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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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Sam Goerke

Sam Goerke, Reporter

Sam Goerke is a junior at CKHS. They took Journalism as an opportunity to be more involved in the school community and interact with other students. They enjoy crocheting, binging “Grey’s Anatomy”, and listening to crime podcasts at work. After they graduate, Sam plans to attend college and go into the financial field.

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Cast members for "Narnia the Musical" hosted at Enoch City Arts.

Bremerton is Bringing the Drama: Enoch City Arts’ Theater Camp Approaches

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
June 6, 2023

While school drama clubs take a break from putting on productions come summer, more opportunities for avid theater kids arise. This July, Bremerton’s Enoch City Arts acting studio has opened a drama...

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Morning traffic at the CKHS cafeteria where Karaoke Wednesday is held, filled with not even half as many people as there are in each lunch.

Opinion: Cancel Karaoke Wednesdays

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
May 30, 2023

At Central Kitsap High School, students and staff are able to perform any appropriate song in front of the whole cafeteria during all lunches on Wednesdays.  Students aren’t allowed to leave the...

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Greek goddess Maia and her son Hermes. The month of May is named after Maia, and she represents growth, nurturing and motherhood.

Opinion: The Month of May Does Not Slay

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
May 16, 2023

DISCLAIMER: This post is intended to be satire for entertainment purposes.  Every year the month of May rolls around and I’m reminded of how much I despise this month.  May is the second to last...

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Daddies and Daughters danced the night away at the Kitsap Daddy Daughter Dance prior to the pandemic.

The Daddy Daughter Dance is Back in Kitsap County

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
April 29, 2023

In the past, Central Kitsap School District has hosted an annual Daddy Daughter Dance at the Kitsap Fairgrounds. When COVID-19 hit and disallowed for public events, it was ultimately decided to stop putting...

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Cover art and DVD cover for season two of “New Girl”

Opinion: Unfortunately, ‘New Girl’ is Old News

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
April 25, 2023

On April 17, 2023, the popular series “New Girl” was removed from Netflix after almost ten years of streaming.  Because Netflix wasn’t the original production company for the show, all 149 episodes...

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(From left) Nicole Cox, Kenzie Von Ruden, Liz Suarez, Mya Hagge, Annabelle Havers, and Joss North rehearsing choreography in the CKHS choir room for “Legally Blonde: The Musical”

‘What Doesn’t Kill Us Makes Us Hotter, Ladies!’ – One Month Until ‘Legally Blonde’ Opening Night

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
April 20, 2023

They’re a little over a month into rehearsal, and CKHS’s production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” is coming together. This week, the cast and crew were focusing on putting together choreography....

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"The 100" season one Netflix cover art and promo poster. Currently streaming on Netflix.

Opinion: The Mistreatment and Abuse of John Murphy

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
April 13, 2023
Murphy was never the bad guy. Throughout the entire show they make him seem like he is evil, and give him the nickname “cockroach” because they can never seem to kill him.
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Central Kitsap babysitting horror stories are a lesson in expecting the unexpected.

Babysitting Horror Stories

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
March 29, 2023

The typical age of hire in Washington state is 16 years old, but as soon as kids hit middle school they are looking for opportunities to make money. Unofficial employment, such as babysitting, is a common...

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Cover art for the movie adaptation of "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers.

Review: ‘Redeeming Love’

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
March 21, 2023

Trigger and Content Warning for mentions of domestic and sexual abuse. The movie “Redeeming Love” was released in theaters on January 21, 2022. It was directed by D.J. Caruso, who worked closely...

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Former Venture and Magnet student Shayla Sutliff receives an award and scholarship money for writing an essay that won at the local and state level within the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Advanced Education Program Leaves Students Underprepared For High School

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
March 17, 2023

"The Magnet program did not prepare me for high school in the ways it should have," CKHS junior and former Magnet and Venture program student Aspen Willis said.  Starting at only seven years old, students...

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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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Middle School student Averi Campbell taking Spanish in CK high school.

Cubs to Cougars (And Back Again…)

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
January 18, 2023

There are many programs at Central Kitsap High School that offer better educational opportunities for students, including enrolling students from Central Kitsap Middle School in classes in the high school...

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Grinch decoration, taken by Lisa Zins.

Why The Grinch Stole Christmas

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
December 19, 2022

**This article is completely satirical and for entertainment purposes only.** Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas was a classic family Christmas book that was adapted into an animated movie...

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Stage manager Teddie Schmitt working with tech crew members during “cue to cue” rehearsal of The Jungle book. This is when lighting and other technical elements are set based on each actor and their position on stage during each scene of the show.

Teddie Schmitt As CKHS Stage Manager

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
December 8, 2022

One of the most crucial roles in any Central Kitsap High School drama club production is the role of stage manager. The current stage manager Teddie Schmitt dedicates up to three hours a day to shows. Stage...

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Booths at the Holiday Gift and Food Fair. Provided by the Kitsap County Holiday Gift Fair website.

Kitsap County “Holiday Gift and Food Fair” Returns

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
November 14, 2022

The month of November is full of anticipation for the coming holiday season. Festivities and events surrounding winter holidays begin to take place. One upcoming themed event is the Kitsap County Holiday...

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Clover Brann, student at CKHS, and friends hanging out at Spirit Halloween

Central Kitsap High School vs. Halloween

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
October 29, 2022

With students at CKHS preparing for this Halloween season, many are wondering if high school is too old to be participating in some popular Halloween traditions.  A few common Halloween traditions...

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Jasmine Borja, a senior at CKHS and an active STOP club member

STOP Club Takes A New Direction

by Sam Goerke, Reporter
October 26, 2022

Supporting Survivors Through Outreach and Prevention (STOP) Club at CKHS has taken an entirely new direction in leadership and meeting style. STOP Club is a relatively new club, starting in 2020 with...

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