Top Story #1
Easing The Tension
Students employ different studying techniques to prepare for final examsBy Josleen Omani, Staff Reporter · January 17, 2012
As the semester comes to an end and final exams take place, it is normal for students to feel anxious and stressed, especially when the pressure is on to do well. Some students can manage to deal well with the tension by preparing for the tests in advance, scheduling their time and organizing themselves, whereas others can let the angst get the best of them by being overly concerned when faced with taking an exam. Of course, preparation for such exams is a tedious process and a challenge because students must devote their time...
Top Story #2
Late Heroics
Griffith’s buzzer beater highlights back-to-back winsBy RJ Terrero, Staff Reporter · January 15, 2012
With back-to-back conference wins against Christiana and Dickinson, Pencader Charter High School’s boys basketball team has evened its record at 5-5 midway through the season. On Tuesday at Christiana, the Titans and Vikings battled each other in a close game that kept fans on the edges of their seats. While the Titans had trouble stopping sophomore Shawn Mitchell, who scored 35 points, Pencader had the lead when it counted most. Trailing 61-60 with less than two seconds remaining, the Titans were inbounding the ball under...
Top Story #3
To help support Pencader BPA's coat drive, a concerned citizen donates several jackets Thursday at the K-mart in Pike Creek Shopping Center.
A Warm Gesture
Schumacher, BPA collect coats to help those in needBy Jason Ammermon, Staff Reporter · January 11, 2012
It is no secret that the winters in New Castle County are very cold. Daily, we see people of all ages bundling up in their new Northface jackets, hoodies, and other outerwear. Lately, however, with the economy struggling and a local...
Top Story #4
Junior Carrisa Anderson flashes a winning smile after being declared champion of Pencader's first Poetry Out Loud competition.
Poetic Justice
Preparation helps Anderson capture crown in recitation contestBy Patrick Scarola and Harry Stewart, Staff Reporters · January 5, 2012
For 16-year-old junior Carrisa Anderson, practice makes perfect – and an almost perfect score. Reciting the poem “Ballad of Birmingham” with near perfection at the school’s Poetry Out Loud competition just before the holiday...
Top Story #5
Junior Nathan Rouwhorst was one of nine students who were honored for their efforts in November.
Standing Out
Rouwhorst, eight others recognized for classroom effortsBy Renae Campbell, Staff Reporter · January 4, 2012
Every month at Pencader Charter High School, students are honored for their outstanding efforts in the different subject areas. Teachers select students of the month based on what they observe in the classroom. Students can be recognized...
News
Students employ different studying techniques to prepare for final exams
By Josleen Omani, Staff Reporter · January 17, 2012
As the semester comes to an end and final exams take place, it is normal for students to feel anxious and stressed, especially when the pressure is on to do well. Some students... [Read more]
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Opinion
Senior year comes up short of its promise
By Lindsey Thompson, Staff Reporter · December 1, 2011
We waited three years to get here. Three years to be top of the heap, three years to boss freshmen around, and three years to graduate. We work our butts off to get here, completing... [Read more]
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Sports
Griffith’s buzzer beater highlights back-to-back wins
By RJ Terrero, Staff Reporter · January 15, 2012
With back-to-back conference wins against Christiana and Dickinson, Pencader Charter High School’s boys basketball team has evened its record at 5-5 midway through the season. On... [Read more]
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Artists, musicians join together to show off talents tonight
by Brianna Walker, Staff Reporter · December 9, 2011
‘Tis the season to jingle those bells and enjoy the Winter Coffee House, sponsored by Pencader’s chapter of Business Professionals of America. With its holiday-themed songs... [Read more]
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