Highschool teacher becomes greatest coach of 2018

The Men’s soccer team had an amazing season this year. The boys were led by a fantastic coach, Social Studies teacher Joel Sharpe. It wasn’t just the team that thought so, though.  The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) took notice and named Sharpe Coach of the Year for Division I. “Sharpe is a coach…

Our apparel for this 2017-2018 winter

By: Katie Percha Winter is in full swing, and amongst the numerous freezing-cold days and fifty-degree surprises, the classic debate of best winter wear is, as always, a major topic. From “mom coats” to the controversial brand Canada Goose, students at Central all have their own ways of expressing their style, yet also keeping warm.…

Are you still watching?

By: Brooke Kirkpatrick We’ve all had the days when all we did was lay in bed all cozy, binge watching our favorite Netflix shows. Some people seem to be able to breeze through a series on Netflix with ease, that’s what we like to call dedication. Others like to take it episode by episode whenever…

Student to staff: Academic and emotional support

By: Alyssa Rester Over the course of a student’s life in high school, they form a special bond or connection with a teacher. Teachers act as these students’ “parent” while the have them in their class for roughly nine months. Senior Josie O’Connell formed a very close friendship with a former French teacher Madame Green.…

Online shopping hobby turning into an addiction

By: Erin Pratt Going to the mall and shopping is a thing of the past; online shopping is the new fad! Amazon and Ebay are among the high competitors in the online shopping world, but other websites are used as well. Senior Jessica Kreuzer has been online shopping for most of highschool. “Shopping online saves…

Foreign exchange student experiences new culture

By: Erin Pratt Could you imagine being away from your home for a year? With no family or friends? That is exactly what senior Gabby Guimaraes is experiencing. Guimaraes has been in the states since August and has been staying with junior Alyssa Rester’s family. “ Living with someone new is definitely something I had…

A new Kardashian baby is born

By: Katie Percha After months and months of speculation, Kylie Jenner has finally come out and said she has had a child with Travis Scott. For months, fans and social media users have believed that Kylie was pregnant, but she did not confirm these rumors until February 4, the day of the Superbowl. Kylie’s first…

Secret Garden: Getting into character

By: Tiffany Barnes Auditions for this year’s spring musical, The Secret Garden, started right before winter break in December. Members of the cast, tech crew, pit crew, and stage crew were selected this past Monday after call backs. Junior Josh Thomas was ecstatic when he heard he got the leading male role. “I was nervous…

Jumping into the snow season dance

By: Alyssa Rester Winter formal, the one time a year that juniors and seniors from all three of Walled Lake high schools can come together to share a night out on the dance floor. Winter Formal 2018 will take place February 10 at the Royal Oak Farmers’ Market. Tickets will be $15 and will be…