Mr. Iannelli To Retire After 31 Years Of Service To District
Sam Schepps, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
After a long and illustrious tenure in the Lenape Regional High School District, South Principal Mr. Iannelli has decided to retire. His efforts to constantly improve the quality of education and the educational experience for both students and faculty have left a lasting mark on the district and especially...
What Now?
Sam Schepps, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2018
In the immediate aftermath of events like the horrific Valentine's Day mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, it is easy to become wrapped up in the shock of the tragedy. And while there is certainly nothing wrong with keeping those affected in our hearts and...
Marvel Trailers Excite Fans
Natasha Watts, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 21, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
"Avengers: Infinity War" is one of the most anticipated movies of 2018. The story will follow the Avengers as they try to defeat Thanos in his quest to collect all of the Infinity Stones. This story line is so dense that it will be split into two parts. The first Infinity War movie is set to release...
The Greatest Show On Earth Wows On Big Screen
Emily Paluba, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
"The Greatest Showman" is an original movie musical about Barnum & Bailey's Circus co-founder P.T. Barnum’s journey to success in show business. Barnum, portrayed by Hugh Jackman, attempts to find his passion as he makes an investment in an empty building that later transforms into “The Grea...
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,...
Patriots vs. Eagles: Who Will Take the Ring?
Shweta Nair, Sports Section Editor
February 5, 2018
It is the battle everyone in the Philadelphia region has been waiting for. Finally, 13 years after their last appearance, the Philadelphia Eagles are in the Super Bowl. The face off is Sunday, February 4, against a team that has proven to be extremely successful in the past few years: the New England...
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. ...
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Cole Norris, Staff Writer
January 22, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
The newest installment of the Star Wars saga has arrived, answering many of our questions from “The Force Awakens,” but also making fans ask more. The thrilling, jam-packed sci-fi adventure picks up immediately after episode seven as the Resistance’s pursuit to find Luke Skywalker continues and th...
Cherokee Girls’ Basketball Team Barely Takes Home the Win Against Rival Lenape
Sanjana Kondapalli, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 22, 2017
With the home court advantage, Cherokee's girls' basketball team beat out the Lenape girls' basketball team by a bare margin of 35-33 through a slew of skill and teamwork. In the second game of their season, the Lady Chiefs showed off their great chemistry, especially the Therien sisters, but fell...
Blood Drive Sparks Controversy Amongst Staff, Students Alike
Sanjana Kondapalli, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 21, 2017
Filed under School News, Showcase
Although all who donated blood were doing a noble deed, many did not feel that they were treated as such. Specifically, the Student Council sponsored winter Blood Drive on Dec. 8 spawned many complaints about the organization from the student body. Chiefly, the overwhelming complaint happened to be...
Girls Varsity Basketball Scrimmage Success
Shweta Nair, Sports Editor
December 20, 2017
On Friday, December 8, Cherokee's Girls Varsity Basketball played a scrimmage against Rancocas Valley Regional High School. In only their second scrimmage, the team showed a strong compatibility and beat Rancocas Valley with ease. Since the girls were still getting used to playing with each other, they...
White Christmas Warms Hearts for the Holidays
Aayushi Parikh, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 13, 2017
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
Love, comedy, and the promise of snow: the perfect combination for a holiday story. This year, Cherokee High School performed Irving Berlin's White Christmas as its fall show. It was the ideal play to get ready for the holiday season. The plot of the play was simple, which made it easy to follow. F...
