word. 

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The sun shines through the trees on the Ueland Tree Farm trail.

Getting Outside During the Pandemic

by Delaney McCorkle, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2021

As May begins, the spring  season brings longer days and better weather to the Pacific Northwest.  For Washingtonians who have been sheltering at home because of both COVID-19 and winter weather, this...

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An illustration of three hands reaching upwards, drawn in the CKHS school colors.

[Photo] Addressing Racial Inequality and Inequity in CKHS

March 3, 2021

An illustration of three hands reaching upwards, drawn in the CKHS school colors.

An illustration of a silhouette of a person standing in front of the transgender pride flag.

Oklahoma Bill Threatens Transgender Rights

by Delaney McCorkle, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2021

In January, Oklahoma State Senator Warren Hamilton introduced the OK Senate Bill 676 aiming to criminalize medical care related to gender reassignment for transgender individuals in the state of Oklahoma...

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Tia-Jane Fowler holds her violin at a performance.

From Symphony Seat to Zoom Screen: the Life of a Musician in Quarantine

by Delaney McCorkle, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2021

The Zoom screen flickers for a second as another participant joins the meeting, then comes into focus as a face appears.  Framed by two walls draped in strings of white LED lights, Central Kitsap High...

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Chaos in the Capitol: Live Updates

by Delaney McCorkle, Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2021

With only 13 days until the presidential inauguration of President Elect Joe Biden (D), there has been many different events to follow in the news - including the protest-turned-mob in the Capitol yesterday,...

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A graphic displaying Washington state, with a banner reading "Bill 5395" across it.

Senate Bill 5395: a Source of Controversy and Change

by Delaney McCorkle, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2020

Last month, Washington state voters passed Senate Bill 5395 with a 57.82% majority. The cause of much controversy, the bill aims to provide all public school students with comprehensive sexual health education...

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The main entrance to the Silverdale Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library still has active book and audio/visual drop boxes for patrons to return books; after they've been returned, they are quarantined for 72 hours.

Checkout During COVID-19: Libraries During the Pandemic

by Delaney McCorkle, Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2020

When the shutdown began in March, many establishments closed, including school and community libraries.  As the year progressed and restrictions loosened, libraries began to adapt to the situation and...

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A hand-drawn transgender pride flag with "Awareness Week" written on it.

Transgender Awareness Week: a Time to Educate, Celebrate, and Remember

by Delaney McCorkle and Olivia Miller
November 19, 2020

Transgender Awareness Week began last Friday, Nov. 13. Stretching from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19, the week is meant to raise awareness about transgender people and their struggles.  On Nov. 20, following Transgender...

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Student Artwork

National Art Honor Society: A New CKHS Club During the Pandemic

by Delaney McCorkle, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2020

Last month, ASB approved a group of Central Kitsap High School students to form a new club: National Art Honor Society. Although they started fully virtual, the club officers hope to explore opportunities...

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Erik Randall is a history teacher for freshmen and sophomores at CKHS.

Central Kitsap High School Teacher Erik Randall on Retaining Common Humanity During Election Season

by Delaney McCorkle, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2020

As the 2020 presidential election ensues, political tensions run high throughout America. Erik Randall, a Central Kitsap High School history teacher, urges people to look past such differences. “In...

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Live Coverage of the 2020 Presidential Election

by Jessica Gordon, Ellie Larsen, Leanna Fitzgerald, Delaney McCorkle, Olivia Miller, and Rosalie Johnson
November 3, 2020

As the 2020 Presidential Election approaches with candidates Donald Trump (R) and Joseph Biden (D), the Cougar Chronicle strives to provide live coverage on the whereabouts of the candidates alongside...

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Students create workspaces for school within their own homes while participating in online learning; these workspaces are centered around their computers. Because of this focus on technology, problems with connectivity and access to electronics is a prominent problem for Washington State students.

Covid-19 School Closure: a Light on Deficiencies, Growths, and Strengths in Schools

by Delaney McCorkle, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2020

Students, parents, teachers, and administrators alike faced drastic changes to their jobs and work environments when COVID-19 closed schools.  From technological deficiencies to social and mental health...

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CKHS teacher and Enviro Club advisor Bill Wilson harvests produce at the CKHS garden to donate to the Central Kitsap Food Bank.

Feeding the CK Community During Pandemic

by Delaney McCorkle, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2020

Central Kitsap High School chemistry and environmental sciences teacher Bill Wilson has done more than transition to a distance-learning model this year; along with a few student volunteers, he spent a...

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