Preparations for Prom

By Rebecca Noeske While the Class 2013 eagerly awaits their upcoming graduation and the beginning of life outside of high school, they still have many high school events and functions to look forward to. At the top of that list is the senior prom. This year, Central’s prom will be held on May 23 at…

Graduation Approaches

By Rebecca Noeske As the weather becomes warmer, days become longer, and senioritis begins to take its toll, it is no secret that graduation is nearer than ever for the Class of 2013. The much anticipated date is less than two months away, and the end of a four year run at Central is coming…

Given the Opportunity, but Never the Freedom

By Milena Beltramo It’s the last quarter of my senior year. I know where I’m headed to university this fall. I’vesubmitted all my applications on time, and I’ve filed countless essays for scholarships. I’vetaken all the suggested honors and AP classes, and earned the grades that I was told to. Byall accounts, I did everything…

20 Silly Facts of History

By Dan Geoffrey 1. According to the Roman historian Socrates of Constantinople, Arius, a 4th century Christian heretic from Egypt, literally pooped himself to death. Socrates attributed Arius’ rather…explosive demise to divine intervention. Heresy: Not even once. 2. In 14th century Italy, soldiers from the city of Modena snuck into the neighboring city of Bologna…

Sticking with Your Siblings

By Alexandra Smith Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your sibling just disappeared for awhile? It happens to many here at Central and elsewhere when their older sibling goes off to college. This can affect the relationships between them and/or the whole family. “At first when my brother left to college,…

Where Are YOU Going?

By Emily Money Representatives from colleges arrived in Walled Lake for the recent College Fair. This event, hosted by Walled Lake Central, took place Tuesday, April 30, from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Central gymnasium. Students across Walled Lake had the chance to take advantage of this event. “It was a great opportunity for kids to…

To Date or Not To Date

By Taylor Haggerty There are three things that you are guaranteed to see at prom: oversized dresses, glitter, and dates. Two of the three are supposed to be optional, but the kids around here tend to know better than that. The common belief is that everyone is expected to have a date, even if they…

Product Placement: Is it Influencing Your Decisions?

By Jill Ciampa Next time you watch TV, count how many times you see a commercial product. The amount of times you will see an object you recognize or something of a similar kind will baffle you. Product placement is becoming an increasingly popular way to advertising for well-known companies. This means that products are…