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FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS ADVOCATE FOR A GREAT 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR - - President Makayla Billips, Vice President Raven Francois, and Secretary Carson Simms plan to work together to make their freshman year memorable.

Freshmen Class Officers Advocate For a Great 2019-2020 School Year

Cassandra Castillo, Copy Editor September 19, 2019

Central recently held its annual class elections for the 2019-2020 school year; upperclassmen voted for their representatives on August 30, while the underclassmen held theirs on September 6 in the gym....

SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS HOPE TO INSTILL MOTIVATION IN THEIR PEERS — The sophomore class officers, pictured from left to right, are President Jack Graham, Vice President Jessica Foster, and Secretary Sydney Stone, and they have big plans for the 2019-2020 school year.

Sophomore Class Officers Hope to Instill Motivation in Their Peers

Jaheim Williams, Staff Writer September 19, 2019

In the bustling era of the internet and social media, it seems like everything is a competition. Many teens today are mainly concerned about how many likes they can get on a post rather than pondering...

ATHLETES PREPARE FOR 2021 TRACK SEASON -- Central athletes will be using the track above to prepare for the upcoming season. File photo from 2019.

Central’s Newly Built Track Promises Years of Continued Success

Morgan Snyder, Columnist September 18, 2019

Central started construction on the new track last fall, and it was recently finished about one month ago. Though it is a work in progress, the track is coming along slowly but surely. Many students are...

THE JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS PLAN FOR A YEAR OF POUNDER PRIDE -- The 2019-2020 Junior class officers are depicted above. From left to right is Vice President Ariya McGhee, President Destiny Smith, and Secretary Zoey Greene.

The Junior Class Officers Plan for a Year of Pounder Pride

Danae Wnuk, Staff Writer September 17, 2019

The 2019-2020 junior class officers have been elected, and they plan to lead their class with school spirit. This year's junior president is Destiny Smith. Smith has plans to work with her associate...

2019-2020 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS ASPIRE TO CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE LAST YEAR -- The senior class officers are pictured from left to right: President Janai Blakemore, Vice President Milly Garner, Secretary Allie Collins, and Treasurer DayOnna Carson.

Senior Class Officers Aspire to Create an Unforgettable Last Year

Abby Young, Staff Writer September 17, 2019

As the new school year begins, new class officers are elected for each grade. Even though these leaders are important to each class, it is especially critical for seniors to have suitable class officers...

CENTRAL CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AT ITS HIGHWAY 58 LOCATION -- This is a photo of what Central High looked like right after it was built. It was included in the first Champion yearbook for the 1969-1970 school year.

Central Celebrates 50 Years at its Highway 58 Location

Ashley Coleman, Staff Writer September 16, 2019

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Central High School’s Highway 58 location. A lot has changed since Central was first built, such as the school schedule, cafeteria food, and staff among other...

JERRY SUMMERS (CLASS OF '59) REFLECTS ON TIME AT CENTRAL BEFORE HIS 53 YEAR LONG CAREER AS A LAWYER -- Jerry Summers recalls fond memories of Central before he attended university and became a successful lawyer.

Jerry Summers (Class of ’59) Reflects on Time at Central Before His 53 Year Long Career as a Lawyer

DayOnna Carson, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2019

Most everyone attributes their high school years as a time of transformative growth and self discovery. Over all the years that Central has been around, a multitude of students have went on to become successful,...

DYLAN MUCCINO TAKES THE 2020 CHAMPION YEARBOOK TO NEW LEVELS AS EDITOR IN CHIEF — Senior Dylan Muccino is pictured helping out a fellow Champion staff member.

Dylan Muccino Takes The 2020 Champion Yearbook to New Levels as Editor in Chief

Bailey Brantingham, Head Staff Writer September 13, 2019

This year, the Central High School yearbook, The Champion, has emerged with a new class full of bright and intelligent students to run it. For the 109th edition of The Champion, the yearbook staff has...

CENTRAL FOOTBALL BOUNCES BACK WITH A WIN AGAINST SEQUOYAH — The Pounders worked hard to come out victorious in their game against Sequoyah.

Central Football Bounces Back With a Win Against Sequoyah

Karleigh Schwarzl, Sports Editor September 13, 2019

Having two weeks of distinguishable losses can really get a team shaken up. In retrospect, losing these first two games really put Central’s football team in a slump. By playing some of the best teams...

JOHN BRITTINGHAM CONTINUES HIS TEACHING CAREER AT CENTRAL HIGH -- John Brittingham teaches his physical world concepts class.

Physical World Concepts Teacher John Brittingham Continues His Teaching Career at Central High

Baylee Ellis, Staff Writer September 12, 2019

Each year, Central’s staff grows with qualified professionals to continue its legacy. The school has welcomed John Brittingham as their latest physical world concepts instructor. Brittingham graduated...

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