If you or one of your family members attended Cessnock High School up until 2014, there's a good chance you've read a copy of The Black Diamond.
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After a seven-year absence, the school has brought back the treasured magazine in its 85th anniversary year.
Under the guidance of English teacher Lauren Hayes, the Magazine class - a group of year 8 and 9 students - met every Friday afternoon to write articles, take photographs and develop their skills in technology, visual design and journalism.
"We are incredibly proud of our Magazine students for their perseverance, resilience and willingness to learn," Ms Hayes said.
"COVID threw some obstacles our way, but we're super proud of how it turned out."
The cover of the 2021 edition is inspired by the original Black Diamond from 1936, as well as the 1964 version.
Principal Peter Riley said the school was proud to revive the magazine.
"Traditions are an important part of building school culture, and it's not only part of the school's culture, but the town's culture, as Cessnock High School was the only high school in town for a long time," Mr Riley said.
Copies of The Black Diamond 2021 will be provided to staff and students at no charge, while copies will also be available to the general public for $10 each.
And if you're keen for a walk down memory lane, digitised versions of almost every copy of The Black Diamond from 1936 to 1988 are available on Cessnock City Library's website (search Black Diamond).