Carolina versus Duke, Michigan versus Michigan State, Kentucky versus Louisville…Croatan versus West Carteret. All of these are common rivals, and this Friday, the Croatan Cougars will play the Patriots at WCHS. After the game two weeks ago, the Cougars are feeling confident. The rivalry has been acknowledged since Croatan was built, and the Crazies and Militia… [Read more…]
Mentally challenged. Disabled. Handicapped. Artistic. Special. All of these words have connotations, just like the word “retard.” The use of the term “retard” has increasingly become an issue in our society; adults as well as teenagers use the derogatory word. Most think it is nearly impossible to ban the word; however, there is a movement… [Read more…]
“…an addiction is an addiction– and it all hurts us the same.”- Courtney Hines It’s your freshman year in college, and you’ve just received a full ride for something you’ve been practicing for your whole life. Suddenly, your priorities change and you end up at a party, having “the time of your life.” One thing… [Read more…]
Walking down the hallway towards Highway 24, you can smell freshly brewed coffee, intensifying your hunger and thirst. The Cougars have brought a café to room 507 (the old ALC room), where occupational prep students serve teachers coffee. Since October 17, the class has reported to two jobs: the job of being a full time… [Read more…]
This year’s spirit week at Croatan had a strong showing from all classes! Our crack team of journalist photographers took to the halls armed only with their cameras and snapped only a small fraction of the proud Cougars! Kelsey Foster sporting a pink, comfy costume for pyjama day.
December 8, 2011
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