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A student drafts a piece for the Scholastic Art and Writing competition. Students spend time both in class and outside of class working on pieces for the competition. .

Share, submit, inspire: behind the scenes of the Scholastic Art and Writing competition

Skylar Bowers, Student Life Editor December 20, 2017

Every year, CHS student writers and artists are given the chance to share, and potentially win prizes for, their work through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards...

The admissions office at Dickinson College. Dickinson has just introduced a new full-ride scholarship for Carlisle residents.

College close by: Dickinson offers a full-tuition scholarship to Carlisle residents

Claire Neiberg, Student Life writer December 15, 2017

The search for the ideal college is already a challenge in and of itself.  When cost is thrown on top, it creates for even more of a tribulation.  In an effort to help with this process, Dickinson College...

The 2017-2018 Carlisle school board. Five members of the board were up for, and recieved, reelection in the fall of 2017.

Re-elect and reset: CHS school board members return

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief December 13, 2017

On November 6,  Fred Baldwin, Rick Coplen, Anne Lauritzen, Brian Guillaume, and Deborah Sweaney were reelected to their positions on the CASD school board.  Nearly a month later, on December 7, they...

The sixth annual Womens Expo was held at the Carlisle Expo Center on Nov 11.  This was a chance for women to shop, relax, and learn helpful tips for good health.

A time to unwind: Sixth annual Women’s Expo held in Carlisle

Skylar Bowers, Student Life Editor November 14, 2017

As fall sneaks into winter, who couldn't use a little me time?  The sixth annual Cumberland County Women's Expo, sponsored by On-line Publishers, offered just that for women of all ages at the Carlisle...

Senior Sarah Swahlon performs Times Are Hard For Dreamers from the Broadway musical Amelie. Swahlon was one of many students who performed in the Revue.

Broadway brought to the Barr Auditorium: Carlisle High School holds its fifth annual Musical Revue

Claire Neiberg, Student Life writer November 14, 2017

Music fills Carlisle High School in many ways, one being the Musical Revue that was held on November 8 in the Barr Auditorium. The show was a cabaret filled with CHS students devoted to the music program,...

CHS social studies teacher Mike Gavazzi talks to students from other schools about issues regarding racism in schools. Students from local schools including Carlisle,, Boiling Springs, Shippensburg, and Harrisburg shared their experiences in round table discussions.

Leading the way to social justice: Students attend the YWCA Annual Youth Leadership Conference

Claire Neiberg, Student Life writer October 29, 2017

Carlisle High School is working to eliminate prejudice and hatred through student leadership. CHS students were invited to attend the YWCA Annual Youth Leadership Conference, which took place on Thursday,...

A poster for Pandoras Boxs Scare Your Socks Off competition. The student-run literary magazine runs several holiday related submission contests throughout the year.

Spooks and submissions: Pandora’s Box offers writers and artists publication opportunities and contests

Mouna Hakim, News Writer October 29, 2017

Pandora’s Box, Carlisle High School's literary magazine, is run by the Creative Writing class under the supervision of English teacher Sarah Clayville. The class, which is made up of 22 juniors and seniors,...

Becca Winton, who is currently a junior at CHS, participates in an activity at the 2017 HOBY conference. Applications are now being accepted from sophomores for the 2018 conference.

Empowering tomorrow’s leaders: CHS students to attend HOBY leadership conference

Skylar Bowers, Student Life Editor October 27, 2017

"Go make a difference!" In an effort to encourage students to become strong leaders and empower others to improve society,  Carlisle High School has nominated two sophomore CHS students each year for...

The Penn State logo, printed on an official pennant from the school. Penn State University offers dual enrollment courses for juniors and seniors at CHS.

Working together: CHS and Penn State offer dual enrollment

Skylar Bowers, Student Life Editor October 17, 2017

Penn State and CHS are partnering together to create a new opportunity for students in the area and that opportunity is the chance to experience a college class firsthand. Carlisle High School has begun...

The sun sets on the bouncy castle at Taking it to the Streets. After sundown, a movie was shown to the children at the event.

‘Taking it to the Streets’: United Way brings community together

Mouna Hakim, News Writer October 5, 2017

Filled with the sweet smell of food, loud music booming in the background , and children running around and playing with each other in the play area, Taking It to The Streets, an event hosted at Heberlig...

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