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The Rapier

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The Rapier

The Student News Site of Central Islip High School

The Rapier

Central Islip


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The Sunrise Fire of 1995 in the LI Pine Barrens
Fire in The Pine Barrens
Mathias Macias Mera and Rapier Staff March 25, 2025

The Long Island Pine Barrens are an essential part of our local ecosystem. Once covering over a quarter million acres of land, today the Pine Barrens are preserved into 53...

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Hazel Dukes, a national civil rights leader and fixture of New York City politics.
Remembering Hazel Dukes
Cindy Hernandez March 20, 2025

Black History Month has come to an end, but the opportunity to learn never ends.  February presented the annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and was a time...

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Glow Party!
Glow Party!
Rapier Staff March 12, 2025

The CIHS PTSA is hosting a glow in the dark spring dance. Tickets are $5 and will be available for sale during lunch periods from Tuesday,...

SUNY College Fair
SUNY College Fair
Rapier Staff March 11, 2025

If you are a high school student, you have likely thought about where you might want to go to college. The options can be overwhelming and knowing...

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Artist Spotlight: Genry Salvador
Artist Spotlight: Genry Salvador
Rapier Staff March 11, 2025

Statement from featured artist, Genry Salvador: In my youth, I was isolated from others due to a language barrier. As such, I often found myself frustrated as I could not...

Art and War
Art and War
Addisyn Fernandez January 17, 2025

If there were a war, conflict, or any sort of violence happening in your area, would you hide and stay safe, or would you continue to live your life without constant fear?...

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Jordin Johnson takes a picture of the staff of The Rapier for the yearbook.
Student Spotlight: Jordin Johnson
Mathias Macias Mera March 27, 2025

Meet Jordin Johnson! She chose to join Yearbook Club this year because, as a senior, she wanted to try something new and wanted to leave her...

Mr. Gullo and Mr. Turk after their turns in the bullseye!
Yearbook Fundraiser
Alexandra Veliz January 31, 2025

On January 10, 2025 our Yearbook Club sponsored the annual whipped cream pie throwing contest that took place after school as a fundraiser to...

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Golf, Anyone?
Golf, Anyone?
Rapier Staff March 11, 2025

Did you know that there is a golf course right here in Central Islip? Gull Haven Golf Club is a 9 hole course that can be played twice for a...

Gratitude Journals
Gratitude Journals
Afanyi Arthur and Emely Bonilla February 7, 2025

A gratitude journal is a special way of writing where people reflect on and document the good things that happen in their lives. This simple...

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Considering the Military?
Considering the Military?
Rapier Staff March 11, 2025

Did you know that you need to take an exam in order to enlist in the military? The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) scores...

They're Hiring!
They’re Hiring!
James Espinal December 12, 2024

Students looking for jobs are in luck! There is an Aldi opening this week near Target, on Carlton Avenue. They start hiring at the age of 18,...

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