Fiction and Poetry

The Centinal
1–2 minutes

  • The Perfect Gift Different for Everyone

    By: Will James  Staff Writer Birthdays, Christmas, and other holidays make December the ideal month for gift giving. Every person has that special gift that they receive in their lifetime that is hard to forget. Here some Centennial students and faculty members try to recall some of the most memorable gifts they had ever received. Read more

  • Occupy Wall Street Protests Continue

    By Abrar Al-Heeti – Staff Writer With every passing day, the Occupy Wall Street movement is growing in strength, receiving more attention from those who support and oppose it alike. In a struggle to have their voices heard, protesters have been demonstrating against social and economic inequality, high unemployment, corruption and the influence corporations have Read more

  • Girl’s Athlete of the Month (December): Stacia Simmons (Girls Basketball)

    By:  Chantal Meacham Staff Writer Athlete of the Month – December Stacia Simmons (Girls Basketball) Stacia is a junior guard on the undefeated girls basketball team.  They are 10-0 and won the Blue Star Country Classic at the beginning of their season.  Stacia made the News Gazette’s All-Area First Team during the 2010-2011 season.  When Read more

  • Gender Equality Still Up for Debate

    By Faith Middleton – Staff Writer Girls are told from a young age that they can do anything boys can do. But can they? Are females and males afforded equal opportunities at home, school and work? In the roots of society, women usually had few rights. Literature from Greek culture portrays powerful women as a Read more

  • December Athlete of the Month: Phillip ‘Bam’ Wright (Boys Basketball)

    By: Chelsea Cross Staff Writer Athlete of the month: Phillip Wright (Boys Basketball)  Phillip Wright mostly known as Bam, has been the Junior starter for the Chargers. The game againist Decatur Eisenhower Phillip Wright came off the bench scoring 11 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. Phillip is the fire that keeps the Chargers going.  Wright is also Read more

  • November Athlete of the Month: Michael Finke (Boy’s Basketball)

    By: Chelsea Cross Staff Writer Athlete of the Month: Michael Finke (Boy’s Basketball) Michael Finke is a sophomore starting on Varsity Boys Basketball, this is his first year. In the last game against Cahokia Wirth Michael Finke scored a game high of 20 points.  Not only is he a talented athlete, but he’s also a Read more