Relay for Life returns to support cancer research

By Madeline Master Relay for Life is back at Central this year and expected to be a fun-filled, emotional event. The 24 hour relay starts at 10 am on May 17 and ends at 10 am the next day. The event is divided into six different ceremonies dedicated to those who have passed or are…

Starting soft in discipline

By Kevin Coleman The methods a professional chooses to use are normally left up to the individual, since they are regarded as an expert in their field. Why then, are teachers exempt from this social standard and disciplined for their deviance at Walled Lake Central? In general, there are two methods used by teachers to…

Central students win special appreciation at MITES State Competition

By Kennedy Werner Central won recognition last Saturday at The Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society (MITES) State Competition for students in Central’s 3D Mechanical CAD and Architecture classes. This annual competition was held on May 3 at Saginaw Valley State University and Central sent 13 of 37 projects from Regionals to States. In order…

Seniors look forward to upcoming Senior Prom

By Erika Greco Fitzgerald and flappers, glitter and glam, the Roaring 20s takeover WLC prom.  Seniors chose The Great Gatsby as the theme for the most memorable night of the year.  “The Great 2014” takes place on May 22at Farmington Hills Manor, and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Seniors Erica Katz , Aubri Mason, and…

District-wide Robotics team ends successful season

By Krista Fog The Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District’s For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics team, Team 308 – the Monsters, completed their season Saturday, April 12 the Michigan State Championship FIRST Robotics Competition at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. The team took 44th place out of 270 teams in Michigan.…

Outward appearance unfairly alters judgement

By Dominique Tyus The way someone looks seems to alter the world’s opinion about what kind of person they are inside. We take their outer appearance and try to look for the heart of the person in it, even when there is no valid evidence of the person’s actions or personality to be found there.…

Movies: To stay home or go to the theater?

By Dominique Tyus We all love movies. But the question is: Do most people want to watch a movie in the theater or in the comfort of their own home? “It depends on what movie you`re watching and the time of day,” said freshman Hannah Langewicz. In theaters, there is a bit more enthusiasm from…

Class of 2014

By Ashleigh Coe   Time ticks by slowly, yet now seems too fast. Senior year is finally here. I sure hope it’s a blast. However, I am scared to see, What journey still awaits me. I have waited all this time, For that diploma to be mine. And here I am, almost there. Will it…

Falling in love with vanity

By Dominique Tyus Putting emphasis on the fair face of an adolescent child Laying bare the glowing skin of a minor`s innocence Forcing a happy child to grow up to be vain and careless of others around them Forcing the fall into vanity Forcing the selfishness of the human`s flesh Never taking consideration for the…

Permission slips available for Senior All Night Party

By Krista Fog Walled Lake Central’s annual Senior All Night Party (SANP) is in the making and one of the most anticipated nights of the year. Organized by a committee of dedicated senior parents, the event will take place on June 1, the night following graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2014. The permission slips…