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TEENS NEED A CELLULAR DETOX -- Student using phone while she should be working.

Teens Need A Cellular Detox

Amber King, Staff Writer September 21, 2017

Teens are stereotypically always on their phone, however, is this good or bad? Many students use their phones during school, but teachers do not always allow their students to use their phones during class. "Phones...

HUDDLE TIME -- Girls soccer team huddles before second half

Central High’s Girls Soccer Team is Staying Strong Despite Injuries

Haylee Smith, Columnist September 20, 2017

The Central High girls soccer team has had a rough start to their season due to many injuries, but they are persevering  through hard times. According to Head Coach Tim Browder, "They never quit, no matter...

DISPLAY OF FALL LEAVES -- An array of recently fallen leaves.

‘Fall’ing Out of Summer

Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer September 19, 2017

The first official day of fall is September 22, but that has not stopped the early spread of fall fever for students and teachers alike that has come with the recent cool weather. Unfortunately, it looks...

CENTRAL HIGH COLLECTS WINS PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY BOWL -- Junior Alexis Massengale donates her jar of peanut butter to help out those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Central High Collects 623 Pounds of Peanut Butter and Jelly to Win Food Bank Bowl

Kaylee York, Staff Writer September 19, 2017

Last month, Hurricane Harvey touched many cities in Texas causing mass destruction from flooding. More than 50 inches of rain fell down on some cities causing cars to be covered in water and homes to be...

STATISTICS SHOW CENTRAL'S POPULATION HAS DECREASED SINCE LAST YEAR --  Pictured are  Central's students in the midst of class change.

Statistics Show Central’s Population Has Decreased Since Last Year

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer September 18, 2017

Central's halls might seem crowded, but there has actually been a shift in population. The number of students has slightly decreased from last year. According to the 2017 report on the school population,...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MICHELLE COCHRAN TAKES ON A NEW ROLE IN EDUCATION -- Mrs. Cochran is taking on a new role in the education field. Going from teacher to assistant principal, Cochran is excited for a new start.

Teacher Spotlight: New Assistant Principal Michelle Cochran Takes On A New Role in Education

Cassandra Castillo, Staff Writer September 18, 2017

As the new school year begins, we recognize some familiar faces, but we also see some new ones. New students, teachers, as well as a new principal are being welcomed into the school. This year, Mrs. Michelle...

"WE CALLED HIM COACH" -- Pictured above is Jerry Summers' new book on the life of Stan Farmer

New Book by Central Alumnus Jerry Summers Shines Light on Former Coach Stan Farmer

Blake Catlett, Staff Writer September 15, 2017

Stan Farmer was not only an amazing educator and coach at Central, but a  World War II veteran as well. He was an excellent influence at Central High School during his time. He helped many students off...

FARM LIFE -- Hanging out with the family goats and sheep.

Hey, Hay Hay!: You Have ‘Goat’ to be ‘Kid’ding me

Haylee Smith, Columnist September 14, 2017

I have a secret: I want to be a goat herder when I graduate high school. Just kidding. Although, if my future profession as a missionary does not go as planned, goat farming, here I come. My grandparents...

ENTRANCE TO E-POD -- E-Pod spent several weeks under renovation over the summer.

Summer Fire Leaves E-Pod Teachers Scrambling for the Start of School

Madi Blackburn, Staff Writer September 13, 2017

While summer is definitely a hot season, it usually does not involve the kind of heat that melts televisions. However, this is exactly what happened in E-pod at Central High School on June 1. For Mr....

MRS. MOORE LOVES SPENDING TIME WITH HER FAMILY -- Mrs. Moore (far right) spends some quality time with her grandson, Wyatt Hawkins (far left), her son-in-law, Jason Hawkins (center left), and her daughter, Paige Hawkins (center right).

Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Robin Moore Returns to Central as the New College Advisor

Sam Helmholtz, Staff Writer September 13, 2017

"There's no better place than Central. There's something that just grabs at your heartstrings. This place is like family." Mrs. Robin Moore is the new college adviser here at Central. The job of college...

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