Lengthy process keeps Shaw separated from Costa Rican husband
October 31, 2011 • By Michael Nicholls, Special to The Pencader Insider
Filed under News, Top Stories
The majority of the time, when people believe that they have found love, they get married and plan on spending precious time together. But for Laura Shaw, her love story is a bit different. A first-year Spanish teacher here at Pencader Charter High School, Shaw travelled to Costa Rica after college and... Read more »
Leave the trick-or-treating to the little ones
October 31, 2011 • By Jason Ammermon, Staff Reporter
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
Every year on Oct. 31, Halloween is celebrated in many places throughout the United States. It’s a great experience and brings joy to millions of little kids, when they are able to dress up as their favorite super hero or Disney character. This however raises some questions when do you stop being a... Read more »
Coffee house performers will raise roof, raise funds for BPA
October 26, 2011 • By Kearea King, Staff Writer
Filed under A&E, Top Stories
Music is a large part of life for most people, especially teenagers. They listen to it, they download it, they share it, they dance to it, and they talk about it. This Friday night, some of them will also be making it. Pencader students will perform at the school’s first coffee house of the year this... Read more »
Fall sports teams hope to heat up during stretch run
October 21, 2011 • By Erika Mendoza, Staff Reporter
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
With the fall sports season winding down, the teams at Pencader Charter High School will try to put the losses behind them and close the season on positive notes. The volleyball team, now 3-8, hosts Hodgson Vo-Tech today (Oct. 21) at 5 pm, then finishes the season next week with home games against Woodbridge... Read more »
Students gear up for homecoming with creative outfits
October 17, 2011 • By Patrick Scarola, Staff Reporter
Filed under News, Top Stories
For one week, students at Pencader Charter High School can keep their school uniforms buried at the bottom of their laundry baskets. This week is Spirit Week at Pencader, and students have the opportunity to take a break from the school uniform and show their spirit with a variety of outfits. Today (Oct.... Read more »
Mentoring program helps youngsters adjust to high school life
October 14, 2011 • By Harry Stewart, Staff Reporter
Filed under News, Top Stories
Many kids may feel nervous and alone at the beginning of their high school careers. They have just left middle school, where they were probably well known and well adjusted. And now, entering high school, they must quickly adapt to a new environment. There is plenty to be concerned about: Am I going... Read more »
Healthy choices highlight new lunch menu
October 12, 2011 • By Briah McCutchen, Staff Reporter
Filed under News, Top Stories
With a new year at Pencader Charter High School there is a new lunch provider, something that the students and faculty members have been buzzing about. The new lunch provider for the 2011-2012 school year is Revolution Foods. The company was founded by Kristin Richmond and Kirsten Tobey, who met in the... Read more »
Students honored at inaugural award ceremony
October 11, 2011 • By Crystal Collins, Staff Reporter
Filed under News, Top Stories
Pencader Charter High School held its first Titan Award Ceremony on Sept. 22 to acknowledge many students who achieved success during the 2010-2011 school year. Students and parents gathered in the school’s cafeteria that evening and the students received a certificate of achievement from Pencader’s... Read more »
For most, October brings good opportunities
October 9, 2011 • By Erika Mendoza, Staff Reporter
Filed under A&E, Top Stories
Freshman Erika Mendoza looked into the future, and here is what she saw for the month of October: Aries (March 21 – April 19) If you are serious about your relationship with your partner, show him or her. Be committed, and show who you really are. Have the courage to face the decisions that will need... Read more »
New coach trying to right the ship
October 5, 2011 • By Stacy Rahaka-Mahiga, Staff Reporter
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
“The best laid schemes of mice and men often go awry.” This line from an old Scottish poem is often referred to when our plans do not work out as we had hoped. For the football team at Pencader Charter High School, now is one of those times. The Titans lost to Howard Technical High School 64-0 Friday... Read more »
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