Lacrosse team gets closer to first winning season

May 31, 2011 • By Karla Carrillo, Staff Reporter  
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

When Pencader Charter High School started a boys lacrosse program in 2008, the team’s first season went the way one would expect. The Titans played 15 games and won only one of them. The next two seasons, Pencader posted records of 5-10. And this season, the Titans improved a little more, finishing... Read more »

Program educates students on influential African Americans

May 26, 2011 • by Amanda Baggett, Staff Reporter  
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Recently, Pencader Charter High School received a visit from President Barack Obama, Olympian Jesse Owens, and musical group Destiny’s Child. Well, sort of. Earlier this month, Pencader hosted an event designed to educate students on African American history and the impact made by famous African Americans... Read more »

Roles are reversed as Lady Titans line it up on football field

May 26, 2011 • by Ria Karavasilis, News Editor  
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

Football games have been an enormous part of the high school experience. Many people come out to support their team and show their school spirit. Football is even more fun to watch when it’s a powder-puff game. A powder-puff football game is when, instead of playing the traditional way, the girls play... Read more »

Artists travel far to share Taiwanese art, culture with Pencader

May 24, 2011 • By Aya Elzaharna, Photography Editor  
Filed under A&E, Top Stories

When you think of the United States of America, the first thing that might come to mind is the variety of people living in it. The USA is like the heart of the world; it is made up of people from various cultures and traditions. Many US citizens enjoy learning more about the different cultures that exist... Read more »

Students recognized for their April efforts in the classroom

May 20, 2011 • By Edwina Wilson, Staff Reporter  
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Some high school students might be a little nervous when they hear their name announced on the school intercom system. “What did I do now?” they might think. “Who wants to see me?” When freshman Shawnice Gattis heard her name on the morning announcements recently, she had nothing to worry about. Gattis... Read more »

Students need to get involved to make most of high school experience

May 17, 2011 • By Jurrel Carthon, Sports Editor  
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories

Do you think you are getting the full high school experience? There are many things that you should take into consideration to receive the best high school experience possible: school pride, clubs and sports, pep rallies, attending school events, fundraisers, community involvement, field trips, and academic... Read more »

On Field Day, students get to enjoy fun-filled activities

May 12, 2011 • By Christina Porter, Staff Reporter  
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Field Day was introduced at Pencader Charter High School last year, and it turned out to be one of the most spirited and fun days at the school. Students had a great time with various events, including a dunk tank, karaoke, a shooting contest, and, at the end of the day, a tug-of-war event between the... Read more »

Las Vegas-themed prom should be a night to remember

May 9, 2011 • By Charles Djedjess, Staff Reporter  
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Michael Kass is on a mission. A special education teacher here at Pencader Charter High School, Kass has been organizing this year’s junior/senior prom. He wants it to be an incredible night for Pencader students. “I want this event to be the greatest in Pencader history,” he said. “It is my... Read more »

Students to face off with faculty in another benefit game

May 6, 2011 • By Ria Karavasilis, News Editor  
Filed under Sports, Top Stories

When the students played against the teachers in a benefit basketball game in Pencader’s gymnasium a few weeks ago, the youngsters defeated the faculty in an exciting game. Tomorrow night, the students will go head to head with the teachers once again, this time on the softball field. As part of their... Read more »