Drake, classmates spread warmth by taking a cold dip
February 4, 2012 • By Kearea King, Staff Reporter
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It’s about to get really chilly for some Pencader Charter High School students. The annual Lewes Polar Bear Plunge takes place tomorrow (Feb. 5), and 14 Pencader students will brave the ice-cold Atlantic Ocean – for a good cause. The Polar Bear Plunge is held at Rehoboth Beach on the first Sunday... Read more »
Blue-Gold members encourage Special Olympians to topple pins
February 2, 2012 • By Crystal Collins, Staff Reporter
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Members of Pencader Charter High School’s Blue-Gold club have been doing their part by lending a hand in the community. In December, at Bowlerama in New Castle, they helped put smiles on the faces of children from Delaware’s Special Olympics. Pencader’s Blue-Gold students guided and encouraged... Read more »
Students employ different studying techniques to prepare for final exams
January 17, 2012 • By Josleen Omani, Staff Reporter
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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,... Read more »
Schumacher, BPA collect coats to help those in need
January 11, 2012 • By Jason Ammermon, Staff Reporter
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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 tragedy striking, many are not so lucky. On Jan. 4, a fire broke out... Read more »
Preparation helps Anderson capture crown in recitation contest
January 5, 2012 • By Patrick Scarola and Harry Stewart, Staff Reporters
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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 break, Anderson captured first place, collected the $150.00 top prize,... Read more »
Rouwhorst, eight others recognized for classroom efforts
January 4, 2012 • By Renae Campbell, Staff Reporter
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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 for various reasons – a high class grade, significant improvement,... Read more »
Apple’s latest iPhone sure to be popular this season
December 17, 2011 • By Dylan Rhudd, Staff Reporter
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Although Steve Jobs has passed away, his memory still lives on through his inventions. On Oct. 4 of this year, the day before his death, the latest version of his famous iPhone was announced by the new head of Apple, Tim Cook. It initially gained a lot of criticism from Apple fans who were expecting... Read more »
Twelve students to compete tonight for cash, school title
December 15, 2011 • By Kearea King, Staff Reporter
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Soon students everywhere will be competing against one another to determine the best in the country. The first thing that probably pops into your mind is a sports event, but this is not a high school basketball game. It’s Poetry Out Loud, a national contest in which high school students recite poetry... Read more »
Thanksgiving dinner brings relatives closer together
November 18, 2011 • By Kearea King, Staff Reporter
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By the time the year hits November, every kid in school is anticipating his or her Thanksgiving break to enjoy good food and spend time with family. Each kid heads home to celebrate the holiday in his or her own way. Modern Thanksgiving includes family members coming together and having a meal together... Read more »
Students honored for September, October classroom efforts
November 17, 2011 • By Josleen Omani, Staff Reporter
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Drake Brown, a senior here at Pencader Charter High School, does not hide his feelings about mathematics. “I hate math,” said Brown. Ironically, for his efforts in the classroom, Brown was chosen as the math student of the month for September. “I especially did not expect to be student of the month... Read more »
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