Senior duo reaches new Levels

By Elise DeYoung Every aspiring band or artist has to start somewhere. Many of the popular bands and artists we know today started in local shows and venues. One such aspiring local band in the area is a band called Levels. The band consists of two seniors, Alexsys Carcone and Ashley Breusch.  “We’re best friends,…

Vikings triumphant after victory at Homecoming game

By Kennedy Werner A rather windy day for football it was… the night of the Homecoming football game. As the student section began to fill with more and more fans, the energy and intensity picked up. The Vikings, at home, (2-6) defeated the Hartland Eagles (2-6) Friday, October 18. Recording their second victory of the…

Central academic stars become National Merit semifinalists

By Rithu Uppalapati Of the 1.4 million people who took the PSAT in October last year, four students from Central are National Merit Semifinalists. “Four people have qualified, the highest in 10 years,” said Dr. Maryjo Hecker, Head of Counseling. Seniors Arin Amin, Zachary Bezemek, Vinay Honosage, and Michelle Sheng are the four from Central…

All students encouraged to join the French club

By Jill Ciampa Open to anyone, the French club meeting on October 24 will feature an afternoon of food, activities, and more food.  If interested, head up to B209 and join French teachers and club sponsors Barbie Green and Leila Adkins. “The next meeting is a Halloween party and we’ll be doing pumpkin carving in…

Football fairies prepare for annual powderpuff game

By Kayla Womack Tutus will be up in the air as the juniors and senior compete are in the Walled Lake Central powderpuff game this Monday, October 21.  By the look on the girls’ faces, they are ready and excited for the big high school event. “I’m ready to put in that work,” senior Simone…

Girls Swim and Dive takes a splash

By Kennedy Werner In anticipation of the “BEEP” that will echo throughout the pool deck, each swimmer is focused; this is the one moment to make it count. As the chlorinated pool water fills the nostrils of each nose on deck, each girl strives to get the… head start. With seventeen strong, dedicated athletes on…

Central prepares for Homecoming Spirit Week

By Rithu Uppalapati Central’s annual Spirit Week will kick off October 14 and run through October 18, with the big dance – Homecoming — taking place on the Saturday, October 19. This year’s theme is “Save Central”. Each grade is cast in a role as saviors of society. The seniors are cops, juniors are lifeguards, sophomores are firefighters,…

Senior year: Is it sad or sweet?

By Simone Stephens Each year, there’s a new class of Seniors. The top dogs. The ones who’ve made it through all three years of high school. Some seniors would say that this being the last year is saddening and that they aren’t quite ready to leave. But for the rest it’s bittersweet. One gets so…