Kenai Central High School

One of the secrets to thriving during Alaska’s cold winter months is staying physically active. For many, that means breaking out the cross country skis.

More than a decade after its last performance, Kenai Central High School’s theater program is back. Students across two schools will join forces this weekend to stage a production of the Broadway classic “Annie.”

Many Alaskans believe the key to thriving in the winter months is staying physically active. And for some on the Kenai Peninsula, that means dueling with long pointed blades.

Two former Kenai Peninsula coaches will soon be inducted into the Alaska High School Hall of Fame. Founded in 2006, the hall of fame recognizes former coaches and players who exhibit high standards and integrity in high school sports.

The Kenai Central High School cheerleading team recently took home its fourth consecutive Division II state championship title. Because of recent leadership changes and a younger team, this year’s victory came as somewhat of a surprise to the squad.

The AFS Central Kenai Peninsula youth exchange program will host an international gourmet fundraising dinner Sunday. Funds raised will help pay for students’ sports-related expenses, scholarship funding and other activities.

The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra will host two concerts this weekend that showcase the musical talent of elementary-aged school children. Part of Carnegie Hall's Link Up program, nearly 350 students from the peninsula will participate.

Each year, Kenai Central High School juniors have the opportunity to explore their preferred career through a job shadow event. While students and organizers say it’s critical to figure out what professions they enjoy, they feel it’s equally important to discover what they don’t like.

After leading the Kenai Central High School volleyball team to a state championship, senior Emma Beck was recently awarded the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Alaska. She is the first person from the Kenai Peninsula to ever win the award for volleyball.

Many Alaskans commute to work via aircraft. Much of that commute happens over frigid water, making coldwater aircraft crash training a necessity for some of the state’s workforce.