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The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant

The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant

The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant

Ciara Whimbush

Ciara Whimbush, Editor in Chief

One fateful day in 2013, Ciara Whimbush wrote a story about two girls visiting a witch’s house in the woods. Throughout the process, she stumbled across the thing that made her feel most like herself: writing. As Whimbush nears the end of her high school career, she excitedly looks to see how her writing and creativity can push her to new heights. In her new role as The Chant’s Editor in Chief, Whimbush aims to spread her adoration and appreciation for journalism to all students, both in and outside of NC.

Alongside The Chant, Whimbush holds the field of social studies in high regard, as she actively participates in organizations such as Rhizome, She Cares International, and Students 4 Ashwin that serve to  uplift youth voices in civic engagement. Aside from typing away on her keyboard, her other interests include spinning her flag and rifle on the NC Color Guard, baking sweets, scrapbooking, and indulging in the latest reality television shows sweeping streaming services. During her third and final year at The Chant, Whimbush aims to become a better writer, an impactful leader and a conscious citizen of the world; through interviews, articles, and exploring outside of her comfort zone, Whimbush hopes that by the end of her time at NC, that she can make her first-grade self proud of how far she has come. 

Find her on Instagram: @c1araaaaaa.

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After graduation, NC’s accomplished alumni pursue a vast array of opportunities through their colleges or universities. Despite attending school hundreds of miles away, the lessons learned during their respective four years stay close to their hearts— specifically the lessons that concern voting and democracy. For this edition of “Why NC Votes,” alumni from three recent graduating classes share their journey to voting in the 2024 presidential election and hope to empower current students to act mindfully in regard to this hefty democratic responsibility.

Why NC votes

Ciara Whimbush, Editor in Chief
October 10, 2024
Although she recently reached voting age, magnet senior Camryn Zwang acknowledges the significance of young people using their voices in a democracy. As an involved student and youth advocate, Zwang aims to encourage her younger friends to educate themselves on the upcoming presidential election. With thirty-four days left until she sets out to vote for the first time, Zwang looks forward to directly participating in American politics. “I want to vote because it’s important to understand the ‘wants’ I have as a citizen, and how the current candidates reciprocate that. It’s critical that I live in a country where I feel safe with the leaders we have, and this can be done by voting appropriately with the privilege I have of voting. I vote for my friends, family, and community. It’s important that I use my vote for those who can’t,” Zwang said.

Why NC votes

Ciara Whimbush, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2024
New Advanced Placement (AP) World History teacher John Mitchell recognizes that the right to vote does not always come as a guarantee in every society. Through his experience as a teacher, father and active participant in civic activities, he hopes to inspire his students who may not understand the importance of voting to register once they reach 18. “I vote because I feel like it's the best way for me to get my voice heard. Clearly, as a teacher we may go through greater measures than most do in terms of research of who we vote for; what’s great about voting for me is that I believe it's my way of deciding what is best for the future,” Mitchell said.

Why NC votes

Ciara Whimbush, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2024
Magnet senior Sydney Ma believes in voting’s imperativeness; as she heads into her first election as an adult, she looks forward to using her voice on a grand stage. Although Ma celebrated her 18th birthday just shy of one week ago, the student fully understands young people’s cruciality at the ballot box this fall. “I think [voting] directly impacts our government because it is one of our given rights as American citizens that we are able to participate in voting in elections. I believe that because we were given that right, all citizens should utilize it,” Ma said.

Why NC Votes

Ciara Whimbush, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2024
Ciara Whimbush, magnet senior and Editor in Chief for NC's "The Chant," begins her new series "Why NC Votes" with a letter to the NC community.

Why NC Votes

Ciara Whimbush, Editor In Chief
September 10, 2024
After a battle with prostate cancer, Orenthal James “OJ'' Simpson passed away April 10. The polarizing figure’s death comes mere months after he proclaimed his good health on social media, causing fans to wonder the extent of the severity of his illness. Simpson, who famously attained an acquittal after facing charges of killing his ex-wife, still stands as a controversial character in not only the American justice system but in American pop culture.

OJ Simspon dead at 76

Ciara Whimbush, Copy Editor
April 12, 2024
With a little over a year of photography experience, sophomore Gregory Buranich has already established himself as NC’s newest photography prodigy. Despite his recognition predominately stemming from his Instagram handle, @gmadeithappen, the young talent appreciates acknowledgement from others for his notable work. From the court to the outfield, Buranich continues to rack up his portfolio and present the Acworth and Kennesaw communities with a body of work able to stand the test of time.

How G made it happen

Ciara Whimbush, Copy Editor
March 31, 2024
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