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WELCOME TO MERYL'S MINUTE- Meryl Turner pictured above for her Central Digest staff profile.

Meryl Turner, Columnist

Hi everyone! I’m Meryl, the author of Meryl’s Minute. This is my senior year and my second year working on the digest. I’m looking forward to providing you with the latest news and sharing my column with you all! Be sure to read my column if you get the chance!

All content by Meryl Turner
HOW TO MAKE 2023 THE BEST YEAR YET- Columnist Meryl Turner shares her input on how to make 2023 a successful year!

Meryl’s Minute: How to Make 2023 the Best Year Yet

Meryl Turner, Columnist
February 6, 2023
Meryl's Minute: Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Meryl’s Minute: Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Meryl Turner, Columnist
December 18, 2022
CENTRAL'S INFLUENCER CLUB HOSTS SCHOOL WIDE CLOTHING DRIVE -- Donation bins located in the front of the building, donated by the Samaritan Center.

Central’s Influencer Club Hosts School Wide Clothing Drive

Meryl Turner, Columnist
November 21, 2022
MERYL'S MINUTE: BAKING WITH KIM VANHOOZIER --Cupcakes and cookies made by Kim Vanhoozier and Meryl Turner at the Six Little Tea Cups Bakery.

Meryl’s Minute: Baking with Kim VanHoozier

Meryl Turner, Columnist
November 7, 2022
MERYL'S MINUTE: THE ULTIMATE FALL BUCKET LIST- Meryl Turner shares her favorite things to do in the Fall.

Meryl’s Minute: The Ultimate Fall Bucket List

Meryl Turner, Columnist
October 26, 2022
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: KIM VANHOOZIER'S ('88) INSPIRING JOURNEY FROM SIX FLAGS TO SIX TEACUPS- Kim VanHoozier pictured in her kitchen at the Six Teacups Bakery.

Alumni Spotlight: Kim VanHoozier’s (’88) Inspiring Journey from Six Flags to Six Teacups

Meryl Turner, Columnist
October 18, 2022
CENTRAL ANNOUNCES 2022-2023 HOMECOMING KING NOMINEES -- Candidates Erickson FriasCruz, Seth Young, Tyson Dean, and Riley Hayden are announced.

[Photo] Central Announces 2022-2023 Homecoming King Nominees

Keaton Hesson, Sports Writer
October 5, 2022
CANDIDATES FOR 2022-23 HOMECOMING QUEEN ANNOUNCED- Candidates Bailey Moore, Amber Burchfield, Lakiyah Byrd, Sydney Woodward, and Alivia Harvest are announced.

[Photo] Candidates for 2022-23 Homecoming Queen Announced

Ashleigh Vaughn, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
MERYL'S MINUTE: DOES THE EARLY BIRD REALLY GET THE WORM?|

Meryl’s Minute: Does the Early Bird Really Get the Worm?

Meryl Turner, Columnist
September 20, 2022
TEACHER BY DAY, ARTIST BY NIGHT -- Mr. Osterberg working inside his new classroom.

Mr. Justin Osterberg: Teacher by Day, Artist by Night

Meryl Turner, Columnist
September 2, 2022
MINUTE BY MINUTE -- Senior Meryl Turner has been selected as columnist for the 2023 Digest staff.

Welcome to Meryl’s Minute!

Meryl Turner, Columnist
August 21, 2022
NEW DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT POLICY PROMPTS VARYING RESPONSES FROM TEACHERS AND STUDENTS -- The Central dress code consists of khaki pants, grade level colored polo, and school colored and approved outerwear.

Students Take Vote On New Dress Code For Next School Year

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer
May 20, 2022
Mr. and Ms. Central nominees.

Michael Watson and Chloe Barbee Crowned 2022 Mr. And Ms. Central

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer
May 19, 2022
MODEL PICTURED IN FEATURE IMAGE TAKEN BY PETER DEVITO ON INSTAGRAM

How Teens Can Be Confident With Acne

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer
April 26, 2022
Cassidy On Call: Central Alumnus, Cassidy Simms ('18) Helps Save Lives

Cassidy On Call: Central Alumnus, Cassidy Simms (’18) Helps Save Lives

Meryl Turner, Staff writer
April 19, 2022
Looking Back: Frank Fuller and Kay Fry were Mr. and Miss Central 1952

Looking Back: Frank Fuller and Kay Fry were Mr. and Miss Central 1952

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer
March 28, 2022
Central's Purple Pounders was reputable for being one of the best basketball teams in the state...

Looking Back: In 1966, Central Dominated Area Sports

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer
March 2, 2022
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: JOSHUA RAY ('94) CELEBRATES HIS FIRST YEAR OF TEACHING -- Joshua Ray pictured in his senior year of high school to now.

Alumni Spotlight: Joshua Ray (’94) Celebrates His First Year of Teaching

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022
OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VALENTINES DAY ON A BUDGET -- Many options are available for your significant other this season the budget friendly way.

Options Are Available for Valentine’s Day on a Budget

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
Looking Back: 1967 Seniors Ronnie Minnis and Nancy Oswald Heading to U.T. After Graduation

Looking Back: 1967 Seniors Ronnie Minnis and Nancy Oswald Heading to U.T. After Graduation

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
DECEMBER LOOKING BACK

Looking Back: Santa Claus Made Appearance at 1952’s Gala Christmas Party

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer
December 17, 2021
LOOKING BACK: THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

Looking Back: Central Beats City 21-8 in 1961; First Game Against Rivals Since 1950

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
Rewards For Students: All About 'Pounder Points'

Rewards for Students: What Are “Pounder Points”?

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
A SPOTLIGHT ON JUNIOR AND SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS 2021-2022 -- On September 10th, the 2021-2022 class officers were announced.

A Spotlight on Junior and Senior Class Officers 2021-2022

Meryl Turner, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021

Central News Now 9/17/21

Logan Stegmaier, Breanna Long, and Meryl Turner
September 30, 2021

The Central Podcast | Classes & School Environment | Featuring Tyson Dean & Amoy Small

Meryl Turner and Logan Stegmaier
September 30, 2021

Central News Now 8/27/21

Meryl Turner, Logan Stegmaier, and Breanna Long
September 30, 2021
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