Three seniors inducted into All-American

By Emily Money Walled Lake Central’s outstanding marching band has won merit yet again in three members being selected for the US Army All-American Marching Band. Seniors Victoria Clements, Namrata Kadambi, and Madison Stump were inducted into this elite band for the 2015-2016 school year at a presentation in the auditorium on October 1. Three…

Mom-to-Mom sale to return to WLC

By Emma Weintraub Walled Lake Central sports teams tackled their annual Mom to Mom Sale on Saturday, October 2.  This event raises money for various sports teams, so that they can purchase new equipment.  The cheer team, the men’s soccer team, and the football team were all in attendance at the event. “The event raises…

Homecoming Dance to be held October 24th

By Toni Funderburk Walled Lake Central’s Homecoming dance, set for Saturday October, 24 at 7:00pm in the gym, will cap off a spirit week celebrating, “Battle of the Bands”.  Students can arrive as early as 6:30pm, but have to be checked in by 8:00pm.  “I think it’s going to be really fun! I’m so excited…

JDRF holds annual walk for diabetes awareness

By Jill Ciampa The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) held its fourth annual walk to raise funds and awareness for diabetes in Warren last weekend at the GM Tech Center in Milford.  Thousands of people came out for the walk and to show the effect Type One diabetes has had on them and loved ones.…

Central club to help Iraqi women impaired by ISIS

By: Kennedy Werner To kick off the year, WLC’s “The Giving Tree Club” is holding a fundraiser for the Iraqi women impacted by the effects of the Muslim terrorist group, “ISIS”. The club is accepting donations of money and hygiene products; such as shampoo, conditioner, sanitary napkins, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, undergarments, deodorant, and lotion. Contributions…

Dr. Marks wins Seymour Gordon Science Education & Advocacy Award

By Elise DeYoung Science teacher Dr. Mary Kay Marks recently won the Seymour Gordon Science Education & Advocacy Award on May 14. The award is sponsored by the Michigan Society for Medical Research (MISMR) organization and recognizes the outstanding contributions towardpromoting science education and advocacy. The award was established in 1993 to recognize individuals who…

Central’s choirs awarded at Michigan Youth Arts Festival

By Elise DeYoung Central’s Bards, Quintet, and Legacy choirs have been awarded the top honor in the state of Michigan for Ensemble Performance in that they were invited to perform at the Michigan Youth Arts Festival, held at Western Michigan University from May 8-10. The Bards and Cecelia’s Quintet were both selected to perform at…

NHS final exam tutoring blitz coming Central’s way

By Kennedy Werner Summer is almost here! The final stretch can be a bit tricky for Central students, especially if you’re at an 89% in the class and are striving for an A. Those of you who need the extra push are in luck! WLC’s National Honor Society (NHS) members are offering their annual final…

WYCD Downtown Hoedown returns to Detroit

By Madeline Master Cowboy hats, boots, and flannels filled Comerica Park and the grounds surrounding it this past weekend at the much anticipated Downtown Hoedown. The 32nd annual country music festival was a huge success and broke the record for the largest crowd ever seen at the event. Detroit’s number one for country music, radio…