Theology teacher, Mr. Joel Delpha, to retire after 37 years at CBC
May 23, 2011
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Having taught Theology (mostly social justice classes) for the past 37 years at CBC, Mr. Joel Delpha plans to retire at the end of May. “Teaching – the direct contact with young men learning how to think – has been a joy and a challenge,” he said. “What I love most about teaching is the playful... Read more »
Under Par for CBC’s golf team
May 11, 2011 • Andrew Wilhite, Turret staff writer
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The golf team at CBC has had a great year. The over all team has been pretty strong. With the winning season of 8-1, came two victories over the DeSmet Spartans, the rival school for the golf team. “The leadership from the seniors, Nick Winston and Tanner Bulejski, really united the team” Michael... Read more »
Off-Season Workouts a must in order to compete
May 10, 2011 • Jared Barnes, Turret staff writer
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Your in-season activities are over, now what? It looks like it’s time for off-season workouts and summer teams. These activities include, conditioning, lifting weights, eating right, and playing on summer teams. Conditioning is running, and doing drills that help you to stay in shape, such as running... Read more »
Telling the truth will set you free
May 6, 2011 • Contributing writer
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Can you handle the Truth? What do you think is the percentage of people that are truthful in everyday life? The definition of truth is a fact that has been verified. That means what you say is proven and you’re not making false statements. Now if you’re not telling the truth you must be lying. The... Read more »
Class of 2,011 receives scholarship offers of more than $14 million
May 6, 2011 • Ben Thomson, Turret staff writer
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As the final week of high school rolls around for the CBC Senior class of 2011, anticipation grows high for the next step in education. Although college decisions are still being made by some, the looming May 1st deadline for enrollment has encouraged many seniors to make their final choice. As of April... Read more »
Ms. Diane Wiel retires from teaching business courses
May 6, 2011 • Ryan Green
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Veteran teacher Ms.Diane Wiel has been teaching at CBC for 22 years and teaching in total for 43. Aside from Ms. Wiel’s contribution to us as a teacher she has also aided CBC with her student council work, helped direct the Big Brother Program on Saturdays until Mrs. Anne Monks took over. During her... Read more »
Osama bin Laden reappears from students’ childhoods
May 6, 2011 • Eric Otten, Senior Turret staff writer
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Normally, when I hear on the T.V. that someone dies, I feel a little bit sad for that person and their family. I may not have known them in any way but I still feel for them. I had an opposite reaction when I heard the news about Osama Bin Laden. A wave of relief and pride rose over me. The first time... Read more »
Michael Ehrhard signs Letter of Intent to play baseball at SEMO
May 5, 2011
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CBC’s Michael Ehrhard, first baseman for the baseball team, has signed a letter of intent to play for Southeast Missouri State University. The baseball team last year brought CBC’s first ever baseball State Championship title home. Under the leadership of Coach Mason Horne and other star players... Read more »
Osama bin Laden killed by Navy Seals
May 3, 2011 • John Sydow
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Osama bin Laden, the man who admits to being the architect of the 9/11 attacks, the1998 Embassy bombings in Africa, and countless other attacks was killed by Navy Seals May 1. Osama bin Laden was the leader of Al Queda and was the principal mastermind behind many of the attacks during the War on Terror. The... Read more »
Rugby update, high expectations
May 1, 2011 • Eric Otten, Turret staff writer
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The CBC Rugby club is in the middle of its season. The A side’s record for the season is 4-1, including its win in the first district game against SLUH. The A side, led by seniors Thomas Vollmer and Eric Rhone, is expecting to win state this year. Coaches Dan Brady and Kyle Kuhlman are also expecting... Read more »