AP Government students chat with U.S. Senator

By Dominique Tyus Central’s AP Government class wasinvited by Google to participate in a video conference with U.S Senator Chris Murphy in the media center April 23. The event was webcast live through Google Hangouts video chats and posted to the Google YouTube channel. “I enjoyed it and the technology was great. I would have…

Marching band members receive big surprise

By Alex Hunt On May 1, members of Central’s marching band were told they were going to perform an old show to be filmed for the Kelly and Michael show because of Mr. Stojkovic’s accomplishments. Members were instructed to report to the band room during fourth hour SRT; what they encountered was not what they…

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…

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.…

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…

NACAC College Fair fills the minds of aspiring college students

By Madeline Master The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) College Fair has made its way to Michigan! Approximately 100 Walled Lake Central juniors attended the National College Fair held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan on Tuesday, April 1. “The fair was very insightful and got me even more excited for…