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Ben Gallagher

Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief

Ben Gallagher, a junior, has been at CSD since eighth grade. In his third year of journalism, he hopes to improve his interviewing skills, cover new topics and see stories through different angles. 

While at school, Ben loves to play volleyball in the gym and learn about our nation’s past in AP US History. He is also looking forward to starting English and Psychology now in eleventh grade. He plays football as a wide receiver and is a middle infielder and outfielder in baseball for the Spartans. One of his favorite memories was freshman year when Matthew Ferguson hit a walkoff three run homer against Trinity High School to send CSD to the state regional finals.

“Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality.”
- Lewis Caroll 

 

All content by Ben Gallagher
Now in its second year, the Sweet Fun Run brings families and friends together for a unique event that combines running 4 laps around CSD’s Spartan Park track with eating a treat after every lap. This year, the event raised more than $2300 for charity.

Photo story – Sweet Fun Run ‘24 raises heart rates, fun and funds for charity

Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024
Socks are the number one requested item at homeless shelters and The Odd Sock’s goal is to help fill that need. For the second year in a row, CSD advisories collected socks and filled bags to donate.

Sock it to ‘em – CSD’s sock drive 2.0 a success

Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2024
Ava Hazlett, a freshman at CSD (‘27), was interviewed about Valentines and when asked about her favorite red or pink item, she said, “I’ve had this red heart blanket since I was five, I love it.”

Photo story – The look of love

Ava Jordan, Callie Hobbs, Evan Mulligan, Conner Shelton, Ben Gallagher, and Noah Roberson
February 20, 2024
Candy is often associated with Valentine’s Day but for CSD student journalists the holiday has different meanings entirely.

It’s not about the candy

Ben Gallagher, Ava Jordan, Noah Roberson, Isabel Sands, Callie Hobbs, Evan Mulligan, and Conner Shelton
February 20, 2024

Episode 9 – Super Bowl 58 – Fun Facts, Getting to the Game, Predictions and more

Conner Shelton, Isabel Sands, Ben Gallagher, and Cade Lacy
February 7, 2024
A shocked Luke Wetherbee (‘26) sees the score of the Packers vs. Cowboys game.

2024 Super Wildcard Weekend lives up to the hype

Ben Gallagher and Conner Shelton
January 25, 2024
CSD’s cheer team is one of the most dedicated collections of athletes who wear the Spartan uniform. Their results don’t show up as wins or losses, rather they work to keep improving as the young team builds on their success.

Dedication drives CSD Cheer

Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2024
Arts Night, the annual open house featuring photography, pottery, wood, painting, etc., demonstrations, performances, activities, galleries, a coffee shop and a holiday art sale arrives just in time for holiday shopping before winter break.

[Photo] Spartan Creativity Corner

September 20, 2022
With more than 20 years at CSD, and a strong understanding of the Basic School philosophy, Amy Tomalis leads an upper school where relationships and education go hand-in-hand.

Upper School’s “Relationship Keeper”

Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2023
They always popular “Spartan Specific”Halloween episode kicks off our second year. Listen and learn all things about the spookiest, scariest holiday on the calendar.

“Spartan Specific” Podcast – THE Halloween episode is LIVE!

Conner Shelton, Isabel Sands, Ben Gallagher, Evan Mulligan, Ava Jordan, Callie Hobbs, Cade Lacy, and Noah Roberson
October 26, 2023
The CSD Dance crew poses at the Charlotte-Douglas international Airport before flying to New York City during the summer of ‘23.

CSD Dance goes to NYC!

Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2023
Many say the first week of fall is one of the most enjoyable at CSD. In the week leading up to Homecoming, CSD has a Spirit Week full of theme days, a packed football game and the first school dance of the year.

Spirit Week and CSD Homecoming 2023 – A week that was Spartantastic

Ben Gallagher, Ava Jordan, Evan Mulligan, Callie Hobbs, Isabel Sands, Conner Shelton, Noah Roberson, and Cade Lacy
October 3, 2023
Spartan Park’s tennis courts sustained the most damage after a tornado tore through the area.

Spartan Park survives a tornado…..really!

Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2023
Senior women’s soccer player, Cameron Koster, was the first Class of ‘23 Spartan athlete to sign a national letter of intent.

Cameron and company – CSD’s Class of ‘23 Spartan athletes set a huge recruiting mark

Conner Shelton and Ben Gallagher
May 22, 2023
What will you miss over the summer? Many CSD Spartans will miss their friends and those times together at school.

After the last bell rings – Summer break and the big question “What will you miss about school?”

Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2023
The back entrance to CSD high school is quiet now but this walkway otherwise buzzes with upperclassmen coming from the student lot.

Spartan 24 – A day at CSD high school (Photo Essay)

Ben Gallagher, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2023
After nearly two decades teaching CSD middle and high school science, beloved teacher, Barbara Christian is set to retire at the end of the 2023 school year.

Beloved teacher, Barbara Christian, finishes her last year at CSD

Ben Gallagher, Editor-In-Chief
April 24, 2023
You know it is spring sports season when backpacks overflow with bats, cleats, lacrosse sticks and helmets.

CSD sports roll into spring looking Spartan strong

Conner Shelton and Ben Gallagher
March 28, 2023
Some run it back, but CSD Swimming and Diving swims it back. Back to back State Champions.

Spartans shine in the pool and on the track at States

Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2023
The fourth-period Civics Class that made this sock drive possible

CSD advisory group knocks the “socks” off a charity drive

Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2023
Left to right respectively: Evan Mulligan (26), Conner Shelton (25) and Emma Burch (25) read the news in the Spartan Sentinel’s one and only print newspaper.

What happened to the once popular newspaper?

Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2023
Framing is one of the techniques used in photo journalism where the focal point of the image is set off or surrounded by a real or perceived boundary.

Photo story – CSD student journalists get behind the lens

Ben Gallagher, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2022
Rituals and sports go hand-in-hand. Players and teams rely on them as they compete.

The ritualistic side of sports

Ben Gallagher, Editor in Chief
November 4, 2022
Halloween? Anything goes for CSD students in the days around Halloween.

[Photo] Halloween is here!!!

Marc Smith and Paul Smith
October 19, 2022
Señora Soares leads a small group learning session in CSD’s new Academic Support Center (ASC).

Academic Support Center: A new place for Spartan learning

Ben Gallagher and Holt Grier
September 14, 2022
Photo curtsy of Davidson Town Board of Commissioners

The Many Hats of Autumn Michael

Ben Gallagher, Staff Writer
March 16, 2022
Upcoming SGA elections

Upcoming SGA elections

Ben Gallagher, Staff Writer
December 15, 2021
CPCC

Different Paths, Same Goal

Ben Gallagher, Charlie Bloom, and Jacob Navarro
November 17, 2021
Mens Golf 2018 and 2019 Championship Banners hang in CSDs High School Gym

Spartans Charge into 2A

Ben Gallagher, Staff Writer
September 17, 2021
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