Holt Grier

Holt Grier, News Editor

Holt Grier is a sophomore at CSD who has been a Spartan for two years. He likes acting, drawing and hanging out with friends. Holt has four siblings as well an adorable dog named Knox and a super sized cat named Truffles. He is a hoodie enthusiast who likes to be creative and wants to learn new things like how to code. He hopes to pursue a career in the arts.

In the academic world, Holt’s favorite class is ASL because he is excited to learn a new language and culture. He hopes to add many contributions to Journalism such as adding a comic section and doing a podcast with his friend Brandon.

“If you believe in yourself, and with a tiny piece of magic, all your dreams will come true.”

-Spongebob Squarepants

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“Brainstorm”

(Visual Art) Holt Grier (‘25)

Holt Grier and Brandon Amaya
May 3, 2025

Holt Grier (‘25) uses his artistic ability to show an express version of himself in a colorful way, drawing himself in an expressive art style and showcasing his love for music. “I experimented a lot...

Dreams & Nightmares Art Project takes over CSD’s walls and halls

Holt Grier, News Editor
May 12, 2023

The art students of CSD have unveiled their second semester project in a show called Dreams and Nightmares. When crafting pieces for the show, students had complete artistic freedom as long as their...

[Photo] Spartan visual, wood, ceramics and fiber arts artists shine

September 20, 2022

“The story behind my art is to showcase the stories of Hispanic Americans. Being Hispanic is a big part of my life and something I care about deeply.,” said Joel Rodriguez (‘23). “ all my pieces...

Putt putt and flex week help seniors wrap it all up after four extraordinary years

Holt Grier, News Editor
April 30, 2023

Four years are in the books for CSD seniors and that means it’s almost time for graduation. The CSD Spartan class of 2023 started in the fall of 2019 as freshmen. They survived the complications that...

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

Ben Gallagher, Editor in Chief
April 30, 2023

The black box is where many CSD students rehearse for musicals. At the time of this picture, the set is decorated for “Shrek the Musical.” If you look closely, a student is seen working on the set. “It...

Spartan Questionnaire* (#2) Featuring Ali Sharifi (*where we take a break from AP Style and get right to the good stuff with CSD people)

Brandon Amaya and Holt Grier
April 17, 2023

Ali Sharifi is a sophomore at CSD from Afghanistan who was on the varsity soccer team. Before attending CSD he went to Woodland Heights in Mooresville, North Carolina. You may know him as the winner of...

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Holt Grier, News Editor

“Brainstorm”

Dreams & Nightmares Art Project takes over CSD’s walls and halls

[Photo] Spartan visual, wood, ceramics and fiber arts artists shine

Putt putt and flex week help seniors wrap it all up after four extraordinary years

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

Spartan Questionnaire* (#2) Featuring Ali Sharifi (*where we take a break from AP Style and get right to the good stuff with CSD people)

Five great graphic novels on Holt Grier’s book shelf

The Hunger Games – A review of books one and two

Academic Support Center: A new place for Spartan learning

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