The Student News Site of Central Islip High School

The Rapier

The Student News Site of Central Islip High School

The Rapier

The Student News Site of Central Islip High School

The Rapier

Central Islip


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CIHS Alumni Scholarship winners
Toni-Ann Bernard, Rochelle Elliott, Oscar Paredes, Jazmine Alfaro, Azly Naranjo, Chelsea Alvarenga, Catherine Chavarria, Ximena Medrano
CIHS Alumni Scholarship Winners Announced
Chris Smith H and Jack Lopez May 29, 2024

If there is one thing many people can agree on, it’s that growing up in Central Islip has shaped who they are today. Janelle Jandayran explained, "If we were to grow up anywhere...

Say Yes to the Dress!
Say Yes to the Dress!
Quinn Philippe March 25, 2024

Prom season is approaching; a time to go shopping for the perfect outfit. It’s a process that takes a lot of time and deliberation, which is why it’s good to shop in all the...

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International Night
International Night
Rapier Staff June 5, 2024

The Student Council and Multicultural Club would like to invite you to join us in the cafeteria on June 5th from 5-7pm to celebrate the cultural...

NYSESLAT Schedule
NYSESLAT Schedule
Rapier Staff May 6, 2024

Wednesday May 15, Thursday May 16, and Friday May 17 are NYSESLAT testing days. If you are unsure if you are taking this exam, see Mr. Ortiz...

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Best Self
Best Self
Chris Smith H May 6, 2024

I think for a large part of us, as we move often past the test of time, the tribulation of one’s soul, we find ourselves asking the lifelong question, “Who are we?”...

Meeting Miroslava
Meeting Miroslava
Rapier Staff March 27, 2024

The students of Central Islip High School have been given the unique opportunity to work with an award winning filmmaker to make a documentary that will highlight the ways...

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Graduation 2024
Graduation 2024
June 27, 2024

There is a moment where you can finally breathe and embrace the changes happening around you and it is then that the change finally becomes yours....

CI Students Head to Albany
CI Students Head to Albany
Rapier Staff May 20, 2024

Many students learn about influential people who have made changes in society. At CIHS, we have students that are working to make those changes...

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The NCAA Womens Basketball Championship
The NCAA Women's Basketball Championship
Chloe Harris April 12, 2024

The championship took place just last Sunday against powerhouse South Carolina Gamecocks and Caitlin Clark’s squad, the Iowa Hawkeyes. The...

Ninth grade volunteer Ayden Velasquez, with Mr. Haruthunian, Rohan Murphy, and Coach Brzozinski.
Wrestling with Challenges
Rapier Staff March 6, 2024

On February 29 and March 1, our school was visited by Rohan Murphy. He is a motivational speaker who inspires kids to push themselves to achieve...

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TikTok Popularity- Gift or Curse?
TikTok Popularity- Gift or Curse?
Rapier Staff and Chris Smith H May 3, 2024

Have you heard of Benson Boone? We didn’t think we had either. But we have, and very likely, so have you.  Wednesday afternoon, we were...

Long Island Reads
Long Island Reads
Jack Lopez March 27, 2024

Part of the fun of reading a book is talking about it afterwards. There are many ways to do this– you can discuss the book with friends, join...

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