This Year’s NHS Induction
Dayna Schubert, School News Editor
December 17, 2018
Filed under School News
The Annual National Honor Society Induction took place on December 4, 2018. One hundred twenty four students, from both the junior and senior classes, were inducted into the society that prides itself on four pillars: scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Getting inducted requires students to w...
Spirit Week Brings Competition Among Students
Dayna Schubert, School News Editor
December 17, 2018
Filed under School News
The week leading up to Cherokee’s Annual Homecoming Dance was filled with intense competition between all four grades. Each day was designated a different theme and the halls of Cherokee were jam packed with crazy costumes. Monday was red, white, and blue day, Tuesday was sport jersey day, Wednesday...
A Pep Rally With No Pep?
Dayna Schubert, School News Editor
December 17, 2018
Filed under School News
This year, many students were excited to dress up during for Spirit Week, but a lot of Cherokee had not showed a similar interest. In years past, the seniors had given Spirit Week a new meaning. There were tutus and tights just about everywhere, but this year, the lack of spirit flowed throughout the...
Volleyball Tournament Cancelled!
Dayna Schubert, School News Editor
November 5, 2018
Filed under School News
Student Council’s Annual Fall Volleyball Tournament has been cancelled due to lack of interest. Typically, the tournament is packed with seniors that are excited to take down some freshman, but it seems like the seniors are just exhausted. A lot of them have participated since their freshman year, but ...
Haunted Attractions: Beware the Scare!
Cheyenne Hamilton, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Filed under School News
It’s October, which means it’s time to get spooked! A lot of people will refuse to watch scary movies and steer clear of the abandoned house down the road. Others, however, will jump at the opportunity to get their heart racing and adrenaline rushing. Halloween isn’t only a time to dress up as anyt...
Sophomore Cotillion
May 22, 2018
Filed under School News
On May 4, 2018, the Class of 2020 hosted Cherokee’s annual Sophomore Cotillion. This year’s theme was based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. The Roaring Twenties was a time of dancing, fun, and laughter which were all present at Cotillion. Students gathered in the North Cafeteria to...
American Sign Language Club
Hannah Kent, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
Filed under School News
As many students know, Cherokee High School offers a variety of classes that introduce students to languages used around the world. These courses, such as German, Latin, French and Spanish, not only teach students about the grammar and usage of these language, but also teach the culture, structure, a...
Mr. Cherokee Competition Exceeds Expectations as a Landmark Event for the Senior Class
Dayna Schubert, Photo Editor
February 13, 2018
Filed under School News, Showcase
On Feb. 9, the Class of 2018 hosted the annual Mr. Cherokee competition. The competition consists of four events: causal wear, formal wear, talent and fishbowl questions. After the four rounds, the judges come together and announce the year’s Mr. Cherokee. This year’s contestants were Joe Bednarek,...
Annual Blizzard Dance Put On Ice After Low Ticket Sales
Sam Schepps, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2018
Filed under School News
On Saturday, Jan. 27, Cherokee's Student Council held its annual Blizzard Dance in the North Cafeteria...is how this article would have started if the dance had not been cancelled. After the black-light event saw record low attendance last January, the decision was made to hold a pre-sale of the ten...
Alumni Jazz Band Concert
Emily Paluba, Staff Writer
February 1, 2018
Filed under School News, Showcase
On December 20, Mr. Earl Philips, Cherokee's Jazz Band director, put together a concert featuring his current jazz band, along with an alumni band consisting of a variety of his past students from his last 10 years at Cherokee. The jazz bands of DeMasi Middle School and Marlton Middle School, and Mr. ...
