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The Criterion

Leave it all on the mat

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Hispanic Heritage Assembly

Hispanic Heritage Assembly

December 18, 2023

From a beautiful display of quinceañera dresses to a mellifluous performance by Craig High School’s...

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...

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“New year, new me”: starts at the gym and the golf course
Mya Austin, Reporter • January 16, 2026

As 2026 kicks off, the hallways are full of talk about New Year's resolutions. While some students are trying to study more or put their phones away, others are setting big physical goals. From the golf...

This mosaic painting of Dr. Kuehne hangs in the hallway outside of the field house.
A Legacy of Leadership
January 14, 2026
Honor Wall Adds Two Members
Honor Wall Adds Two Members
November 16, 2025
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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Feona Zipperer
The Early Exit
January 16, 2026

For most students, the final bell of high school doesn’t ring until the end of May. But for a growing group of seniors, that bell is ringing much sooner. This year, 35 students are set to graduate early. It’s a number that...

Alexis Hanson and KK Karanja, 2025 homecoming queen and king
Homecoming pep assembly takes over gym
Mya Austin, Reporter • December 15, 2025

One of the highlights of Homecoming Week is the pep assembly.  This year’s assembly took place on Friday, Oct. 17, in the main gym. As students arrived after their 8th hour classes, they were greeted by the pep band playing...

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"Hustle, Loyalty, Respect."
Leave it all on the mat
Lilliana Schuh, Reporter • January 16, 2026

For most students, 3:45 p.m. marks the end of the day—a time to head home and relax. But for Santiago Gutierrez and Anastasia Dutcher, the real work is just beginning. At Craig High School, these two...

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.

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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