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The Wingspan

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BSU Black History Month 

Emily Hollwedel February 27, 2021

For centuries, Black individuals in various countries worldwide have contributed toward numerous achievements in the past, present, and future. Unfortunately, due to institutionalized racism, their stories...

The End of an Era: Centennial Boys Basketball’s Seniors

Adithi Soogoor February 25, 2021

Many student athletes have been devastated by the news of winter sports being cancelled for the 2020-21 school year, and a large number of seniors must now cope with the fact that their high school sports...

Is Prom Happening?

Bryn Schwartz   February 4, 2021

A lot of students believe that the Corona Virus has affected their high school experience. With schools closing and online learning becoming the new “norm”, most students have not been inside their...

January Student Spotlight

February 1, 2021

1- What’s your favorite movie or TV quote? 2- What’s your favorite memory from Centennial? 3- What are you looking forward to most in 2021? 4- What is your greatest achievement so far? 5-...

 2020: An Unforgettable Experience 

 Ishita Mehta January 26, 2021

2020 was quite the ride for everyone. Some found it an enjoyable one, while others weren’t fans of this rollercoaster of a year. This pandemic has affected many, a portion of that population being teenagers....

Maryland Voices: By Students, For Students

Sasha Allen and Alexandra Valerio January 22, 2021

Maryland Voices is a Maryland state-wide publication currently run by high school students at Centennial High School under advisor Rus VanWestervelt. The publication started in 2001 as a 9/11 project,...

Centennial’s Project Lead the Way

Anya Rosenstein January 22, 2021

The application of science and mathematics is something that is a crucial experience for students interested in STEM-related fields. At Centennial, Project Lead the Way is different from a regular science...

Student Spotlight

Questions 1. What is your favorite family holiday tradition? 2. What is your #1 New Years resolution? 3. What is your go-to meal? 4. Who are a couple of your favorite music...

Safe Holiday Season Ideas 

Emily Hollwedel  December 21, 2020

It’s the holiday season, but I think we can all agree that it most certainly doesn’t feel like it. By now, holiday commercials with masks and social distancing have been on our TV screens for weeks....

Centennial Students Involved in the Community

Jeramy Stavlas December 17, 2020

Centennial High School is full of diligent students who often partake in volunteer work to help out the community. Lots of this volunteer work has been shut down due to COVID-19, but many new volunteer...

Students Share Thanksgiving Plans

Emily Hollwedel  December 3, 2020

Acute spikes in COVID-19 cases, along with the reenactment of various earlier quarantine protocols, have left Maryland in precarious circumstances for the holiday season. The long weekend that began on...

The Unity of Poetry Out Loud

Aya Mohamed November 30, 2020

Poetry Out Loud (POL), a national recitation competition, is being held virtually this year as a video submission-based competition to ensure the safety of all participants. Every year, this event excels...

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