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Craig High School Pep Rally 2023

Craig High School Pep Rally 2023

November 20, 2023

The Craig Pep Rally is always full of life, and builds a sense of community throughout the school. The...

Homecoming Friday Spirit Day

Homecoming Friday Spirit Day

November 6, 2023

On Friday of homecoming week, students were given the opportunity to display their Craig spirit by dressing...

Homecoming Wednesday Zoom Meeting and Pink Out

Homecoming Wednesday Zoom Meeting and Pink Out

October 30, 2023

On Wednesday of Craig High School's Homecoming week, Students were given the opportunity to dress as...

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Decorated halls and electric atmosphere
Brisa Torrest Garnica and Kyra McCombs October 2, 2024

Craig’s Homecoming Week is here. The annual week of dress-up days and decorated halls is a celebration of school spirit. This year’s week runs from Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Saturday, Oct. 7. The weeks...

Hispanic Heritage Assembly
Hispanic Heritage Assembly
December 18, 2023
Author Jonathan Friesen visited Craig on Wednesday, Feb. 7. In the morning he spoke to students, most of whom read his book in their English classes. In the afternoon he answered questions about the novel "Jerk, California" and his writing process during a small group session. Mr. Friesen lives in Minnesota. He is a husband and father of 3, an author of 8 books with another on the way, and a college professor of education. Pictured here is Mr. Friesen during his emotional presentation to Craig's teaching staff after school on Tuesday, Feb. 6. He spoke about the importance of building connections with students.
Tell me something good
Daniel Lansing, Math Teacher • February 12, 2024

Chaka Khan and Rufus created the funk hit "Tell Me Something Good” during the 1970s funk and soul craze. It was a love song with a great beat at the end of every lyric...

Advisory Bored: The school year in full swing
David Holmquist, Criterion Adviser • October 2, 2023

We have approached the mid-point of the first quarter. Progress grades will be posted by the end of this week.  Students have settled into their classes. Syllabus and...

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Students celebrate spirit with Homecoming dress-up days
Students celebrate spirit with Homecoming dress-up days
Brisa Torres Garnica October 9, 2024

  Craig's Homecoming Week 2024 featured dress up days. Many students participated in the themes like BBQ Dads and Soccer Moms, or Toga Tuesday. Enjoy these images from Spirit Week 2024.

Hispanic Heritage Assembly
Hispanic Heritage Assembly
Marek Schraedley, Reporter • December 18, 2023

From a beautiful display of quinceañera dresses to a mellifluous performance by Craig High School’s Band & Orchestra to a well choreographed and exiting dance for a finale, Craig Hispanic Heritage Assembly contained a...

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Senior Carson McCormick drives to the basket.
Craig’s run to State comes to an end
Criterion Staff March 11, 2024

The Cougar fans were loud. The basketball was physical. And for the first half, Craig matched the sectional's number-one seed and state-ranked Kettle Moraine shot for shot. But in the end, the Cougars...

Teamwork keys Craig’s first regional title in 11 seasons
Teamwork keys Craig’s first regional title in 11 seasons
David Holmquist, Criterion Adviser • March 5, 2024

Craig's boys basketball team has proven that when it comes to success on the court, teamwork is key. After a challenging start to the season, the senior-dominated squad rallied together to secure their...

Big 8 Wrestling Meet
Big 8 Wrestling Meet
Marek Schraedley and David Holmquist February 26, 2024

On February 3, 2024, 8 different schools participated in the Big 8 Wrestling Meet. Here are some of the photos from the event.

Craig sophomore forward Macy Murphy handles the puck during the second period for another scoring chance.
Rock County Fury take a heartbreaking loss in hockey sectionals
David Holmquist, Criterion Adviser • February 26, 2024

The Fury’s season came to a crushing end on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Janesville Ice Arena. The Cap City Cougars, Sun Prairie’s co-op team, defeated the Fury in sectional hockey by a score of 2-1. The...

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Cougar Comics
Molly Schroeder June 7, 2023

Weird history
Rityil Sabiya-Dapwatda, Reporter • December 9, 2022

Art used to be a sport in the Olympics until it got removed. I guess paintball wasn’t allowed! Napoleon was attacked by bunnies. The one...

Cougar Comics #18
Inspired by real events
Cougar Comics #18
Molly Schroeder, Artist and Reporter • January 10, 2022