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Cougar Chronicle

The Student News Site Of Central Kitsap High School

Cougar Chronicle

The Student News Site Of Central Kitsap High School

Cougar Chronicle

Aina Zabinski

Aina Zabinski, Editor

Aina Zabinski is the Editor in Chief of the Cougar Chronicle. This year is her first year running Cougar Chronicle and the first semester has gone very smoothly. Aina decided to join the Journalism team because she enjoys different styles of writing, and news writing was a style she had never tried before. Aina wants to learn all styles of writing because she hopes to become an English teacher in the future. Outside of school Aina is in many clubs; she is in Honors Society because she loves doing community service; and she is also involved in ASB as the senior class secretary. Aina has many strengths as a student, especially the ability to help so many students and keep up with her own work at the same time. Other strengths that Aina possesses as a student are that she is a very curious student, who loves to learn new things and faces her challenges straight on. She is also very organized, which helps her with all aspects of her life, not just school. Some things not very many people know about Aina is that she loves to dance Hip Hop and her thumbs are double jointed and able to bend backwards. Aina’s plans after high school are to attend a college in Washington and get a degree to become a teacher. She has been accepted to all colleges she has applied for, which is very impressive. When writing articles, Aina strives to write stories with high human interest as well as community oriented stories that students can relate to. She wants people to remember her as a great leader and someone people can always come to for help.   

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Front entrance

[Photo] Deconstruction of Central Kitsap High School

by Noah Hlavaty, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2020

Front entrance

The Valedictorians and Salutatorians pose with their medals after Senior Awards Night. Right to Left: Ryan Nguyen, Woon Na, Kathryn Alexa Watson, Frederick "Fritz" Humm, and Matyas Kisiday. (Not pictured: Khoi-Viet Le)

Summa Cum Laude (With Highest Praise)

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
June 11, 2019

Special congratulations are in order for six high ranking Seniors, who have been selected as the Class of 2019 Valedictorians and Salutatorians--prestigious titles awarded by Central Kitsap High School...

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Spanish teacher Richard Newell accepts recognition of his retirement.

Goodbye Tension, Hello Pension

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
June 4, 2019

This year Central Kitsap High School will not only say goodbye to graduating seniors and Co-Principal Gail Danner, but also to some well-known teachers. Spanish teacher Richard Newell and Math teachers...

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The State of Sex Education in CKSD

The State of Sex Education in CKSD

by Victoria Steffee and Aina Zabinski
June 3, 2019

Sexual Education is one of the most delicate topics to address in schools. People are concerned about what children are exposed to, so many programs only teach the minimum. This avoids hurting people’s...

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Each Familiar Crack

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
May 15, 2019

Ava pressed her face up close to the single-hung window, so that her breath fogged up the pane like delicate ice, and peered out at the streets of Queens. The crisp air filled her nostrils with the salty...

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Some Synonyms

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
May 15, 2019

The synonym for standing still Is staying put by one’s own will, Waiting, frozen, stopped, unmoving, Watching stock-still disapproving, Working as a living statue, Or a tableau that’s formed on...

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The Times

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
May 15, 2019

I read the paper, shook my head. Another several people Dead. And a father doesn’t know if he said “I love you,” to his daughter. I called my dad, his reply a gruff “Well, these times...

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Home

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
May 15, 2019

Some say that a home is where you find your heart. Others say no, home is the place you were born and raised. While the free, wild wanderer might say the road is the hallway as their home is the world. Or...

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(Left to Right) Hayden Werdal, Mark Mckee, Austin Selby and Ally Toms at the State Competition.

CK Sports Med Students Leave State Competition With Powerful Message and Two Awards

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
May 13, 2019

After a few drizzly, grueling days of testing and presenting in a student forum, Central Kitsap High School students Mark Mckee, Ally Toms and Austin Selby proudly walked out of the Sports Medicine Spring...

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Senior News--Important Dates and Information

Senior News–Important Dates and Information

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
May 9, 2019

May 21-Distinguished Scholar Night, 6:30pm at CKHS theater May 28-31-Senior Week May 29-Mock Crash (must ride bus from CKHS to attend) May 30-Senior Awards Night, 6pm at CKHS gym June 1-Prom*,...

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Captain Marvel glows in her full glory after finally discovering her true power.

“Captain Marvel” Review: Higher, Further, Faster

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
April 24, 2019

“Captain Marvel,” the most recent addition to the Avengers saga, is an action-packed origin-story that celebrates both the foundation of the Avengers and women in science. The fiery and hilarious heroine...

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Grad Night!

Grad Night!

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
April 23, 2019

UPDATE- Due to procedural difficulties with renting the venue, no official Grad Night will be held for the Class of 2019. Seniors are encouraged to have their own graduation parties, and stay safe the...

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Faces of visionary women in U.S. history.

Girls Who Ran the World

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
March 27, 2019

March marks a time to reflect on women’s meaningful contributions to history and for women to find inspiration to continue that legacy. Each year the month of March is designated as Women’s History...

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The current CKHS administration. Left to right: Assistant Principal Matt Clouser, with Co-Principals Craig Johnson and Gail Danner.

BREAKING NEWS–CK’s Administration Is Changing

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
March 14, 2019

Jeanne Beckon, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, announced on Thursday, Feb. 28 that some schools within the Central Kitsap School District (including Central Kitsap High School) will undergo...

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March 2019 Calendar Highlights

March 2019 Calendar Highlights

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
March 5, 2019

Friday, March 1 & Saturday, March 2--Spring Play Performances, 7 pm in the Southworth Theater Wednesday, March 6--YSBP Presentation to 9th grade English classes; Boys Baseball game at Kitsap Fairgrounds Friday,...

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The SkillsUSA team

These Kids Have Skills

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
March 1, 2019

SkillsUSA competitors from Central Kitsap High School won 13 medals at regionals, and are heading to the State competition in mid-April. The team of 2019 follows a long-standing tradition of excellence...

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Mohs smiles from behind her computer, working hard to support the students of CKHS.

Mrs. Mohs–The Secret Weapon to Students’ Futures

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
January 31, 2019

As the bell rings, a multi-colored mess of students shuffle through the hall, teeming with hundreds of dreams and a palpable sense of teenage adrenaline. A few students glance in the square windows of...

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The central clock for CK, where the bells are set.

Ring, Ring! It’s the New Bell Schedule

by Victoria Steffee and Aina Zabinski
January 29, 2019

In the 2020-2021 school year, the Central Kitsap School District is looking to make changes to the bell schedules in order to accommodate the state's recent decision to raise the credit requirement for...

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Festivals of Light

Festivals of Light

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
December 11, 2018

Dec. 11, 2018   The holiday season is often associated with festive decorations, cheerfulness, family get-togethers, bustling shopping centers, romantic walks through the snow (or rain for Washingtonians)...

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Shifting the Spotlight

Shifting the Spotlight

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
November 21, 2018

Nov. 20, 2018   Central Kitsap High School theater showcased its last fall play in the Southworth auditorium, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” on Nov. 8, 9, and 10. This witty satire makes...

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Remembering 95 Years of CKHS

Remembering 95 Years of CKHS

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
November 6, 2018

Nov. 6, 2018   Central Kitsap High School welcomed about 300 former students to its first “Reminisce and Remember” event on Thursday, Oct. 25. Community members will have two more opportunities...

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CKSD and KRL signing the official agreement to share space in the 900 Wing.

Sharing Vision, Sharing Space

by Aina Zabinski, Editor
October 24, 2018

Oct. 23, 2018   At the School Board Meeting Sept. 12, KRL and CKSD reached a formal agreement to partner in re-purposing Central Kitsap High School’s 900 Wing for the library and district...

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