Food Shacks are a big hit at CBC
March 6, 2012 • Brendan Fink, Turret staff writer
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All around CBC, for weeks now we have been enjoying multiple food stands set up all around the classrooms. Some teachers are very participant, while others do not have any participation. Do not forget the source. The teachers buy in volume and sell them in individual portions. With the profit, they... Read more »
Cadets reach for the sky in the CBC Rock Climbing Club
February 29, 2012 • Ben Hendrickson, Senior Turret staff writer
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If you’re afraid of heights, then you might as well stop reading now. But if you have ever wanted to climb as high as you possibly can, then you have to check out the CBC Rock Climbing Club! This newly formed club, led by senior Matt Rosenthal and sponsored by Ms. Lisa Pride, is an awesome opportunity... Read more »
The Jazz Band plays home basketball games
February 7, 2012 • Brendan Fink, Turret staff writer
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Being in the jazz band offers some great opportunities! I can tell you this from my experience with it on Friday. What’s more fun than playing for your fellow Cadets? It is an amazing experience. We all meet up in the band room and hang out for a little bit before the game. Then we head to the D.C.Wilcutt... Read more »
School guidance counselors often underappreciated
February 6, 2012 • Kenny Zesso, Senior Turret Writer
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As incoming freshman, did you ever wonder what the purpose of the guidance counselor’s office was, or did you even know you had a guidance counselor? Guidance counselors are among the busiest, hardest-working people at CBC High School. Although not every student understands the importance of their... Read more »
A Magical Evening at the CBC Auction
December 30, 2011 • Michael Kehoe, Turret staff writer
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The 39th annual CBC Auction was a complete success according to the event’s coordinator, Mrs. Linda Noll. There were a total of 725 attendees, 200 parent/ teacher volunteers, and a total of 300 students (compared to 200 last year). The auction made approximately $300,000 to $400,000 as much... Read more »
Remember the true meaning of Christmas
December 20, 2011
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Many people look forward to Christmas all year. Everyone is happy there are lights. People sing carols, eat cookies, and spend time with the family. But it is important to remember the true meaning of the holiday season. The true purpose of Christmas is not to receive gifts. It is to be thankful for... Read more »
World Religions basketball survives early-season scare
December 20, 2011 • Ryan Barnes
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What do CBC student athletes do during the off season? Some are involved in leagues designed to have fun, build the Brotherhood, and stay in shape. This year’s edition of CBC’s World Religions basketball team, featuring such players as Kevin Groppe, Jonathan Parker, Ryan Barnes, Andrew Taylor, Daryl... Read more »
Christmas lights encourage students to get into the Christmas spirit
December 15, 2011 • Brendan Fink, Turret staff writer
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The Christmas lights at CBC are a sight that everybody loves to see. They are beautiful, while at the same time they remind us about the true reason of Christmas every day on our way into school. People say that the lights are fun to see every morning. They light up the gloomy beginning of the day when... Read more »
Real Steel offers some redeeming entertainment
December 4, 2011 • John Sydow, Senior Turret writer
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Many great movies came out this year. In an economy that has seen a massive recession one would think that the movie industry, often viewed as a luxury by many, would fail to sell many tickets. However, this proved not to be true. Reel Steel won praise from many critics. Chicago Sun-Times critic,... Read more »
A Modern Epic: Gates of Fire
December 4, 2011 • John Sydow
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The book Gates of Fire is greatest book ever written. It contains everything which makes an epic. The characters have dynamic and complex personalities. The story flows perfectly. Also, it is told in an interesting prospective. It is told as a deathbed account of the Battle of Thermopylae to the... Read more »