Great Expectations School (GES) was highlighted in the article Ten Schools and School Districts to Get Excited About published in educational HORIZONS, the journal of Pi Lambda Theta, an international honor society and professional association in education. GES joined schools from across the country (and British Columbia) who were recognized as incorporating strategies for transforming education, including multi-age classrooms, interdisciplinary... READ MORE >
Many Cook County residents were delighted to see a familiar face on the front page of the May 18 Duluth News Tribune. Under a headline of Reluctant student now teacher of excellence was Rudy “Cisco” Carlson, a 1976 graduate of Cook County High School. Carlson was featured because of he had been named as a Teacher of Excellence by the... READ MORE >
Troop leader Arvis Thompson bestowing lifetime membership in the Girl Scouts to CCHS senior Cynthia Burton. Cynthia thanked Arvis for her friendship over the years. She gave examples of how Arvis has helped her, such as by offering to take her driving during the two years it took her to get her driver’s license after completing driver’s ed. To express... READ MORE >
Photo courtesy of Thrivent Financial Members of the Cook County High School Student Council joined their counterparts in Silver Bay and Two Harbors in Silver Bay on Friday, May 8 for a community clean-up day. (L-R) David Bergstrom, Jordan Lack, Katy Borud, Losha Senty and Tara Austin. On Friday, May 8, the student councils from Silver Bay, Cook County, and... READ MORE >
Nope, we didn’t make it. Going into Friday’s section track finals, we had hopes of getting the first state meet qualifier in track at CCHS in the last 20 years. Senior Losha Senty had qualified for the finals as the number five runner in both the 200 meter dash and the 400 meter run. Eighth grader Kieran Scannell was the... READ MORE >
The Cook County golf team finished its season after competing in the final day of the Polar League Conference Championship and then in the Section 7AA playoffs. Jake Sivertson had a strong performance for the Vikings in the conference meet and then advanced to the second day of the Section 7AA golf tournament. On Wednesday, May 20, the Vikings competed... READ MORE >
This spring 56 boys and girls, ages 5 – 15, participated in the five-week 2009 USTA Jr. Team Tennis program. Teams, or groups, were organized by matching players of similar age and ability. Players practiced and competed in one of four divisions, QuickStart Tennis 8 & Under Division; QuickStart Tennis 10 & Under Division; 18 & Under Stars Division; and... READ MORE >
The Cook County baseball team advanced to the double elimination portion of the Section 7A playoffs with wins over Hill City and Cherry. The Vikings opened up the playoffs with a 13-3 home win over Hill City on Tuesday, May 26. Cook County then traveled to Hermantown on Friday where they beat Cherry, 6-1, in the early game. In the... READ MORE >
The appropriately named Cook County Booster Club boosts the morale of local athletes by supporting their activities. The club has helped Cook County High School teams buy warm-up clothing, equipment and much more. The Booster Club also raised funds and found volunteer labor to build the beautiful black-ash trophy case in the hallway outside the high school gymnasium. The Booster... READ MORE >
Another week of high winds and cold temperatures are making the fishing a bit unpredictable. If you are lucky enough to time the weather correctly you could see some banner fishing days. The wind needs to come out of the same direction for a good two or three days before the fish will get stacked up. Right now they... READ MORE >
