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CSD Spartan Media
The Student News Site of Community School of Davidson

CSD Spartan Media
The Student News Site of Community School of Davidson

CSD Spartan Media
Callie Hobbs

Callie Hobbs, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Visual Media Manager

Callie Hobbs is a Community School of Davidson (CSD) senior. This is her second year in Journalism and throughout her first year she discovered a variety of related skills including multimedia and podcasting. She is excited not only to grow her skills and explore more opportunities/areas of journalism but also to grow as a leader in the program and continue to push herself out of her comfort zone. Callie hopes to continue chasing this passion by majoring in media/journalism, marketing or communications in college.

Callie cares about leadership and kindness. She is also an avid runner who is the team captain of CSD’s Varsity Cross Country team, a 2x half marathon finisher (with plans to run a third this year), and a Girls on the Run Junior Coach for a local team. She is also an aspiring triathlete.

Outside of school, Callie likes running/training, spending time with family, watching movies in theaters, thinking of ideas for her leadership roles/passion projects and writing.

Quote?

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”  -Plato

Walk-up Song?

“Ready For It?”

-Taylor Swift

All content by Callie Hobbs
CSD’s Europe ‘25 travelers share a smile at the Charlotte Douglas international Airport. Across eleven days, the group visited 5 different cities and countries in Europe, including Dublin, Wales, London, Paris, and Amsterdam.

CSD’s Europe ‘25 trip takes flight

A group of CSD upperclassmen student travelers and chaperones return from the adventure of a lifetime
Callie Hobbs, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Visual Media Manager
May 3, 2025

When the Community School of Davidson’s (CSD) Europe ‘25 travelers reunited with their families in the Charlotte Douglas International Airport during the late afternoon hours of Friday, April 18, 2025,...

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In a self portrait, the author runs through the town of Davidson, North Carolina. Whether it’s training for goals, health and fitness, peace of mind, or even escaping from danger, running and the #LikeAGirl is always powerful.

Run like a girl

The once cliche stereotype now signifies a female empowerment movement on social media
Callie Hobbs, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, visual Media Manager
February 26, 2025

When female recreational athletes, competitive athletes, or just girls in general are on social media, the “run like a girl” trend commonly appears on their screens. Images of strong, fast girls celebrate...

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When asked to write about a person you love and share what makes this person special, Ben Gallagher (‘25) said, “The CSD Spartan mascot framed in a heart summarizes our school spirit. I love the Spartan mascot because it represents the community of CSD and school pride. Love isn’t just person to person but can also be used to describe the things we care for deeply and I do love my school.”

Photo story – The look of love ‘25

In an annual class exercise, journalism students share ideas and get answers to Valentine’s Day questions within CSD high school
Ben Gallagher, Callie Hobbs, Kate Saussele, Liam Bradley, Jaelyn Nguyen, Avery Nardone, Dylan Sherman, Mia Kirsch, Evan Mulligan, Elena Cunningham, Conner Shelton, and Brandon Amaya
February 14, 2025

Paired with images from Valentine’s Day at school, journalism students chose to answer one of the following questions in the captions. Why do you think Valentine’s Day is associated with the heart? ...

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Shortly after returning from Thanksgiving break, each member of the Class of ‘25 received a gift bag marking the halfway point of their final year of high school. Parents and volunteers prepared each bag with love and care. What happens after that just added to the sweet memories.

The Class of ‘25 officially snacks for the first time

Continuing a pre-existing tradition, CSD seniors enjoy a surprise gift bag from parents and volunteers
Callie Hobbs, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Visual Media Manager
December 5, 2024

The Community School of Davidson (CSD) has a tradition of having a senior snack at some point near the halfway mark of the academic calendar. Although this tradition has been happening for the past several...

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Boxing gloves hanging on the wall seem symbolic of the Paul - Tyson fight. With Jake Paul and Mike Tyson rarely connecting on their punches, and the hyped fight falling short of expectations, many think the outcome would’ve been the same if they never put their gloves on at all.

[Photo] Big hype, no punch

Dylan Sherman, Copy Editor, Deputy Sports Editor
November 22, 2024

Does it hurt when a mini-boxing glove punches a nose? Not really and many thought the Paul-Tyson fight was as staged as this photo.

Just a month into his new job, Craig Smith agreed to sit down with the Journalism, Media Productions and Photography classes for a first ever, student-driven press conference. Filling the band room, Smith shared his history and motivated students to be their best selves.

A new voice, a direction, a challenge

CSD’s new Executive Director, Craig Smith, takes questions at a student-led press conference and challenges Spartans to be their best selves
Macy Balmat, Ben Gallagher, Kate Saussele, Evan Mulligan, Callie Hobbs, and Elena Cunningham
November 10, 2024

During the summer of 2024, Craig Smith was hired as Community School of Davidson (CSD) new Executive Director, replacing founder, Joy Warner, and subsequently a team of three administrative leaders. He...

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Three of the 150 ceramic pumpkins await delivery to their new neighborhood homes. Through making the pumpkins and learning to give them away with a positive attitude, CSD’s Visual Arts and Ceramics students learn the value of how giving, communicating and connecting can build a community.

[Photo] A (ceramic) pumpkin’s purpose

Kate Saussele, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Features Editor
October 16, 2024

Awaiting their turn in the kiln, these student creations will soon be the conduit for connection, a way for CSD to connect with neighbors. CSD’s Visual Arts students have been working hard on making...

CSD’s varsity cross-country runners double as bakers for a day at practice while decorating the cakes they donated to the 2024 Davidson College Freshman Cake Race.

“Sweet” varsity tradition creates team bonds

CSD’s varsity cross-country team grows closer while supporting new college students in Davidson College’s Freshman Cake Race
Callie Hobbs, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Visual Media Manager
September 9, 2024

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, CSD’s varsity cross-country team lined up along cafeteria tables instead of starting lines to decorate cakes for donation to Davidson College’s Freshman Cake Race. High...

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This year was a busy one for student journalist, Callie Hobbs. As both a Sports Editor and Opinions Editor, she learned to use the power of her voice in stories, podcasts and photo stories on the Spartan Sentinel.

Sharing my voice

I just finished my first year in journalism and here is my year in review
Callie Hobbs, Sports Editor and Opinions Editor
May 20, 2024

For the 2023-2024 school year, my high school arts concentration was journalism. Long story short, it was a long road to get to this point.  Trying new things became really important to me when I entered...

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Baseball’s Senior Night marked an ending as well as a beginning. While the seniors move on from high school baseball, the new field will host many games in future seasons.

Spartans compete through the spring

A new field opens as seniors bid farewell - spring sports roundup
Callie Hobbs, Sports Editor and Opinions Editor
May 15, 2024

During the 2024 spring sports season, athletes in baseball, men’s tennis, men’s/women’s lacrosse, track and field, men’s golf and women’s soccer all showed dedication, put in hours of training...

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Computers in formation begs the question “is AI marching like soldiers into a battle to take over the world?”

Trust gets blocked when AI joins the chat

Humanity’s breakdown in the presence of AI is illustrated in season 6 of Netflix’s The Circle
Callie Hobbs, Sports Editor and Opinions Editor
May 4, 2024

All the players are enjoying a (seemingly) chill evening in the Circle when all of the sudden an alert notification blares onto their screens. Players jump to attention to see what the alert has to say....

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It’s a sure sign of spring when baseball bats, cleats, gloves, lacrosse sticks, tennis rackets and track & field bags line the walls by the gym doors each day.

2024 CSD spring sports overview

Callie Hobbs, Sports Editor and Opinions Editor
March 11, 2024

It’s a sure sign of spring when baseball bats, cleats, gloves, lacrosse sticks, tennis rackets and track & field bags line the walls by the gym doors each day.

Elements of all four winter sports represent the hard work, achievements and memories of the past season.

Winter Spartan athletes represent

Winter sports recap
Callie Hobbs, Sports Editor and Opinions Editor
February 26, 2024

The 2023 - 2024 CSD winter sports season has come and gone and it’s time to look back and recap. Four winter sports teams (swim/dive, indoor track, cheer and men’s/women’s basketball) took to the...

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Red, a color universally associated with love, spells out a heartfelt message

Random acts of kindness inspire CSD students

Callie Hobbs, Sports Editor and Opinions Editor
February 14, 2024

Drive up windows are a great place for  random acts of kindness to happen. Just ask Ava Jordan. “One time I was in line to get Chick-Fil-A and there was a police officer behind me,” said Ava Jordan...

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With a storyline that has so much more to offer than just the rowing, the movie which is based on author Daniel James Brown’s New York Times bestselling book with the same title, tells the inspiring true story of the University of Washington’s junior varsity crew (rowing team) finding success at the 1936 Olympic Games - against all odds.

Bigger than the boat

“The Boys in the Boat” movie delivers a powerful, emotional story of teamwork and success
Callie Hobbs, Sports Editor and Opinions Editor
January 21, 2024

Note: Spoiler Alert - This piece explains both the plot and the outcome of the movie. ‘The Boys in the Boat’ movie has become a blockbuster since its release on December 25th, 2023. With a storyline...

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In total, 124 student athletes across all four classes will represent and promote Spartan spirit through winter sports during the 2023-24 season.

Spartan athletes take it indoors (and into the pool)

Winter sports overview
Callie Hobbs, Sports Editor and Opinions Editor
December 8, 2023

With the fall season in the rearview as a couple of teams made runs towards state championships, Spartan athletes are taking it indoors as the winter season gets underway. CSD Spartans will compete these...

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Christmas in Davidson 2023 included everything from candy canes, hot chocolate and holiday spirit to entertainment, food, crafts, trees and a certain visitor from the North Pole.

Photo story – A look back at Christmas in Davidson 2023

For three days and nights, the small town of Davidson, North Carolina, transformed into a holiday spectacle and winter wonderland, drawing tens of thousands to a pedestrian friendly gathering of holiday magic, mystery and wonder.
Callie Hobbs, Opinions Editor and Sports Editor
December 5, 2023

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Tour guide, Megan Knorpp, stands in front of the Copeland House on Davidson’s historic (and spooky) North Main Street and shares Halloween and historic tales perfect for the season.

Ghosts in Davidson

I took a ghost tour in Davidson (and here is my review)
Callie Hobbs, Sports Editor and Opinions Editor
October 30, 2023

If you happen to be in downtown Davidson on a spooky October night and see a ghost tour group pass by you, what would you do?  On Tuesday, Oct 24 at around 9pm, I made that exact decision. It was cold...

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No student section, no packed stands, no problem. Cross-country running has a feel and following all its own.

On the (cross-country) run

A week in the life of a student-athlete in an underrated high school sport
Callie Hobbs, Sports Editor and Opinions Editor
October 12, 2023

For a sport that doesn’t have a student section, and one that makes spectators run further from viewing spot to viewing spot (sometimes more than the athletes run themselves), it is understandable that...

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Athletes, coaches, and cheerleaders come together at Spartan Park during Booster Bash to kick off the fall season.

Spartans return for fall sports

The fall 2023 high school sports season brings excitement to the coaches, athletes and fans of CSD’s athletic community.
Callie Hobbs, Sports Editor and Opinions Editor
October 3, 2023

The fall season features many sports - volleyball, men’s soccer, cross country, golf, tennis, cheerleading and football - and this new year brings back veterans plus exciting changes to the program.  Coach...

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The cake decorated by Callie Hobbs (‘25) and Juliana Clark (‘27), featuring the new Davidson College logo (not easily drawn with frosting), found an owner in the Davidson College Freshman Cake Race.

A sweet twist to running

CSD’s Varsity Cross Country Team bakes cakes to donate to the Davidson College Freshman cake race
Callie Hobbs, Sports and Opinions Editor
September 13, 2023

As a cross-country runner, hearing that you get to decorate cakes as opposed to doing repeats is, well, icing on the cake. CSD’s varsity cross country team recently spent an early season practice doing...

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