Chugiak students qualify for National Merit Scholarship program
October 27, 2009 • Meg Mielke, Editor
Filed under Marvelous Mustangs
Two students from Chugiak High School have qualified as semi-finalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program. In mid-September, both Dan Bradley and Jarom Christensen made it to this prestigious level of academia. More than 1.5 million juniors—from over twenty thousand high schools nationwide—entered... Read more »
College of the week: Gonzaga University
October 22, 2009 • Meg Mielke, Editor
Filed under Beyond High School
Vital Stats Location: Spokane, Washington. Mascot: Bulldogs (Zags) Established: 1887 Athletic Conference: West Coast Conference Undergraduate Tuition & Fees: $13,910/semester Institution: Private, Catholic Jesuit, four year Enrollment: 6,923 students Average class size: 23 Alumni: Bing Crosby,... Read more »
Pledge of allegiance: history and application
October 22, 2009 • Esther Smith, Reporter
Filed under Opinion, Outside CHS
First written in 1892, the Pledge of Allegiance was drafted by a Baptist minister and Christian socialist, Francis Bellamy. The original Pledge was published in the popular children’s magazine, The Youth’s Companion, as an addition to the national public-school celebration of Columbus Day; the celebration... Read more »
Homecoming perspective
October 22, 2009 • Caroline Streff, Reporter
Filed under Opinion
The Week Prior to Homecoming: Even at the best of times, high school tiptoes along the line between an educational system and a mad house. It is a raging sea of hormones that can slam boys into lockers and reduce girls to watery puddles of eye shadow and mascara. But when that fateful week of Homecoming... Read more »
The House at Pooh Corner
October 20, 2009 • Shealyn Golden, Reporter
Filed under Activities, Arts & Entertainment
On October 2nd and 3rd, a whimsical play for all ages was performed at Chugiak High School. The House at Pooh Corner, a play by A.A. Milne, explores a “grown-up” theme with a sweet, child-like innocence. The Hundred Acre Wood is a peaceful setting for this play. That is, until bouncy, trouncy... Read more »
Restaurant review of the week: Thai Kitchen
October 20, 2009 • Meg Mielke, Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Outside CHS, Restaurant Reviews
Looking for a new place to eat? Are you low on money? Do you want to try something new and exotic? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Thai Kitchen fits the bill. Thai Kitchen has been around a while (it opened in 1986, becoming the first Thai restaurant in Anchorage) but it still... Read more »
Shealyn Golden, Reporter
October 20, 2009
Filed under Staff
Shealyn Golden is not going to try to convince you she is anything she’s not. These are facts: Sheayln Golden loves horses; her favorite T.V. shows are Bones and Mythbusters; she is Bear Paw Princess 2009, and she is proud to call herself a geek
Karly Matson, Reporter
October 20, 2009
Filed under Staff
Karly Matson is a proud member of the class of 2011. She enjoys: rootbeer, long walks on the beach, and of course, cinematic adventures. Karly’s love of movies started young when she discovered that hours-upon-hours of seemingly useless time could be filled by stories brought to life on the bigscreen.... Read more »
Erin Cockreham, Reporter
October 20, 2009
Filed under Staff
Despite being born in Washington, Erin Cockreham is truly an Alaskan at heart. She was home schooled up until high school, and is a competitive swimmer. She enjoys: writing, reading, playing badminton, practicing Ultimate Frisbee, baking, and most importantly, the handsome men on the Thursday night... Read more »
Esther Smith, Reporter
October 19, 2009
Filed under Staff, Uncategorized
Esther Smith is a moderate political addict who fills her days with dreams of Africa and debate. If she had three wishes, she would end the caste system in India, find true love and wish for three more wishes. Unfortunately, she recognizes that this probably contradicts the guidelines of genies and... Read more »
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