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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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Kerry Claiborne

Kerry Claiborne, Reporter

Kerry chose Journalism because of the chance to try something new and find a future passion of creating stories of his interest and getting public opinion. Kerry outside of school enjoys listening to music and watching sports while also listening to music and sport podcasts. Kerry’s strengths as a student would be cooperating with others and independently, also being dependable with time management when needed. Kerry when he is not around his friends is a pro wrestling fanatic. 

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Seniors Grace Vanderley (representing WSU), Sarah Lawrence (representing University of Colorado), Sophia Driskell (representing Emory University), and Katy Topness (representing Gonzaga University) taking a photo to celebrate their enrollment to their college for next year.

The Class of 2023 Reflects After An Unusual Pomp and Circumstances Four Years of High School

by Kerry Claiborne, Reporter
June 2, 2023

It is nearly the final countdown as the time until senior sunset for the class of 2023 at Central Kitsap High School narrows with the finale of senior year is quickly approaching them. The near end of...

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Garrett Cooper celebrates his commitment to Washington State University for Baseball  with friends at CK athletes signing day.

CK Athletes Celebrate Signing Day

by Kerry Claiborne, Reporter
May 19, 2023

On Monday May 15th, Central Kitsap High School hosted an athlete signing day for 16 student athletes finalizing their National Letter of Intent and opportunity to play their sport of choice after high...

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CK band posing for a BeReal during CK girls basketball game on February 10, 2023.

Feature: No Matter The Score or Outcome “The CK Band Always Wins“

by Kerry Claiborne, Reporter
April 27, 2023

The CKHS band is home to some of the most talented people in the whole school and is sometimes seen as an unappreciated staple of the school. Whenever it’s the band playing popular pep band tunes of...

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CK soccer celebrates Josh Voce's goal in the 1st half of CK vs Gig Harbor. (Jesse Mackenzie).

CK Puts The Biggest Fight of The Season Against Undefeated Gig Harbor

by Kerry Claiborne, Reporter
April 25, 2023

In what should be considered one of the biggest games across all sports at any point this school and sport year for CK, the undefeated 11-0 Gig Harbor Tides came to Cougar Field to take on CK in an epic...

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CK soccer team  celebrates Jake Mackenzie 10th goal Of the season against Timberline

CK Soccer Wins Again in Their First Home League Game Against Timberline

by Kerry Claiborne, Reporter
April 11, 2023

In their first home league game of the season, Central Kitsap Boys soccer took on Timberline, a team they split games with last year going 1-1 in matchups. In their first six games, CK Boys Soccer have...

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CK Boys' Soccer athletes celebrate on the field following an important goal

CK Becoming Known As A Soccer School With Its Quest For Season Success

by Kerry Claiborne, Reporter
March 17, 2023

Over the last couple of years, Central Kitsap Boy Soccer has been well-respected in the South Sound Conference and overall 3A competition. Last year the boy's soccer team went 14-5 and finished as the...

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CK layers in a cool-down stretch following the disappointing tie.

CK Soccer Opener Ends In Disappointing Tie To Begin The Season

by Kerry Claiborne, Reporter
March 17, 2023

The much anticipated start to the season for the boy’s soccer team has finally arrived as they begin the season home opener against the 2A North Kitsap Vikings to start the season. The first game for...

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Items From The American Traveling History Museum That Famous Black Americans Invented.

2023’s Black History Month

by Kerry Claiborne, Reporter
February 27, 2023

Black History Month in February has been recognized in the United States since 1976 when U.S. president Gerald Ford was the first U.S president to celebrate Black History Month. The origins of Black History...

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CKHS student Shayla Sutliff using TikTok on a personal device.

U.S. Government Considers Placing a Ban on TikTok

by Kerry Claiborne and Sam Goerke
February 16, 2023

The popular Chinese owned social media platform TikTok has over one billion users globally actively sharing photos and videos online. TikTok has become frantically popular, particularly with Millennials...

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Taylor Swift Being The Top Artist On Spotify Wrapped For Anonymous Student.

Teens’ Obsessions With Spotify Wrapped

by Kerry Claiborne, Reporter
January 19, 2023
Spotify Wrapped for others can make users realize how much they have changed throughout the year with their music. Some people’s music taste may change along with their personality as the years continue.
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The Black Panther Wakanda Forever Album Cover From Marvel Studios

Review: ‘Black Panther Wakanda Forever’ Soundtrack

by Kerry Claiborne, Reporter
December 13, 2022

    With the massive critical acclaim and commercial success the first "Black Panther" soundtrack received in 2018 produced by guest curator Kendrick Lamar and composer Ludwig Göransson,...

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Seniors at CKHS Deal With Pressures Of After High School Plans As End Of Senior Year Looms

Seniors at CKHS Deal With Pressures Of After High School Plans As End Of Senior Year Looms

by Kerry Claiborne, Reporter
November 14, 2022

Before seniors are off on their future aspirations after high school, desiring to hear for their name announced while "Pomp and Circumstance" plays in the background, the daunting senior year is already...

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CK looks to go on the attack.

The Girl’s Soccer Team Trounce River Ridge On Their Way to The Playoffs

by Kerry Claiborne, Reporter
November 8, 2022

As uncomfortably freezing the weather was on the night of Oct 24th, the action on the field was red hot with the lady soccer Cougars wasting no time scoring early less than 2 minutes in the game. The...

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