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The Vaping Trap: It will most definitely ruin your life.

The Vaping Trap: “It will most definitely ruin your life.”

November 6, 2019

Words & Photo: Delanie Tucker “I think [vapes] are way too easy for teenagers to get. I think teenagers are uneducated on how dangerous [vaping] is. I think the flavors do cater to a younger crowd....

The cast and author Blinded by the Light pose for a picture.

Greetings from Sarfraz Manzoor: An Exclusive Wingspan Interview

November 5, 2019

Words: Emily Hollwedel Photos Contributed by: Sarfraz Manzoor A young Pakistani boy around the age of sixteen is sitting in his room on a wooden chair in the dark. A party, bass thumping, can be heard...

Connor Carpenter: Civil Servant for Centennial and Beyond

October 30, 2019

Words: Jeramy Stavlas For the past three winter and spring sports seasons at Centennial High School, senior Connor Carpenter has been seen on either the court or the field, playing big roles for the school’s...

Senior Sisters Create New Native American Club

Alexandra Valerio October 10, 2019

Words: Alexandra Valerio The Native American Student Union, founded by Seniors Kayla and Autumn Moore, is now a fully sanctioned club at Centennial High School.  According to the club President Kayla...

End of an Era: Hollwedel Steps Away from the Sideline

End of an Era: Hollwedel Steps Away from the Sideline

June 21, 2019

Words: Caleb McClatchey Photo contributed by: Wingspan Archives When Chad Hollwedel switched his major from engineering to education, he knew that, wherever he taught, he wanted to have an impact on the...

Principal Cynthia Dillon Reflects on Her First Year

Principal Cynthia Dillon Reflects on Her First Year

June 21, 2019

Words: Natalie Knight-Griffin Photo: Eliza Andrew In a school of 1,612 students, a single face passes by new principal Cynthia Dillon. She says hello, just as the student smiles with a welcoming invitation...

Students’ Summer Bucket List

June 17, 2019

Words & Photos: Noorie Kazmi, Keith Hitzelberger, Adithi Soogoor What are our Centennial Eagles doing after school ends? We hunted down three students to find out their plans for summer break. Darren...

Photo Contributed by Mr. Mathew

Jocelyn Mathew Places Third in International Competition

June 14, 2019

Words: Thomas Hitt The International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) took place from May 12 to 17 in Phoenix, Arizona. The event hosted about 1,800 kids from 75 countries. Jocelyn Mathew, a Centennial...

Brandon Du and Krystal Wu play with the Columbia Orchestra

May 31, 2019

Words: Sarah Paz On Saturday, May 18, Centennial freshmen Brandon Du and Krystal Wu, winners of the Columbia Orchestra Young Artist Competition, played with the Columbia Orchestra and vocalist Kelli Young...

Cosining Off: Math Teacher Mr. Coe Retires

Cosining Off: Math Teacher Mr. Coe Retires

May 30, 2019

Words: Delanie Tucker Photo: Eliza Andrew For the past 37 years at Centennial High School, students have walked the halls, whispering about a certain class and how its teacher never fails to match his...

Current seniors enjoy the tradition of the crab feast.

The History of Centennial’s Senior Traditions

May 28, 2019

Words: Caleb McClatchey Photo: Zach Grable On a late May night nearly 40 years ago, Centennial’s class of 1979 gathered in the auditorium. One by one they walked across the stage, received their diploma,...

The Matchim Advantage

The Matchim Advantage

May 24, 2019

Words: Celina Wong Photos: Zach Grable What was your life like eight years ago? Many of us were in elementary or middle school, when our biggest concern was who we were going to sit with at lunch. For...

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