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Prom dress shopping can be stressful and extensive and motivate students to not attend.

[Photo] Pitfalls of prom planning

By: Jackie Poznanski, Editor
April 6, 2022
Graduation may be celebrated differently for the class of 2020, but it is still a great accomplishment.

[Photo] Thank you, CHS

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 12, 2020
Graduation is a time of accomplishment and reflection on past educational years.

[Photo] Graduation

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 21, 2019
During summer vacation, many people enjoy the warm weather at the beach.

[Photo] Summer Vacation

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 20, 2019
On June 14, the United States celebrates Flag Day; the day that the US adopted the flag in 1777.

[Photo] Flag Day

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 14, 2019
Furtive means to be marked by quiet, caution or secrecy.

[Photo] Furtive

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 11, 2019
Commemorate is to celebrate (an event, a person, or a situation).

[Photo] Commemorate

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
June 10, 2019
An accolade is an award or special honor.

[Photo] Accolade

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 14, 2019
Diminutive means to be very small.

[Photo] Dimunitive

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
May 2, 2019
This is a quote by American Musician, Phillip Sweet.

[Photo] “Stay true to yourself, yet always be open to learn. Work hard, and never give up on your dreams, even when nobody else believes they can come true but you. These are not cliches but real tools you need no matter what you do in life to stay focused on your path.”

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
March 15, 2019
This is a quote about American Musician, Matt Cameron.

[Photo] “Live life to the fullest, and focus on the positive.”

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
March 14, 2019
This is a quote by Clergyman, Thich Nhat Hanh.

[Photo] “Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.”

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
March 13, 2019
This is a quote by Chinese Philosopher, Lao Tzu.

[Photo] “To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.”

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
March 11, 2019
This is a quote by Scottish Theologian, William Barclay.

[Photo] “There are two great days in a person’s life – the day we are born and the day we discover why.”

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
March 8, 2019
Heartstrings can be described as the deepest feeling of emotion or affection.

[Photo] Heartstring

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
March 8, 2019
To be raddled is to be in a state of confusion.

[Photo] Raddled

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
March 15, 2019
Cacophony means a harsh or unpleasant sound.

[Photo] Cacophony

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
March 12, 2019
This is a quote by Canadian Actress, Jenn Proske.

[Photo] “Love yourself. It is important to stay positive because beauty comes from the inside out.”

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
January 29, 2019
This is a quote by Actor, Bruce Lee.

[Photo] “Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.”

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
January 24, 2019
This is a quote by American Author, Mark Twain.

[Photo] “Facts are stubborn, but statistics are more pliable.”

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
January 15, 2019
Hemophobia is an extreme fear of blood.

[Photo] Hemophobia

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 28, 2019
Monophobia is the fear of being by one's self, or alone.

[Photo] Monophobia

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 26, 2019
Abubble means to be characterized by enthusiasm and excitement.

[Photo] Abubble

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 20, 2019
In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth was an elaborate, confusing structure designed as a maze.

[Photo] Labryinth

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 18, 2019
Supplicate is to pray or ask humbly for something.

[Photo] Supplicate

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 15, 2019
Vivify is to brighten or give life to something.

[Photo] Vivify

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 13, 2019
This is a quote by American Statesman, Colin Powell.

[Photo] “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.”

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
January 14, 2019
To be a diligent worker, you work very hard.

[Photo] Diligent

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 7, 2019
Being prudent can mean to be very wise.

[Photo] Prudent

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 4, 2019
Profligate is being wasteful in the use of resources.

[Photo] Profligate

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
February 1, 2019
A manifesto is a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer.

[Photo] Manifesto

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
January 25, 2019
Immure is to enclose behind walls; like a jail cell for example.

[Photo] Immure

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
January 23, 2019
Incendiary relates to causing fires.

[Photo] Incendiary

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
January 21, 2019
Antipathy is a deep feeling of dislike.

[Photo] Antipathy

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
January 16, 2019
Abrogate is to repeal or do away with a law.

[Photo] Abrogate

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
January 15, 2019
Trepidation is a feeling of fear or agitation.

[Photo] Trepidation

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
January 14, 2019
The coach helped to elucidate, or explain the game to the player.

[Photo] Elucidate

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
January 11, 2019
Histrionic is exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention.

[Photo] Histrionic

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
January 9, 2019
A picture of the Grinch, who was a movie character that was not very fond of Christmas.

[Photo] Grinch

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
December 21, 2018
Disdain is contempt or scorn.

[Photo] Disdain

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
December 19, 2018
To come to a consensus is to agree on something.

[Photo] Consensus

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
December 18, 2018
Nefarious means to be evil, or wicked.

[Photo] Nefarious

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
December 14, 2018
Ferret is to chase or drive out from a hiding place.

[Photo] Ferret

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
December 12, 2018
To ingratiate is to bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or showing immense affection.

[Photo] Ingratiate

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
December 11, 2018
The term "Cyber Monday" was created by marketing companies to encourage people to shop online.

[Photo] Cyber Monday

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
November 26, 2018
Adhere means to conform to or follow rules exactly.

[Photo] Adhere

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
December 6, 2018
If you antagonize someone, you trigger hostility or anger in the other person.

[Photo] Antagonize

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
December 5, 2018
To be voracious means to want to devour great quantities of food.

[Photo] Voracious

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
December 3, 2018
Idyllic means peaceful.

[Photo] Idyllic

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
November 23, 2018
A courier is a messenger.

[Photo] Courier

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
November 22, 2018
A mogul person is someone who is very wealthy.

[Photo] Mogul

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
November 21, 2018
To be a poltroon means to be a scared coward.

[Photo] Poltroon

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
November 21, 2018
Terse means to the point.

[Photo] Terse

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
November 13, 2018
Purblind can mean to be lacking vision, insight or understanding.

[Photo] Purblind

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
October 29, 2018
Brooding means to be showing deep unhappiness.

[Photo] Brooding

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
October 25, 2018
"Life is full of happiness and tears; be strong and have faith."

[Photo] “Life is full of happiness and tears; be strong and have faith.”

By: Emily Vogler, Editor
October 19, 2018
To condone bad behavior, is to overlook it and allow it to continue.

[Photo] Condone

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
October 24, 2018
Unprecedented means to be new; to have never been done or known before.

[Photo] Unprecedented

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
October 23, 2018
To be malcontent means to be unhappy.

[Photo] Malcontent

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
October 11, 2018
Gregarious means to be social.

[Photo] Gregarious

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
September 28, 2018
The word spurious means to be fake.

[Photo] Spurious

By: Angelina Wintonick, Co-Editor in Chief
September 27, 2018
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